Feedback is My Friend: Data Mining for Intern Improvement Dr. Vivian Martin Covington Dr. Diana Lys Fall 2012 Clinical Teacher Conference

Question What guiding feedback is provided to interns on the ECU Progress Report? How complete is that feedback? Is the feedback provided specific enough to support intern growth throughout their internship?

Research Literature Frances Fuller (1969) –Survival > Task> Impact David Berliner (1988) – Takes 3-4 yrs –Novice > Adv. Beginner > Competent

Methodology and Data Analyzed comments on progress reports for completeness and quantity Included data for interns with 4 completed progress reports Focused on progress reports with scores and comments

PROGRESS REPORT COMMENTS Findings

Classroom Management

Instructional Planning

Implementation of Instruction

Evaluation and Assessment

OUR DATA COE Assessment and Accreditation Resource Brief #2

Feedback in TPA Programs

Feedback in non-TPA Programs

Feedback in all UG Programs

Feedback in MAT Programs

DATA MINING

Table talk

Transformation Initiative for NCATE Accreditation Pirate CODE is the framework for ECU’s Transformation Initiative for NCATE accreditation. The COE’s commitment to developing professional expertise utilizing data driven integrated assessment system is at the heart of the design. By strategically and systematically focusing on pk-12 teaching, ECU’s COE will continue to lead the nation in innovative use of assessment in preparing higher quality educator candidates.

Clinical Supervision

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