2023 Employer Survey Summary (Initial)
Initial | Unit-wide Data | CAEP 4.3
Aligned with Danielson’s Framework for Teaching and InTASC
Distribution
The survey was distributed to the building administrator for our 2020-2021 completers. Of the 53 administrators contacted, 28 responded.
Rating Scale
Principals rated ISU completers, by name, on the Framework for Teaching scale (Unsatisfactory = 1, Basic = 2, Proficient = 3, Distinguished = 4).
Benchmark: Rubric Score = 2.55 (85%)
N = 53, n = 28 Response Rate = 52.8% | ||
Employer Survey Questions | Mean | SD |
(1) The teacher/employee applies the concepts, knowledge, and skills of their discipline(s) in ways that enable learners to grow. | 3.29 | 0.46 |
(2) The teacher/employee uses instructional strategies that promote active learning. | 3.39 | 0.50 |
(3) The teacher/employee uses knowledge of learning, subject matter, curriculum, and learner development to plan instruction. | 3.32 | 0.55 |
(4) The teacher/employee uses a variety of assessments (e.g. observation, portfolios, tests, performance tasks, anecdotal records, surveys) to determine learner's strengths, needs, and programs. | 3.29 | 0.60 |
(5) The teacher/employee chooses teaching strategies for different instructional purposes and to meet different learner needs. | 3.32 | 0.61 |
(6) The teacher/employee evaluates the effects of his/her actions and modifies plans accordingly. | 3.43 | 0.57 |
(7) The teacher/employee can encourage learners to see, question, and interpret ideas from diverse perspectives. | 3.39 | 0.50 |
(8) The teacher/employee uses strategies that support new English language learners. | 3.08 | 0.56 |
(9) The teacher/employee helps learners assess their own learning. | 3.29 | 0.53 |
(10) The teacher/employee uses strategies that support learners with a wide variety of exceptionalities. | 3.33 | 0.55 |
(11) The teacher/employee honors diverse cultures and incorporates culturally-responsive curriculum, programs, and resources. | 3.29 | 0.46 |
(12) The teacher/employee has a positive effect on student achievement according to state assessments. | 3.31 | 0.55 |
(13) The teacher/employee uses technology to enhance learning and learning environments. | 3.39 | 0.50 |
(14) The teacher/employee understands the value of working with colleagues, families, and community agencies to meet learner needs. | 3.46 | 0.69 |
(15) The teacher/employee uses self-reflection as a means of improving performance. | 3.46 | 0.64 |
(16) The teacher/employee maintains accurate records. | 3.39 | 0.63 |
Summary
Employers (administrators/principals) perceived the strength of ISU completers to be in understanding the value of working with colleagues, families, and community agencies to meet learner needs (M = 3.46, SD = 0.69) and using self-reflection as a means of improving performance (M = 3.46, SD = 0.64). The greatest perceived growth opportunity is in using strategies that support new English language learners (M = 3.08, SD = 0.56).
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