Evaluation of the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program School of Education - Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Evaluation of the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program
School of Education - Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Clinical Instructors 2008-2009


Please read the following items and select the letter that best represents your views about the undergraduate teacher education program at The University of Mississippi. Your responses indicate your perception of the overall program as you complete items on each group of participants (preservice teachers, clinical instructors/cooperating teachers, and university supervisors).
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Please choose the response appropriate to your teaching position:
Pre-service teachers/University students...
1. understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines they teach.
2. create meaningful learning experiences.
3. supervise learning tasks effectively.
4. create an atmosphere conducive to learning.
5. plan lessons that show evidence of understanding human development and developmentally appropriate curriculum (constructivist).
6. implement lessons that show evidence of understanding human development and developmentally appropriate curriculum (constructivist).
7. plan and organize instruction to accommodate differences in developmental and individual needs.
8. Reflect on decisions made concerning students, teaching methods, and subject matter.
9. demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to contemporary critical issues in society.
10. incorporate social and global topics when teaching.
11. practice and employ an array of teaching strategies for different situations.
12. engage their students in activities that promote the development of problem solving and critical thinking skills.
13. engage their students in thinking and problem solving.
14. create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation.
15. use knowledge of effective communication techniques to foster a positive, interactive learning environment.
16. plan instruction based on the knowledge of students, subject content, curriculum goals, and community.
17. use formal and informal assessment techniques to evaluate learning and instruction.
18. continually reflect upon their work to determine the effects of their choices and actions on others.
19. articulate a philosophy for teaching.
20. seek out opportunities to grow professionally.
21. communicate intelligibly and sensitively with others.
22. cooperate with peers, cohorts, supervisors, teachers, students, and others.
23. foster relationships with school personnel and parents to support students' learning and well-being.
24. foster relationships with agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.
Clinical Instructors/Cooperating Teachers...
25. play an active role in supervising preservice teachers who are observing and assisting in their classrooms.
26. play an active role in supervising preservice teachers during action lab/field experiences in their classrooms.
27. play an active role in supervising and evaluating preservice teachers during student teaching in their classrooms.
28. assist preservice teachers in constructing knowledge and building skills necessary for effective teaching.
29. model appropriate teaching in the classroom.
30. facilitate the preservice teacher’s application of appropriate teaching strategies in the classroom.
31. assist in planning and teaching on-campus coursework (as requested by university personnel).
University Supervisors...
32. are actively involved in supervising preservice teachers.
33. act as a network to provide support as requested.
34. work with clinical instructors/cooperating teachers to train and evaluate preservice teachers.
35. provide assistance in grant writing and research (as requested by school sites).
36. brainstorm, conceptualize, and implement innovative projects with Professional Development Schools (PDS)/partnership personnel (as requested by school sites).
37. provide time and expertise for staff development in the PDS/partnership sites (as requested by school sites).
Structure-Response Questions
Clinical Instructors
Instructions: Please read the following items and write your responses in the space next to each question.
1. What are some positive aspects of the 2008-2009 undergraduate teacher education program?
2. What suggestions do you have for improving the undergraduate teacher education program?
3. Comment on the pre-service teacher's ability to implement classroom management.
4. Comment on the pre-service teacher's ability to work with students with disabilities in inclusive settings.