TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM: COMMON EXIT RESULTS FOR THE MUSIC PROGRAM
August 2009
The Common Exit Survey was administered to graduating students enrolled in the University of Connecticut’s Neag
School of Education School’s Teacher Education Music Education Program. This report presents the 2009 survey
results.
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4. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with your teacher preparation program by responding to the
items. (9 Responses)
Very
Moderately Slightly
Neither
Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Dissatisfied
nor
Satisfied
Slightly
Satisfied
Moderately
Satisfied
Very
Satisfied
a) The
learning
environment
0 (0.00%)
b) With
amount of
learning
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%) 1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%) 3 (33.33%) 3 (33.33%) 1 (11.11%)
c) Caliber of
the faculty
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%) 3 (33.33%) 3 (33.33%) 2 (22.22%)
d) Clinical
placements
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
e)
0 (0.00%)
Relationships
with your
instructors
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 3 (33.33%) 4 (44.44%) 2 (22.22%)
f) Levels of
supervisory
support
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%) 4 (44.44%) 2 (22.22%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%) 6 (66.67%) 2 (22.22%)
0 (0.00%) 8 (88.89%)
5. Sometimes students get similar messages from their university faculty and their clinical placement
regarding the best ways to teach students. Other times these messages are different. Please indicate
the response that best describes how similar the messages were that you received in your teacher
preparation program and clinical placement by responding to the following items:(9 Responses)
Very
Different
Moderately
Different
Slightly
Different
a. Curriculum to
cover
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%) 3 (33.33%)
2 (22.22%) 2 (22.22%)
b. Classroom
management
issues
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%) 3 (33.33%)
5 (55.56%)
c. Planning lessons
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
1 (11.11%) 3 (33.33%)
2 (22.22%) 2 (22.22%)
e. Individualizing
instruction for
students
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%)
1 (11.11%) 3 (33.33%)
0 (0.00%)
f. Motivating
students
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%) 4 (44.44%)
2 (22.22%) 2 (22.22%)
2
Slightly
Similar
Moderately Very Similar
Similar
0 (0.00%)
3 (33.33%)
C. Aspects of Teaching. Please respond to the following items to indicate your confidence in different
aspects of your teaching as you are completing your teacher preparation program.
(9 Responses)
Not At All
Confident
Slightly
Confident
Confident
Moderately
Confident
Very
Confident
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
3 (33.33%)
5 (55.56%)
a) Provide stimulating lessons for
students
0 (0.00%)
b) Motivate students to
participate in academic tasks
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%)
6 (66.67%)
2 (22.22%)
c) Change the way to present
material to accommodate the
learning needs of all students
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%) 1 (11.11%)
4 (44.44%)
3 (33.33%)
d) Create learning experiences
that are meaningful to students
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
4 (44.44%)
4 (44.44%)
e) Know what procedures to
follow if you believe a student has
a disability
1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%) 5 (55.56%)
3 (33.33%)
0 (0.00%)
f) Implement a variety of teaching
strategies to reach students who
are not native English speakers
2 (22.22%)
1 (11.11%) 3 (33.33%)
2 (22.22%)
1 (11.11%)
g) Teach even the most
challenging students
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 4 (44.44%)
5 (55.56%)
0 (0.00%)
h) Effectively address classroom
management issues
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%) 2 (22.22%)
3 (33.33%)
3 (33.33%)
i) Get along well with students
who struggle with behavioral
issues in school
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%) 3 (33.33%)
4 (44.44%)
1 (11.11%)
j) Facilitate learning for all of your
students
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%)
5 (55.56%)
2 (22.22%)
k) Adapt curriculum to
accommodate individual
differences
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 3 (33.33%)
