Results - Preservice Teachers and Mental Health

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about Preservice Teacher's Mental Health.
Yes
63
100%
No
0%
100%
Informational Section
Gender:
88.9%
Male
11.1%
Female
56
88.9%
Prefer Not to Respond
0%
Age:
22
23
24
26
19
18
21
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Academic Year:
First Year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Fifth Year
Certification
0
First Year
15
23.8%
Sophomore
14
22.2%
Junior
17
27%
Senior
14
22.2%
Fifth Year
1.6%
Certification Only
3.2%
12
16
Major/Content Area:
Elementary E
Secondary:
Secondary:
Secondary: Art
Secondary:
Secondary:
Elementary Education
30
47.6%
Secondary:
Secondary: Physical Education
4.8%
Secondary:
Secondary: Music
16
25.4%
Secondary:
Secondary: Art
3.2%
Secondary: History/Social Sciences
4.8%
Secondary: English
1.6%
Other
10
15
20
25
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Secondary: English
1.6%
Secondary: Math
4.8%
Secondary: Sciences
1.6%
Secondary: Foreign Language
7.9%
Other
0%
10
15
20
25
Have you applied to and been accepted into the Education Department?
46%
Yes
34
54%
No
29
46%
54%
How many terms have you been in a practicum experience?

14.3%
19%
25.4%
12.7%
16
25.4%
12
19%
11.1%
14.3%
14.3%
0%
1.6%
0%
0%
10
0%
11
0%
12
1.6%
12+
0%
How many different types of practicum experiences have you had?

14.3%
12.7%
14.3%
27%
14.3%
17
27%
12.7%
12.7%
14.3%
14.3%
4.8%
0%
0%
0%
10
0%
11
0%
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12
0%
13
0%
14
0%
15
0%
15+
0%
Have you completed your student teaching experience yet?
88.9%
Yes
9.5%
No
56
88.9%
I am currently Student Teaching
1.6%
Please respond to the following statements with the answer

that most appropriately describes you:
I have learned about the Social Emotional Learning Standards in my course work:
25.4%
17.5%
Yes
36
57.1%
No
16
25.4%
Unsure
11
17.5%
57.1%
I could create an effective lesson incorporating the Social Emotional Learning

Standards:
1) Strongly D
2) Disagree
3) Slightly Di
4) Neither Ag
5) Slightly Ag
6) Agree
7) Strongly A
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7) Strongly A
0
1) Strongly Disagree
7.9%
2) Disagree
11.1%
3) Slightly Disagree
9.5%
4) Neither Agree or Disagree
11
17.5%
5) Slightly Agree
16
25.4%
6) Agree
11
17.5%
7) Strongly Agree
11.1%
12
When I have my own classroom, I would know how to incorporate the Social
Emotional Learning Standards in my daily teaching routine:
1) Strongly D
2) Disagree
3) Slightly Di
4) Neither Ag
5) Slightly Ag
6) Agree
7) Strongly A
0
6.3%
2) Disagree
9.5%
7.9%
14.3%
5) Slightly Agree
17
27%
6) Agree
11
17.5%
7) Strongly Agree
11
17.5%
12
16
Within the NCC Education Department, I would value time spent on learning
different strategies for managing work/life balance as a teacher:
1) Strongly D
2) Disagree
3) Slightly Di
4) Neither Ag
5) Slightly Ag
6) Agree
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7) Strongly A
0
10
15
1.6%
2) Disagree
1.6%
3.2%
11.1%
5) Slightly Agree
12.7%
6) Agree
17
27%
7) Strongly Agree
27
42.9%
20
25
Instructions
Section 1
In general, I consider myself:
16
12
8
4
0
1
not a very happy person: 1
3.6%
0%
3.6%
10.7%
15
26.8%
18
32.1%
a very happy person: 7
13
23.2%
Compared to most of my peers in the education department, I consider myself:
16
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16
12
8
4
0
1
less happy: 1
1.8%
5.4%
10.7%
15
26.8%
17
30.4%
16.1%
more happy: 7
8.9%
Compared to most of my peers that are NOT education majors, I consider myself:
10.0
7.5
5.0
2.5
0.0
1
less happy: 1
7.1%
10.7%
12
21.4%
11
19.6%
12
21.4%
14.3%
more happy: 7
5.4%
In most ways, my lifestyle as an education major is close to my ideal lifestyle.
1) Strongly D
2) Disagree
3) Slightly Di
4) Neither Ag
5) Slightly Ag
6) Agree
7) Strongly A
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7) Strongly A
0
3.6%
2) Disagree
12.5%
7.1%
14.3%
5) Slightly Agree
14
25%
6) Agree
16
28.6%
7) Strongly Agree
8.9%
12
The conditions of my life as an education major are excellent.
1) Strongly D
2) Disagree
3) Slightly Di
4) Neither Ag
5) Slightly Ag
6) Agree
7) Strongly A
0
3.6%
2) Disagree
14.3%
10
17.9%
12.5%
5) Slightly Agree
16
28.6%
6) Agree
11
19.6%
7) Strongly Agree
3.6%
12
I am satisfied with my life and decision to be an education major.
1) Strongly D
2) Disagree
3) Slightly Di
4) Neither Ag
5) Slightly Ag
6) Agree
7) Strongly A
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10
15
0%
2) Disagree
0%
5.4%
3.6%
5) Slightly Agree
10.7%
6) Agree
24
42.9%
7) Strongly Agree
21
37.5%
20
So far I have gotten the important things that I want from seeking an education
degree.
1) Strongly D
2) Disagree
0%
2) Disagree
0%
1.8%
16.1%
13
23.2%
6) Agree
21
37.5%
7) Strongly Agree
7) Strongly A
12
21.4%
3) Slightly Di
4) Neither Ag
5) Slightly Ag
5) Slightly Agree
6) Agree
10
15
20
Section 2
When I am at school, I am good at finding words to describe my feelings.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Count: 31
Often true
Very often or
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0.0
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7.5
Never or very rarely true
15.0
22.5
30.0
0%
Rarely true
1.8%
Sometimes true
18
32.1%
Often true
31
55.4%
Very often or always true
10.7%
When I am at school, I perceive my feelings and emotions without having to react

