2010 Completer Survey

The results of the survey will help to identify what is best about our programs and how the TLC programs and delivery of services can be improved for our program participants.

The survey asks a variety of questions about program content and delivery of services. It should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

TLC has arranged for you to receive a gift. To qualify for the gift, you must complete the survey and provide your name. Please note that your responses will not be identified with you personally. If you have any questions or concerns about completing the survey, you may contact the Teaching and Leadership Center at 954-236-1327.

Your participation is greatly appreciated and sincerely needed to improve our services to current and prospective teachers to Broward County.

Thank you once again for your help.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What TLC Program did you complete?*
    Promise
    Star
    IMPACT (skip to question 29 )


  1. Professional development activities were scheduled at convenient times (Teacher Leadership and Critical Content)
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The professional development Critical Content course provided me with new teaching strategies that I have implemented in the classroom.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The professional development Teacher Leadership course provided me with new teaching strategies that I have implemented in the classroom.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am more likely to teach with confidence now than I did before completing the professional development activities.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The strategies learned through the professional development courses are applicable to my students’ needs.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Assignments in the professional development courses were relevant and beneficial.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I received timely, constructive feedback as I learned and applied new skills and concepts throughout the professional development courses.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Which professional development course was most beneficial to your needs as a teacher? Please explain.




  1. What type of professional development course(s) would have been most beneficial for you to complete prior to teaching?




  1. Select all of the courses you have completed at FAU through the TLC program:


    LAE 4360: Special Methods English
    MAE 4360: Special Methods Mathematics
    SCE 4360: Special Methods Science
    EDF 5935: Special Methods SS
    EME 6623: Technology and the Theoretical Foundations of Learning (DETA)
    RED 4335: Undergraduate Content Reading
    RED 6361: Graduate Content Reading
    EDG 4419: Undergraduate Behavior Management
    EDG 6408: Graduate Behavior Management
    EDG 4343: Undergraduate Instructional Strategies and Assessment Stategies
    EDG 6345: Graduate Instructional Strategies and Assessment Strategies


  1. FAU instructors gave timely, constructive feedback on my work.


     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Always  Never


  1. The quality of instruction I received was excellent.


     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Always  Never


  1. Course assignments were relevant and beneficial.


     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Always  Never


  1. I use the ideas and materials learned through the college courses in my classroom.


     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Always  Never


  1. I prefer to participate in college courses on the following schedule:


    Complete one course from 9:00am-4:00pm on six Saturdays.
    Complete one course in a combination format of weekday evenings and on Saturdays completed in four weeks.
    Complete one course in one week from 8:00am-4:30pm during the summer.
    Complete one course in three weeks, attending Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am - 4:00pm during the summer.
    Complete one course in eight weeks during weekday evenings that would meet twice per week.
    If none of the above, please indicate in the next question a preferred schedule.


  1. If you marked the last choice above please indicate a preferred schedule:


  1. My experience taking courses at FAU has been a positive one.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. If you attended the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) special methods course please continue. If not, please skip to question 23.


  1. The registration process for the NSU special methods course flowed smoothly.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The information I learned from the NSU special methods course was used in my classroom.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am more likely to take additional courses from NSU as a result of my experience of participating in the special methods course through NSU.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. If you completed your reading requirement by taking a Broward Virtual University course and converted it to graduate credit at NSU, please continue. Otherwise please skip to question 37.




  1. Signing up for the BVU reading course was easy for me.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Completing the BVU reading course was easy for me.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The transfer process of BVU to NSU was seamless.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am more likely to complete my reading endorsement or reading Master's degree at NSU as a result of acquiring the reading credit transfer.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. You have completed the Promise/Star section. Please skip to question 37.


  1. IMPACT components were scheduled at convenient times.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. IMPACT components provided me with the necessary knowledge to pass the FTCE Professional Examination.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am more likely to teach with confidence now than I did before completing the IMPACT program.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I use the ideas and materials learned through IMPACT components in my classroom.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Always  Never


  1. Assignments/artifacts in the IMPACT components were relevant and beneficial.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I received timely, constructive feedback as I learned and applied new skills and concepts throughout the IMPACT program.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The quality of instruction I received was excellent.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Which IMPACT components were beneficial to your needs as a teacher? Please explain




  1. If you completed a field experience, please continue. If not, please skip to question 45.


  1. My mentor was enthusiastic about me completing a field experience in his/her classroom.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My mentor was receptive to my needs as a prospective teacher.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My mentor provided a classroom environment conducive for the field experience placement.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My mentor provided opportunity for me to observe effective teaching practices.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I had sufficient opportunity to practice new concepts and skills with the support of my field experience mentor.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am more likely to teach with confidence now than I was before completing the field experience.


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. What did you gain as a result of participating in the field experience?




  1. If you attended a TLC FTCE test preparation course (General Knowledge and/or Subject Area test prep) please complete this section. If not, please skip to question 48.


  1. The test preparation course for the General Knowledge Examination provided me with the necessary knowledge to pass the examination.
      1 2 3 4 5     Not applicable
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The test preparation course for the Subject Area Examination provided me with the necessary knowledge to pass the examination.
      1 2 3 4 5     Not applicable
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Overall, the TLC certification program was beneficial to me.*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Which college course/IMPACT component delivered in the TLC Program has been beneficial to your needs as a teacher? Please explain.*


  1. As a result of completing FAU courses/IMPACT components:*
    I have enrolled in a graduate program at FAU/NSU.
    I plan to enroll in a graduate program at FAU/NSU.
    I would only consider FAU/NSU when I enroll in a graduate program.
    I would consider FAU/NSU along with other universities if I enroll in a graduate program.
    I would not consider enrolling in a graduate program at FAU/NSU.


