UNL Ag Education Administrator Survey 2012

Thank you for completing this 2012 survey of administrators with first year agricultural educators in their system. It is our intent that responses from you will assist us to improve our teacher preparation program. All responses will be kept anonymous and reported only in aggregate form. If you have any questions regarding this survey, or would like to provide further input, please contact Lloyd Bell at Lbell1@unl.edu.

My first year teacher of agricultural education .......



  1. Is well prepared to teach the content of agricultural science and natural resources.

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Is confident of their subject matter knowledge.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Understands how learners learn.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Is aware of different developmental stages of learners.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Uses multiple methods to motivate and engage learners.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Can use technology and media effectively in his/her teaching.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Creates effective instructional plans.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Works effectively as part of an instructional planning team.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Applies effective methods to manage the classroom environment.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Responds to the needs of learners who have different learning styles.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Is comfortable with having learners with special needs in his/her class.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Is comfortable having students of diverse cultures in his/her class.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Uses instructional plans which include opportunities for critical thinking.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Is comfortable having learners work in collaborative groups.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Creates effective assessment instruments to measure learning.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Creates a safe, student centered environment in his/her classroom.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Is comfortable working with parents.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Responds effectively to the social and emotional needs of learners.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Teaches subject matter in ways that are meaningful to students.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Takes advantage of opportunities to grow professionally.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Employs teaching techniques that require student problem solving skills.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Adapts his/her instruction to the needs of learners with special needs.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Adapts his/her instruction to the needs of English Language Learners (ELL).

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Has demonstrated a reflective response to the evaluation of their instructional practice.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Recognizes when learners fail to understand and adapts his/her teaching appropriately.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Uses methods of assessment other than paper and pencil tests.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Develops technology skills in all of his/her learners.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Is an excellent teacher.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Adequately integrates FFA activities into the total agricultural education program.

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Adequately integrates SAE activities into the total agricultural education program.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Please list any additional content area or extra duty assignments your first-year teacher of agricultural education has completed this year.


  1. Please describe 2-3 strengths of this first-year teacher.


  1. Please describe 2-3 areas of improvement that you would suggest for this first-year teacher.


  1. What is the most important thing that we could do to improve UNL's Teacher Education Program in Agricultural Education?



  1. What is the most important thing that you look for in a prospective teacher when you are hiring?



  1. Is there anything else you would like to share?





Professor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE