Survey Data 2007-2008Survey Data 2007-2008

Executive SummaryExecutive Summary

Fall 2008Fall 2008

Graduating Seniors Survey & Graduating Seniors Survey & Graduating Graduate Student Graduating Graduate Student

SurveySurvey Two components:Two components:

Basic UCF surveyBasic UCF survey Optional program specific addendumOptional program specific addendum

Still needed for:Still needed for: Applied Learning & Instruction M.A.Applied Learning & Instruction M.A. Curriculum & Instruction M.A.Curriculum & Instruction M.A. Early Childhood Development & Education M.A.Early Childhood Development & Education M.A. Instructional Technology M.A. (all 3 tracks)Instructional Technology M.A. (all 3 tracks) Sport & Fitness M.A.Sport & Fitness M.A. Teacher Leadership M.Ed.Teacher Leadership M.Ed. All Ed.S., Ed.D., & Ph.D. programsAll Ed.S., Ed.D., & Ph.D. programs

Results compiled and posted on Web by UCF Results compiled and posted on Web by UCF OEASOEAS

Graduating Seniors Survey DataGraduating Seniors Survey DataUCF Items of Interest – PositiveUCF Items of Interest – Positive

Survey Item 84.6% UCF

Overall undergraduate experience 98.0% 95.1%

Academic experience 98.1% 96.1%

Challenged to do your best 90.2% 74.1%

Maintenance of computer labs 98.0% 92.4%

Responsiveness to student academic problems 92.1% 84.6%

Recommend UCF to a friend or relative 93.1% 88.4%

In major, courses needed were available 93.2% 69.7%

In major, classes were too large [INVERSE SCALE] 10.8% 18.1%

Academic advising in major 88.8% 84.6%

Academic advising – transfer 89.5% 82.9%

Degree Audit 100.0% 92.8%

UCF Website 98.9% 93.7%

Graduating Seniors Survey DataGraduating Seniors Survey DataUCF Items of Interest – Positive (cont.)UCF Items of Interest – Positive (cont.)

Survey Items on Personal Growth CED UCF

Writing effectively 95.1% 91.3%

Speaking effectively 98.0% 92.1%

Listening more closely to others 96.1% 91.6%

Organizing time effectively 88.2% 87.6%

Ethical practices 96.0% 89.7%

Professional practices 96.0% 92.4%

Respecting different philosophies and cultures 95.0% 90.2%

Preparation to pursue life-long learning 94.9% 90.5%

Improving your computer skills 93.1% 87.0%

Improving your math skills 79.0% 80.2%

Thinking logically/resolving analytical problems 91.2% 94.1%

Graduating Seniors & Graduating Seniors & Graduating Graduate Student Graduating Graduate Student

Surveys, Program Specific Surveys, Program Specific Addenda Response ScaleAddenda Response Scale

5 = Strongly Agree5 = Strongly Agree 4 = Agree4 = Agree 3 = Neutral3 = Neutral 2 = Disagree2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree1 = Strongly Disagree

Typical question asked for candidate’s agreement with Typical question asked for candidate’s agreement with adequacy of preparation regarding variable X.adequacy of preparation regarding variable X.

Positive response percentage = % combined “5” and Positive response percentage = % combined “5” and “4” “4”

Graduating Seniors Survey DataGraduating Seniors Survey DataProgram Specific Addenda Items of Program Specific Addenda Items of

InterestInterestPositive Ratings for FEAPs (n=76 > 93) 2007-

82006-7

1. Assessment 80.6% 88.4%

2. Communication 97.4% 92.5%

3. Continuous Improvement 80.6% 90.8%

4. Critical Thinking 83.9% 92.4%

5. Diversity 84.9% 89.5%

6. Ethics 82.8% 90.7%

7. Human Development & Learning 81.1% 89.4%

8. Knowledge of Subject Matter 74.7% 91.3%

9. Learning Environments 96.1% 90.9%

10. Planning 94.8% 90.1%

11. Role of the Teacher 81.1% 89.4%

12. Technology 93.4% 82.6%

Graduating Seniors & Graduating Seniors & Graduating Graduate Student Graduating Graduate Student

Surveys DataSurveys DataProgram Specific Addenda Items of Program Specific Addenda Items of

InterestInterest

Opportunities for Improvement 2007-8

2006-7

GSS: Field experiences other than internships 71.0% 73.3%

GSS: ESOL preparation 77.3% 75.3%

GSS: Portfolio 47.4% 32.2%

Graduating Seniors Survey DataGraduating Seniors Survey DataQualitative Items of InterestQualitative Items of Interest

