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,

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.)

Female

Male

TC002

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.)

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

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 Development

TC800

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

No

TC015

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.

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 qualificationI teach it to the 10th grade
in the current school yearReading, writing and literatureMathematicsScienceTechnologySocial studiesModern foreign languagesClassical languages (e.g., Latin)ArtsPhysical educationReligion and/or ethicsPractical and vocational skills

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 arts

Pedagogy 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 education

TC150

TC021

Are you required to take part in professional development activities?

(Please select one response.)

Yes

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.)

English/language arts: knowledge and skills related to English/language arts domain

Pedagogy 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 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.)

Less than 1 hour a week

1-3 hours a week

4-6 hours a week

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.)

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 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.)

Yes

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.)

Yes

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.)

Yes

No

TC182

TC184

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

(Please select one response.)

Yes

No

TC172

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!

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