3 (33.33%)
3 (33.33%)
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l) Develop a strong rapport with
your students
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%)
7 (77.78%)
m) Teach students with different
cultural backgrounds from your
own
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
4 (44.44%)
4 (44.44%)
n) Integrate educational
technology into your lessons
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
1 (11.11%)
7 (77.78%)
o) Effectively teach special
education students
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%) 4 (44.44%)
2 (22.22%)
1 (11.11%)
p) Respect cultural backgrounds
different from your own
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%)
1 (11.11%)
6 (66.67%)
q) Use effective classroom
assessment strategies
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
4 (44.44%)
4 (44.44%)
2 (22.22%)
1 (11.11%) 2 (22.22%)
3 (33.33%)
1 (11.11%)
s) Develop a strong rapport with
parents of your students
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
2 (22.22%)
6 (66.67%)
t) Use computers effectively in
the classroom
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
2 (22.22%)
6 (66.67%)
u) Help your students better learn
to use technology
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
2 (22.22%)
6 (66.67%)
v) Know all the content that you
will be required to teach to your
students
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
5 (55.56%)
3 (33.33%)
w) Prepare physically space and
materials to deliver instructions
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%)
3 (33.33%)
4 (44.44%)
x) Design lesson plans to provide
all learners access to the general
curriculum
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 3 (33.33%)
4 (44.44%)
2 (22.22%)
y) Modify lesson plans to address
needs of students with disability
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 4 (44.44%)
4 (44.44%)
1 (11.11%)
z) Maintain a structured learning
environment
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%)
4 (44.44%)
3 (33.33%)
aa) Use a small number of
positively stated expectations
0 (0.00%)
5 (55.56%)
3 (33.33%)
r) Use formalized assessment
(i.e., CMT, CAPT, normreferenced) results
1 (11.11%)
1 (11.11%)
4
0 (0.00%)
bb) Reinforce appropriate
behavior
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%)
3 (33.33%)
4 (44.44%)
cc) Respond to inappropriate
behavior
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%) 1 (11.11%)
4 (44.44%)
3 (33.33%)
dd) Implement individualized
behavior strategies for students
with disabilities
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%) 4 (44.44%)
2 (22.22%)
2 (22.22%)
ee) Introduce lesson content
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
5 (55.56%)
3 (33.33%)
ff) Maximize student engagement
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
6 (66.67%)
2 (22.22%)
gg) Provide performance-based
feedback
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
6 (66.67%)
3 (33.33%)
hh) Review lesson content at the
end of instruction
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%)
4 (44.44%)
3 (33.33%)
ii) Teach lesson content relevant
to student population
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
5 (55.56%)
3 (33.33%)
jj) Assess student ability and/or
knowledge prior to instruction
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%)
3 (33.33%)
4 (44.44%)
kk) Assess student outcomes
related to IEP during instruction
0 (0.00%)
3 (33.33%) 2 (22.22%)
3 (33.33%)
1 (11.11%)
ll) Assess student response to
instruction
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
4 (44.44%)
4 (44.44%)
mm) Uphold high standards of
competence and integrity and
exercise sound judgment in the
practice of the profession
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
2 (22.22%)
6 (66.67%)
nn) Engage in professional
activities related to continuous
learning and advocacy
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
2 (22.22%)
6 (66.67%)
1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%)
3 (33.33%)
4 (44.44%)
oo) Collaborate respectfully with
all stakeholders
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7. Please rank the following items from 1 to 6 (1=your strongest skills or qualities as an educator and
6=your least strong skills or qualities as an educator) (9 Responses)
Please rank the following: Each rating can only be selected once!
