COE Initial Preparation Program Graduate Follow–up Survey
Fall 2011 N=51
1. Please indicate your gender:
Category
Male
Female
Percent
15.7%
84.3%
Number
8
43
2. Please indicate your ethnicity:
Category
African American
Asian
Caucasian
Hispanic
Other
Percent
12.2%
0%
87.8%
0%
0%
Number
6
0%
43
0
0
3. Age when most recently graduated from Winthrop University:
Category
19 years old or less
20-22
23-24
25-27
28-30
31-33
34-older
Percent
0%
58.8%
21.6%
5.9%
3.9%
2.0%
7.8%
Number
0
30
11
3
2
1
4
Percent
Number
4. Program
Category
Art Education
0.0%
Art Education (MAT)
2.0%
Biology
0.0%
Biology (MAT)
0.0%
Dance Education
3.9%
Early Childhood Education
31.4%
Early Childhood Education(MAT) 2.0%
Elementary Education
23.5%
English
2.0%
English (MAT)
0.0%
French
0.0%
French (MAT)
0.0%
Mathematics
0.0%
Mathematics (MAT)
0.0%
Middle Level Education
9.8%
0
1
0
0
2
16
1
12
1
0
0
0
0
0
5
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Music Education
Music Education (MAT)
Physical Education
Physical Education (MAT)
Social Studies
Social Studies (MAT)
Spanish
Spanish (MAT)
Special Education
Theatre Education
3.9%
2.0%
3.9%
0.0%
2.0%
2.0%
2.0%
0.0%
7.8%
2.0%
2
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
4
2
5. Year received most recent degree from Winthrop University?
Category
Percent
Number
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
Other
35.3%
47.1%
11.8%
2.0%
3.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
18
24
6
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Category
Percent
Number
Yes
No
64.0%
36.0%
32
18
Category
Percent
Number
SC
NC
GA
VA
TN
Other
92.5%
5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.5%
37
2
0
0
0
1
6. Currently Teaching
7. State teaching in
8. If not teaching, current occupation?
Category
Graduate Assistant
Substituting and looking for a FT job
Number of Responses
3
3
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Full time graduate student
2
Assistant Director for an Enrichment Program
1
Car audio installer
1
Unemployed
1
Supervisor/Director of Boys and Girls Club
1
I am teaching, but not teaching public schools 1
I am a Graduate Teaching Assistant at USC and
am enrolled in a PhD program.
Teaching Part Time private piano and guitar.
1
Teacher Assistant
1
Part-time sales associate at Christian Supply
1
Sam's Club Cashier
1
Web Administrator
1
9. Since graduating from Winthrop, number of teaching positions held at different
schools.
Category
Percent
Number
1
2
3
4+
91.7%
5.6%
2.8%
0.0%
33
2
1
0
10. Have you received a graduate degree?
Category
Percent
Number
Yes
No
22.4%
77.6%
11
38
11. Currently in graduate school?
Category
Percent
Number
Yes
No
25.0%
75.0%
12
36
12. If applicable, name and location of graduate school
Graduate School
Number of Responses
Winthrop University
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
Southern Wesleyan University, Columbia SC
College of Charleston-differed until summer 2012
11
1
1
1
13. The faculty in the program:
* Were highly qualified for their positions
SA-64.7% (33)
A-33.3% (17)
D-2.0% (1)
SD-0.0% (0)
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13. The faculty in the program: (continued)
* Presented current research and best practices in the field
SA-54.9% (28)
A-35.3% (18)
D-7.8% (4)
SD-2.0% (1)
* Used a variety of assessment strategies to evaluate learning
SA-56.9% (29)
A-33.3% (17)
D-9.8% (5)
SD-0.0% (0)
D-3.9% (2)
SD-0.0% (0)
* Instilled in me a sense of ethical decision making
SA-68.6% (35)
A-27.5% (14)
* Challenged me to grow intellectually and perform my best
SA-64.0% (32)
A-32.0% (16)
D-4.0% (2)
SD-0.0% (0)
14. The teacher education program that I completed prepared me to:
* Plan and implement appropriate instruction
SA-64.7% (33)
A-33.3% (17)
D-2.0% (1)
SD-0.0% (0)
D-20.0% (10)
SD-4.0% (2)
D-12.0% (6)
SD-2.0% (1)
D-7.8% (4)
SD-0.0% (0)
D-11.8% (6)
SD-2.0% (1)
* Work effectively with students with disabilities
SA-28.0% (14)
A-48.0% (24)
