Visible Learning: Relational Trust for Faculty

Bryk and Schneider's Teaching Trust Scale was developed following seven years of work in 400 schools in the USA. The purpose of the scale is to establish the level of trust that exists in your school between you and your colleagues. This is one tool that will help you understand the climate in your school, which is an important part of being able to give and receive effective feedback.

Please use the following six-point scale to indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the statements.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Mostly Disagree
3. Somewhat Disagree
4. Somewhat Agree
5. Mostly Agree
6. Strongly Agree


  1. Teachers in this school trust each other.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. It's ok in this school to discuss feelings, worries and frustrations with other teachers
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. Teachers respect other teachers who take the lead in school improvements efforts
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. Teachers at the school respect those colleagues who are expert at their craft
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I feel respected by other teachers in this school
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. Number of Years at RMSST
    Less than 5 years
    More than 5 years





Amanda Baskett
GA