Ready2Teach Program Completion Survey (R2TPCS)
Austin Peay State University
Number of Respondents for 2014 - 2015
N = 79
Respondent Demographics: Percentages by Categories
Note: Item percentages may not total 100% because of missing input from some respondents.
Gender
Female
78.5
Male
21.5
Age
Under 21
1.3
21-30
73.4
31-40
15.2
41-50
8.9
Over 50
1.3
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.3
Asian
2.5
Black or African American
3.8
Hispanic or Latino
1.3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.0
White
89.9
Two or More Races
1.3
Some Other Race
0.0
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Ready2Teach Program Completion Survey (R2TPCS)
Summary Items
Austin Peay State University
Number of Respondents for 2014 - 2015
N = 79
Respondent Demographics: Percentages by Categories
Note: Item percentages may not total 100% because of missing input from some respondents.
Will you complete the Ready2Teach teacher preparation program during the current academic year
(by Summer 2015)?
No
0.0
Yes
100.0
I am enrolled in the Ready2Teach program at...
Austin Peay State University
100.0
East Tennessee State University
0.0
Middle Tennessee State University
0.0
Tennessee State University
0.0
Tennessee Tech University
0.0
University of Memphis
0.0
Have you applied for your teaching license?
Yes
93.7
I plan to apply soon.
6.3
I do not plan to apply.
0.0
Have you been offered a teaching position?
Yes
25.3
No, but I am seeking a teaching position.
69.6
I do not plan to teach.
3.8
Congratulations! Tell us more about your teaching position (what city, school, grade level, etc.).
Any grade K-6 I would accept close to Ft. Campbell, Hopefully DODEA on Fort Campbell.
Christian County High School Hopkinsville, KY 11th grade Chemistry
Clarksville Montgomery Country Minglewood Elementary School 4th grade
Clarksville, Norman Smith Elementary, 4th Grade, Math & Science
Clarksville, St. Bethlehem, 2nd grade.
Clarksville, TN New Providence Middle School 7th/8th
CMCSS - 9th grade English at Clarksville High School
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Congratulations! Tell us more about your teaching position (what city, school, grade level, etc.).
CMCSS Northeast High - Mathematics
Dayspring Academy, Greenbrier, TN Position is TBD
It is a year long interim position at Dupont Elementary
Kindergarten position at Barkers Mill Elementary in Clarksville, TN
Kingston Springs Elem. TN 4th grade reading/LA
Lexington, TN Lexington Middle School 8th grade science
Lincoln Co. Fayetteville, TN High School Math
Metro-Nashville - PreK and 3rd grade
Northeast Middle School Band Director
Oakmont Elementary School - 1st grade Dickson, TN
The teaching position is in Dickson County. It is a Dickson High School [unreadable] 9-12. It might end up
being a part time position with William James Middle School 6-8 Art.
West Creek Elementary in Montgomery County TN SPED Pre-K
West Creek Elementary, Clarksville, TN 3rd grade
Please share with us why you do not plan to teach.
I am going to obtain my masters degree before I teach. [sic]
I am starting my Master's For ABA w/an autism focus there I need to be observed by a BCBA. I have to work
as a Behavior tech for that to happen. [sic]
I plan to go straight into my masters. [sic]
I want to work as a tutor.
Please rate the overall quality of
your preparation as an entry-level
classroom teacher by the
Ready2Teach program
(coursework, field experience, and
Residency).
Strong academic content knowledge
aligned with Tennessee curriculum
standards.
Development of clear learning
objectives and instruction plans for
lessons.
% Very Well
Prepared
% Adequately
Prepared
% Somewhat
Prepared
68.4
25.3
6.3
0.0
73.4
24.1
2.5
0.0
Differentiation of instruction to meet
all students' learning needs.
46.8
44.3
8.9
0.0
Management of classroom behavior
through established techniques and
procedures.
48.1
43.0
8.9
0.0
Scaffolding of and support for the
academic needs of students.
58.2
36.7
3.8
1.3
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% Not
Prepared
Please rate the overall quality of
your preparation as an entry-level
classroom teacher by the
Ready2Teach program
(coursework, field experience, and
Residency).
