Teacher Preparation Program

A.  Teacher Skills and Strategies

1.  My teacher program provided me with the skills and techniques needed to understand and write lesson plans.

2.  My teacher program prepared me to understand cultural diversity as it relates to my class and teaching in general. 

3.  My teacher program provided me skills and techniques I needed to communicate with parents.

4.  My teacher program allowed me sufficient time to observe master teachers via my student teaching assignment.

5.  My teacher program adequately prepared me for the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES).

6.  My teacher program provided adequate training on strategies and techniques to assist in the motivation of students. 

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B.  Classroom Management and Discipline

1.  My teacher program provided me with the skills and strategies needed to implement a discipline management system in my class.

2.  My teacher program prepared me to organize my classroom efficiently.

3.  My teacher program provided me with the skills and techniques needed to manage/maintain classroom records and grades. 

4.  I felt like my teacher program prepared me for the discipline issues that I have encountered this past year. 

5.  I received sufficient training on classroom management.

6.  My teacher education provided adequate training on understanding state assessments. 

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C.  Curriculum, Testing and Instructional Issues

1.  My teacher program provided training on the integration of technology to the subject(s) I teach.

2.  My teacher program provided me with the tools and skills needed to use textbooks effectively.

3.  My teacher program provided me the skills and strategies I needed to interpret test scores and student performance measures. 

4.  My teacher program thoroughly discussed the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and how these align to TAKS. 

5.  My teacher program provided me with the skills and strategies needed for formative and summative assessments.

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D. Rules and Regulations

1.  My teacher program provided information about general education regulations and laws.

2.  My teacher program provided information about the rules/regulations/laws regarding special education students. 

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E. Overall

1.  I feel that my teacher program offered sufficient courses adequately preparing me to be an exemplary teacher.

2.  I would recommend my teacher program to others interested in becoming teachers.

My First Year Teaching Experience

F.  Administrative and School Support

1.  My principal was supportive and encouraging as I entered and completed my first year as a teacher.

2.  Other teachers and school staff exhibited patience and understanding as I completed my first year of being a teacher. 

3.  My school principal provided me with extra classroom assistance (e.g., teacher aides, graders, etc) as needed.

4.  I regularly received supportive communication(s) from my principal, other administrators or dept chairs.

5.  My first year of teaching was successful because I had the support of my school’s administration.