A.      Are you pursuing a higher education degree:

B.      Employment:

 C.      Type of school you currently teach:

 D.      If working full-time (either in education or outside of education) please indicate your current salary:

Please tell us:

 E.      How satisfied are you with the quality of experience with FIU:

 F.      How would you rate the effectiveness of our teacher education program in preparing you for success in your current job? 

 G.     To what extent did your educational experience fulfill your expectations?

 H.      How inclined are you to recommend our teacher education program to a close friend? 

 I. How inclined (are you)/(will you be) to continue your studies in the College of Education? 

Please mark the answer that best represents your thoughts regarding how effectively the FIU COE prepared you to accomplish the following practices. Your answers will be kept confidential.
 

1. Assessment	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Review and assess data, related to student knowledge, and gathered from a variety of sources, including pretests, standardized tests, portfolios, cumulative records, etc.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Develop instructional plans that meet all students' cognitive, social, linguistic, cultural, emotional, and physical needs. .	1	2	3	4	5
c. Construct and assemble assessment tests and tasks to accurately measure student learning and achievement of educational objectives.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Utilize a system to maintain records of student and class progress and learning gains.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

2. Communication	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Constantly seek to create a classroom that is accepting, yet businesslike, on task, and produces results.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Communicate, to all students, high expectations for learning, and support, encourage and give positive and fair feedback about their learning efforts.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Model good communication skills and create an atmosphere in the classroom that encourages mutual respect and appreciation of different cultures, linguistic backgrounds, learning styles and abilities.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Present directions appropriate for carrying out an instructional activity.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

3. Continuous Improvement	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Recognize the need to strengthen my teaching through self-reflection and commitment to life-long learning.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Become aware of and familiar with the School Improvement Plan.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Participate in in-service trainings and school/community committees.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Design and meet the goals of a professional development plan.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

4. Critical-thinking	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Use a variety of performance assessment techniques and strategies that measure higher order thinking skills in students.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Provide realistic projects and problem solving activities that will enable all students to demonstrate their ability to think critically.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Stimulate and direct student thinking and checks students comprehension through appropriate questioning techniques.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Apply critical thinking abilities to practical and theoretical educational issues.	1	2	3	4	5
e. Actively inquire into educational dilemmas and problems to seek resolutions that benefit students.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

5. Diversity	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Establish a "risk-taking" environment that accepts and fosters diversity.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Demonstrate knowledge of varied cultures through effective use of conflict resolution, mediation, and the creation of a climate characterized by openness, inquiry and support.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Enhance students' feelings of dignity and self-worth, and the worth of other people, including those of other ethnic, cultural, linguistic and economic groups.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Demonstrate sensitivity to individual and cultural differences and an understanding of the richness of diverse communities.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

6. Ethics	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Know my professional and ethical obligations to the student, the public and the profession, including an understanding of the statutory grounds and procedures for disciplinary action against teachers.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Make a reasonable effort to protect all students from conditions harmful to learning and/or student's mental health and/or physical health and/or safety.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Treat all students equally regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, handicapping condition, or social and family background.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

7. Human Development and Learning	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Provide learning opportunities for all students appropriate to student learning style, linguistic and cultural heritage, experiential background and developmental level.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Demonstrate a knowledge of children's physical, social and academic developmental patterns that enables him or her to meet students' instructional needs.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Identify developmental disorders in students and choose appropriate interventions.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Use appropriate pedagogy to provide all students with the opportunity to learn.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

8. Knowledge of subject matter	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Have an in-depth knowledge of the basic subject matter I teach.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Seek out ways to expand my knowledge and keep abreast of sources that will enhance learning for all students.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Identify short-range and long-range educational goals, in my subject area, related to student learning.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Communicate knowledge of subject matter in a manner that enables students to learn.	1	2	3	4	5
e. Be able to engage in cross-disciplinary activities to provide breadth and depth of perspective to students.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

9. Learning environments	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Create varied learning environments and identify those that work best in various situations.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Provide opportunities for student input into behavioral expectations by helping students develop a set of shared values and beliefs, and by providing occasions for reflection upon the rules.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Arrange and manage the physical environment in which I work to facilitate instruction and ensure student safety.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Deal with misconduct, interruptions, intrusions and digressions in ways that promote instructional momentum.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

10. Planning	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Set high expectations and standards for all students.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Develop plans with students and with other teachers in an effort to design learning experiences that meet students' needs and interest.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Seek advice and information from appropriate resources (including feedback), interpret the information, and modify plans..	1	2	3	4	5
d. Use a variety of motivational strategies and multiple resources to deliver comprehensible instructions and develop a creative learning environment.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

11. Role of the Teacher	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Establish open lines of communication and work cooperatively with families, educational professionals and other members of the student's support system to promote continuous improvement of the educational experience.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Recognize overt signs of severe emotional distress in students and be aware of appropriate intervention and referral procedures.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Understand urban contexts and the opportunities and challenges present in those contexts.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

12. Technology	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Establish an atmosphere of active learning with existing and emerging technologies available at the school site.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Provide students with opportunities to use technology, especially computers and the Internet to gather and share information with others.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Use technology (including the Internet and educational computer software programs) to meet educational objectives.	1	2	3	4	5

 
 

13. Professional Dispositions	Highly Effective	Effective	Somewhat Effective	Ineffective	Don't  Know
a. Reflect my own practices in an effort to improve performance.	1	2	3	4	5
b. Actively set and achieve work goals.	1	2	3	4	5
c. Demonstrate tactful, mature and professional behavior.	1	2	3	4	5
d. Display concern for others and enthusiasm about my work.	1	2	3	4	5
e. Become involved in professional organizations and networks.	1	2	3	4	5