The University of Alabama

Area of Special Education

Follow-Up Program Graduate Questionnaire

Section I: Demographic Information
Type of program completed:
Year degree/program was completed:
Gender: Male Female
Ethnicity:
African-American Asian-American
Caucasian-American Hispanic-American
Age:
Total years of experience in the classroom:
Marital Status:
Current grade levels/subject areas:

Section I: Demographic Information
Which of the following best describes the community in which you graduated from high school?
Which was the location of your student teaching experience?
Which of the following best describes the type of community in which you are now teaching?
Which of the following includes the number of students in the school in which you are now teaching?
What is your present status in the teaching profession?


Section II: Program Significance and Effectiveness

Please use the following scale to indicate how well you believe your participation in the University of Alabama Programs in Special Education prepared you for your current position.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Uncertain Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5

 
  Item SD D U A SA
1 Knowledge of relevant special education curriculum and materials
2 Knowledge of effective strategies of instruction/professional practices
3 Knowledge of effective strategies of assessment practices
4 Oral communication skills with groups
5 Oral communication skills with individuals
6 Written communication with groups
7 Written communication with individuals
8 Ability to identify problem areas
9 Ability to identify and access community resources
10 Ability to think creatively
11 Ability to make independent decisions
12 Ability to analyze and synthesize information
13 Ability to motivate students to learn
14 Ability to work with students from differing social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
15 Ability to develop and interpret test results and other means of assessment and evaluation
16 Ability to understand, integrate and utilize technology (computers, video, audio, etc.) in the classroom
17 Ability to work with/utilize community resources, governmental institutions, social and educational agencies
18 Ability to evaluate and assess your own teaching performance
19 Knowledge of and ability to use the findings of educational research and professional literature
20 Knowledge of effective methods of behavioral management
21 Ability to contribute effectively to the development of IEPs with children
22 Ability to adapt materials and techniques to meet the needs of special populations
23 Ability to effectively interact with parents and family members of handicapped children
24 Ability to work effectively with colleagues and other professionals
25 Ability to arrange the instructional environment (classroom, etc. ) to maximize learning



What innovations or changes would you recommend for the Special Education program at the University of Alabama?


Describe the relative strengths regarding the Special Education program at the University of Alabama:




Thank you for assisting us with this program evaluation! If you have any questions please contact Dr. Keith Chapman at kchapman@bamaed.u.edu.

CREATED BY: Dr. Keith Chapman, Dr. Carol Tieso, & Cassie Gurley ©2004
DESIGNED BY: The University of Alabama Faculty Resource Center