2013 SOE Alumni Pulse Survey

1. 2013 SOE Alumni Pulse Survey Ohio University February 2014

2. Table of Contents Executive Summary Project Background & Survey Sample Research Findings • Program Completion Information • Teacher Preparation • Employment • Program Features • Enrollment, Improvements, and Future Interest • Additional Coursework • Additional Coursework • Demographics

3. Demographic Characteristics Ohio University graduates are most likely to be female (71%, pg.58), white (88%, pg.58), earn $30,000 to $34,999 per year (42%, pg.60), and are between 25 and 29 years old (49%, pg.59). Program Selection Graduates are most likely to have studied early childhood education (23%, pg. 14). • Graduates are most likely to have recently completed a bachelor’s degree to earn their initial teacher licensure (pg. 12). Core Competencies / Preparedness Overall, 85% of graduates describe themselves as prepared or very prepared, compared to 6% who describe themselves as unprepared or very unprepared, to be a successful teacher (pg.25). • On average, graduates report being most prepared to: • Take responsibility for promoting learners' growth (pg.14). • Reflect critically on data and adjust accordingly (pg.23). • Communicate effectively in different environments (pg.18). • On average, graduates report being least prepared to: • Work with students to meet IEP goals (pg.17). • Make instruction accessible to English learners (pg.17). • Adapt testing conditions to diverse learner needs (pg.21). Graduates generally rated themselves as more prepared to perform tasks related to professional learning and ethical practice and less prepared to perform tasks related to learning differences. Executive Summary Executive Summary: Key Findings (1 of 4)

4. Core Competencies / Preparedness (cont.) Four areas with the biggest difference where OU is higher than the national sample: • Work to compensate for own biases and deepen cultural awareness (4.28 vs. 4.11 nationally, pg. 23). • Communicate effectively in different learning environments and listen and observe thoughtfully and respectively (4.36 vs. 4.25 nationally, pg. 18). • Take responsibility for promoting learners’ growth and development (4.37 vs. 4.27 nationally, pg. 16). • Contribute productively to school –wide goals (4.14 vs. 4.04 nationally, pg. 24). Four areas with the biggest difference where OU is lower than the national sample: • Make instruction and content accessible to English language learners and support development of English proficiency (3.50 vs. 3.86 nationally, pg.17). • Work with students to identify challenges and make progress on annual Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals (3.67 vs. 3.98 nationally, pg. 17). • Help learners develop high level questioning skills and engage learners in questioning assumptions to foster innovation and problem solving (4.09 vs. 4.23 nationally (pg. 20). • Differentiate assessments or testing conditions for learners with disabilities and language learning needs (3.92 vs. 4.04 nationally, pg. 21). Executive Summary Executive Summary: Key Findings (2 of 4)

5. Online Learning / Field Experience 47% of Ohio University graduates have taken at least one online course (pg.44). • These graduates generally rate on-campus learning as more effective (pg.46). The vast majority of graduates completed both an early field experience (94%, pg.38), and also a student teaching experience where they served as the primary instructor (95%, pg. 39). Additionally, 78% of graduates reported having a diverse early field experience including multiple school locations, school types, and different subject areas (pg. 42). Employment Graduates are most commonly employed as a Teacher in PreK-12 (59%, pg.28) and most commonly teach English or language arts (23%, pg.29). They are employed in diverse settings, as 40% work in rural areas, 35% in suburban areas, and 21% work in urban areas (pg.31). They are most likely to work in a public school setting (79%, pg. 32) and at a secondary/high school (26%, pg.30). The vast majority (84%, pg. 34) of graduates currently hold certification or licensure in their area of training, 19% of whom hold advanced certification or licensure (pg. 35). • While the majority of graduates (76%) hold licensure in Ohio, graduates also hold licensure in states like North Carolina, Arizona, Washington, Iowa, and Michigan (pg. 36). Executive Summary Executive Summary: Key Findings (3 of 4)

