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Teacher Education Program - Spring 2013 Alumni Survey Results
An online survey link was sent to 1,393 SOE students who had graduated in Spring 2009 through Fall
2011. A total of 114 students provided responses. Of those, 54 were Bachelor’s or 5th year students and
58 had completed advanced programs.
Most recent semester in UAB TEP
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
Spring 2009 6 11.11% 4 7.02%
Summer 2009 2 3.70% 5 8.77%
Fall 2009 9 16.67% 4 7.02%
Spring 2010 7 12.96% 3 5.26%
Summer 2010 0 0.00% 5 8.77%
Fall 2010 12 22.22% 7 12.28%
Spring 2011 8 14.81% 7 12.28%
Summer 2011 1 1.85% 5 8.77%
Fall 2011 9 16.67% 9 15.79%
Other 0 0.00% 8 14.04%
Total 54 100.00% 57 100.00%
Area of Emphasis
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
Early Childhood/Elementary Education 19 35.19% 9 15.52%
Secondary Education 21 38.89% 9 15.52%
Single Subject (Art, Music, ESL, French, Spanish) 5 9.26% 11 18.97%
Special Education/Collaborative Teacher 8 14.81% 6 10.34%
Educational Leadership 0 0.00% 21 36.21%
Other 1 1.85% 2 3.45%
Total 54 100.00% 58 100.00%
Highest Level of Preparation
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
Bachelor’s 15 27.78% 0 0.00%
Alternative Master’s Program (AMP) 39 72.22% 0 0.00%
Traditional Master’s 0 0.00% 30 51.72%
Educational Specialist 0 0.00% 18 31.03%
Doctorate 0 0.00% 10 17.24%
Certification only 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total 54 100.00% 58 100.00%
Age Range
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
18-25 years of age 21 38.89% 6 10.53%
26-35 years of age 24 44.44% 17 29.82%
36-45 years of age 7 12.96% 19 33.33%
46 and older 2 3.70% 15 26.32%
Total 54 100.00% 57 100.00%
Overall Grade Point Average Range
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
2.0 - 2.5 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
2.6 - 3.0 3 5.56% 0 0.00%
3.1 - 3.5 12 22.22% 4 6.90%
3.6 - 4.0 39 72.22% 54 93.10%
Total 54 100.00% 58 100.00%
Present Employment Situation (Multiple responses were possible.)
Initial Advanced
f % of Total
% of 54 Respondents
f % of Total
% of 58 Respondents
Full-time teacher 31 55.36% 57.41% 37 61.67% 63.79%
Substitute teacher or teacher’s aide 7 12.50% 12.96% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Otherwise employed in education 6 10.71% 11.11% 21 35.00% 36.21%
Employed outside the education field 8 14.29% 14.81% 2 3.33% 3.45%
Full-time college student 2 3.57% 3.70% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not currently employed 2 3.57% 3.70% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Total 56 100.00% 103.70% 60 100.00% 103.45%
Groups of learners in your class(es)
Initial Advanced
f % of Total
% of 54 Respondents
f % of Total
% of 58 Respondents
Black 32 25.81% 59.26% 37 25.00% 63.79%
Hispanic or Latino 28 22.58% 51.85% 32 21.62% 55.17%
American Indian 2 1.61% 3.70% 6 4.05% 10.34%
Asian 15 12.10% 27.78% 21 14.19% 36.21%
White 39 31.45% 72.22% 43 29.05% 74.14%
Other 8 6.45% 14.81% 9 6.08% 15.52%
Not currently teaching 13 10.48% 24.07% 8 5.41% 13.79%
Total 124 110.48% 253.70% 148 105.41% 268.97%
Students with Special Needs in your class(es)
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
No 4 7.41% 12 21.05%
Yes 34 62.96% 33 57.89%
Not currently teaching 16 29.63% 12 21.05%
Total 54 100.00% 57 100.00%
Satisfied with career choice in education
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
Very satisfied 22 41.51% 39 69.64%
Satisfied 23 43.40% 15 26.79%
Dissatisfied 4 7.55% 2 3.57%
Very Dissatisfied 4 7.55% 0 0.00%
Total 53 100.00% 56 100.00%
Reason choosing UAB for TEP (Multiple responses were possible.)
