Survey Data Executive Summary Fall 2008

Graduating Seniors Survey & Graduating Graduate Student Survey Two components: Two components: Basic UCF survey Basic UCF survey Optional program specific addendum Optional program specific addendum Still needed for: Still needed for: Applied Learning & Instruction M.A. Applied Learning & Instruction M.A. Curriculum & Instruction M.A. Curriculum & Instruction M.A. Early Childhood Development & Education M.A. Early Childhood Development & Education M.A. Instructional Technology M.A. (all 3 tracks) Instructional Technology M.A. (all 3 tracks) Sport & Fitness M.A. Sport & Fitness M.A. Teacher Leadership M.Ed. Teacher Leadership M.Ed. All Ed.S., Ed.D., & Ph.D. programs All Ed.S., Ed.D., & Ph.D. programs Results compiled and posted on Web by UCF OEAS Results compiled and posted on Web by UCF OEAS

Graduating Seniors Survey Data UCF Items of Interest – Positive Survey Item84.6%UCF Overall undergraduate experience98.0%95.1% Academic experience98.1%96.1% Challenged to do your best90.2%74.1% Maintenance of computer labs98.0%92.4% Responsiveness to student academic problems92.1%84.6% Recommend UCF to a friend or relative93.1%88.4% In major, courses needed were available93.2%69.7% In major, classes were too large [INVERSE SCALE]10.8%18.1% Academic advising in major88.8%84.6% Academic advising – transfer89.5%82.9% Degree Audit100.0%92.8% UCF Website98.9%93.7%

Graduating Seniors Survey Data UCF Items of Interest – Positive (cont.) Survey Items on Personal GrowthCEDUCF Writing effectively95.1%91.3% Speaking effectively98.0%92.1% Listening more closely to others96.1%91.6% Organizing time effectively88.2%87.6% Ethical practices96.0%89.7% Professional practices96.0%92.4% Respecting different philosophies and cultures95.0%90.2% Preparation to pursue life-long learning94.9%90.5% Improving your computer skills93.1%87.0% Improving your math skills79.0%80.2% Thinking logically/resolving analytical problems91.2%94.1%

Graduating Seniors & Graduating Graduate Student Surveys, Program Specific Addenda Response Scale 5 = Strongly Agree 5 = Strongly Agree 4 = Agree 4 = Agree 3 = Neutral 3 = Neutral 2 = Disagree 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree Typical question asked for candidate’s agreement with adequacy of preparation regarding variable X. Positive response percentage = % combined “5” and “4”

Graduating Seniors Survey Data Program Specific Addenda Items of Interest Positive Ratings for FEAPs (n=76 > 93) Assessment80.6%88.4% 2. Communication97.4%92.5% 3. Continuous Improvement80.6%90.8% 4. Critical Thinking83.9%92.4% 5. Diversity84.9%89.5% 6. Ethics82.8%90.7% 7. Human Development & Learning81.1%89.4% 8. Knowledge of Subject Matter74.7%91.3% 9. Learning Environments96.1%90.9% 10. Planning94.8%90.1% 11. Role of the Teacher81.1%89.4% 12. Technology93.4%82.6%

Graduating Seniors & Graduating Graduate Student Surveys Data Program Specific Addenda Items of Interest Opportunities for Improvement GSS: Field experiences other than internships71.0%73.3% GSS: ESOL preparation77.3%75.3% GSS: Portfolio47.4%32.2%

Graduating Seniors Survey Data Qualitative Items of Interest In what way did the CED best meet your expectations (n=83)? In what way did the CED best meet your expectations (n=83)? Professional preparation (39.8%) Professional preparation (39.8%) Quality of faculty members (20.5%) Quality of faculty members (20.5%) Quality of internship experience (13.3%) Quality of internship experience (13.3%) What one change would you suggest to improve CED (n=77)? What one change would you suggest to improve CED (n=77)? Ensure faculty have recent P-12 classroom experience and know ESOL (18.2%) Ensure faculty have recent P-12 classroom experience and know ESOL (18.2%) Improve ESOL instruction (16.9%) Improve ESOL instruction (16.9%) Variety of curriculum recommendations (16.9%) Variety of curriculum recommendations (16.9%) Improve/eliminate LiveText (14.3%) Improve/eliminate LiveText (14.3%) How did your experiences in CED assist you in becoming a reflective educator (n=71)? How did your experiences in CED assist you in becoming a reflective educator (n=71)? Wide variety of positive responses (e.g., “Very well. This was the most fulfilling part of the learning experience.” Wide variety of positive responses (e.g., “Very well. This was the most fulfilling part of the learning experience.”

Alumni Survey Data-1 st Year Perceived Self-Efficacy on FEAPs & ESOL Positive Ratings for FEAPs (n=42) (n=118) 1. Assessment90.5%90.7% 2. Communication95.2%93.2% 3. Continuous Improvement95.2%94.1% 4. Critical Thinking83.3%91.5% 5. Diversity97.6%99.2% 6. Ethics97.6%95.7% 7. Human Development & Learning92.9%95.7% 8. Knowledge of Subject Matter95.2%89.7% 9. Learning Environments97.6%93.1% 10. Planning88.1%89.8% 11. Role of the Teacher95.2%91.5% 12. Technology92.9%87.3% ESOL Preparation81.0%87.3%

Alumni Survey Data-4 th Year Perceived Self-Efficacy on FEAPs & ESOL Positive Ratings for FEAPs1 st Year (n=118)4 th Year (n=94) 1. Assessment90.7%89.4% 2. Communication93.2%90.4% 3. Continuous Improvement94.1%93.6% 4. Critical Thinking91.5%92.6% 5. Diversity99.2%93.5% 6. Ethics95.7% 7. Human Development & Learning95.7%92.4% 8. Knowledge of Subject Matter89.7%93.6% 9. Learning Environments93.1%95.7% 10. Planning89.8%79.8% 11. Role of the Teacher91.5%89.2% 12. Technology87.3%81.9% ESOL Preparation87.3%73.4%

Employer Survey Data % of Graduates Rated Above Average or Excellent Positive Ratings for FEAPs (n=173) (n=123) 1. Assessment76.0%73.2% 2. Communication77.8%74.8% 3. Continuous Improvement80.8%78.0% 4. Critical Thinking73.8%73.2% 5. Diversity85.2%79.7% 6. Ethics87.7%86.2% 7. Human Development & Learning77.8%74.8% 8. Knowledge of Subject Matter79.5%79.7% 9. Learning Environments80.6%76.4% 10. Planning77.6%78.9% 11. Role of the Teacher84.2%81.3% 12. Technology78.0%74.0%

Employer Survey Data % of Graduates Rated Above Average or Excellent Positive Ratings for FEAPs (n=173) (n=123) 13. Written/spoken communication skills81.9%88.6% 14. Recognize & remediate reading/computational problems79.8%76.4% 15. Integrate technology into teaching76.0%74.8% 16. Knowledge of Sunshine State Standards81.3%75.6% 17. Maintain orderly, disciplined classroom79.3%75.6% 18. Overall performance rating78.9% 19. Preparedness compared to other new teachers90.6%95.9% 20. Willing to hire other UCF graduates99.4%98.4%