Idaho Teacher Education Institution Alumni Survey
DRAFT March 2015
Demographic Questions:
From which institution did you graduate?
Boise State University ____________
Brigham Young University – Idaho _____________
College of Idaho ___________
Idaho State University __________
Lewis-Clark State College _______________
Northwest Nazarene University __________
University of Idaho _______________
If you were a transfer student, how many years did you attend your graduating
institution? ______________
From which institution did you transfer? ___________________
Indicate the endorsement areas you earned through your preparation program:
Art
Bilingual/ESL Education
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science
Economics
Elementary Education
English
French
German
History
Mathematics
Music
Natural Sciences
P.E.
Physical Science
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Spanish
Special Education
Other
In which district are you currently teaching?
In which school(s) are you currently teaching?
What is your current teaching placement:
Subject Area? (choose all that apply)__________________
Grade level(s)? (Choose all that apply)__________
How long have you been in this position?
0-1 years _____ 2-3 years ______ 4-5 years_______
In which district did you student teach?
In which school(s) did you student teach?
What was your student teaching placement:
Subject Area? (choose all that apply)__________________
Grade level(s)? (Choose all that apply)__________
As a result of my professional preparation, I feel prepared to do the following
according to this scale (1-Strongly Disagree, 2-Disagree, 3-Agree, 4-Strongly
Agree)
A. Teach the concepts, knowledge, and skills of my discipline(s) in ways that enable
students to learn
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
B. Use instructional strategies that promote active student learning
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
C. Use knowledge of learning, subject matter, curriculum, and student
development to plan instruction
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
D. Use a variety of assessments (e.g. observation, portfolios, tests, performance
tasks, anecdotal records) to determine student strengths, needs and programs
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
E. Choose teaching strategies for different instructional purposes and to meet
different student needs
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
F. Evaluate the effects of my actions and modify plans accordingly
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
G. Encourage students to see, question, and interpret ideas from diverse
perspectives
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
H. Teach in ways that support new English language learners
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
I. Help students learn how to assess their own learning
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
J. Teach students with a wide variety of exceptional needs
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
K. Honor diverse cultures and incorporate culturally responsive curriculum
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
L. Have a positive effect on student achievement according to state assessments
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
M. Use technology to enhance learning and learning environments
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
N. Understand value of working with colleagues, families, community agencies in
meeting student needs
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
O. Use self-reflection as a means of improving instruction
1-Strongly Disagree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
2-Disagree
3-Agree
4-Strongly Agree
P. Maintain accurate records
1-Strongly Disagree
How did your professional preparation program effectively prepare you to teach?
What were the strengths of your professional preparation program?
In what areas do you wish your professional preparation program had prepared you
more effectively?
Describe the relevance of your professional preparation program in relationship to
the realities of your teaching placement.
What, if any, professional development opportunities have you found most helpful in
your first one-three years of teaching?
What, if anything, has been most surprising about your first one – three years of
teaching?
Additional Comments?