to them.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Never
or very
Often
true rarely true
1.8%
Rarely true
0%
Sometimes true
19
Often true
29
Very often or
33.9%
10
51.8%
15
20
25
12.5%
When teaching, my mind wanders off and I'm easily distracted.

Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
16
16.1%
Rarely true
39
69.6%
Sometimes true
14.3%
Often true
1.8%
0%
24
32
When I am at school, I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into
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When I am at school, I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into
words.
Never or ver
Never
or very
Rarely
true rarely true
0%
Rarely true
8.9%
Sometimes true
Sometimes true
12
21.4%
Often true Often true
29
51.8%
Very
oftenor
or always true
Very often
12
21.4%
10
15
20
25
While studying, I don't pay attention to what I am doing because I am

daydreaming, worrying, or otherwise distracted.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
15
5.4%
Rarely true
14
25%
Sometimes true
29
51.8%
Often true
11
19.6%
0%
20
25
When I am at school, I can watch my feelings without getting lost in them.

Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
15
20
25
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10
15
0%
Rarely true
10.7%
Sometimes true
14
25%
Often true
29
51.8%
12.5%
20
25
When I am at school, I tell myself that I shouldn't be feeling and/or thinking

certain things.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
10.7%
Rarely true
11
19.6%
Sometimes true
25
44.6%
Often true
11
19.6%
5.4%
15
20
When I am at school it's hard for me to find the words to describe what I'm
thinking.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
15
8.9%
Rarely true
28
50%
Sometimes true
17
30.4%
Often true
8.9%
1.8%
20
25
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While teaching I am easily distracted.

Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
16
13
23.2%
Rarely true
37
66.1%
Sometimes true
10.7%
Often true
0%
0%
24
32
I believe some of my thoughts about my teaching skills are abnormal or bad and I
shouldn't think that way.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
14
25%
Rarely true
25
44.6%
Sometimes true
10
17.9%
Often true
7.1%
5.4%
15
20
While teaching I have trouble thinking of the right words to express how I feel
about things.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
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10
15
8.9%
Rarely true
26
46.4%
Sometimes true
19
33.9%
Often true
8.9%
1.8%
20
25
I make judgments about whether my thoughts are good or bad.

Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
7.1%
Rarely true
12.5%
Sometimes true
20
35.7%
Often true
20
35.7%
8.9%
15
When I am teaching I find it difficult to stay focused on what's happening in the

present.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
15
18
32.1%
Rarely true
29
51.8%
Sometimes true
12.5%
Often true
3.6%
0%
20
25
When I have distressing thoughts while teaching, I "step back" and am aware of
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When I have distressing thoughts while teaching, I "step back" and am aware of
the thoughts without getting taken over by them.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
15
1.8%
Rarely true
8.9%
Sometimes true
13
23.2%
Often true
30
53.6%
12.5%
20
25
While experiencing difficult situations during teaching, I can pause without

immediately reacting.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
15
0%
Rarely true
7.1%
Sometimes true
13
23.2%
Often true
29
51.8%
10
17.9%
20
25
As a college student and/or as a preservice teacher, it seems like I am "running

on automatic" without much awareness of what I am doing.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
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1.8%
Rarely true
10
17.9%
Sometimes true
19
33.9%
Often true
17
30.4%
16.1%
12
16
When I am at school and have distressing thoughts, I feel calm soon after.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very
often
Never
or or
very rarely true
0Rarely true
517
Sometimes true
20
35.7%
Often true
16
28.6%
0%
5.4%
30.4% 10
15
Even when I'm feeling terribly upset, I can find a way to put it into words.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
0%
Rarely true
10
17.9%
Sometimes true
21
37.5%
Often true
24
42.9%
1.8%
15
20
While at school I rush through activities without being really attentive to them.
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Never or ver
Rarely true
10.7%
Sometimes true Rarely true
13
23.2%
true
OftenSometimes
true
27
48.2%
Often true
16.1%
Very often or
1.8%
10
15
20
25
When I have distressing thoughts, I am able to notice them without reacting.

Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
15
0%
Rarely true
8.9%
Sometimes true
22
39.3%
Often true
26
46.4%
5.4%
20
25
While teaching my natural tendency is to put my experiences into words.

Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
16
24
32
1.8%
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1.8%
Rarely true
3.6%
Sometimes true
17
30.4%
Often true
33
58.9%
5.4%
When I have distressing thoughts while teaching, I can just notice them and let
them go.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
15
20
25
5.4%
Rarely true
8.9%
Sometimes true
16
28.6%
Often true
28
50%
7.1%
While teaching, I pay attention to how my emotions affect my thoughts and

behavior.
Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
16
24
32
1.8%
Rarely true
1.8%
Sometimes true
14.3%
Often true
37
66.1%
16.1%
While at school I can usually describe how I feel at the moment in considerable
detail.
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Never or ver
Rarely true
Sometimes true
Often true
Very often or
0
10
3.6%
Rarely true
16.1%
Sometimes true
24
42.9%
Often true
18
32.1%
5.4%
15
20
Section 3
I feel emotionally drained by my work as an education student.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
10
Never
0%
Few Times per year
3.6%
Once a month
7.1%
Few times per month
12.5%
Once a week
11
19.6%
Few times per week
20
35.7%
Every day
12
21.4%
15
Working with people all day long at school requires a great deal of effort.
Never
Few Times p
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Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0.0
2.5
5.0
Never
5.4%
Few Times per year
12.5%
Once a month
12.5%
Few times per month
11
19.6%
Once a week
16.1%
Few times per week
12
21.4%
Every day
12.5%
7.5
10.0
I feel like my work as a preservice teacher is breaking me down.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week Never
8.9%
Few Times per year
16.1%
Once a month
14.3%
Few times per month
13
23.2%
Once0a week
73
12.5%
Few times per week
10
17.9%
Every day
7.1%
Few times pe
Every day
12
I feel frustrated by my coursework at NCC.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
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Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
Never
1.8%
Few Times per year
12.5%
Once a month
5.4%
Few times per month
12
21.4%
Once a week
12.5%
Few times per week
16
28.6%
Every day
10
17.9%
12
I feel that I work too hard in my role as a preservice teacher.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
Never
13
23.2%
Few Times per year
16.1%
Once a month
7.1%
Few times per month
12.5%
Once a week
12.5%
Few times per week
12.5%
Every day
16.1%
12
While at school it stresses me out to work in direct contact with people.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
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Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
10
Never
24
42.9%
Few Times per year
13
23.2%
Once a month
0%
Few times per month
10
17.9%
Once a week
16.1%
Few times per week
0%
Every day
0%
15
20
While at school I feel like I'm at the end of my rope.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0.0
3.5
7.0
Never
12.5%
Few Times per year
15
26.8%
Once a month
16.1%
Few times per month
14.3%
Once a week
14.3%
Few times per week
10.7%
Every day
5.4%
10.5
14.0
During practicums I feel I look after certain students impersonally, as if they are
objects.
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Never
Few Times p Never
46
82.1%
Few
Once Times
a monthper year
5.4%
Once a month
3.6%
Few times per month
5.4%
Few times pe
Once a week
Once a week
1.8%
Few
times
pe
Few
times
per week
1.8%
Every day
Every day
0%
10
20
30
40
I feel tired when I get up in the morning and have to face another day at school.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0.0
3.5
7.0
Never
3.6%
Few Times per year
10.7%
Once a month
8.9%
Few times per month
12
21.4%
Once a week
12.5%
Few times per week
14
25%
Every day
10
17.9%
10.5
While teaching I have the impression that my students make me responsible for
some of their problems.
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Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
Never
24
5
42.9%
10
Few Times per year
12
21.4%
Once a month
12.5%
Few times per month
8.9%
Once a week
3.6%
Few times per week
8.9%
Every day
1.8%
15
20
I am at the end of my patience at the end of the school day.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
Never
16
28.6%
Few Times per year
18
32.1%
Once a month
8.9%
Few times per month
14.3%
Once a week
8.9%
Few times per week
3.6%
Every day
3.6%
12
16
Within my practicum experiences, I really don't care about what happens to some
of my students.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Never
Count: 54
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Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
10
20
Never
54
96.4%
Few Times per year
1.8%
Once a month
0%
Few times per month
1.8%
Once a week
0%
Few times per week
0%
Every day
0%
30
40
50
As the school year progresses, I become more insensitive to people since the
beginning of the school year.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
10
Never
26
46.4%
Few Times per year
19
33.9%
Once a month
7.1%
Few times per month
7.1%
Once a week
1.8%
Few times per week
0%
Every day
3.6%
15
20
25
I'm afraid that my school environment and course load is making me uncaring.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
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Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
10
Never
19
33.9%
Few Times per year
20
35.7%
Once a month
14.3%
Few times per month
1.8%
Once a week
5.4%
Few times per week
7.1%
Every day
1.8%
15
I accomplish many worthwhile things as a preservice teacher.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Never
0%
Few Times per year
5.4%
Once a month
0%
Few Every
timesday
per month
12.5%
Once a week
Few times pe
Once0a week
5 4
10
7.1%
Few times per week
27
48.2%
Every day
15
26.8%
15
20
25
While at school I feel full of energy.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
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Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
10
Never
3.6%
Few Times per year
5.4%
Once a month
8.9%
Few times per month
10.7%
Once a week
14.3%
Few times per week
27
48.2%
Every day
8.9%
15
20
25
As a preservice teacher I am easily able to understand what my students are

