Questionnaire - Please Help!

[Ryan.Garcia]

Alright this is to all high school teachers. For my sociology assignment I have to give out a survery questionnaire to as many reachers as possible! Please take some time out to fill in these 15 easy questions, thanks.
You can post your answers here in simple letter format; or if you feel more comfortable e-mail them to me! ooglay@gmail.com

Thanks so much! Ryan.

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1. How many years have you been teaching in Canada? :
a. 10 or less years
b. 11 to 20 years
c. 21 to 30 years
d. 31 or more years


2. Gender:
a. Male
b. Female


3. Do you believe that summer break for students is: (majority)
a. A time to study different topics not taught in school
b. A time to learn a new skill or embrace a new hobby
c. A time to get involved in sports or activities
d. Time to gain employment and earn extra money
e. A time for social interaction and development


4. During the summer break, do you spend most time with:
a. Your friends
b. Your family
c. Your students (Summer teaching)


5. During your previous summer break from teaching, did you accomplish any major life goals (Ex. Purchasing a new house, traveling to a dream destination) :
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not applicable (first year teachers only)

6. Do you find it necessary to review course material before entering a new semester or term?
a. Yes – for most classes
b. No - not always

7. Teachers are often criticized in the media and public circle about having such a long summer break. Do you believe that the length of this summer break is:
a. Too short (A longer break would be more ideal)
b. Sufficient
c. Too long (A shorter break would be more ideal)

8. Instead of getting one long break in the summer, 1,100 students at the new Roberta Bondar Public School in Brampton, Ont., will get a series of smaller ones spread out over the school year, as well as a much shorter summer vacation. Generally, do you think this was:
a. A popular idea among teachers and parents in that region
b. A popular idea among teachers, but not parents in that region
c. A popular idea among parents, but not teachers in that region
d. Not a popular idea among parents or teachers in that region

9. During your summer break, would you be in favour of having interaction with students, in the following scenarios:
a. On an academic level, one in which students seek academic assistance? Yes No
b. On a personal level, one in which students seek personal assistance? Yes No
c. For enjoyment, to enjoy activities with the student(s) if requested? Yes No
10. Many Canadian Universities offer co-operative systems of learning, one in which students are in the classroom for two terms and in an ‘applied’ workplace position for one term. Do you believe that this sort of system would positively help students currently in high school? (Choose one that best defines your opinion)
a. Yes, I strongly believe a system like this would boost academics and encourage experience.
b. Yes, I believe a system similar to this would work.
c. No, the system is too much for high school students, and too irrelevant towards the curriculum.
d. No, the system would not work under any circumstances.
e. No, the current co-op programs offered by high schools are sufficient.


11. During your previous summer break from teaching, which ‘self’ do you think was most improved:
f. My physical self.
g. My mental self.
h. My spiritual self.
i. My emotional self.
j. None, “I” didn’t change at all
12. Generally, do you feel that the 2-month length of the summer break can be damaging for students education?
a. Yes, I believe students aren’t learning enough during their summer.
b. No, I believe students are learning different things in a different way.
c. No opinion.

13. Many high school teachers (already in a full time teaching job) take the opportunity to teach summer school during their break. In most cases, do you think this is a good idea for teachers to do:
a. Yes, it gives teachers something to do and some extra money.
b. No, teachers should be relaxing during this time in order to be refreshed for a new school year.
c. Both a. and b.
d. No opinion.

14. Have you ever taken summer courses/workshops to either:
a. Improve you knowledge in your field of expertise. (Ex. Art courses for art teachers)? Yes No
b. Improve your knowledge in another field of interest? Yes No



15. As a teacher you work with the same staff everyday for 10 months of the year. Do you think that the two month break ruins any sense of community that the school creates?
a. Yes, I believe there is a sense of awkwardness around staff when September rolls around.
b. No, I feel that the sense of community does not change for either better or worst
c. No, I believe the unity among staff is even stronger after being apart for the summer.

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