Welcome to our Methods of Assessment page. By selecting any link below, you will find specific descriptions of all of our data sources used within the Inquiry Brief.
Claim # 1: NMU teacher education candidates demonstrate proficiency of the Entry-Level Standards for Michigan Teachers (ELSMT)
Claim # 2: NMU teacher education candidates integrate technology into their teaching and learning.
Student Teaching Evaluation Indicators
ED 483: Educational Media and Technology Grades
Samples of Faculty and Student Use
Claim # 3: NMU teacher education candidates are proficient in the liberal arts and subject-matter knowledge.
Student Teaching Evaluation Indicators
Monitoring Grades in Liberal Studies and in Major/Minor Coursework
Michigan Test for Teacher Competence (MTTC)
Claim # 4: NMU teacher education candidates demonstrate proficiency in pedagogy to promote student learning in diverse field experiences.
Student Teaching Evaluation Indicators
Grades in Professional Education Coursework
Diverse Field Experience Opportunities
Claim # 5: NMU teacher education candidates demonstrate caring and are committed to being professional educators.
Student Teaching Evaluation Indicators
Extra Opportunities for Student Involvement
Program-wide Surveys and Evaluations
NOTE: The four links below describe different surveys or evaluations for our teacher education program. These surveys / evaluations transcend any one claim and are meant to be reflective of the program as a whole. In the results and discussion, you will find descriptive results of surveys / evaluations and discussion of how faculty analyzed used such results.
MDE Teacher Preparation Performance Candidate Survey