Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?

Instructions

Dear English/language arts teacher,

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Thank you for participating in this study.

This questionnaire asks for information about:

  • Background information
  • Your initial education and professional development
  • Your collaboration with teachers and parents
  • Teacher beliefs and attitudes
  • Teaching practices
  • Your school

This information will help illustrate the similarities and differences between groups of teachers in order to better establish the context for students’ test results. For example, the information provided may help to establish what effect the availability of resources may have on student achievement - both within and between countries.

The questionnaire should be completed by you only. It should take about 30 minutes to complete.

If you do not know an answer precisely, your best estimate will be adequate for the purposes of the study.

Please note that the forward button used to proceed to the next question is located at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. In some instances you may need to scroll down to the bottom of your screen to access this forward button.

Your answers will be combined with answers from other teachers to calculate totals and averages. All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

Background Information

TC001

Are you female or male?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Female

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Male

TC002

How old are you?

(Please move the slider to the appropriate number of years.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?

TC005

What is your current employment status as a teacher?

(Please consider your employment status at this school and for all your teaching employments together.)

(Please select one response.)

  Full-time
(more than 90% of
full-time hours)
Part-time
(71-90% of
full-time hours)
Part-time
(50-70% of
full-time hours)
Part-time
(less than 50% of
full-time hours)
My employment status at this school
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?

TC007

How many years of work experience do you have?

(Please round up to whole years no matter whether you worked part-time or full-time and move the slider to the appropriate number of years. If any option does not apply to you select "0" (zero).)

Year(s) working as a teacher at this school

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?

Year(s) working as a teacher in total

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?

Your Initial Education and Professional Development

TC800

What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
High school and/or some college courses

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Associate’s degree

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Master’s degree

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Doctoral or professional degree (e.g., PhD, M.D., J.D)

TC014

Did you complete a teacher education or training program?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Yes, a program of 1 year or less.

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Yes, a program longer than 1 year

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
No

TC015

How did you receive your teaching qualifications?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I attended a standard teacher education or training program at a college or university.

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I attended an in-service teacher education or training program.

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I attended a work based teacher education or training program.

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I attended training in another pedagogical profession.

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Other

TC018

Were any of the following included in your teacher education or training program or other professional qualification and do you teach them to the 10th grade in the current school year?

(Because this is an international survey, we had to categorize many of the actual subjects taught in schools into broad categories. If the exact name of one of your subjects is not listed, please mark the category you think best fits the subject.)

(Please select all that apply.)

Reading, writing and literature: reading and writing (and literature) in English, language arts, public speaking, literature, composition, communications, journalism

Mathematics: mathematics, mathematics with statistics, geometry, algebra, etc.

Science: natural science, physics, physical science, chemistry, biology, human biology, earth and space sciences, environmental science, agriculture/horticulture/forestry

Technology: orientation in technology, including information technology, computer studies, construction/surveying, engineering, electronics, graphics and design, keyboard skills, word processing, workshop technology/design technology

Social studies: social studies, community studies, contemporary studies, economics, environmental studies, geography, history, humanities, legal studies, American studies, social sciences, ethical thinking, philosophy

Modern foreign languages: languages different from the language of instruction

Classical languages (e.g., Latin)

Arts: arts, music, visual arts, practical art, drama, performance music, photography, drawing, creative handicraft, creative needlework

Physical education: physical education, gymnastics, dance, health

Religion and/or ethics: religion, history of religions, religion culture, ethics

Practical and vocational skills: vocational skills (preparation for a specific occupation), technics, domestic science, accounting, business studies, career education, clothing and textiles, driving, home economics, polytechnic courses, secretarial studies, tourism and hospitality, handicraft.

  Included in my teacher education
or training program
or other professional qualification
I teach it to the 10th grade
in the current school year
Reading, writing and literature
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Mathematics
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Science
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Technology
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Social studies
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Modern foreign languages
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Classical languages (e.g., Latin)
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Arts
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Physical education
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Religion and/or ethics
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Practical and vocational skills
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?

TC203

What proportion of your teacher education or training program or other professional qualification was dedicated to each of the following areas?

(For each area please enter an approximate percentage, e.g.,“20” in the first row to indicate 20% of initial education time used for English/language arts.)

(Note that the percentages must add up to 100.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
English/language arts: knowledge and skills related to English/language arts

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Pedagogy of English/language arts: knowledge and methodology of English/language arts, instructional skills (teaching reading comprehension strategies, structure of texts or literature)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
General pedagogical knowledge: e.g., teacher-student interaction, classroom management, school evaluation, special education

TC150

TC021

Are you required to take part in professional development activities?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Yes

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
No

TC204

During the last 12 months, what proportion of your professional development activities was dedicated to each of the following areas?

(For each area please enter an approximate percentage, e.g.,“20” in the first row to indicate 20% of professional development activity time used for English/Language arts.)

(Note that the percentages must add up to 100.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
English/language arts: knowledge and skills related to English/language arts domain

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Pedagogy of English/language arts: knowledge and methodology of English/Language arts, instructional skills (teaching reading comprehension strategies, structure of texts or literature)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
General pedagogical knowledge: e.g., teacher-student interaction, classroom management, school evaluation,special education

TC045

TC198

TC175

About how much time per week do you spend reading for your work (e.g., articles, magazines, books, manuals, and websites) out of your classes?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Less than 1 hour a week

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
1-3 hours a week

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
4-6 hours a week

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
More than 6 hours a week

TC152

TC163

TC202

TC170

TC171

TC155

TC156

TC157

TC164

During this academic year, how many pages was the longest piece of text your 10th-grade students had to read for your lessons?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
One page or less

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Between 2 and 10 pages

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Between 11 and 50 pages

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Between 51 and 100 pages

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Between 101 and 500 pages

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
More than 500 pages

TC166

TC167

Within the last month, have digital devices (such as a tablet, computer, smartphone, e-reader or interactive whiteboard) been used in your teaching of English/language arts lessons?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Yes

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
No

TC168

TC031

TC039

Is there any formal curriculum for English/language arts in the 10th grade?

(Please consider national, state, district, or school policies.)

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Yes

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
No

TC043

Are parents informed about the availability and content of the English/language arts curriculum (e.g., in a parent-teacher conference or a newsletter)?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Yes

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
No

TC182

TC184

Does your school have a policy concerning the use of digital devices for teaching?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
Yes

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
No

TC172

Which of the following statements best describes how you read books (on any topic)?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I rarely or never read books.

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I read books more often in paper format.

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I read books more often on digital devices (e.g., e-reader, tablet, smartphone, computer).

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I read books equally often in paper format and on digital devices.

TC173

Which of the following statements best describes how you read the news (e.g., politics, culture, sports, local news)?

(Please select one response.)

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I do not follow the news at all.

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I only watch or listen to the news (e.g., radio, television, podcasts).

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I read the news more often on digital devices (e.g., tablet, smartphone, computer).

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I read the news more often on paper (e.g., newspapers, magazines).

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text?
I read the news equally often in paper format and on digital devices.

TC176

Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!

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Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text quizlet?

Which of the following statements best describes an effective way to prepare students to listen to or read a text? Establish the purpose for reading the text and impart background knowledge.

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