  1. The TLC certification program (free tuition, course registration and guidance) assisted me in remaining as a teacher in Broward County.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. What do you think was most positive about the program as a whole? Please explain.

    *


  1. What aspect(s) of the program do you think needs improvement? Please explain.

    *


  1. Staff was courteous and helpful.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Staff responded to questions in a timely manner.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Staff responded with accurate information regarding inquiries.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Staff was professional.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The TLC website was informative and helpful.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Please include any suggestions for improving the website.


  1. I am satisfied with the frequency of communication I receive from the TLC.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The overall quality of support has been excellent.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I would recommend a TLC program to others needing alternative certification.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. What specific suggestion would increase your level of satisfaction with the Teaching and Leadership Center’s support services?

    *


  1. As a beginning teacher I was provided a New Educator Support System (NESS) Instructional Coach:

    *
    Prior to the beginning of school
    During the pre-planning week
    During the first month of employment
    During the first three months of employment
    During the first four months or more after employment
    Never provided a NESS coach
    N/A in a charter school


  1. My NESS instructional coach observed me teaching and offered feedback after the observation.*
    Weekly
    Monthly
    Once per semester
    Seldom
    Never
    N/A in a charter school


  1. My NESS Instructional Coach held regularly scheduled conferences with me.*
    Weekly
    Monthly
    Once per semester
    Seldom
    Never
    N/A in a charter school


  1. My NESS Instructional Coach demonstrated lessons in the classroom.

    *
    Weekly
    Monthly
    Once per semester
    Seldom
    Never
    N/A in a charter school


  1. My NESS Instructional Coach was knowledgeable.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My NESS Instructional Coach taught the same grade level or same subject area as I teach.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The support I received from my NESS Instructional Coach was excellent.
    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. As a beginning teacher I was provided a Retired Teacher Coach:

    *
    Prior to the beginning of school
    During the pre-planning week
    During the first month of employment
    During the first three months of employment
    During the first four months or more after employment
    Never provided a Retired Teacher coach
    N/A charter school teacher


  1. I met with my Retired Teacher Coach:

    *
    Weekly
    Monthly
    Once per semester
    Seldom
    Never
    N/A Do not have one


  1. The Retired Teacher Coach demonstrated lessons in the classroom*
    Weekly
    Monthly
    Once per semester
    Seldom
    Never
    N/A Do not have one


  1. The Retired Teacher Coach was knowledgeable in my subject area.*
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The support I received from my Retired Teacher Coach was excellent.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. As a beginning teacher I felt supported by my school’s administration.

    *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. What are the areas of concern you had a as a new teacher? Please explain your thoughts.

    *


  1. Select the one aspect of your work environment that most affects your decision to remain as a teacher:

    *
    Salary and benefits including health and retirement
    Vacation time (Summer and holidays)
    Enjoy working with students to make a positive impact in their lives
    Giving back to the community
    Teaching affords the ability to focus on my family and/or personal interests
    Job security
    Collegiality and collaboration with colleagues
    Professional development opportunities offered through the District
    Not applicable (not teaching)
    Other (please identify in next question):


  1. If you chose "other" in the preceding question please answer what aspect of your work environment affects your decision to remain as a teacher:




  1. Select the one aspect of your work environment that most affects your decision to remain at your school:

    *
    Principal and leadership team
    Location of school in proximity of my home
    Collegial atmosphere
    Professional development opportunities available at my school site
    School facilities and resources
    Student population
    Autonomy in the classroom
    Not applicable (not teaching)
    Other (please identify in next question):


  1. If you answered "other" in preceding question please identify the aspect of your work environment that most affects your decision to remain at your school:




  1. If you are currently teaching estimate how long you plan to remain in teaching.

    *
    20-30 years
    10-20 years
    5-10 years
    3-5 years
    1-3 years
    Not applicable (not teaching)


  1. If you are no longer teaching please explain why you left the teaching profession.




  1. What was your age upon entry into one of the TLC programs?*


  1. What is your current age:

    *


  1. Please select your gender.*
    Male
    Female


  1. Please identify your race:*
    American Indian or Alaskan Native
    Asian
    Black or African American
    Hispanic/Latino
    Multi-racial
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
    White


  1. What is the highest academic degree you have earned:

    *
    Bachelors
    Masters
    Doctorate
    Law degree
    Medical degree
    Other


  1. What was your main activity prior to becoming a teacher?*
    Business
    Engineer
    Health-field worker
    Human resources
    K-12 school staff
    Legal profession
    Math-related field
    Military service
    Non-profit/community-based occupation
    Production or repair occupation
    Retired/unemployed
    Science-related field
    Service occupation
    Social worker
    Technician or research assistant
    Technology sector occupation
    Homemaker
    Student
    Other (please specify in next question)


  1. If you checked "other" in the question above please write in your occupation before becoming a teacher.


  1. What was your average annual salary earned prior to becoming a teacher:

    *
    Less than $25,000
    $26,000 - $35,000
    $36,000 - $45,000
    $46,000 - $55,000
    $56,000 - $65,000
    $66,000 - $75,000
    $76,000 - $85,000
    $86,000 - $95,000
    more than $96,000


  1. Thank you for completing this survey. To show our appreciation, we would like you to receive a gift.
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