Initial Advanced
f % of Total
% of 49 Respondents
f % of Total
% of 23 Respondents
Location 37 37.00% 68.52% 30 34.48% 51.72%
Low Cost 13 13.00% 24.07% 10 11.49% 17.24%
Referrals from past UAB students 6 6.00% 11.11% 5 5.75% 8.62%
Friends attending UAB 1 1.00% 1.85% 1 1.15% 1.72%
Good reputation 13 13.00% 24.07% 9 10.34% 15.52%
Recommendation of guidance counselor 2 2.00% 3.70% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Convenience of course offerings 16 16.00% 29.63% 13 14.94% 22.41%
Faculty availability 4 4.00% 7.41% 2 2.30% 3.45%
Other 8 8.00% 14.81% 17 19.54% 29.31%
Total 100 100.00% 185.19% 87 100.00% 150.00%
Racial/ethnic identity
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
Black 8 15.09% 8 14.29%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
American Indian 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
White 44 83.02% 46 82.14%
Other 1 1.89% 2 3.57%
Total 53 100.00% 56 100.00%
Gender
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
Male 11 21.15% 11 19.64%
Female 41 78.85% 45 80.36%
Total 52 100.00% 56 100.00%
Encourage others to go to UAB
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
Yes 39 72.22% 50 89.29%
No 15 27.78% 6 10.71%
Total 54 100.00% 56 100.00%
Select a single response that best represents your rating of each aspect of the Teacher Education Program at UAB. (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item
Means
Initial Advanced The overall quality of classroom instruction you received from the UAB School of Education faculty:
3.81 4.00
The overall quality of advising you received from your faculty advisor in the UAB School of Education:
3.39 3.73
The overall quality of advising you received from advising staff in Office of Student Services - EB Room 100:
2.58 3.11
The overall quality of supervision you received from UAB during field experience:
3.62 3.96
The overall quality of your field experiences (quality of teaching models, teaching opportunities, mentoring):
3.70 3.87
Considering everything about your experience as a UAB TEP student, rate the overall program quality:
3.51 3.89
To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher?
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
I felt well prepared. 17 32.08% 31 62.00%
I felt adequately prepared. 29 54.72% 15 30.00%
I felt poorly prepared. 5 9.43% 4 8.00%
I felt unprepared. 2 3.77% 0 0.00%
Total 53 100.00% 50 100.00%
To what extent did the UAB TEP improve your knowledge and skills as a teacher beyond your prior competence?
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
It greatly improved my competence as a teacher. 26 49.06% 28 56.00%
It improved my competence as a teacher. 19 35.85% 20 40.00%
It did not improve my competence as a teacher. 8 15.09% 2 4.00%
Total 53 100.00% 50 100.00%
As you compare yourself to other teachers with whom you have worked, how do you rate the quality of your preparation to teach?
Initial Advanced
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
Above average 24 45.28% 33 64.71%
Average 24 45.28% 16 31.37%
Below average 5 9.43% 2 3.92%
Total 53 100.00% 51 100.00%
The tables on the pages that follow contain results for 27 items assessing candidates’ perceptions of the
extent to which UAB TEP classroom and field experiences prepared them for their roles as teachers.
Separate tables appear for all candidate, all initial certification candidates, all advanced certification
candidates, and each subgroup for which there were responses.
ALL RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 102 3.97 71.6%
Attend to developmental needs of students 103 3.78 61.2%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 101 3.86 62.4%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
102 3.86 66.7%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 103 3.82 63.1%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
103 3.71 56.3%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 103 3.60 53.4%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 103 3.82 67.0%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 102 3.49 49.0%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
103 3.78 63.1%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
103 3.92 69.9%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 103 3.52 52.4%
Emphasize learner-centered education 102 3.95 71.6%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 101 3.50 49.5%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 103 3.65 54.4%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 103 3.75 56.3%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 103 3.85 66.0%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
103 3.69 61.2%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
103 3.72 60.2%
Use technology to enhance instruction 102 3.74 57.8%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
103 3.83 65.0%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 103 3.77 62.1%
Understand teacher employment practices 103 3.26 36.9%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 103 3.98 70.9%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 103 3.98 69.9%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 103 3.81 64.1%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
103 3.89 66.0%
ALL INITIAL CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 52 3.75 63.5%
Attend to developmental needs of students 52 3.63 51.9%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 50 3.76 58.0%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
51 3.73 60.8%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 52 3.62 57.7%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
52 3.52 48.1%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 52 3.42 46.2%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 52 3.62 63.5%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 52 3.23 42.3%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
52 3.60 55.8%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
52 3.81 65.4%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 52 3.33 48.1%
Emphasize learner-centered education 51 3.82 64.7%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 50 3.38 44.0%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 52 3.52 50.0%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 52 3.58 46.2%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 52 3.75 63.5%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
52 3.56 59.6%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
52 3.62 57.7%
Use technology to enhance instruction 51 3.63 54.9%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
52 3.75 63.5%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 52 3.56 51.9%
Understand teacher employment practices 52 3.00 28.8%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 52 3.77 63.5%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 52 3.85 65.4%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 52 3.56 55.8%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
52 3.63 55.8%
INITIAL EARLY CHILDHOOD/ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 17 3.88 58.8%
Attend to developmental needs of students 17 3.88 64.7%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 17 3.88 64.7%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