Formative assessment to monitor
students' progress and adjust
instruction accordingly.
Summative assessment of student
work and achievement in varied
ways.
% Very Well
Prepared
% Adequately
Prepared
% Somewhat
Prepared
% Not
Prepared
67.1
30.4
2.5
0.0
54.4
38.0
6.3
0.0
Adjustment to pacing and timing
mandates of the school/district.
41.8
43.0
12.7
2.5
Collaboration with mentors and
identified supervisors.
73.4
24.1
2.5
0.0
Understanding of and respect for the
cultural and individual diversity of
students.
72.2
25.3
2.5
0.0
Development of parent-studentteacher relationships.
40.5
39.2
17.7
2.5
Please rate the overall effectiveness of the Ready2Teach program in preparing you to be an entry-level
classroom teacher.
Very Ineffective
3.8
Somewhat Ineffective
5.1
Somewhat Effective
24.1
Very Effective
67.1
What elements of the Ready2Teach program did you find to be the most valuable as an entry-level
classroom teacher? Why?
Academically prepared for the classroom
Any hands on experience within the classroom.
Behavior analysis class b/c I used it a lot in the classroom. [sic]
classroom management
Classroom Management
classroom management
classroom management
Classroom management because without a managed class, it is impossible to teach
Classroom management class - without this knowledge, my success w/my students would not be. [sic]
classroom management class. I feel this should be more than one course. Classroom management is the most
important key & we don't get much exposure to it. [sic]
Classroom management classes and field experiences
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What elements of the Ready2Teach program did you find to be the most valuable as an entry-level
classroom teacher? Why?
classroom management skills, time management
classroom management. I learned many new ways to manage my classroom. [sic]
Classroom management; it sets the pace for whether the atmosphere will be conducive to learning.
classroom mangment. This class prepared us for what to expect. [sic]
Clear standards of what was expected of me. I knew what I was supposed to do, so there was no confusion.
Collaboration with mentors and identified supervisors
courses for classroom management
EdTPA, although difficult, prepared me for teaching
How to aline goals & objectives in an IEP. [sic]
how to build a growth portfolio
I found that learning about classroom management and assistance both rewards/discipline were very valuable
for my entry level classroom teaching [sic]
I found the field experiences to be the most valuable because I could apply what I had learned.
I found the multiple field experiences most valuable.
I learned more in my subject specific courses than I did in College of Ed. Courses. [sic]
I loved having [name removed] as a reading teacher. She truly inspired me.
in class observations, lesson plan development, reflecting
learning how to differentiate instruction as well as classroom management.
learning how to write lesson plans. [sic]
Lesson plan structure, a lot of time in the schools.
lesson planning
lesson planning and differentiated instruction
Management preparation and lesson planning
Mild/moderate & severe/profound courses, also the ABA course
My classroom organization & management class. It really prepared me for teaching
My pedgogy classess and mentor teacher were high quality. [sic]
practice
Real classroom experience.
SpEd classes, program specific classes (Early Childhood Ed.)
Student teaching, classroom management courses student teaching was an extremely valuable, hands-on
experience [sic]
Student teaching; it helped prepare me to work in the classroom.
Subject specific courses were excellent in setting expectations and preparing me for a classroom.
Teaching math K-6 with [name removed] and reading classes taught by [name removed]. Both of these teacher
prepared me for real world teaching [sic]
template & instruction for lesson plans
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What elements of the Ready2Teach program did you find to be the most valuable as an entry-level
classroom teacher? Why?
Templates and online resources provided were very valuable because they were informative and generic
enough to fit my school's criteria.
The child developmental classes and the mathematics classes because they mostly centered on how children
develop and learn.
The classroom observations and actual experience with the students because its "real world" application. [sic]
The EdTPA seminars, as well as the mini-seminars with our university supervisor.
The opportunity to connect with an experienced classroom teacher that could provide guidance and insight.
The reading & math programs rock! They prepared me for balanced literacy and conceptual understanding.
