Cameron University Dept.of Education M. Ed. Exit Survey

How would you rate your ability to do the following?

little or none

below average

above average

Assess student learning.

Effectively use assessment in instruction.

Develop meaningful learning experiences.

1.	Welcome to the Exit Survey for Cameron University candidates for the Master of Education degree. This survey must be completed in order to graduate.

2.	Name:

3.	Gender:
		Male
		Female

4.	Ethnicity:
		African American, non-Hispanic
		American Indian or Alaskan Native
		Asian or Pacific Islander
		Hispanic
		Nonresident alien (International)
		Caucasian, non-Hispanic
		Race/ethnicity unknown

5.	Date this survey was completed:

6.	Candidate ID:

7.	E-mail address:

8.	Permanent address:

9.	Permanent phone number:

10.	Program:
		651 - M.Ed Early Childhood
		653 - M.Ed Elementary Education
		654 - M.Ed. Secondary Education
		655 - M.Ed. Special Education
		656 - M.Ed. Literacy
		657 - Alternate
		658 - M.Ed. Teaching and Learning
		661 - MAT K-12
		662 - MAT Secondary

11.

Number of hours transferred from another institution?

12.

Directions: Respond to the following items based on the training and preparation you have received at Cameron University. When responding to each item, reflect on the experiences you had both as a candidate in the university classroom and as an educator in the public school classroom.

1 = little or none

2 = below average

3 = average

4 = above average

5 = superior

13.	How would you rate your...
		little or none	below average	average	above average	superior
	content (subject) area knowledge?
	comprehension of professional standards in your area?
	comprehension of state standards in your area?
	knowledge of instructional strategies?
	ability to present instruction in clear and meaningful ways?
	ability to integrate technology in instruction?
	ability to apply professional and pedagogical knowledge in the classroom?
	likelihood of considering prior experiences of students when planning and delivering instruction?
	ability to use research to improve practice?
	ability to identify and build on students' developmental levels?
	knowledge of the conceptual framework for the Department of Education?
	familiarity with the dispositions expected of all Cameron University graduates in the program?
	likelihood of reflecting these dispositions in your work with students, families, and communities?
	likelihood of considering school, family, and the community context when planning and delivering instruction?

16.	For each of the following, rate the extent to which the curriculum, field experience, and/or clinical practice helped you to...
		little or none	below average	average	above average	superior
	acquire knowledge, skills, and dispositions delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards.
	use information technology.
	develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions to help all students learn.
	work with diverse students including students with exceptionalities.
	constructively receive feedback from peers and faculty.
	reflect upon your practices.

18.	For each of the following, rate the extent to which your graduate program in the Department of Education at Cameron University...
		little or none	below average	average	above average	superior
	allowed interaction with diverse (ethnic, racial, gender) faculty.
	allowed you to interact and work with diverse (ethnic, racial, gender) candidates.
	provided opportunities to work in diverse settings for field experiences and/or clinical experiences.
	provided you with feedback from peers/supervisors in the P-12 setting that helped you reflect on your ability to help all students learn.
	allowed you the opportunity to work in diverse groups with other candidates on committees and educational projects.