Assessment of
Survey for Principals and
34 surveys were sent to principals and mentor teachers to assess the Wells College Education Program. We received 16 completed surveys. Below is a summary of the responses.
FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS PLEASE INDICATE YOUR LEVEL OF AGREEMENT BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE WELLS COLLEGE TEACHER GRADUATE WITH WHOM YOU ARE WORKING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR COMMENTS IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS NOT AN EVALUATION OF THE TEACHER. WE ARE GATHERING INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER'S CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE WELLS EDUCATION PROGRAM.
5=STRONGLY AGREE 4=AGREE 3=DISAGREE
2=STRONGLY DISAGREE 1=NEVER U=UNSURE
The Teacher:
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Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of subject matter and curriculum |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Listens, interprets and communicates effectively |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Breaks down content into understandable concepts |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Works to make learning meaningful for students |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Gives clear directions on what is expected from students |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Alters the pace of the class to meet students' needs |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Varies instruction to address individual needs and differences |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Utilizes group work and/or cooperative learning |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Connects the content to real life experiences |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Engages students in higher order thinking |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Uses a variety of teaching and engagement strategies |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Uses technology to support instruction |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Evaluates students' learning using a variety of methods (e.g., written, oral, portfolio etc. |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Develops clear lesson and unit plans with instructional objectives at appropriate levels of difficulty |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Thoughtfully aligns instruction, assessment, and curriculum with local, state and national standards |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Develops clear criteria for student performance and assessment |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Effectively manages the classroom |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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establishes and consistently maintains classroom routines, procedures and standards of behavior |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Works to develop a safe, respectful and caring classroom community |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Displays a clear understanding and knowledge of how children learn |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Adapts content to include students for whom English is a second language (if applicable) |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Adapts lesson content to include students with learning challenges and disabilities |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Considers differences in culture, background, ethnicity etc. when relating to and instructing individual students |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Displays standards of professional behavior |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Understands the relationship between the school and the larger community culture |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the educational community |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Is responsive to feedback and suggestions from others |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
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Can thoughtfully assess and discuss her instructional decisions |
5 4 3 2 1 U |
Based on the overall performance of this teacher would you consider hiring/mentoring Wells graduates in the future? 5 4 3 2 1 U
Comments:
R8/7/06