The reading and math programs are what I found to be most valuable. They gave us many strategies to use in
the classroom.
The reading and writing classes prepared me for a balanced approach
The resources provided because they were very helpful
The seminars were very valuable because they helped provide support before and while you were in the
classroom.
The strong level of content comprehension.
The subject specific methods course prepared me to be in the classroom more than the general K-12 education
courses.
The teachers were for the most part very helpful and wanted to see us succeed. The office of clinical teaching
was also helpful.
The templates and resources provided. They gave me an example to base my plans on.
There was a good alignment between content knowledge and Tennessee curriculum standards.
They all were great but what really hit home with me was [name removed] classroom management classes.
Time in classroom
Time in classroom
wide range of class topics
Please share any recommendations that you may have that would improve the Ready2Teach program
in preparing entry-level classroom teachers.
A boot camp for teaching would be great!
a class on the first weeks of school for early childhood majors
A class teaching "how" to teach different content lessons & grade levels.
Allow students to submit the 1st edtpa practice and see if they can score well. [sic]
Avoid placing students in spring because of TCAP and testing. Certain teachers are not as willing to adjust
w/testing. [sic]
better details in the handbook
Better preparation for the EdTPA for grad students!
clearer list of expectations and personal ability to modify
Do more in Res. 1
for English majors - we need to know how to teach the grammar aspects. Also, we need more preparation on
classroom management. [sic]
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Please share any recommendations that you may have that would improve the Ready2Teach program
in preparing entry-level classroom teachers.
for graduate students, there are not as many initial entry classes offered compared to undergrad. [sic]
For MAT students, require secondary majors to take methods courses
I do not have any recommendations. I thought the Ready2Teach program was great.
I would recommend more practice how to communicate with parents
I would suggest more training on how to prepare lesson plans and on relating to teachers.
If a student does not get a full second placement, at least let them observe a 2nd.
Improve the diversity class.
It appears some of the coursework teachers needed to communicate with each other better.
Make sure the adjunct teachers know more than the students.
more classroom management
more courses for classroom management
more focus on special education
More hands on learning in all courses.
more how to teach our content classes [sic]
more instruction/classes for strategies to use with special needs students
More instruction/help for Task 2 of EdTPA.
More opportunities for in class teaching before student teaching
more prek-3 specific classes
More prep for EdTPA.
more preparation for EDTPA for grad students! [sic]
More program specific classes!
more time being lead teacher in one placement
More time in classroom prior to clinical experience.
More time in one classroom placement
More time in the classroom
none
Offer secondary-level courses that actually address secondary level requirements.
Provide classes to help teachers prepare for the paperwork aspect of the job (IEP, transition paperwork, FBA)
Put student candidates into the classroom as soon as the public school starts no matter the university schedule
The diversity class.
The edTPA seminars in residency I did not prepare me very well. I feel if they are set up like the seminar in
Residency II given by [name removed] would have been more useful. [sic]
The EdTPA tends to overshadow the first student teaching experience. I'm not sure about recommending an
alternative, other than suggesting it is completed at an earlier time.
The lesson plans required should be more in line with lesson plans required in the school systems
The lesson plans should be more aligned with what we should be using in the field.
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Please share any recommendations that you may have that would improve the Ready2Teach program
in preparing entry-level classroom teachers.
The lesson plans/unit plans are too long & unrealistic for a real world setting.
The MAT students may have benefited from more assistance during the EdTPA part.
The seminars for edtpa instruction during residency 1 could have been much more informational. I did not feel
prepared by those.
There should be more time in the school system.
Very little focus for secondary education majors.
Do you have any additional comments you would like to share with us?
I learned to create a unit plan before a lesson plan. This is good practice, but felt like a huge project followed
by a small one.
My work within the math dept. far outstripped any lesson in the College of Ed.
No
No
No
No
none.
none.
Nothing completely prepares you for your own classroom.
overall, good program
Several Gen ed. Teacher classes poorly represented RTI [sic]
The edTPA felt pointless and useless and a stressful waste of time while in the field.
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