Follow-up Study of Master of Arts in Curriculum and
Instruction
Graduates
Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, Common Learnings
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Graduate Follow-up Study
The intent and purpose of this questionnaire are to determine how well your Masters program prepared you to be an educational leader in your school, an advocate for students , and a best-practice educator. Your comments, along with those of your supervisors, will be used for the express purpose of the ongoing improvement of our program of study. Although we ask for your name for the sake of record keeping, please know that your identity and personal comments will remain confidential. We know how busy you are and we respect and appreciate your willingness to help those who come after you by taking your valuable time to help us in this manner.
Name _______________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Current Status:
__________ Years of experience since completing your
Masters degree
__________ Total years of experience as a professional
educator (include
current year)
At what level are you currently teaching/working?
_____Preschool _____Elementary
Current Title or
subjects taught _____________________________________________________
District where
you are employed ____________________________________________________
Please
respond to the following questions in terms of the degree to which you feel
your Masters program prepared you to do the following: (Key: SA=strongly agree,
A=agree, N=neutral, D=disagree, SD=strongly disagree, NA=not applicable).
I was prepared to: Circle One
1.
perform with a higher level of expertise in my
degree area
SA A N D NA
2.
expand my repertoire of instructional
strategies
. SA A N D NA
3.
expand my repertoire of assessment
strategies
SA A N D NA
4. use research to inform problem-solving and decision-making
in
the classroom
.. SA A N D NA
5.
engage in reflective inquiry regarding teaching
practices
. SA A N D NA
6. apply learning and developmental theories to observation,
problem-solving and decision making in the classroom
.. SA A N D NA
7. provide optimal
learning experiences for students from diverse
cultural and experiential
backgrounds
.. SA A N D NA
8.
work collaboratively with colleagues
SA A N D NA
9.
use technology to enhance practice
SA A N D NA
10. advocate
for children and their families
.. SA A N D NA
11. engage in ongoing
opportunities for professional development
. SA A N D NA
12. assume a leadership
role in my team/school/profession
SA A N D NA
13. demonstrate dispositions (attitudes/behaviors)
appropriate to
the profession
SA A N D NA
14. develop curriculum
responsive to students developmental needs SA A N D NA
15. incorporate students societal
issues in designing supportive
programs and practices
.. SA A N D NA
16. develop curriculum and practices
which incorporate students
voices, cultural beliefs and traditions,
and perspectives
.. SA A N D NA
17. design varied instructional/learning
experiences which meet
the needs of varied learners
SA A N D NA
18. effectively use problem-solving and
inquiry throughout
teaching and learning experiences
. SA A N D NA
18. assist students in
written, aural, and auditory communication . SA A N D NA
19. use a variety of
grouping strategies for learning
. SA A N D NA
20. motivate students through creative learning
experiences
. SA A N D NA
21. defend best-practice in middle
grades based on sound
defensible research
.. SA A N D NA
22. integrate curricula through
thoughtful, student-centered
connections
. SA A N D NA
Masters Portfolio Exit Assessment
What do you feel were the
strengths of your Masters in Middle Level Program?
What
learning experiences were of the greatest value to you and why?
In
what areas do you feel the program needs to be strengthened:
Supervisor Information Request
Student Name
:_________________________________________ Date Graduated__________
Current Employment (unemployed,
full-time, part-time)
______________________________________________________________________________
Current Position:
_______________________________________________________________
Place of employment:
___________________________________________________________
Supervisor:
______________________________________Phone: ________________________
Email:___________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________________
_____ I authorize the
_____ I do not authorize the
_____________________________________________________________ ______________________
Signature Date
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
Supervisors Evaluation of Graduate
The purpose of this questionnaire is to find out how well our Masters degrees prepared our graduates for work as professional educators. Information regarding individuals will remain confidential. The information, along with information from employers of other graduates, will be used to improve our degree program. Thank you for taking the time to assist us.
Graduates Name ______________________________________________________________________________
Supervisors Name _____________________________________________________________________________
General
Preparation:
Thank you for responding to the following questions in terms of the degree to which you feel that the Eastern Michigan University Masters in Curriculum and Instruction Program prepared this person to do the following: (Key: SA=strongly agree, A=agree, N=neutral, D=disagree, SD=strongly disagree, NA=not applicable).