In what way did the CED best meet your expectations (n=83)?In what way did the CED best meet your expectations (n=83)? Professional preparation (39.8%)Professional preparation (39.8%) Quality of faculty members (20.5%)Quality of faculty members (20.5%) Quality of internship experience (13.3%)Quality of internship experience (13.3%)

What one change would you suggest to improve CED (n=77)?What one change would you suggest to improve CED (n=77)? Ensure faculty have recent P-12 classroom experience and know ESOL (18.2%)Ensure faculty have recent P-12 classroom experience and know ESOL (18.2%) Improve ESOL instruction (16.9%)Improve ESOL instruction (16.9%) Variety of curriculum recommendations (16.9%)Variety of curriculum recommendations (16.9%) Improve/eliminate LiveText (14.3%)Improve/eliminate LiveText (14.3%)

How did your experiences in CED assist you in becoming a reflective How did your experiences in CED assist you in becoming a reflective educator (n=71)?educator (n=71)?

Wide variety of positive responses (e.g., “Very well. This was the most fulfilling part of Wide variety of positive responses (e.g., “Very well. This was the most fulfilling part of the learning experience.” the learning experience.”

Alumni Survey Data-1Alumni Survey Data-1stst Year Year Perceived Self-Efficacy on FEAPs & ESOL Perceived Self-Efficacy on FEAPs & ESOL

Positive Ratings for FEAPs 2006-7 (n=42) 2007-8 (n=118)

1. Assessment 90.5% 90.7%

2. Communication 95.2% 93.2%

3. Continuous Improvement 95.2% 94.1%

4. Critical Thinking 83.3% 91.5%

5. Diversity 97.6% 99.2%

6. Ethics 97.6% 95.7%

7. Human Development & Learning

92.9% 95.7%

8. Knowledge of Subject Matter 95.2% 89.7%

9. Learning Environments 97.6% 93.1%

10. Planning 88.1% 89.8%

11. Role of the Teacher 95.2% 91.5%

12. Technology 92.9% 87.3%

ESOL Preparation 81.0% 87.3%

Alumni Survey Data-4Alumni Survey Data-4thth Year Year Perceived Self-Efficacy on FEAPs & ESOL Perceived Self-Efficacy on FEAPs & ESOL

Positive Ratings for FEAPs 1st Year (n=118) 4th Year (n=94)

1. Assessment 90.7% 89.4%

2. Communication 93.2% 90.4%

3. Continuous Improvement 94.1% 93.6%

4. Critical Thinking 91.5% 92.6%

5. Diversity 99.2% 93.5%

6. Ethics 95.7% 95.7%

7. Human Development & Learning

95.7% 92.4%

8. Knowledge of Subject Matter 89.7% 93.6%

9. Learning Environments 93.1% 95.7%

10. Planning 89.8% 79.8%

11. Role of the Teacher 91.5% 89.2%

12. Technology 87.3% 81.9%

ESOL Preparation 87.3% 73.4%

Employer Survey DataEmployer Survey Data % of Graduates Rated Above Average or Excellent % of Graduates Rated Above Average or Excellent

Positive Ratings for FEAPs 2006-7 (n=173) 2007-8 (n=123)

1. Assessment 76.0% 73.2%

2. Communication 77.8% 74.8%

3. Continuous Improvement 80.8% 78.0%

4. Critical Thinking 73.8% 73.2%

5. Diversity 85.2% 79.7%

6. Ethics 87.7% 86.2%

7. Human Development & Learning

77.8% 74.8%

8. Knowledge of Subject Matter 79.5% 79.7%

9. Learning Environments 80.6% 76.4%

10. Planning 77.6% 78.9%

11. Role of the Teacher 84.2% 81.3%

12. Technology 78.0% 74.0%

Employer Survey DataEmployer Survey Data % of Graduates Rated Above Average or Excellent % of Graduates Rated Above Average or Excellent

Positive Ratings for FEAPs 2006-7 (n=173

)

2007-8 (n=123)

13. Written/spoken communication skills 81.9% 88.6%

14. Recognize & remediate reading/computational problems

79.8% 76.4%

15. Integrate technology into teaching 76.0% 74.8%

16. Knowledge of Sunshine State Standards 81.3% 75.6%

17. Maintain orderly, disciplined classroom 79.3% 75.6%

18. Overall performance rating 78.9% 78.9%

19. Preparedness compared to other new teachers 90.6% 95.9%

20. Willing to hire other UCF graduates 99.4% 98.4%