* Work effectively with diverse groups of students
SA-46.0% (23)
A-40.0% (20)
* Analyze and select appropriate assessment strategies
SA-58.8% (30)
A-33.3% (17)
* Utilize technology in professional roles and functions
SA-43.1% (22)
A-43.1% (22)
* Demonstrate the skills and commitment needed to communicate effectively with students and
their families
SA-54.9% (28)
A-35.3% (18)
D-7.8% (4)
SD-2.0% (1)
* Integrate knowledge and practice derived from research into my professional duties
SA-56.9% (29)
A-33.3% (17)
D-7.8% (4)
SD-2.0% (1)
* Construct a supportive, well managed, motivational learning environment
SA-60.8% (31)
A-33.3% (17)
D-3.9% (2)
SD-2.0% (1)
D-2.0% (1)
SD-2.0% (1)
* Meet the academic needs of my students
SA-58.8% (30)
A-37.3% (19)
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14. The teacher education program that I completed prepared me to: (continued)
* Create an environment that supports student learning
SA-64.7% (33)
A-33.3% (17)
D-2.0% (1)
SD-0.0% (0)
* Use effective strategies that promote literacy throughout the curriculum
SA-51.0% (26)
* Plan effective instruction
SA-60.8% (31)
A-33.3% (17)
D-9.8% (5)
SD-5.9% (3)
A-33.3% (17)
D-5.9% (3)
SD-0.0% (0)
* Understand how development influences learning behavior
SA-62.7% (32)
A-31.4% (16)
D-3.9% (2)
SD-2.0% (1)
* Use theories of human motivation to create effective learning environments
SA-56.9% (29)
A-35.3% (18)
D-5.9% (3)
SD-2.0% (1)
D-7.8% (4)
SD-0.0% (0)
* Plan short and long-range instruction
SA-58.8% (30)
A-33.3% (17)
* Plan lessons that are appropriate for the subject and grade level
SA-68.6% (35)
A-27.5% (14)
D-2.0% (1)
SD-2.0% (1)
D-2.0% (1)
SD-0.0% (0)
D-7.8% (4)
SD-3.9% (2)
* Have a positive impact on student learning
SA-72.5% (37)
A-25.5% (13)
* Utilize effective classroom management skills
SA-47.1% (24)
A-41.2% (21)
* Take a leadership role in my school, district, or community
SA-45.1% (23)
A-43.1% (22)
D-11.8% (6)
SD-0.0% (0)
D-0.0% (0)
SD-0.0% (0)
* Believe that all children can learn
SA-76.5% (39)
A-23.5% (12)
* Understand the rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and parents
SA-64.7% (33)
A-31.4% (16)
D-3.9% (2)
SD-0.0% (0)
* Engage in continual reflection and refinement of my teaching
SA-68.0% (34)
A-28.0% (14)
D2.0% (1)
SD- 2.0% (1)
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15. Honors received by graduate
Category
Number of Responses
Cum Laude
6
Magna Cum Laude
Honors Graduate
President’s and Dean’s Lists
3
3
2
Haggai Scholarship recipient
Teaching Fellow, Kappa Delta Pi
Physical Education outstanding student
Magna Cum Laude, Kappa Delta Pi
KDP member, SCCTM member, SCIRA
Top 15% all time high score on praxis subject area
Cum Laude Graduate (Undergraduate) and
Suma Cum Laude Graduate (Graduate)
Teaching Fellowship, Dean's List, and Honor s
Graduate with International Experience
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
16. What were the strengths of your degree program?
Category
Highly qualified faculty
Preparation in lesson planning and pedagogy
Fully prepared for teaching
Willingness to help and individual attention
Particular course or faculty member
Field/classroom experiences
Excellent mentor teachers
Other
Number of Responses
12
9
5
4
3
3
2
3
17. What changes would you recommend for your degree program?
Category
Number of Responses
More field and classroom experiences
More instruction in Literacy and Lang. Arts
More practical applications in classes
More instruction on SPED and IEPS
More on a specific topic (all different)
Better communication between colleges/programs
More on technology
More instruction on record keeping/grading
More information on Praxis II
More information/experience with diversity
Concerns about faculty
More on ELL
Advertise your programs to a wider audience
More on job networking
More content earlier
More class offerings
Don’t group majors together in core courses
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
6