Follow-up Survey of Graduates in First Five Years of Teaching
By Year of Completion
2005 – 2011
Rate how satisfied you are with the teacher education program at Austin Peay State University.
Rate each item on a 3-point scale with 3 = Very Satisfied, 2 = Satisfied, 1 – Not Satisfied.
Item
1. Establish instructional goals that address
student needs at appropriate instructional
level.
2. Evaluate how to achieve learning goals by
planning learning experiences that are
developmentally appropriate and relevant
to students.
3. Design instruction that addresses the
individual needs of students with diverse
cultural and language backgrounds.
4. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of
your content area.
5. Implement appropriate teaching and
learning strategies to engage students in
active learning opportunities.
6. Link learning with students’ prior
knowledge, experiences, and cultural
backgrounds.
7. Use assessment strategies, instruments,
and information appropriate to the
learning expectations being evaluated.
20052006
2.5
20062007
2.722
20072008
2.563
20082009
2.600
20092010
2.333
20102011
2.61
2.333
2.5
2.563
2.533
2.500
2.36
2.333
2.167
2.313
2.467
2.333
2.40
2.333
2.333
2.688
2.667
2.500
2.79
2.667
2.333
2.5
2.667
2.500
2.76
2.667
2.111
2.563
2.467
2.666
2.36
2.167
2
2.5
2.533
2.666
2.36
8. Interpret aggregated and disaggregated
assessment data assessment data
appropriately and uses this information to
evaluate student learning and for making
data driven instructional decisions.
9. Use a range of strategies to create a
learning community where students are
encouraged to assume responsibility for
themselves and others.
10. Use classroom management techniques
that foster self-control and self-discipline
11. Demonstrate productive leadership and
team membership skills that facilitate a
positive school environment.
12. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
13. Communicate student achievement and
progress to students, their parents, and
appropriate others.
14. Design communication appropriate to the
audience, while using correct grammar
and organizing information logically
15. Reflect on teaching practice through
careful examination of classroom
evaluation and assessments.
16. Use technology to enhance both teaching
and professional performance.
17. Overall, how would rate your
satisfaction with your preparation to be
a teacher?
1.833
1.647
2.25
2.400
2.666
2.53
2.333
2.44
2.438
2.533
2.333
2.69
2.333
2.389
2.438
2.533
2.500
2.59
2.5
2.278
2.5
2.667
2.333
2.76
2.5
2.059
2.375
2.667
2.333
2.59
2.5
2.222
2.5
2.733
2.333
2.63
2.5
2.556
2.625
2.667
2.333
2.76
2.5
2.278
2.688
2.667
2.000
2.61
2.333
2.5
2.688
2.600
2.000
2.61
2.333
2.333
2.438
2.667
2.667
2.66