Weaver Faculty HSTW Survey 2008-2009
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  1. Which of the following best describes your position?
    I am a PVA teacher.
    I am an Academic teacher
    I am a CTE teacher


  1. I frequently require my students to complete a written assignment for homework.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I frequently plan my classes with other people in my department.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I frequently plan my classes with people other than those in my department.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I frequently team teach with another teacher on a special project (for example: a math class working with a science class to complete a project).
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I have enough time to plan with my department members.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I frequently require my students to read a technical journal or manual in my class for a grade or to complete an assignment.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I frequently require my students to use mathematics to complete an assignment in my class.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I feel I have the skills necessary to design problem-based activities for my classes.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I feel I have the skills necessary to evaluate problem based activities.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I am very knowledgable on how my subject area is used in the real working world.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I frequently use authentic data or real world examples to help students connect with my subject area.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I frequently have my students use technology in my classes (graphing calculators, computers, spreadsheets, data base, word processing, etc.) in order to complete an assignment.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I seldome incorporate technology in my class activities because I don't feel comfortable using technology. Something always seems to go wrong when I use technology.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. My students enjoy coming to Weaver.
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I set only the highest expectations for my students. My message to my students is, "I expect you to excell to your highest ability and do whatever you must do to be successful".
    The above statement is mostly true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I plan on assigning a major research project to be done outside of class that will require extensive time, research, planning, and organization on the part of the student. The assignment will count as a major grade.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. I am fully committed to HSTW as the method for Weaver to use for school reform.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. I fully understand the 10 key practices that HSTW stresses.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. I incorporate the HSTW 10 Key Practices in my teaching.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. Teachers are Weaver are always avaliable to work with me when I need help.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I plan to have a guest speaker visit my classes this year.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is sometimes true.
    The above statement is seldom true.


  1. I have established clear standards on how a student can earn an "A" or a "B" and the students understand the standards.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. My students know how to seek out extra help in my class and I consistantly encourage them to get extra help.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. I feel that GCS seldom creates barriers or obstacles that may hinder my teaching.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is seldom true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. Weaver staff development activities and goals are well planned, organized, and relevant to my classes.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is seldom true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. The media center at Weaver contains most of what I need to support my teaching area.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is seldom true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. The administration at Weaver supports my teaching by giving me the freedom to grow professionally and encourages me to try new teaching techniques.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is seldom true.
    The above statement is not true.


  1. The Weaver faculty and staff are supportive of each other and treat each other with respect.
    The above statement is true.
    The above statement is seldom true.
    The above statement is not true.





Mr. Bricker
Teacher
Northern Guilford High School
Greensboro, NC