Spring 2006
Dear CWU Graduate
The Center for Teaching and Learning continually strives to improve the CWU Teacher Preparation Program. To do this, we need to know how well you thought you were prepared to teach during your first through third years on the job.
The faculty and staff appreciate your help. Please complete and return the survey enclosed. Your name is not necessary since responses are confidential.
Best of luck in all your personal and professional endeavors.
Dr. Connie Lambert
Interim Dean
College of Education &
Professional Studies
Dr. Jim DePaepe
Director
Office of Research, Evaluation, &
Assessment
Please signify how well you thought you were prepared in the following sixteen areas by selecting the appropriate number.
Use the following Response Key:
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1. Endorsement area subject matter knowledge.
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2. Application of Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) in the endorsement area.
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3. Inquiry, critical analysis, and synthesis of endorsement area subject knowledge.
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4. Instructional strategies for developing reading, writing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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5. Effective teaching practices including classroom management.
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6. Effective integration of education technology specific to content.
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7. Understanding of the social, historical, and philosophical theories of education.
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8. Understanding of school law, educational policies, and issues associated with abuse.
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9. Knowledge of theories of learning and human growth and development.
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10. Reflecting upon and adjusting personal attitudes and beliefs to meet the needs of the community in which you work.
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11. Informing, involving, and collaborating with parents and families as partners in the educational process.
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12. Accurately assessing student learning using formal and informal strategies.
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13. Analyzing student learning and making appropriate adjustments to instruction.
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14. Using information about student achievement and performance to advise and involve students, parents, and community members.
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15. Demonstrating cultural sensitivity in teaching and relationships with parents and students.
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16. Designing or adapting instruction as needed based on the needs of your students.
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Please check the appropriate box.
15. Gender:
16. Year of Teaching:
17. Ethnicity or Nationality:
20. Primary Level of Teaching:
21. If planning to be employed:
22. If employed, employed in:
23. If secondary, subject matter area endorsed in:
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