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Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable # schools assigned to teach ESL Description If you are an ESL specialist, are you assigned to one or two or more schools? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Abuse in the home & violence Description Did abuse in the home play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Access to a computer Description Do you have access to a computer at school? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Access to ESL material Description Do you have access to adapted or teacher made materials for ESL students? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Active learning Description Students are active in their own learning Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Addressing community needs Description Teachers are willing to change and are responsive to community needs Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Administrative officer & integration Description Importance of a supportive administrative officer in integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Age group Description What age group are you in? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Alcohol/substance abuse & violence Description Did alcohol/substance abuse play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Anecdotal record keeping Description What is the frequency of use of anecdotal record keeping? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Articulated vision of education Description Teachers have a clearly articulated vision of education Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Attention to critical thinking Description Careful and deliberate attention is given to the teaching of critical thinking Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Attitude towards gender equity Description Have attitudes towards gender equity improved significantly in society at large? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Attitudes towards gender equity school administrators Description Have attitudes towards gender equity improved significantly among school administrators? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Attitudes towards gender equity teachers Description Have attitudes towards gender equity improved significantly among teachers? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability of a supportive administrative officer Description Availability of a supportive administrative officer Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability of consultation time Description Availability of time set aside for consultation Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability of contract Description Availability of contract limits on the number of students with special needs in a class Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability of district services for assessment Description Availability of district services for assessment support available to you in your school Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability of in-service training Description Availability of in-service training Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability of modified curriculum Description Availability of appropriate modified curriculum and material Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability of school-based team Description Availability of an effective school-based team Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability of support Description Availability of support from a resource teacher in the school Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability of teaching assistant Description Availability of a trained teaching assistant Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Availability relationship with parents Description Availability of good working relationship with the parents of students with special needs Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Avoid U.S. schools pattern Description Violence has characterized many U.S. schools for some time. Do you feel we can avoid that pattern? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Balance content and process Description Do you make a conscious effort to try to balance content and process in your teaching? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Behavioral management Description Is the kind of individual attention that you give to your students mostly behavioral management? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Behaviour towards gender equity Description Have attitudes towards gender equity improved significantly among students? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Believe in learning for living Description Are you committed to learning for living as goal for students and do you reject "learning for earning" as the primary direction for schools? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Change adventure for both teachers and students Description Do you think all this system change is a great adventure for both teachers and students and can be a learning experience? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Children are natural learners Description Do you think children are natural learners and bring a world of information into the school and do you try to connect your teaching to what they understand so they construct their own meaning and knowing? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Children are taught adult role models Description Our school gives children a variety of positive adult role models Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Choice of part-time Description If you are a part-time teacher, is this your choice? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Class planning Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that your class used to be a "class"; now it is a collection of individuals which requires significantly more planning and classroom management than ever before? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Classroom practice & learner supervision Description Would you like to try to develop your classroom practice into the supervision of learners? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Combination of testing and authentic methods Description Do you personally agree with using a combination of testing and authentic assess methods (portfolio, quizzes, self , peer eval., etc.)? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Community respect for teachers Description Teachers are respected by the community because they work hard on behalf of our young people Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer access provided by school district Description Do you have access to a computer at school in your classroom provided by the school district? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer access provided by the instructor Description Do you have access to a computer which is in your classroom provided by you? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer as teaching tool Description Do you use this home computer as a tool in your teaching? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for hyper-media Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for hyper-media, including audio/visual elements? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for computer-modelling & simulation Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for computer-modelling & simulation? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for databases Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for databases and /or spreadsheets? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for drill/practice. Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for drill/practice? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for instructional games Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for instructional games? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for integrated learning systems Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for integrated learning systems such as Pathfinder? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for problem-solving Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for problem-solving? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for record-keeping Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for record-keeping? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for Tele-communication Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for Tele-communication? