Questionnaire for Teacher Level Factors in CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

These questions are specific to instructional practices.
The answer rating scale has three separate parts:
*Do I engage in this practice?
*How will change increase achievement of students? and
*How much effort would this take?
Please answer reflectively and with a goal of self-evaluation in mind.

Name


  1. In my classes, I have comprehensive and well-articulated rules and procedures for general classroom behavior, beginning and ending the period or day, transitions and interruptions, use of materials and equipment, group work, and seatwork.

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      To what extent do I engage in this behavior or address this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much will a change in my current practices on this item increase the academic achievement of our students?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much effort will it take to significantly change my current practices regarding this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  


  1. I use specific disciplinary strategies that reinforce appropriate behavior and provide consequences for inappropriate behavior.

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      To what extent do I engage in this behavior or address this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much will a change in my current practices on this item increase the academic achievement of our students?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much effort will it take to significantly change my current practices regarding this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  


  1. I use specific strategies that instill a sense of confidence in students that they are receiving proper guidance and direction.

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      To what extent do I engage in this behavior or address this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much will a change in my current practices on this item increase the academic achievement of our students?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much effort will it take to significantly change my current practices regarding this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  


  1. I use specific strategies that instill a sense of confidence in students and that their concerns and wishes are being considered.

            1 2 3 4      
      To what extent do I engage in this behavior or address this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much will a change in my current practices on this item increase the academic achievement of our students?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much effort will it take to significantly change my current practices regarding this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  


  1. I use different strategies with different types of students to provide them with a sense of acceptance.

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      To what extent do I engage in this behavior or address this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much will a change in my current practices on this item increase the academic achievement of our students?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much effort will it take to significantly change my current practices regarding this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  


  1. I use specific techniques to keep aware of problems or potential problems in the classroom.

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      To what extent do I engage in this behavior or address this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much will a change in my current practices on this item increase the academic achievement of our students?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much effort will it take to significantly change my current practices regarding this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  


  1. I respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and assertively.

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      To what extent do I engage in this behavior or address this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much will a change in my current practices on this item increase the academic achievement of our students?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much effort will it take to significantly change my current practices regarding this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  


  1. I use specific techniques to maintain a healthy emotional objectivity when dealing with student misbehavior.

            1 2 3 4      
      To what extent do I engage in this behavior or address this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much will a change in my current practices on this item increase the academic achievement of our students?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  
      How much effort will it take to significantly change my current practices regarding this issue?  1= Not at All 3=To a great extent or 4=Too much work  





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