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Teacher Education - Graduate Program

Results of Assessment

2006-2007 (submitted 09/16/08)

PROGRAM GOALS

STUDENT SATISFACTION OF THE MED PROGRAM

This information was compiled from MEDUC 6091 (Graduate Synthesis course). On a Likert scale, respondents mark from 1 (negative) and 5 (positive).

Percentages represent those who fully or mostly agree.  
  06-07
   
1. Admission requirements are realistic and equitable. 95%
2. Scheduling of courses was at a convenient time. 91%
3. The courses were generally informative and interesting. 87%
4. The instructors were knowledgeable and current in their field. 100%
5. Instructors were skilled and modeled effective teaching techniques. 87%
6. The graduate chair and committee functioned appropriately. 100%
7. The Master's Project, Presentation, and Portfolio were valuable. 81%
8. I would recommend the program to others. 96%
   
MASTERY OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES  
   
Percentages represent those who view outcomes fully or mostly met.  
  0607
   
1. Ability to use writing, research skills, oral presentation skills and reflective and questioning skills to meet scholarly and professional goals. 100%
2. Knowledge of the history and philosophy of education and schooling through the application of research skills, oral presentation skills and reflective questioning skills. 90%
3. Understanding of issues related to culture, language, exceptionalities, and gender as they impact teaching and learning. 70%
4. Knowledge of important theories of learning and development that have their roots in philosophy and psychology, and the implications for modern schooling. 85%
5. Knowledge of principles of curriculum development and the current issues in measurement and evaluation. 81%
6. Knowledge of current teaching techniques including alternative instructional strategies and practices that facilitate effective learning. 96%
7. Ability to analyze and critique educational research, and to apply research principles in the design of research projects to find solutions to educational problems. 90%
8. Ability to find and report on a significant educational question that has usefulness and applicability through the development of a written culminating project. 100%
9. Ability to synthesize personal and professional experience in the graduate program through the development of the project and the portfolio. 90%
   
Student Satisfaction of the MED Program mean: 89%

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