Survey Data 2007-2008
Executive Summary
Fall 2008
Graduating Seniors Survey &
Graduating Graduate Student Survey
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Two components:
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Basic UCF survey
Optional program specific addendum
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Still needed for:
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Applied Learning & Instruction M.A.
Curriculum & Instruction M.A.
Early Childhood Development & Education M.A.
Instructional Technology M.A. (all 3 tracks)
Sport & Fitness M.A.
Teacher Leadership M.Ed.
All Ed.S., Ed.D., & Ph.D. programs
Results compiled and posted on Web by UCF OEAS
Graduating Seniors Survey Data
UCF Items of Interest – Positive
Survey Item
84.6%
UCF
Overall undergraduate experience
98.0%
95.1%
Academic experience
98.1%
96.1%
Challenged to do your best
90.2%
74.1%
Maintenance of computer labs
98.0%
92.4%
Responsiveness to student academic problems
92.1%
84.6%
Recommend UCF to a friend or relative
93.1%
88.4%
In major, courses needed were available
93.2%
69.7%
In major, classes were too large [INVERSE SCALE]
10.8%
18.1%
Academic advising in major
88.8%
84.6%
Academic advising – transfer
89.5%
82.9%
Degree Audit
100.0%
92.8%
UCF Website
98.9%
93.7%
Graduating Seniors Survey Data
UCF Items of Interest – Positive (cont.)
Survey Items on Personal Growth
CED
UCF
Writing effectively
95.1%
91.3%
Speaking effectively
98.0%
92.1%
Listening more closely to others
96.1%
91.6%
Organizing time effectively
88.2%
87.6%
Ethical practices
96.0%
89.7%
Professional practices
96.0%
92.4%
Respecting different philosophies and cultures
95.0%
90.2%
Preparation to pursue life-long learning
94.9%
90.5%
Improving your computer skills
93.1%
87.0%
Improving your math skills
79.0%
80.2%
Thinking logically/resolving analytical problems
91.2%
94.1%
Graduating Seniors & Graduating
Graduate Student Surveys, Program
Specific Addenda Response Scale
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5 = Strongly Agree
4 = Agree
3 = Neutral
2 = Disagree
1 = Strongly Disagree
Typical question asked for candidate’s agreement with
adequacy of preparation regarding variable X.
Positive response percentage = % combined “5” and “4”
Graduating Seniors Survey Data
Program Specific Addenda Items of Interest
Positive Ratings for FEAPs (n=76 > 93)
2007-8
2006-7
1. Assessment
80.6%
88.4%
2. Communication
97.4%
92.5%
3. Continuous Improvement
80.6%
90.8%
4. Critical Thinking
83.9%
92.4%
5. Diversity
84.9%
89.5%
6. Ethics
82.8%
90.7%
7. Human Development & Learning
81.1%
89.4%
8. Knowledge of Subject Matter
74.7%
91.3%
9. Learning Environments
96.1%
90.9%
10. Planning
94.8%
90.1%
11. Role of the Teacher
81.1%
89.4%
12. Technology
93.4%
82.6%
Graduating Seniors & Graduating
Graduate Student Surveys Data
Program Specific Addenda Items of Interest
Opportunities for Improvement
2007-8
2006-7
GSS: Field experiences other than internships
71.0%
73.3%
GSS: ESOL preparation
77.3%
75.3%
GSS: Portfolio
47.4%
32.2%
Graduating Seniors Survey Data
Qualitative Items of Interest
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In what way did the CED best meet your expectations (n=83)?
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What one change would you suggest to improve CED (n=77)?
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Professional preparation (39.8%)
Quality of faculty members (20.5%)
Quality of internship experience (13.3%)
Ensure faculty have recent P-12 classroom experience and know ESOL (18.2%)
Improve ESOL instruction (16.9%)
Variety of curriculum recommendations (16.9%)
Improve/eliminate LiveText (14.3%)
How did your experiences in CED assist you in becoming a reflective educator
(n=71)?
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Wide variety of positive responses (e.g., “Very well. This was the most fulfilling part of the learning
experience.”
Alumni Survey Data-1st Year
Perceived Self-Efficacy on FEAPs & ESOL
Positive Ratings for FEAPs
2006-7 (n=42)
2007-8 (n=118)
1. Assessment
90.5%
90.7%
2. Communication
95.2%
93.2%
3. Continuous Improvement
95.2%
94.1%
4. Critical Thinking
83.3%
91.5%
5. Diversity
97.6%
99.2%
6. Ethics
97.6%
95.7%
7. Human Development & Learning
92.9%
95.7%
8. Knowledge of Subject Matter
95.2%
89.7%
9. Learning Environments
97.6%
93.1%
10. Planning
88.1%
89.8%
11. Role of the Teacher
95.2%
91.5%
12. Technology
92.9%
87.3%
ESOL Preparation
81.0%
87.3%
Alumni Survey Data-4th Year
Perceived Self-Efficacy on FEAPs & ESOL
Positive Ratings for FEAPs
1st Year (n=118)
4th Year (n=94)
1. Assessment
90.7%
89.4%
2. Communication
93.2%
90.4%
3. Continuous Improvement
94.1%
93.6%
4. Critical Thinking
91.5%
92.6%
5. Diversity
99.2%
93.5%
6. Ethics
95.7%
95.7%
7. Human Development & Learning
95.7%
92.4%
8. Knowledge of Subject Matter
89.7%
93.6%
9. Learning Environments
93.1%
95.7%
10. Planning
89.8%
79.8%
11. Role of the Teacher
91.5%
89.2%
12. Technology
87.3%
81.9%
ESOL Preparation
87.3%
73.4%
Employer Survey Data
% of Graduates Rated Above Average or Excellent
Positive Ratings for FEAPs
2006-7 (n=173)
2007-8 (n=123)
1. Assessment
76.0%
73.2%
2. Communication
77.8%
74.8%
3. Continuous Improvement
80.8%
78.0%
4. Critical Thinking
73.8%
73.2%
5. Diversity
85.2%
79.7%
6. Ethics
87.7%
86.2%
7. Human Development & Learning
77.8%
74.8%
8. Knowledge of Subject Matter
79.5%
79.7%
9. Learning Environments
80.6%
76.4%
10. Planning
77.6%
78.9%
11. Role of the Teacher
84.2%
81.3%
12. Technology
78.0%
74.0%
Employer Survey Data
% of Graduates Rated Above Average or Excellent
Positive Ratings for FEAPs
2006-7
(n=173)
2007-8
(n=123)
13. Written/spoken communication skills
81.9%
88.6%
14. Recognize & remediate reading/computational problems
79.8%
76.4%
15. Integrate technology into teaching
76.0%
74.8%
16. Knowledge of Sunshine State Standards
81.3%
75.6%
17. Maintain orderly, disciplined classroom
79.3%
75.6%
18. Overall performance rating
78.9%
78.9%
19. Preparedness compared to other new teachers
90.6%
95.9%
20. Willing to hire other UCF graduates
99.4%
98.4%