Grambling State University Standard 4 Compendium3

R4.3 Satisfaction of Completers

“In every class, we had to do lessons plans based on standards. The training was beneficial. For example, we are very familiar with the Louisiana Believes website.”

Question 6. How well do you feel you are able to work with families and community and colleagues?

THEME: FEEL PREPARED AND HAVE EXPERIENCED SUCCESS WITH PARENTS, COMMUNITY AND COLLEAGUES

Sample statement:

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Not all parents have a positive impression or experience with teachers. When I am nice, it gives off an energy which is reciprocated. So, I have had great success with parents and community and I am encouraged by school staff to keep that up.”

Question 7. How do you think we did in helping you utilize technology?

THEME: WE WERE EXTREMELY WELL PREPARED TO WORK WITH TECHNOLOGY

Sample statements:

“At my school, I am the “Go-To” Person for technology. Everybody asks me, “How do you use those activities, etc.?”

“At first, I was hard headed, thinking I will never have to integrate technology into my [music] lessons, but it was another thing you all pushed for and it was a big help. First instance at the school site came from professional development then monthly sessions. However, all of it was something we had already done in our Grambling program. They gave me the stink face because I would say I already know how to do this.”

Question 8. How well were you prepared to assess students?

THEME: TAUGHT TO ASSESS BUT THE MORE EXPERIENCE THE BETTER THE ASSESSING Sample statement:

“I felt well-prepared to assess after teaching took place but less prepared to assess student status before teaching them.”

Question 9. Although you all have been at the schools for fewer than three years, have you been able to take the lead on some things?

THEME: DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP EARLY IN TEACHING CAREER

Sample statements:

“I sponsor extracurricular activities, serve as assistant coach and have an assistant principal role.”

“After being partnered with experienced teachers, I was “pushed” to take on the leadership role and was sent to the state Teacher Summit as a teacher leader.”

Question 10. How can we improve our teacher preparation program?

THEME: EVEN A GOOD PROGRAM CAN BE IMPROVED

Sample statements:

“Provide more practice with IEPs. For example, there can be more experience with how to collect data to understand your students before you teach them. (One suggestion is to hold some class sessions at the school sites.)”

“Encourage students to start preparing for PRAXIS early, instead of waiting the way they usually do.”