School of Education

Please help us in assessing our teacher preparation program.

We need your input for continuous improvement of our programs and for state reporting.

Survey Directions:

If you are a teacher candidate, please answer the questions below by reflecting upon your own performance of the Entry Level Standards for Michigan Teachers.

All other professionals should answer the questions below according to your experience with our teacher candidates (student teachers) over the Winter 2004 Semester as to the candidate's performance of the Entry Level Standards for Michigan Teachers.

Please select the opinion that you best represent:
Please select your or your teacher candidate's main content-area if applicable:
Please select your educator level that applies:

I have or the Teacher Candidate has…

1. An understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts (the humanities, the social sciences, the mathematical and natural sciences, and the arts):

5 (advanced) superior performance, consistently applied at all appropriate times

4 (proficient) consistent, appropriate application, a solid performance

3 (basic) minimal achievement, appropriate to situations

2 (awareness) the ability to describe, not yet applied

1 (pre-preparation) no awareness or exposure

0 Not observed/Not applicable

1a. The abilities and skills necessary for effective communication (listening, speaking, writing, and reading).

1b. A knowledge of the interdependence of the liberal arts and the ability to integrate knowledge from the liberal arts to analyze and synthesize ideas, information, and data.

1c. The ability to discuss and debate the value of education in a free and pluralistic society, particularly the role of intellectual and ethical values.

1d. An understanding of and respect for individual differences, including those of culture, race, gender, religion, and ethnicity, as well as humankind's shared heritage and environment.

1e. An ability to understand and respect varying points in view and the influence of one's own and others' ethics and values.

1f. An understanding of the impact of technology and its use for gathering and communicating ideas and information.

1g. An understanding of the Constitutions and histories of the United States and Michigan.

1h. An understanding of the market system for allocating resources.

1i. An understanding of and respect for the role of the individual in a free society, including the importance of individual responsibility and respect for individual rights and values.

I have or the Teacher Candidate has…

2. A commitment to student learning and achievement, including the understanding and ability to:

5 (advanced) superior performance, consistently applied at all appropriate times

4 (proficient) consistent, appropriate application, a solid performance

3 (basic) minimal achievement, appropriate to situations

2 (awareness) the ability to describe, not yet applied

1 (pre-preparation) no awareness or exposure

0 Not observed/Not applicable

2a. Apply knowledge of human growth, development, and learning theory.

2b. Expand cognitive, affective, physical, and social capacities of students for the development of the "whole person".

2c. Demonstrate appropriate classroom management and disciplinary techniques to ensure a safe and orderly environment which is conducive to learning.

2d. Plan instruction to accommodate diversity, e.g., cultural, racial, and social diversity.

2e. Plan instruction to accommodate various backgrounds of students.

2f. Use multiple approaches to appropriately assess student abilities and needs to plan instruction.

2g. Use various kinds of literacy to promote access to knowledge, e.g., numeracy, graphics, printed text, computers, and electronic media.

I have or the Teacher Candidate has…

3. Knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy, including the understanding and ability to:

5 (advanced) superior performance, consistently applied at all appropriate times

4 (proficient) consistent, appropriate application, a solid performance

3 (basic) minimal achievement, appropriate to situations

2 (awareness) the ability to describe, not yet applied

1 (pre-preparation) no awareness or exposure

0 Not observed/Not applicable

3a. Create learning environments that promote critical and higher order thinking.

3b. Help students access and use information, technology, and other resources to become independent learners and problem solvers.

3c. Integrate and transfer knowledge across subject areas and encourage the same among students.

3d. Engage students in practical activities that demonstrate the relevance, purpose, and function of subject matter.

I have or the Teacher Candidate has…

4. The ability to manage and monitor student learning, including the understanding and ability to:

5 (advanced) superior performance, consistently applied at all appropriate times

4 (proficient) consistent, appropriate application, a solid performance

3 (basic) minimal achievement, appropriate to situations

2 (awareness) the ability to describe, not yet applied

1 (pre-preparation) no awareness or exposure

0 Not observed/Not applicable

4a. Plan and use different cognitive, affective, and psychomotor strategies to maximize learning and to accommodate differences in the backgrounds, learning styles, aptitudes, interests, levels of maturity and achievement of students.

4b. Use a variety of teaching methodologies and techniques, e.g., lectures, demonstrations, group discussion, cooperative learning, small-group activities and how to assess one's effectiveness in utilizing them.

4c. Involve and work effectively with parents and/or guardians to maximize opportunities for students' achievement and success.

I have or the Teacher Candidate has…

5. The ability to systematically organize teaching practices and learn from experiences, including the understanding/ability to:

5 (advanced) superior performance, consistently applied at all appropriate times

4 (proficient) consistent, appropriate application, a solid performance

3 (basic) minimal achievement, appropriate to situations

2 (awareness) the ability to describe, not yet applied

1 (pre-preparation) no awareness or exposure

0 Not observed/Not applicable

5a. Exercise good judgment in planning and managing time and other resources to attain goals and objectives.

5b. Maximize the use of instructional time by engaging students in meaningful learning experiences.

5c. Demonstrate an understanding of the economic, social, political, legal, and organization foundations and functions of schools.

5d. Accept teaching as a lifelong learning process and continue efforts to develop and improve.

5e. Interact successfully with other teachers, parents, students, administrators, counselors, and other support personnel to benefit students and to advance one's own professional development.

5f. Engage in meaningful self-evaluation and reflect on the professional practice of colleagues.

I have or the Teacher Candidate has…

6. Commitment and willingness to participate in learning communities, including the understanding and ability to:

5 (advanced) superior performance, consistently applied at all appropriate times

4 (proficient) consistent, appropriate application, a solid performance

3 (basic) minimal achievement, appropriate to situations

2 (awareness) the ability to describe, not yet applied

1 (pre-preparation) no awareness or exposure

0 Not observed/Not applicable

6a. Use community and home resources to enhance school programs.

6b. Interact with parents to maximize the learning of students at school, home, and in the local community.

I have or the Teacher Candidate has…

7. An ability to use information technology to enhance learning and to enhance personal and professional productivity:

5 (advanced) superior performance, consistently applied at all appropriate times

4 (proficient) consistent, appropriate application, a solid performance

3 (basic) minimal achievement, appropriate to situations

2 (awareness) the ability to describe, not yet applied

1 (pre-preparation) no awareness or exposure

0 Not observed/Not applicable

7a. Design, develop, and implement student learning activities that integrate information technology for a variety of student grouping strategies and diverse student populations.

7b. Identify and apply resources for staying current in applications of information technology in education.

7c. Demonstrate knowledge of uses of multi-media, hyper-media, telecommunications, and distance learning to support teaching/learning.

7d. Use information technologies to support problem solving, data collection, information management, communications, presentations, and decision-making including word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and graphic utilities.

7e. Use information technology to enhance continuing professional development as an educator.

Survey information that is specific often reveals how our program is actually performing. Please give detailed information on yourself or a teacher candidate that would qualify as evidence to the impact of our teacher preparation program (ex. achievements, student assessment levels, research, etc).