3rd
Pittsburg State University
Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
1. What is your current position? ________________________________________________
2. Compared with third-year program completers of alternative programs from other institutions, how would you rate
yourself in terms of preparation? (circle one)
Better Prepared
As Well Prepared
Not As Well Prepared
No Comparison Available
3. Were you employed on a restricted license while completing the MAT program? (circle one)
If you answered yes to #3, please skip to question 5.
Yes
No
4. Please indicate your agreement with the following statements.
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
a. The field experiences provided were beneficial.
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b. The amount of field experience required was appropriate.
c. There should be more field experience incorporated prior to
student teaching.
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5
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5. Rate the following items related to the quality of the graduate program you completed at PSU.
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
a. The coursework was relevant.
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b. The level/rigor of the coursework was appropriate for the degree.
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c. Faculty effectively bridged content and practice.
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d. I would recommend the program to others.
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e. I feel adequately prepared to enter the profession.
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f. The overall quality of the program was satisfactory.
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6. Please rate the effectiveness of the following assignments in your preparation to become an educator.
Not at all
beneficial
Somewhat
beneficial
Very
beneficial
a. Professional Portfolio
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b. Teacher Work Sample
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MAT – Secondary 3C
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Pittsburg State University
Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
7. Using the rating scale below, please rate your current level of achievement for each category. For specific
indicators within each category, please see the Professional Knowledge Base attached.
Rating Scale:
NA - No Opportunity Provided for Performance
1 - Needs Experience (Incorrectly Demonstrated, Preparing, or Unsatisfactory Performance)
2 - Developing Competence (Infrequently Demonstrated, Adjusting, or Weak Performance)
3 - Competent (Basically Demonstrated, Performing, or Proficient Performance)
4 - Showing Effective Competence (Consistently Demonstrated, Habitually Performing, or Effective Performance)
5- Distinguished (Naturally Demonstrated, Personally Creating, or Outstanding Performance)
A. Professional Characteristics
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which illustrate a commitment to a dependable
and professional demeanor, an underlying belief system that all students can learn and specific efforts that
foster collaborative/caring relationships.
B. Relationships with Students
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which portray a caring relationship with
students, a positive rapport developed through enthusiasm and high student expectation.
C. Instructional Planning
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which denote a strong knowledge base, an
understanding of learning theory, an approach to outcomes-based instructional planning, an integrated lesson
design, and a variety of instructional strategies to provide opportunities for all students to learn.
D. Instruction
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which provide active student-centered instruction
characterized by clarity, variety, and flexibility.
E. Classroom Management
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which promote an orderly, safe classroom
environment conducive to learning by providing clear rules and procedures which are taught, monitored and
consistently reinforced.
F. Evaluation
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which establish fair expectations, provide for
multiple assessment opportunities, monitor progress in a timely fashion, provide feedback through multiple
means, and collaborate with others to meet the needs of all students.
8. Did you utilize the Project KnoTtT resources that were available to candidates? (circle one)
Yes
No
Unaware of resources available
9. As you reflect on your professional training, what courses were the most helpful in preparing you for the
field?
MAT – Secondary 3C
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Pittsburg State University
Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
10. What courses from your professional preparation were the least helpful?
11. What do you consider as the greatest strength of your preparation program at PSU?
12. If you could make one improvement in the preparation program, what would it be?
13. Any additional comments or recommendations you might wish to make concerning PSU’s Master of Arts in
Teaching – Secondary program are welcome.
MAT – Secondary 3C