17 3.94 64.7%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 17 3.88 64.7%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
17 3.94 70.6%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 17 3.47 47.1%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 17 3.59 58.8%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 17 3.24 47.1%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
17 3.71 58.8%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
17 4.06 76.5%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 17 3.65 64.7%
Emphasize learner-centered education 17 4.18 76.5%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 17 3.76 52.9%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 17 4.00 70.6%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 17 3.88 52.9%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 17 4.12 76.5%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
17 3.94 70.6%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
17 3.94 64.7%
Use technology to enhance instruction 16 3.94 68.8%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
17 4.24 76.5%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 17 3.88 64.7%
Understand teacher employment practices 17 3.06 29.4%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 17 4.12 70.6%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 17 4.06 82.4%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 17 3.76 58.8%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
17 3.82 64.7%
INITIAL SECONDARY CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 21 3.48 57.1%
Attend to developmental needs of students 21 3.29 33.3%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 20 3.75 55.0%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
20 3.70 65.0%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 21 3.43 57.1%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
21 3.14 28.6%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 21 3.14 33.3%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 21 3.48 61.9%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 21 3.00 28.6%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
21 3.38 47.6%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
21 3.62 61.9%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 21 3.14 33.3%
Emphasize learner-centered education 20 3.60 60.0%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 19 3.21 36.8%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 21 3.19 38.1%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 21 3.38 38.1%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 21 3.52 57.1%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
21 3.38 57.1%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
21 3.29 47.6%
Use technology to enhance instruction 21 3.14 33.3%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
21 3.48 57.1%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 21 3.33 38.1%
Understand teacher employment practices 21 2.95 23.8%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 21 3.62 61.9%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 21 3.76 57.1%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 21 3.29 47.6%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
21 3.48 52.4%
INITIAL SINGLE SUBJECT (Art, Music, Foreign Language, ESL) CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 5 4.00 80.0%
Attend to developmental needs of students 5 4.00 80.0%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 5 4.20 80.0%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
5 4.20 80.0%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 5 4.20 80.0%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
5 4.00 80.0%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 5 4.20 80.0%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 5 4.00 80.0%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 5 4.00 60.0%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
5 4.20 80.0%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
5 4.40 80.0%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 5 4.00 80.0%
Emphasize learner-centered education 5 4.00 80.0%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 5 3.80 80.0%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 5 4.20 80.0%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 5 4.00 80.0%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 5 4.00 80.0%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
5 4.20 80.0%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
5 4.40 80.0%
Use technology to enhance instruction 5 4.20 80.0%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
5 4.40 80.0%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 5 3.80 80.0%
Understand teacher employment practices 5 3.40 60.0%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 5 3.80 80.0%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 5 4.40 100.0%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 5 3.80 80.0%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
5 4.00 80.0%
INITIAL SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 8 3.88 75.0%
Attend to developmental needs of students 8 3.88 62.5%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 7 3.29 42.9%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
8 3.13 37.5%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 8 3.25 37.5%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
8 3.38 37.5%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 8 3.88 62.5%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 8 3.63 62.5%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 8 3.63 62.5%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
8 3.38 50.0%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
8 3.25 37.5%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 8 3.00 37.5%
Emphasize learner-centered education 8 3.38 37.5%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 8 3.00 25.0%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 8 3.00 25.0%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 8 3.00 25.0%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 8 3.25 37.5%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
8 3.13 37.5%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
8 3.25 50.0%
Use technology to enhance instruction 8 3.75 62.5%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
8 2.88 37.5%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 8 3.13 37.5%
Understand teacher employment practices 8 3.00 25.0%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 8 3.25 37.5%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 8 3.25 25.0%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 8 3.50 50.0%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
8 3.25 25.0%
INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 1 5.00 100.0%
Attend to developmental needs of students 1 3.00 0.0%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 1 3.00 0.0%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
1 3.00 0.0%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 1 3.00 0.0%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