6. Enrollment Drivers Graduates are most likely to cite location (23%), reputation of the institution (14%) or family member or friend that attended (14%) as the top factors that influenced them to enroll (pg. 48). Areas for Improvement / Increased Services Overall, graduates are satisfied with their experience at OU. Areas that some alumni cited as having room for improvement include course availability (13%, pg. 49) and student teaching, internship, or field experience (13%, pg. 49). Graduates are most likely to identify web-based job posting / resume referral systems (35%, pg. 49) and alumni e-mails (21%, pg. 50) as the alumni services that would make them feel most connected with the COE. Future Educational Aspirations The majority (81%, pg. 51) of Ohio graduates are considering pursuing additional coursework related to their teacher education in the next five years. Of those interested in furthering their teacher education, graduates are most interested in studying curriculum and instruction (27%, pg.52), higher education (25%, pg.52), and reading / literacy (25%, pg.52). • Graduates are most interested in pursuing a Master’s degree (60%, pg. 53). Executive Summary Executive Summary: Key Findings (4 of 4)

7. Executive Summary: Benchmark Comparisons and Recommendations • Compared to the National Sample, graduates from Ohio University are:

8. Table of Contents Executive Summary Project Background & Survey Sample Research Findings • Program Completion Information • Teacher Preparation • Employment • Program Features • Enrollment, Improvements, and Future Interest • Additional Coursework • Demographics

9. Project Background & Survey Sample Project Background • Ohio University participated in Eduventures’ annual survey of recent graduates of teacher preparation programs nationwide. This survey used questions based on INTASC and ISLLC standards to assess the preparation and career outcomes for teacher and administrator program graduates. • The key questions addressed in this investigation are: • How well prepared are Ohio University teacher education and administrator program graduates to enter their professional fields? • How successful are Ohio University graduates in securing employment in the field for which they were trained? • Where are Ohio University graduates working? • What factors drove graduates to enroll in the program originally? • In which areas did they gain certification and what aspirations do they have for additional certification or academic study? • How does Ohio University compare to the National Sample in these areas?

10. Project Background & Survey Sample Survey Sample & About This Report *Not including the 250 responses in the National Sample. Only includes responses collected from the 13 participating institutions. ** As partial responses are included, the number of responses to each question may vary. • Surveys were collected primarily from April 2013 to July 2013. • Ohio University’s survey yielded 282 responses, compared to 1,542* total responses in the 2013 SOE Alumni Pulse survey. • Ohio University’s response rate: 7.1%**; Overall response rate for all participating institutions: 10.9%. • Participating institutions: • In addition to responses collected from the above participating institutions, Eduventures also collected 250 responses from a third party panel to create a National Sample. • The National Sample only includes respondents who graduated from a university-based teacher preparation program within the last five years. • Responses from Ohio University graduates are compared to the National Sample • Unless otherwise noted, percentage results in graphs and tables are only among respondents who answered the question (e.g. “no-answers” / branched out respondents are not included). • Due to survey branching and non-answers, n-sizes vary by question.

11. Table of Contents Executive Summary Project Background & Survey Sample Research Findings • Program Completion Information • Teacher Preparation • Employment • Program Features • Enrollment, Improvements, and Future Interest • Additional Coursework • Demographics

12. Program Completion Information In what year did you complete your initial teacher licensure program? *National Sample data is not included in this chart for benchmarking, as Eduventures limited this population to those that graduated in the past five years.

13. Program Completion Information What degree or certificate did you most recently complete to earn your initial teacher licensure?

14. Program Completion Information Please select the general category for your initial teacher licensure program:

15. Table of Contents Executive Summary Project Background & Survey Sample Research Findings • Program Completion Information • Teacher Preparation* • Employment • Program Features • Enrollment, Improvements, and Future Interest • Additional coursework • Demographics *Teaching competency questions are mapped to INTASC standards and core administrator competency questions are mapped to ISLLC standards. In this report, questions have been truncated or rephrased for the sake of brevity. Please refer to the questionnaire for full question wording (e.g. “Collaborate with families, communities, colleagues, and other professionals to promote learner growth” is represented here as “Collaborate with families, colleagues, etc.”)

