Principals are responding to statements divided into three domains (knowledge, disposition, and performance) and reflect elements of both national professional standards (NCATE/CAEP) and the Model Core Teaching Standards, Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC). EPPs are expected to meet these standards in order to prepare educators for licensure (511 IAC 13-1-1).
Knowledge Preparation of Teacher | ||||
For each of the following, please provide your assessment of how well the EPP prepared this teacher in the following categories. The range is from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree). | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree |
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | |
The EPP did an outstanding job of preparing this teacher to… | ||||
1. ...understand how students learn and develop at the grade level they are teaching. | 1 | 2 | 41 | 32 |
2. ...meet expectations of a beginning teacher for content preparation and knowledge. | 0 | 2 | 34 | 38 |
3. ...adhere to the ethical requirements of the teaching profession. | 0 | 2 | 32 | 41 |
4. ...adhere to the legal requirements of the teaching profession. | 0 | 0 | 34 | 40 |
Pedagogical Preparation of Teacher | ||||
The EPP did an outstanding job of preparing this teacher to… | ||||
5. ...provide an appropriate and challenging learning experience. | 0 | 3 | 46 | 26 |
6. ...provide an inclusive learning environment. | 0 | 1 | 41 | 33 |
7. ...provide a rigorous learning environment. | 0 | 8 | 44 | 23 |
8. ...use a variety of assessment methods to guide, adjust, and improve instruction. | 0 | 3 | 43 | 29 |
9. ...develop content specific assessments to test for student understanding of the lesson objectives. | 0 | 1 | 51 | 23 |
10. ..differentiate instruction to meet all students’ learning needs. | 0 | 3 | 44 | 28 |
11. ..work effectively with students with all exceptionalities. | 0 | 2 | 40 | 33 |
12. ..analyze student assessment data to improve classroom instruction. | 1 | 1 | 51 | 22 |
13. ..use effective strategies to manage the learning environment. | 0 | 9 | 40 | 26 |
14. ..integrate technological tools as appropriate to advance student learning. | 0 | 2 | 41 | 32 |
Professional Disposition of Teacher | ||||
The EPP did an outstanding job of preparing this teacher to… | ||||
15. …openly accept suggestions/constructive feedback. | 1 | 2 | 34 | 38 |
16. …exhibit ethical practice expected of educators. | 1 | 3 | 28 | 44 |
17. …work effectively with other professionals. | 1 | 0 | 35 | 39 |
18. …work effectively with parents/guardians. | 1 | 3 | 36 | 35 |
19. …work effectively with school leaders. | 1 | 0 | 35 | 39 |
20. …work effectively within the school culture. | 1 | 1 | 30 | 40 |
Overall Assessment | Very Dissatisfied | Dissatisfied | Satisfied | Very Satisfied |
21. Overall, how satisfied are you with the training this teacher received from this EPP? | 1 | 3 | 35 | 37 |