feeling.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
10
Never
Few Times per year
0%
Once a month
1.8%
Few times per month
7.1%
Once a week
12
21.4%
Few times per week
18
32.1%
Every day
21
37.5%
15
20
0%
In my practicum classroom, I handle emotional problems very calmly.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
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Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0.0
7.5
15.0
Never
1.8%
Few Times per year
5.4%
Once a month
0%
Few times per month
5.4%
Once a week
8.9%
Few times per week
13
23.2%
Every day
31
55.4%
22.5
30.0
Through my work as a preservice teacher, I feel that I have a positive influence on

people.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
16
Never
0%
Few Times per year
0%
Once a month
0%
Few times per month
0%
Once a week
7.1%
Few times per week
18
32.1%
Every day
34
60.7%
24
32
As a preservice teacher I am easily able to create a relaxed atmosphere with my

students.
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Never
Few Times p
Never
0%
Few Times per year
0%
Once a month
1.8%
Once
a week
Few
times
per month
1.8%
Once a month
Few times pe
Few timesOnce
pe a week
7.1%
Few times per week
17
30.4%
Every day
33
58.9%
Every day
16
24
32
During my practicum experiences I feel fulfilled when I am able to build close

relationships with my students.
Never
Few Times p
Once a month
Few times pe
Once a week
Few times pe
Every day
0
10
20
Never
1.8%
Few Times per year
1.8%
Once a month
0%
Few times per month
1.8%
Once a week
0%
Few times per week
7.1%
Every day
49
87.5%
30
40
Thank You!
I would like to be contacted in regards to the following:
61.9%
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not a very happy person: 1

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Compared to most of my peers in the education department, I consider myself:

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In most ways, my lifestyle as an education major is close to my ideal lifestyle.

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The conditions of my life as an education major are excellent.

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When I am at school, I perceive my feelings and emotions without having to react

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When teaching, my mind wanders off and I'm easily distracted.

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While studying, I don't pay attention to what I am doing because I am

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When I am at school, I can watch my feelings without getting lost in them.

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When I am at school, I tell myself that I shouldn't be feeling and/or thinking

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While teaching I am easily distracted.

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