16. Teacher Preparation Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area: Learner Development (Values represent means on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Very Unprepared, 2=Unprepared, 3=Neutral, 4=Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

17. Teacher Preparation Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area: Learning Differences (Values represent means on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Very Unprepared, 2=Unprepared, 3=Neutral, 4=Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

18. Teacher Preparation Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area: Learning Environments (Values represent means on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Very Unprepared, 2=Unprepared, 3=Neutral, 4=Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

19. Teacher Preparation Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area: Content Knowledge (Values represent means on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Very Unprepared, 2=Unprepared, 3=Neutral, 4=Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

20. Teacher Preparation Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area: Application of Content (Values represent means on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Very Unprepared, 2=Unprepared, 3=Neutral, 4=Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

21. Teacher Preparation Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area: Assessment (Values represent means on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Very Unprepared, 2=Unprepared, 3=Neutral, 4=Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

22. Teacher Preparation Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area: Planning for Instruction and Instructional Services (Values represent means on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Very Unprepared, 2=Unprepared, 3=Neutral, 4=Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

23. Teacher Preparation Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area: Professional Leaning and Ethical Practice (Values represent means on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Very Unprepared, 2=Unprepared, 3=Neutral, 4=Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

24. Teacher Preparation Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area: Leadership and Collaboration (Values represent means on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Very Unprepared, 2=Unprepared, 3=Neutral, 4=Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

25. Teacher Preparation Overall, how well do you think your initial licensure program prepared you to be a successful teacher?

26. Teacher Preparation Please identify to what degree your expectations were met through your initial teacher licensure program. (Select one)

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28. Employment What best describes your current position? (Select one)

29. Employment Which of the following subject areas are you currently teaching?

30. Employment What best describes your current place of employment?

31. Employment If you work in a school/university setting, which best describes where your school/university is located? (Select one)

32. Employment If your current position is in a school/university setting, please indicate the type: (Select one)

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34. Program Features Do you currently hold certification or licensure to practice in the area for which you were trained at Ohio University?* *For the National Sample, the question text contained the School or College of Education they attended.

35. Program Features What best describes the level of certification or licensure you hold in the area for which you were trained at Ohio University?* *For the National Sample, the question text contained the School or College of Education they attended.

36. Program Features In which state do you hold certification or licensure in the area for which you were trained? (Select up to two)

37. Program Features For which subject areas do you currently hold certification/licensure? (Select all that apply)

38. Program Features In your initial licensure program, did you complete an early field experience where you observed and/or assisted teachers in a school setting?

39. Program Features In your initial licensure program, did you complete a student teaching experience where you served as the primary teacher of a class?

40. Program Features Please select the characteristics that best describes where you completed your early field experiences/ student teaching placements: Class Size

41. Program Features Please select the characteristics that best describes where you completed your early field experiences/ student teaching placements: School Locations

42. Program Features Please select the characteristics that best describes where you completed your early field experiences/ student teaching placements: Structure

43. Program Features How well do you feel your hands-on experiences – including early field and/or student teaching experiences – prepared you to be a teacher?

44. Program Features Did you take at least one course online as part of your initial teacher licensure program?

45. Program Features Howdid you complete the majority of your coursework?

46. Program Features In your opinion, how does the quality of online teacher education courses compare to traditional on-campus courses?

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48. Enrollment, Improvements and Future Interest From the following list, please select the top factor that influenced your decision to enroll at Ohio University?* *For the National Sample, the question text contained the School or College of Education they attended.

49. Enrollment, Improvements and Future Interest From the following list, please select the most important area, if any, you think the Ohio University* should improve: *For the National Sample, the question text contained the School or College of Education they attended.

50. Enrollment, Improvements and Future Interest What of the following alumni services would make you feel most connected with Ohio University?* (Select all that apply) *For the National Sample, the question text contained the School or College of Education they attended.