1 3.00 0.0%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 1 1.00 0.0%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 1 5.00 100.0%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 1 1.00 0.0%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
1 5.00 100.0%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
1 5.00 100.0%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 1 1.00 0.0%
Emphasize learner-centered education 1 5.00 100.0%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 1 1.00 0.0%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 1 3.00 0.0%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 1 5.00 100.0%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 1 5.00 100.0%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
1 1.00 0.0%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
1 4.00 100.0%
Use technology to enhance instruction 1 5.00 100.0%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
1 5.00 100.0%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 1 5.00 100.0%
Understand teacher employment practices 1 1.00 0.0%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 1 5.00 100.0%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 1 4.00 100.0%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 1 5.00 100.0%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
1 5.00 100.0%
ALL ADVANCED CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 50 4.20 80.0%
Attend to developmental needs of students 51 3.92 70.6%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 51 3.96 66.7%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
51 4.00 72.5%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 51 4.02 68.6%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
51 3.90 64.7%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 51 3.78 60.8%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 51 4.02 70.6%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 50 3.76 56.0%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
51 3.96 70.6%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
51 4.04 74.5%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 51 3.73 56.9%
Emphasize learner-centered education 51 4.08 78.4%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 51 3.63 54.9%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 51 3.78 58.8%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 51 3.92 66.7%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 51 3.96 68.6%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
51 3.82 62.7%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
51 3.82 62.7%
Use technology to enhance instruction 51 3.84 60.8%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
51 3.92 66.7%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 51 3.98 72.5%
Understand teacher employment practices 51 3.53 45.1%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 51 4.20 78.4%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 51 4.12 74.5%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 51 4.06 72.5%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
51 4.16 76.5%
ADVANCED EARLY CHILDHOOD/ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS
To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 9 4.11 77.8%
Attend to developmental needs of students 9 3.78 55.6%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 9 4.00 77.8%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
9 3.89 77.8%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 9 4.11 77.8%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
9 4.33 88.9%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 9 3.78 55.6%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 9 3.89 66.7%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 9 3.78 55.6%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
9 4.00 88.9%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
9 3.89 66.7%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 9 3.44 33.3%
Emphasize learner-centered education 9 4.44 100.0%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 9 3.67 44.4%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 9 4.00 77.8%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 9 4.00 77.8%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 9 4.22 100.0%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
9 3.56 66.7%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
9 3.67 66.7%
Use technology to enhance instruction 9 3.56 55.6%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
9 3.89 77.8%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 9 3.89 66.7%
Understand teacher employment practices 9 2.89 33.3%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 9 4.33 88.9%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 9 3.78 55.6%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 9 3.78 66.7%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
9 3.89 77.8%
ADVANCED SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 7 3.71 71.4%
Attend to developmental needs of students 7 3.43 42.9%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 7 3.86 57.1%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
7 3.86 57.1%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 7 3.71 57.1%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
7 3.00 14.3%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 7 2.86 14.3%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 7 3.00 28.6%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 7 3.00 14.3%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
7 3.14 28.6%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
7 3.57 57.1%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 7 3.00 14.3%
Emphasize learner-centered education 7 3.43 57.1%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 7 3.29 42.9%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 7 3.29 28.6%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 7 3.00 28.6%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 7 3.29 28.6%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
7 3.57 42.9%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
7 3.57 42.9%
Use technology to enhance instruction 7 3.43 28.6%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
7 3.71 42.9%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 7 3.43 42.9%
Understand teacher employment practices 7 3.14 28.6%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 7 3.86 57.1%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 7 3.57 42.9%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 7 3.29 28.6%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
7 3.57 28.6%
ADVANCED SINGLE SUBJECT (Art, Music, Foreign Language, ESL) CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 9 4.67 88.9%
Attend to developmental needs of students 9 4.33 88.9%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 9 4.11 66.7%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
9 4.22 77.8%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 9 4.33 77.8%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
9 4.11 77.8%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 9 4.11 77.8%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 9 4.67 88.9%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 8 4.13 75.0%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
