TMData Source:2014-2015 Benchworks Teacher Education Exit Assessment (n=3,571)

SUCCESS OF TEACHER EDUCATIONGRADUATES

STUDENTS GRADUATECONFIDENT THEY CAN:

With new standards from national organizations, new proposals for federal regulations, and increased demands to prove accountability, secondary education programs are under increased pressure to effectively prepare future teachers for their careers. Given these increased demands, how do students who complete these programs view their education as they enter the workforce? Are they confident that their teacher education programs have provided them the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in the classroom?

Ultimately, students are telling us as they graduate that their education programs are providing them with the knowledge and skills required to be successful teachers.

90%use engaging teaching methods (pedagogy)

88%foster classroom

collaboration

92%effectively teach in thier content field

87%develop curricula in

their content field

84%teach children with

diverse ethnic backgrounds

88%teach children with

diverse learning styles

91%actively engage students in the

learning process

89%establish equity in the

classroom