Teacher Education Graduate Survey
Statistics on Individual Survey Items for Elizabeth City State University
Survey Item
N*
ECSU
Mean
SD
Min
Max
NC Professional Teaching Standards
Standard 1: Teacher Leadership
Lead in my classroom by establishing a safe and
orderly environment for my students
Play an active leadership role (e.g., participate in
the school improvement team and lead
professional development)
Play an active role in the profession (e.g., present
at professional meetings and serve on regional
or statewide advisory committees)
Advocate for policies and practices to improve
education for students
Standard 2: Classroom Environment
Develop lessons that counteract stereotypes and
incorporate histories and contributions of all
cultures
Establish a rapport with my students
Treat my students as individuals by appreciating
differences and valuing contributions
Develop teaching strategies for my students with
learning disabilities
Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and
families to understand and support student
learning
Standard 3: Content Knowledge
Align my teaching with the North Carolina
Standard Course of Study and/or Common
Core Standards
Understand core concepts of my subject and/or
grade level
Plan Interdisciplinary Lessons
Plan relevant and meaningful lessons
Incorporate life skills into my teaching (e.g.,
responsibility and leadership)
Standard 4: Learning Facilitation
Incorporate 21st Century content into my teaching
(e.g., global awareness and financial literacy)
Understand the learning and development
processes appropriate for my students
Help students work in teams to develop leadership
qualities
Use technology in classroom
17
4.118
0.697
2
5
17
4.235
0.562
3
5
17
4.000
0.354
3
5
17
3.941
0.429
3
5
17
4.176
0.809
2
5
17
4.353
0.493
4
5
17
4.294
0.470
4
5
17
3.765
0.903
2
5
17
4.235
0.562
3
5
17
4.118
0.781
2
5
17
4.118
0.781
2
5
17
3.765
0.752
2
5
17
4.176
0.529
3
5
17
4.059
0.659
3
5
17
4.000
0.866
2
5
17
4.235
0.752
2
5
17
3.882
0.928
2
5
17
3.647
1.115
1
5
Statistics on Individual Survey Items for Elizabeth City State University (cont.)
Survey Item
Standard 4: Learning Facilitation
Use technology to promote student inquiry and
engagement
Standard 5: Reflective Adaptation
Use a variety of methods to assess student
learning
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster
student learning
Use student assessment and other data to guide
decisions about my teaching
Adapt my teaching practices based on research
Seek resources to support my professional
development (e.g., professional literature and
workshops)
Employment Context
Context 1: School Leadership
One or more members of my school leadership
team (e.g., principal, AP, or curriculum
coordinator) has observed my classroom
instruction
One or more members of my school leadership
team (e.g., principal, AP, or curriculum
coordinator) has evaluated my classroom
instruction
One or more members of my school leadership
team has given me useful feedback
I am given flexibility in implementing curricula
Context 2: Collaboration with Peers
I receive ongoing guidance and/or feedback from
another teacher and/or instructional specialist
At my school, teachers collaborate on lesson
content and/or instructional practices
At my school, teachers observe one another
teaching
At my school, teachers provide useful feedback
to one another
At my school, teachers feel collectively
responsible for student learning
Context 3: Parental Involvement
Most parents or guardians of my students attend
parent-teacher conferences
I feel supported by most students' parents or
guardians
N*
ECSU
Mean
SD
Min
Max
17
3.588
1.064
1
5
17
3.647
1.057
2
5
17
3.882
0.781
2
5
17
3.471
0.943
2
5
17
3.588
0.870
2
5
17
3.706
0.849
2
5
17
3.647
1.057
2
5
17
4.588
0.507
4
5
17
4.588
0.507
4
5
17
4.647
0.493
4
5
17
4.059
0.748
2
5
17
4.000
0.791
2
5
17
3.588
1.228
1
5
17
3.235
1.251
1
5
17
3.941
0.748
2
5
17
3.824
0.951
1
5
17
2.882
1.111
1
5
17
3.647
0.862
2
5
Statistics on Individual Survey Items for Elizabeth City State University (cont.)
Survey Item
Context 3: Parental Involvement
At my school, most parents or guardians play an
active role in the school (e.g., volunteer,
attend PTA meetings)
Context 4: Professional Development
Since entering the teaching profession, have you
participated in professional development?
I have participated in professional development
that improved my instructional skill
I have participated in professional development
that improved my rapport with students
I have participated in professional development
that improved my knowledge of my subject
and/or grade
I have participated in professional development
that improved my understanding of curricular
standards
*
N*
ECSU
Mean
SD
Min
Max
17
2.824
1.185
1
5
17
0.941
0.243
0
1
16
4.188
0.544
3
5
16
3.625
0.806
2
5
16
3.875
0.957
2
5
16
4.375
0.500
4
5
Some individuals did not respond to all survey questions; therefore, the number of observations may be lower than 17 or some items.
UNC Teacher Quality Research (August 2012)