9 4.56 88.9%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
9 4.44 88.9%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 9 4.33 88.9%
Emphasize learner-centered education 9 4.56 88.9%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 9 3.78 55.6%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 9 4.22 77.8%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 9 4.56 88.9%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 9 4.56 88.9%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
9 4.22 77.8%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
9 4.11 77.8%
Use technology to enhance instruction 9 4.44 88.9%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
9 4.33 88.9%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 9 4.33 88.9%
Understand teacher employment practices 9 3.67 33.3%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 9 4.44 77.8%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 9 4.44 77.8%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 9 4.33 77.8%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
9 4.44 88.9%
ADVANCED SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 6 4.67 100.0%
Attend to developmental needs of students 6 4.17 83.3%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 6 4.17 83.3%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
6 4.17 83.3%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 6 4.17 83.3%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
6 4.00 66.7%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 6 4.50 100.0%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 6 4.67 100.0%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 6 4.50 100.0%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
6 4.50 100.0%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
6 4.33 83.3%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 6 4.17 83.3%
Emphasize learner-centered education 6 4.17 83.3%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 6 4.00 66.7%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 6 3.83 50.0%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 6 4.00 66.7%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 6 3.67 33.3%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
6 4.00 50.0%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
6 3.83 50.0%
Use technology to enhance instruction 6 4.33 66.7%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
6 4.17 66.7%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 6 4.00 66.7%
Understand teacher employment practices 6 3.83 50.0%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 6 4.00 66.7%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 6 4.17 83.3%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 6 4.50 83.3%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
6 4.50 83.3%
ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 17 4.12 76.5%
Attend to developmental needs of students 18 4.00 83.3%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 18 3.94 66.7%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
18 4.00 72.2%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 18 4.00 66.7%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
18 4.00 72.2%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 18 3.83 66.7%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 18 4.00 72.2%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 18 3.72 55.6%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
18 3.94 66.7%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
18 4.06 77.8%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 18 3.83 66.7%
Emphasize learner-centered education 18 3.94 72.2%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 18 3.72 66.7%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 18 3.72 61.1%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 18 4.00 72.2%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 18 3.94 72.2%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
18 3.83 66.7%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
18 3.89 66.7%
Use technology to enhance instruction 18 3.83 66.7%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
18 3.78 61.1%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 18 4.11 83.3%
Understand teacher employment practices 18 4.00 66.7%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 18 4.39 88.9%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 18 4.33 94.4%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 18 4.22 88.9%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
18 4.28 88.9%
ADVANCED OTHER RESPONDENTS To what extent did your classroom and field experiences through the UAB School of Education adequately prepare you to be an effective teacher? (5=Well Above Average to 1=Well Below Average)
Item N Mean % Strongly Agree and Agree
Work successfully in diverse communities 2 3.50 50.0%
Attend to developmental needs of students 2 3.00 0.0%
Plan instruction based on national and state standards for your discipline 2 3.00 0.0%
Deliver student instruction to meet required content standards of your discipline specified in the Alabama Course of Study
2 3.50 50.0%
Comprehend important subject matter in the content areas you will teach 2 3.00 0.0%
Apply knowledge of child development and learning to plan and implement instruction and assessment
2 3.00 0.0%
Understand learning-related characteristics of students with special needs 2 3.00 0.0%
Adapt instruction to reflect multicultural influences on education 2 3.50 50.0%
Adapt instruction and assessment for students with special needs 2 3.00 0.0%
Respond to the needs of students and parents from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds
2 2.50 0.0%
Use a variety of instructional strategies to foster cognitive, social, and behavioral growth of students
2 3.50 50.0%
Adjust instructional plans and activities based on unanticipated situations 2 2.50 0.0%
Emphasize learner-centered education 2 3.50 50.0%
Manage specific behavioral problems to create a positive climate for learning 2 2.00 0.0%
Facilitate students initiative and self-responsibility for learning 2 3.00 0.0%
Use appropriate speech and grammar patterns 2 3.00 0.0%
Use inquiry-focused learning strategies to facilitate higher level thinking 2 3.50 50.0%
Develop daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect state standards
2 3.50 50.0%
Develop teaching units that are concise, developmentally appropriate, and reflect state standards
2 3.50 50.0%
Use technology to enhance instruction 2 2.50 0.0%
Use a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to measure students' progress
2 3.50 50.0%
Understand research methods for evaluating classroom practices 2 3.50 50.0%
Understand teacher employment practices 2 2.00 0.0%
Continuously reflect on your professional practice 2 2.50 50.0%
Understand ethical practices for teachers 2 4.00 50.0%
Foster successful partnerships and collaboration with professional colleagues 2 4.00 50.0%
Understand influences on education (socio-cultural, historical, political, economic and philosophical) and the world
2 4.00 50.0%