Mentor Teacher Rating of Student Teachers

Highlights from mentor teacher responses

Across multiple survey items, mentors rated COE graduates as…

86%
Knowledgeable in their Field

“I appreciated that UHM supervisors visited multiple times to observe the teacher candidate using different strategies and teaching styles. Their feedback was insightful and helped the candidate understand both areas for improvement and strengths.”

“Everything was well-organized and ran smoothly.”

86%
Effective in Teaching Practices

“Supervisor feedback and observation comments offered valuable guidance for student teachers, while self-reflection proved to be a powerful tool for their professional growth.”

“Being in the classroom every day allowed student teachers to experience nearly all aspects of the teaching profession. They also had the opportunity to take full responsibility for a few classes, which was incredibly valuable.”

84%
Caring in their Professional Disposition

“Encouraging student teachers to reflect on their practices was helpful, allowing them to learn and make adjustments throughout the day.”

“Observation and hands-on student teaching were the most beneficial parts of the program. Having supervisors present for observations and debriefs gave student teachers valuable opportunities to learn and grow.”

Source

Web-based surveys administered during the 2024-2025 school year to the mentor teachers of graduating student teachers.

Percentages represent the average of multiple survey items within each category (Knowledge, Effective, Caring), with ratings drawn from responses in the three highest tiers of the Likert scale to capture meaningful evidence of growth.