The graduate was
prepared to:
1. perform with a higher level of expertise in her/his degree area . SA A N D NA
2. expand her/his repertoire of instructional strategies .. SA A N D NA
3. expand her/his repertoire of assessment strategies . SA A N D NA
4. use research to inform problem-solving and decision-making in
the classroom/the team/the building .. SA A N D NA
5. engage in reflective inquiry regarding teaching and learning . SA A N D NA
6. apply learning and developmental theories to observation,
problem-solving, decision-making, and practice in the classroom SA A N D NA
7. provide learning experiences for all students which celebrate
diverse cultural and experiential backgrounds .. SA A N D NA
8. plan and support the design of developmentally and culturally
responsive school programs and learning experiences and works
within them . SA A N D NA
9. contribute to a school/team culture of advocacy, support, and
caring .. SA A N D NA
10. function as a positive, contributing colleague who conducts
her/himself in a consistently professional manner that is
enthusiastic and motivating . SA A N D NA
11. draw on all students strengths in varied learning experiences. SA A N D NA
19. assist students in assuming ownership for their learning, both
through goal setting and in evaluation . SA A N D NA
20. integrate technology in meaningful ways in learning
experiences .. SA A N D NA
14. emphasize communication skills both written and aural SA A N D NA
15. use a variety of student grouping strategies that emphasize
cooperation, interdependence, individual responsibilities,
and student readiness and interest SA A N D NA
16. participate in/provide extra-curricular activities that
augment young adolescent learning and interpersonal
experiences SA A N D NA
17. motivate students through creative learning experiences
and enthusiastic instructional manner SA A N D NA
18. use a variety of instructional resources in designing and
implementing learning experiences .. SA A N D NA
19. advocate for students and their families .. SA A N D NA
20. engage in ongoing professional development . SA A N D NA
21. assume a thoughtful leadership role in the team/school .. SA A N D NA
22. demonstrate professional dispositions (attitudes/behaviors). SA A N D NA
Briefly identify two strengths of this graduates preparation.
Briefly identify any additional area(s) in which the program needs to be strengthened as witnessed in the performance of the graduate.
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
Supervisors Evaluation of Graduate
Comparison
of teachers preparation with graduates from other institutions:
The information you offer us in this questionnaire will be used to improve our Masters program. Thank you for taking your valuable time to assist us. Compared with teachers trained at other institutions, how prepared is this EMU masters student to do each of the following? (Key: 1=much less prepared, 2=less prepared, 3=similarly prepared, 4=more prepared, 5=much more prepared, NA not applicable)
Compared to graduates from other
institutions this graduate was prepared to:
1. teach content in
his/her discipline
1 2
3 4 5
NA
2. apply learning and
developmental theories when planning instruction
.. 1 2 3
4 5 NA
3. use curriculum
standards when teaching and planning
1 2
3 4 5
NA
4. use a variety of
instructional strategies appropriately and effectively
1
2 3 4
5 NA
5. use a variety of
assessments to inform teaching and learning
. 1 2
3 4 5
NA
6. establish and
support appropriate, high level learning goals for all students. 1
2 3 4
5 NA
7. create learning experiences that
focus on critical thinking, problem-
solving, inquiry, and creativity
1 2
3 4 5
NA
8. provide a safe,
supportive, caring environment for students
.. 1 2 3
4 5 NA
9. maintain a
productive, managed classroom environment
1 2
3 4 5
NA
10. develop student cooperative and interpersonal skills
. 1 2
3 4 5
NA
11. develop positive interactions with families and the
community
1 2
3 4 5
NA
12. develop and nurture positive, supportive interactions with
colleagues
.. 1 2
3 4 5
NA
13. relate to colleagues in a professional, productive manner
. 1 2
3 4 5
NA
14. make instructional decisions based on prior student
experiences and
diverse student
needs
. 1 2
3 4 5
NA
15. create opportunities for students to value, respect and
celebrate diversity.. 1 2
3 4 5
NA
16. modify his/her teaching based on student understanding
1 2
3 4 5
NA
17. use technology in thoughtful learning and professional
experiences
. 1 2
3 4 5
NA
18. communicate effectively with students, colleagues,
administrators,
families and the
community
1 2
3 4 5
NA
19. communicate effectively in written and aural form
1 2
3 4 5
NA
20. engage in ongoing opportunities for professional development
. 1 2
3 4 5
NA
21. recognize and demonstrate professional dispositions, ethics,
and
behaviors
appropriate to the profession and as models for middle
grades students
(responsibility, commitment, initiative, ethics,
student focus,
teachability, caring, compassion)
1 2
3 4 5
NA