5
6
Average
Rating
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2.00
Assessment
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%) 2 (22.22%) 2 (22.22%) 1 (11.11%) 2 (22.22%)
3.89
Classroom
management
skills
0 (0.00%) 2 (22.22%) 1 (11.11%) 1 (11.11%) 3 (33.33%) 2 (22.22%)
4.22
1
Ability to
establish
rapport with
students
Command of
content
knowledge
2
3
4
5 (55.56%) 1 (11.11%) 1 (11.11%) 2 (22.22%)
3 (33.33%) 2 (22.22%) 2 (22.22%) 1 (11.11%) 1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%)
2.44
Lesson planning
1 (11.11%) 1 (11.11%) 1 (11.11%) 3 (33.33%) 1 (11.11%) 2 (22.22%)
skills
3.89
Lesson
implementation
skills
4.56
0 (0.00%) 1 (11.11%) 2 (22.22%)
6
0 (0.00%) 3 (33.33%) 3 (33.33%)
10. In what state will you be teaching? (8 Responses)
Option
CT
Total:
Count
Percent
8
100.0
8
100.0
7
8
15. For how many years do you think you will teach during your career? (9 Responses)
Option
Count
Percent
25
2
22.2
30
3
33.3
35
4
44.4
17. If UConn were to make improvements to the teacher preparation program what would be the most important
thing for them to improve? Why? (7 Responses)
Try to make education classes more accessible to music education majors.
Music Education faculty need to be more diligent about clinical observations, as well as staying consistent
across the board with student expectation. Some of the faculty changes in our major have attributed to
many of the issues our class had; some of the instructors did not have the teaching skills or content
knowledge or to teach a college level course. I am also disappointed to know that some of the most highly
regarded professionals in the field are no longer going to be teaching future music educators.
To add a course for classroom management, and to instruct education classes IN THE MANNER and WITH
THE PHILOSOPHIES that we as educators are expected to use for our students
Differentiating learning for the music students and making sure that the material is accessible to all
students regardless of their primary focus or subject area.
Make the content apply to our area specific majors. Many times, I felt left out and couldn't relate the
material to my content specific area.
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Make the education classes (i.e. EDCI, EPSY, etc) relate more to music. IF THEY CANNOT, then give music
majors separate classes with similar content so that they can get the most out of those classes.
Combine Music Ed into a 5-year IB/M program as well. 5-year Bachelor's in Music is WAY too long and
WAY too intensive of a program. Solidify the curriculum and take out the "intense" classes that aren't
applicable to the field at all!
E. Technology. We are interested in knowing more about how you feel towards the use of technology in teaching. Please
respond to the following items to indicate your confidence regarding the use of educational technology.
(9 Responses)
Not At All
Confident
Slightly
Confident
Confident
Moderately
Confident
Very
Confident
a. Provided instruction to you on
how to use educational
technology
0
(0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
0 (0.00%)
4
(44.44%)
4 (44.44%)
b. Using computers effectively in
your classroom
0
(0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
3 (33.33%)
2
(22.22%)
4 (44.44%)
c. Using different types of
educational technology
0
(0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
1 (11.11%)
2
(22.22%)
5 (55.56%)
d. Integrating educational
technology into your lessons
0
(0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%)
2
(22.22%)
5 (55.56%)
e. Having students better learn
to using technology
0
(0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
3 (33.33%)
2
(22.22%)
4 (44.44%)
F. Teacher Dispositions. In this section, we would like to learn the degree to which you think you possess the following
characteristics. Please answer each question by selecting the most appropriate response. The online survey will require
response to each question (9 Responses)
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
a. content
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%)
7 (77.78%)
0 (0.00%)
b. theory
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
3 (33.33%)
6 (66.67%)
0 (0.00%)
c. pedagogy
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
3 (33.33%)
6 (66.67%)
0 (0.00%)
d. the use of technology to enhance
learning
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%)
7 (77.78%)
0 (0.00%)
e. curiosity/intellectual enthusiasm
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%)
7 (77.78%)
0 (0.00%)
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Agree
Strongly
Agree
Don't Know
f. a desire to make the learning
process enjoyable
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
8 (88.89%)
0 (0.00%)
g. a belief that all students can
learn