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for tutoring Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for tutoring? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer usage for word processing Description Do you use the computer for yourself and with your students for word processing? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computer used to communicate with teachers Description What is the frequency of use of computer for communication with teachers? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computers used to communicate with BCTF Description What is the frequency of use of computer for communication with BCTF? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computers used to communicate with other educational users Description What is the frequency of use of computer for communication with other educational users? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computers used to communicate with students Description What is the frequency of use of computer for communication with students to students? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Computers used to communicate with universities Description What is the frequency of use of computer for communication with universities? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Connecting school with real life Description The school provides a common, shared experience for our community; connecting often diverse social elements through common experience for our children Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Connection between school and world Description Connections are established between the classroom and the world outside the school Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Consultation impact on integration Description Importance of having time set aside for consultation in integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Continuous progress Description Do you think continuous progress is not really all that hard; it's actually what you try to do anyway with your students? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Cooperative learning & teamwork Description Does cooperative learning approaches and teamwork have a lot of appeal to you ? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Criterion-referenced checklist Description What is the frequency of use of criterion-referenced checklist ? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Cultural diversity % ESL Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that cultural diversity and ESL demands require significantly greater understanding on your part as a teacher, in order to address the learning needs of all my students Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Cultural diversity & auxiliary support workers Description Does cultural diversity increase working with the auxiliary support workers Topic Instructional resources Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Cultural diversity & sufficient resources Description Are sufficient resources directed to dealing with cultural diversity in your school? Topic Instructional resources Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Cultural diversity & welcoming school Description Does cultural diversity increase making the school a welcoming place for parents Topic Instructional resources Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Cultural diversity increase individual instruction time Description Does cultural diversity increase individual instruction time Topic Instructional resources Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Cultural diversity increase materials Description Does cultural diversity increase searching for materials that reflect diversity Topic Instructional resources Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Cultural diversity increase planning Description Does cultural diversity increase the amount of planning Topic Instructional resources Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Cultural diversity increase teaching styles Description Does cultural diversity increase the variety of teaching styles required Topic Instructional resources Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Defending public school system Description Overall, would you agree that the public school system is something worth defending, and that public schools are a strong positive basis from which to shape change Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Develop variety of pedagogical skills Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that increased emphasis on active learning and continuous progress means that you have had to develop a greater variety of pedagogical skills ? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Direct instruction best Description Do you think direct instruction is still the best way to get students to learn? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable discourage outside participation with students Description Do not you really like to encourage outside participation with your students? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable District importance & integration Description Importance of district services for assessment support available to you in your school in integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Diverse cultural backgrounds Description Are there practices in your school that create problems for students from diverse cultural backgrounds? Topic Special needs students Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Diversity enriches society Description Do you think diversity in human attitudes and behaviour enriches society? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Do not seek parent or community involvement Description Do you hardly ever actively seek parent or community involvement? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Do not tell people what you really think of them Description Do you believe that the best way to get along is not to tell people what you really think of them? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Economic security Description Do you think economic security is the major goal of everybody and school should help people achieve that? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Economy exerts pressure on teachers Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that as the economy continues to be restructured, there are increasing pressures on families, increasing demands on children and shifting expectations on teachers that make your work life much more complex Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Education level Description What is the highest level of education have you achieved? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Educational experiment consequences Description Do you think we are always involved in some kind of educational experiment and it never settles long enough to get good at anything? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Educational experiment never ends Description Dose it seem to you that we are always involved in some kind of educational experiment and it never settles long enough to get good at anything? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Effectiveness of grading system Description The grading system in our school is a fair system and gives every student a maximum opportunity to demonstrate their abilities? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Efficiency of old-fashioned grading Description Do you think the old-fashioned grading assessment system served an important function in letting parents and students know where they stand in the system and this form of assessment is too important to be abandoned? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Engaging in interesting extra-curricular activities Description Through extra-curricular activities both teachers and students participate in meaningful and enjoyable activities which are also learning experiences Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable ESL teacher Description Are you an English as a Second Language (ESL) specialist teacher? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Essence of teachers' ESL training Description Do you agree that ... all teachers should have some training in ESL methodology and practice? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Experts create curriculum Description Do you think curriculum is something that experts create; and your job is to find the best way to deliver it? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Extra work for student job preparation Description What do you think about the argument stating that: it is nice to do a lot of extra things to encourage children, but if students are not prepared to get a job in a competitive economy then we have really failed? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on letter grades vs anecdotal reporting Description I am actually here . Letter grades . Anecdotal reporting Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus closed system vs school within community Description I am actually here . School as a closed system. School within community context Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus community involvement Description I am actually here . Little encouragement for community involvement . Community involvement activity sought Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on competition vs co-operative learning Description I am actually here . Competition . Co-operative learning Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on content acquisition vs learning to learn Description II am actually here. Content acquisition . Learning to learn Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on content vs process Description I am actually here . Major focus on content . On process Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on direct instruction vs active learning Description I am actually here . Direct instruction . Active learning Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on discipline vs integration Description I am actually here . Discrete discipline . Integration of subjects Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on hierarchical administration vs professional/collegial Description I am actually here . Hierarchical administrative structures . Professional/collegial relationships Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on norm-referenced exams vs reference sets Description I prefer to be here . Norm-referenced exams . Reference sets or checklists Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on prescribed scope vs continuous progress Description I am actually here . Prescribed scope and sequence . Continuous progress Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on single vs multi-age grouping Description I am actually here. Single grade grouping . Multi-age grouping Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on single vs multiple instructional style Description I am actually here . Single instructional style . Multiple instructional style Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on teacher as independent vs interdependent Description I am actually here . Teacher as independent professional . Collaborative interdependent teacher relationship Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on teacher as supervisor vs self-directed learners Description I am actually here . Teacher role as supervisor of learners . Self-directed learners Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus on teacher vs child-centred instruction Description I am actually here . Teacher centred . Child-centred instruction Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Focus standardized tests vs authentic assessment Description I am actually here . Standardized tests . Authentic (performance) assessment Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Free floating anger & violence Description Did free floating anger play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gang behaviour & violence Description Did poverty play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gender Description Are you male or female? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gender bias of curriculum materials Description Overall, are the curriculum materials in your school free of gender bias? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gender bias of library materials Description Overall, are the library materials in your school free of gender bias? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gender bias of school documents Description Overall, are school documents in your school free of gender bias? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gender bias of videos and audio visual materials Description Overall, are videos and audio visual materials in your school free of gender bias? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gender equity among school administrators Description Have behaviours towards gender equity improved significantly among school administrators? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gender equity among students Description Have behaviours towards gender equity improved significantly among students? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gender equity among teachers Description Have behaviours towards gender equity improved significantly among teachers? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Gender equity in our society Description Have behaviours towards gender equity improved significantly in society at large? Topic Equity Theme Gender Equity Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Getting much pleasure from teaching now Description Do you expect to get much pleasure from teaching now? Is it what you do for a living? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Good relationship with parents Description Importance of a good working relationship with the parents of students with special needs in integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Greatest achievements still ahead of you Description Do you think your greatest achievements as a teacher are still ahead of you? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Hard work always pays off Description Do you think hard work always pays off? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Helping students learn in multinational world Description Is helping students learn to function in a complex multinational world a major component of your job as a teacher ? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Homophobia & violence Description Did hopelessness about the future play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Hopelessness & violence Description Did homophobia play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Hours of work Description Are you a full-time or a part-time teacher? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Impact of Parent Advisory Committee Description Since the School Act of 1989 legislated the existence of a Parent Advisory Committee, has the impact of parents in your school, in your personal opinion improved, stayed the same or declined? Topic Parent involvement/communication Theme Parental Involvement Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Importance of expressing feelings Description Do you think it is important that people be able to express their feelings? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable In-service training & integration Description Importance of in-service training into integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable In-service training a barrier to effective computer use Description Is not enough in-service training a barrier for you in using computer effectively for educational purposes? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Increase of cultural diversity Description Does your school have a positive and accepting climate for students of diverse cultural backgrounds? Topic Special needs students Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Individual student progress Description Do you agree that although it is hard to create a system for each student to have individual progress, it is worth the effort to try? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Integrating special needs students. Description Integration of students with special needs is the right policy but there are serious problems with implementation Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Integration & disruptive students Description In bargaining for mainstreaming/integration should these aggressive disruptive students have the greatest/least weight relative to the other students in the class in determining class composition Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Integration & learning of other students Description If you have students with special needs, do you feel that the educational program of the other students suffers as a consequence of your having to manage special needs integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Integration of special needs students Description Do you personally have students with special needs integrated into your regular class? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Integration of students Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that you are now required to work in teams to manage integration of many students; teams that involve other teachers, therapists of many kinds, administrative officers, etc. I need skills and rights to do this Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Integration with school Description I believe every student has a right to be integrated into his/her neighbourhood school Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Intimidation at school Description Do you personally feel afraid or intimidated at school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Job has new aspects, poverty and hunger Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that your job has important new aspects such as dealing with poverty and hunger among children ? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Lack of support a barrier to effective computer use Description Is lack of support from other users for problem solving a barrier for you in using computer effectively for educational purposes? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Like to be alone to do work Description Do you wish everybody would leave you alone to do your work in the classroom? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Local involvement in job action Description Has your Local been involved in a job action this year? Topic School/Institution characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Location of teaching Description Where do you teach? Topic School/Institution characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Lost professional support from Principal Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that with the change from Principals to Administrative Officers, you have lost the professional support you used to get from your Principal ? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Major focus on content Description Do you prefer to have a major focus on content when you teach? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Managing difficult students Description Have you had to make a change in your teaching in order to manage these aggressive disruptive students? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Materials taught as issues under investigation Description Material to be taught is organized and presented as problems or issues to be investigated Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Materials taught relates to students' past knowledge Description Teachers connect what they are teaching to students' previous knowledge and experience Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Media & violence Description Did violence in the media play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Modified curriculum & integration Description Importance of appropriate modified curriculum and material in integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Need a new model for education Description Do you support the position that it is important that we, as teachers, be leaders in shaping change and creating the future with a new model for education? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable New social crises Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that there are new social crises which create new circumstances in the classroom, including violence, alcohol usage, substance abuse, etc? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable No phone line barrier to computer use Description Is no phone line for modem a barrier for you in using computer effectively for educational purposes? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Not enough hardware is a barrier to effective use of computers Description Is not enough hardware a barrier for you in using computer effectively for educational purposes? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Not enough interest a barrier to effective computer use Description Is not enough interest a barrier for you in using computer effectively for educational purposes? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Not enough software is a barrier to effective use of computers Description Is not enough software a barrier for you in using computer effectively for educational purposes? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Not enough time a barrier Description Is not enough time a barrier for you in using computer effectively for educational purposes? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Number of aggressive, disruptive students Description How many aggressive, disruptive students are in your classroom? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Nurturing environment Description The school plays a positive role in our community in providing a safe and nurturing environment for our children and young people Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Parent's support & integration Description In your opinion, do the parents of your students with special needs support integration? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Parental access on instructors record keeping Description Has parental access to records in any way altered your record keeping? Topic Parent involvement/communication Theme Parental Involvement Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Parents and community's support for teachers Description As a teacher, I still feel that I have strong support from parents and the community Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Parents more demanding Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that parents are often much more demanding and activist and demand more feedback from you than simple report cards and you need to be able to articulate your teacher plans and methods much more clearly now? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Parents request to see their children's records Description Are more parents of your students asking to see their children's records? Topic Parent involvement/communication Theme Parental Involvement Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Parents right to control students records Description Are you aware that the School Act gives parents the right to see any and all records on their children, including electronic records? Topic Parent involvement/communication Theme Parental Involvement Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Parents' awareness of kids' progress Description Parents of children at our school feel they are getting the information they need about the progress of their children Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Pedagogy makes classes effective Description A wide and varied pedagogy makes classrooms more interesting, rewarding and effective Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Peer/self evaluation Description What is the frequency of use of peer/self evaluation? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Placement special needs students Description As a teacher of children with special needs do you feel that an appropriate process for placement of students with special needs is being followed Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Policies & violence in school Description Are you aware of any school policies or practices regarding violence in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Policies & violence in school district Description Are you aware of any policies or practices regarding violence in your school district Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Portfolio collection Description What is the frequency of use of portfolio collection? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Position Description What position do you hold in the school system? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Prefer to use a single textbook Description Do you prefer to use a single assigned textbook? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference closed system vs within community Description I prefer to be here . School as a closed system. School within community context Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference content vs process Description I prefer to be here . Major focus on content . On process Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference hierarchical administration vs professional/collegial Description I prefer to be here . Hierarchical administrative structures . Professional/collegial relationships Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference norm-referenced exams vs reference sets Description I prefer to be here . Norm-referenced exams . Reference sets or checklists Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference on competition vs co-operative learning Description I prefer to be here . Competition . Co-operative learning Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference on content acquisition vs learning to learn Description I prefer to be here . Content acquisition . Learning to learn Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference on direct instruction vs active learning Description I prefer to be here . Direct instruction . Active learning Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference on discipline vs integration Description I prefer to be here . Discrete discipline . Integration of subjects Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference on letter grades vs anecdotal reporting Description I prefer to be here . Letter grades . Anecdotal reporting Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference on single vs multi-age grouping Description I prefer to be here . Single grade grouping . Multi-age grouping Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference on single vs multiple instructional style Description I prefer to be here . Single instructional style . Multiple instructional style Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference on teacher vs child-centred instruction Description I prefer to be here . Teacher centred . Child-centred instruction Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference prescribed scope vs continuous progress Description I prefer to be here . Prescribed scope and sequence . Continuous progress Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference standardized tests vs authentic assessment Description I prefer to be here . Standardized tests . Authentic (performance) assessment Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference teacher as independent vs interdependent Description I prefer to be here . Teacher as independent professional . Collaborative interdependent teacher relationship Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preference teacher as supervisor vs self-directed learners Description I prefer to be here . Teacher role as supervisor of learners . Self-directed learners Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preferences community involvement Description I prefer to be here . Little encouragement for community involvement . Community involvement activity sought Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Prescribed sequences of skill development Description With all the things you have do you find that prescribed sequences of skill development is a big help? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Pressure to use standardized assessment Description Do you personally agree that you feel strong pressure to use standardized test-based assessment? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Preventing violence Description In general, do you think your school has been effective in preventing violence at school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Repertoire of teaching styles Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that the backgrounds and circumstances of your students are now so varied that I need a significantly greater repertoire of teaching styles, much greater ability in student assessment and significantly more ef Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Resource based learning Description Do you think resource based learning takes a lot of effort to get organized but then it works really well for the students? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Resource teacher & integration Description Importance of support from a resource teacher in the school in integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Rewarding work Description Do you think people should expect the work to be rewarding in itself? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Satisfied with the work you are doing now Description Are you really quite satisfied with the work you are doing now? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Scarce resources and sorting Description Do you believe in individual student attention but if we don't have the resources to do it right we are better off to stick to the old system of competition and sorting? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School description Description Which best describes your school? Topic School/Institution characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus closed system vs school within community Description My school is here . School as a closed system. School within community context Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus community involvement Description My school is here . Little encouragement for community involvement . Community involvement activity sought Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on competition vs co-operative learning Description My school is here . Competition . Co-operative learning Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on content acquisition vs learning to learn Description My school is here . Content acquisition . Learning to learn Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on content vs process Description My school is here.Major focus on content. On process Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on direct instruction vs active learning Description My school is here . Direct instruction . Active learning Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on discipline vs integration Description My school is here . Discrete discipline . Integration of subjects Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on hierarchical administration vs professional/collegial Description My school is here . Hierarchical administrative structures . Professional/collegial relationships Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on letter grades vs anecdotal reporting Description My school is here . Letter grades . Anecdotal reporting Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on norm-referenced exams vs reference sets Description I prefer to be here . Norm-referenced exams . Reference sets or checklists Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on scope vs continuous progress Description My school is here . Prescribed scope and sequence . Continuous progress Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on single vs multi-age grouping Description My school is here . Single grade grouping . Multi-age grouping Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on single vs multiple instructional style Description My school is here . Single instructional style . Multiple instructional style Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on standardized tests vs authentic assessment Description My school is here . Standardized tests . Authentic (performance) assessment Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on teacher as independent vs interdependent Description My school is here . Teacher as independent professional . Collaborative interdependent teacher relationship Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on teacher supervisor vs self-directed learners Description My school is here . Teacher role as supervisor of learners . Self-directed learners Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School focus on teacher vs child-centred instruction Description My school is here . Teacher centred . Child-centred instruction Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Aspect of Teaching Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School's climate for cultural diversity Description Is cultural diversity in your school increasing? Topic Special needs students Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School's importance in community Description The school is a central and important part of our community Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School's operation efficiency Description In general, the school system runs well enough to be taken for granted Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable School-based team & integration Description Importance of an effective school-based team in integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Schools & values Description Do you believe that schools today must stand for some kind of values like tolerance and social responsibility because schools are the only place left where children can learn these common values? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Schools' democracy Description The school fulfils a democratic purpose by integrating students from a variety of backgrounds Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Schools' effectiveness Description Overall, schools are still effective, and students are still learning Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable See your future clearly Description Can you see your future very clearly past that the end of this teaching year? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Sense of trust and openness Description Classrooms are characterized by trust and openness so that students find it easy to participate in their own learning Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Sharing computer with other teachers Description Do you have access to a computer at school in your shared with other teachers not in your classroom? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Sharing experiences with other teachers Description Do you think sharing experience with other teachers is an important part of your professional life? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Sharing own ideas Description Students share and build on each other's ideas Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Single instructional technique Description Can you depend on just a single instructional technique in your circumstances? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Social services delivery through school Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that there are new emerging requirements for me to be a social service worker as well as a teacher and to participate in delivery of social services through the school? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Society is going through a major transformation Description Do you think the society is going through a major transformation? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Special needs students in normal classes Description Most students with identical special needs are best served educationally by being integrated into regular classes Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & decision-making process Description Is decision-making process the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & salary Description Is salary the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & supervision duties Description Is supervision duties the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & actions of provincial govt. Description Is actions of provincial govt the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & actions of school board Description Is actions of school board the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & attitude of parents Description Is attitude of parents the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & attitude of public Description Is attitude of public the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & class size Description Is the size of class to large a cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & composition of class. Description Is composition of class the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & conflict btwn learning and exams Description Is conflict between demands for student-centered learning and system accountability exams the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & conflict with colleagues Description Is conflict with colleagues the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & inclusion of special needs students Description Is inclusion of sp. needs students the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & increased superv. responsibility Description Is increased superv. responsibility the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & lack of availability of TOC Description Is lack of availability of TOC the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & lack of control of work Description Is Lack of control of work he cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & lack of prep time Description Is lack of prep time the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & media attacks Description Are media attacks on teachers and education the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & program and curriculum change Description Are rapid change in programs and curriculum the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & school-based budgeting Description Is school-based budgeting the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & size of workload Description Is size of workload the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & special needs students Description If you have students with special needs, how would you rate the stress that you personally feel as a consequence of the work required to integrate these students? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & unmet needs of students. Description Is unmet needs of students the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress & working with school based teams Description Is working with school based teams the cause of stress in your teaching? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Stress compared to 1986 Description Which of the following best describes your feeling about the stress involved in teaching today compared to 1986? Topic Teacher stress Theme Stress levels Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Student led conferences Description What is the frequency of use of student led conferences? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Student numbers & integration Description Importance of contract limits on the number of students with special needs in a class in integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Students learn how to learn Description Do you agree that the only way to progress students for the world they will live in is to make sure they learn how to learn? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Success with one or two kids is an achievement Description If you really succeed with one or two kids in class then do you consider that an achievement? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Sufficient help to ESL students Description Do ESL students in your class get sufficient assistance from an ESL specialist? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Support & managing disruptive kids Description Does the administrative officer provide adequate support to assist you with managing aggressive disruptive students in your class? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Support from administrative office Description In order to integrate students with special needs do you get support by requesting assistance from an administrative officer? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Support from locals Description In order to integrate students with special needs do you get support by filing a grievance and having the local provide it? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Support from parents Description In order to integrate students with special needs do you get support by counting on parents to be advocates for the conditions required for their child? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Support from provincial government Description In order to integrate students with special needs do you get support by counting on provincial government to provide the resources necessary to carry out effectively the integration policy? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Support from school district Description In order to integrate students with special needs do you get support by being assured by school district policies and practices that adequate conditions will be provided? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teacher assistant & integration Description Importance of a trained teaching assistant working in the class in integration Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teacher choose an appropriate method Description Do you personally agree with best assessment occurs when the teacher has the right to choose an appropriate method? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teacher-centred classroom Description Do you think a teacher-centred classroom is really the only practical way to manage your day? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teachers address students' problems Description Teachers have become a major means of identifying hunger, abuse, and other difficulties many children face Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teachers as leaders Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that given the changing times, it is important that you as teachers, be leaders in shaping change and creating the future with a new model for education? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teachers defend students' rights Description Teachers have been leaders and effective spokespersons in defending children's rights on such issues as racism, child abuse, gender equity, etc. Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teachers economics well being Description Teachers lead economically stable and rewarding lives which gives them the security to act on behalf of kids Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teachers' commitment to students Description Teachers are caring, committed people who work hard to do help students Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teachers' education and information level Description Teachers are well-educated and well-informed Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teachers' effort towards gaining more education. Description Teachers work hard at self-improvement through professional development, taking courses, and working with peers Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teachers' impact on people in their adult lives Description There is evidence that teachers do have major impacts on people in their adult lives; there are many adult stories about positive teacher impact on careers and on lives Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teachers' supervisory role Description In face of increasing violence in schools teachers are trusted as responsible adult supervisors of children Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teaching experience Description How many years of teaching experience do you have? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teaching level Description At what level do you teach? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Teaching time & difficult students Description How much of your teaching time goes into managing these children? Topic Special needs students Theme Mainstreaming/Integration Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Technical skills new requirement Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that technological change is now so profound that learning technical skills is a whole new requirement for you as a teacher? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Tension student-centred learning and system accountability Description Do you personally agree that you experience a tension between student-centred learning and system accountability? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable To be the kind of teacher that I want Description Do you think is it impossible to be the kind of teacher that you want to be any more; there are too many demands? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Traditional testing Description What is the frequency of use of traditional testing? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Trusting the educational leaders Description Do you trust the educational leaders of today? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Type of ESL training Description What ESL training do you have? Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Cultural diversity and ESL Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Urban, suburban and rural Description Would you describe where you teach as urban, suburban, or rural? Topic School/Institution characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Usage of BCTF plan Description At any time during your teaching career have you used the BCTF's short-term or long-term salary indemnity plan (this is for illness after sick leaves has been exhausted). Topic Teacher characteristics Theme Classification Demographics Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Use computer at school Description Do you use a computer at school? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Use of essays Description What is the frequency of use of essays? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Use of journals Description What is the frequency of use of journals? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Use of computer at home Description Do you personally have use of a computer in your home? Topic Computers/IT Theme Technology at your school Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Usefulness of material taught Description Most of what we teach is meaningful and useful to students Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme What do we do well? Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Value of closed system Description Do you think that school operates in a closed system and while that may be good for teachers and administrators it is not good for students? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Variation and flexibility Description Do you personally agree with variation and flexibility of assessment methods is necessary to support the learning needs? Topic Assessment Theme Student assessment Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Variety of economic circumstances Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that the community in which I teach used to be all the same economic class; now there are a variety of economic circumstances in which children live? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence & poverty Description Did gang behaviour play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence & racism Description Did racism play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence & sexism Description Did sexist behaviour play a part in the violence that has occurred in your school? Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence from Parent-to-teacher Description The level of violence from Parent-to-teacher Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence from Former students Description The level of violence from Former students Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence from Other outside source Description The level of violence from Other outside source Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence from Property damage Description The level of violence from Property damage Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence from student-to-student Description The level of violence from student-to-student. Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence from Student-to-teacher Description The level of violence from Student-to-teacher Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence other Description The level of violence from Other Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Violence overall Description The level of violence from In my school overall Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Vviolence from family Description The level of violence from family Topic School climate Theme Violence at schools Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Want to retire on pension Description Do you just want to hang on long enough to retire on your pension? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable We live in a pluralistic society Description To what extent do you agree with the argument that we used to live in a society that was unified by language, values, culture, etc. Now we live in a truly pluralistic society with a variety of cultures, values, attitudes, etc? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Shaping Change Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Working with the unaware parents Description Do you agree with the statement "we all pay lip service to working together with parents simply have no idea of what I am trying to do and what I have to put up with so I find it hard to actually work closely with parents and I really try to avoid it as m Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Worth of material Description The material taught is worthwhile and important: it is worth knowing Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Pedagogy Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993 Variable Your school & its community Description Does your school operate in the context of its community? Topic Teacher practices/beliefs Theme Values-Intentions-Practices Data Source BC Teachers' Federation Dates 1993
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