InstructionsDear English/language arts teacher, Show
Thank you for participating in this study. This questionnaire asks for information about:
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 InformationTC001 Are you female or male?(Please select one response.) Female MaleTC002 How old are you?(Please move the slider to the appropriate number of years.) 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.)
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
Year(s) working as a teacher in total
Your Initial Education and Professional DevelopmentTC800 What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?(Please select one response.) High school and/or some college courses Associate’s degree Master’s degree 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.) Yes, a program of 1 year or less. Yes, a program longer than 1 year NoTC015 How did you receive your teaching qualifications?(Please select one response.) I attended a standard teacher education or training program at a college or university. I attended an in-service teacher education or training program. I attended a work based teacher education or training program. I attended training in another pedagogical profession. OtherTC018 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.
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.) English/language arts: knowledge and skills related to English/language artsPedagogy of English/language arts: knowledge and methodology of English/language arts, instructional skills (teaching reading comprehension strategies, structure of texts or literature)General pedagogical knowledge: e.g., teacher-student interaction, classroom management, school evaluation, special educationTC150 TC021 Are you required to take part in professional development activities?(Please select one response.) Yes NoTC204 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.) English/language arts: knowledge and skills related to English/language arts domainPedagogy of English/language arts: knowledge and methodology of English/Language arts, instructional skills (teaching reading comprehension strategies, structure of texts or literature)General pedagogical knowledge: e.g., teacher-student interaction, classroom management, school evaluation,special educationTC045 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.) Less than 1 hour a weekTC152 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.) One page or less Between 2 and 10 pages Between 11 and 50 pages Between 51 and 100 pages Between 101 and 500 pages More than 500 pagesTC166 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.) Yes NoTC168 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.) 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.) Yes NoTC182 TC184 Does your school have a policy concerning the use of digital devices for teaching?(Please select one response.) Yes NoTC172 Which of the following statements best describes how you read books (on any topic)?(Please select one response.) I rarely or never read books. I read books more often in paper format. I read books more often on digital devices (e.g., e-reader, tablet, smartphone, computer). 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.) I do not follow the news at all. I only watch or listen to the news (e.g., radio, television, podcasts). I read the news more often on digital devices (e.g., tablet, smartphone, computer). I read the news more often on paper (e.g., newspapers, magazines). 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!Back to top 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.
Which of the following would be the most effective to develop students reading fluency?The best strategy for developing reading fluency is to provide your students with many opportunities to read the same passage orally several times. To do this, you should first know what to have your students read. Second, you should know how to have your students read aloud repeatedly.
Which is an accurate statement about effective reading instruction?Which is an accurate statement about effective reading instruction? Reading comprehension is increased when reading fluency is increased.
What statement best describes effective writing instruction?What statement best describes effective writing in instruction? It integrates teaching of foundational skills and composition.
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