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
8 (88.89%)
0 (0.00%)
h. the value of diversity in our
culture
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
8 (88.89%)
0 (0.00%)
i. working with diverse student
population
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
3 (33.33%)
6 (66.67%)
0 (0.00%)
j. asking reflective questions about
important problems
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
5 (55.56%)
4 (44.44%)
0 (0.00%)
k. producing new instructional
methods
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
5 (55.56%)
4 (44.44%)
0 (0.00%)
l. using multiple methods to
enhance learning opportunities
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
3 (33.33%)
6 (66.67%)
0 (0.00%)
m. constructing knowledge around
the abilities, interests and learning
styles of all students
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%)
7 (77.78%)
0 (0.00%)
n. using varied methods to assess
student learning
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%)
7 (77.78%)
0 (0.00%)
o. using differentiated instruction
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
1 (11.11%)
7 (77.78%)
0 (0.00%)
p. using appropriate classroom
management
0 (0.00%)
1 (11.11%)
2 (22.22%)
6 (66.67%)
0 (0.00%)
q. collaborative learning
communities
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
3 (33.33%)
6 (66.67%)
0 (0.00%)
r. teaching students with disabilities
0 (0.00%)
2 (22.22%)
4 (44.44%)
3 (33.33%)
0 (0.00%)
20. Do you feel the following are necessary? (9 Responses)
yes
no
a. Compassion, caring and a desire to develop learners with that
make a positive difference in the world.
9 (100.00%)
0 (0.00%)
b. The use of ethical standards to make evidence-based decisions in
the best interests of students
9 (100.00%)
0 (0.00%)
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22. When did you decide that you wanted to become a teacher? (8 Responses)
high school
12
Freshman Year of HS
high school
Freshman year of college
Sophomore Year H.S.
High School
when I was little
Freshman year
23. Why did you decide to become a teacher?(7 Responses)
I love working with children and sharing my passion for music with them.
Because I was inspired by my former music teachers.
Because I enjoy working with children and to help others to enjoy musical expression in their lives
I wanted to be able to teach the content of music and to give others the tools to find passion in music as I
did.
The satisfaction that you helped someone learn a skill/concept that they didn't know before.
I wanted to be a teacher ever since my little brother was born (he's 4 years younger than me). I found joy
in teaching him simple things, such as how to walk and talk, and was very proud when he achieved.
My high school music teachers were inspiration.
24a. Please indicate the highest level of education attained by your mother. (9 Responses)
Option
Count
Percent
Completed high school
3
33.3
Completed voc/ professional training
1
11.1
Some college
3
33.3
Completed college
1
11.1
Completed graduate school
1
11.1
9
100.0
Total:
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24b. Please indicate the highest level of education attained by your father. (9 Responses)
Option
Count
Percent
Some middle school
1
11.1
Completed voc/ professional training
1
11.1
Some college
2
22.2
Completed college
3
33.3
Completed graduate school
2
22.2
9
100.0
Total:
27. Please add anything pertinent that you feel was not covered in this survey. (1 Responses)
Making the music program a five year masters program and removing the intended classes is not a good idea and I
personally think that it will take away from the quality of teachers that UCONN is producing. When it comes to
assessment, differentiation, and working with diverse students I feel as if I am not as well versed as other students
in other subject areas because the material was often time a stretch to be applied to the field of music.
Answer two questions. In Column A, please describe the type of school and students whom you would most
like to teach for the majority of your career. In Column B, describe the type of school and students whom you
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think you will actually end up teaching for the majority of your career. (Please check only one.) (2 Responses)
Column A
Rural
Column B
Suburban
Urban
Rural
Suburban
Urban
a. School location
1 (50.00%)
1 (50.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (100.00%)
0 (0.00%)
b. School socioeconomic status (SES)
1 (50.00%)
1 (50.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (100.00%)
0 (0.00%)
c. Students' race
0 (0.00%)
2 (100.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (100.00%)
0 (0.00%)
d. Students'
achievement level
1 (50.00%)
1 (50.00%)
0 (0.00%)
0 (0.00%)
2 (100.00%)
0 (0.00%)
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