Maui World Language Teacher Needs Assessment Survey

Thank you for completing this needs assessment survey regarding teacher development for World Languages on Maui. Please answer each question honestly so we can determine if there is a need to bring Professional Development opportunities to our island.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What language do you primarily teach?*


  1. How long have you been teaching World Languages?*


  1. How long have you been teaching World Languages on Maui?*


  1. In the past five years how many times have you attended/participated in Professional Development SPECIFIC to World Languages? (Not including being enrolled as a student at university)*
    5+
    4
    3
    2
    1
    0


  1. Are you currently a member of any language associations? If so, which ones?*


  1. In the past five years, how many times have you attended a local conference on World Languages? (HALT) *
    5+
    4
    3
    2
    1
    0


  1. In the past five years, how many times have you attended a regional conference on World Languages? (SWCOLT or other)*
    5+
    4
    3
    2
    1
    0


  1. In the past five years, how many times have you attended a national conference on World Languages? (ACTFL or other)*
    5+
    4
    3
    2
    1
    0


  1. In 2015, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) released the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. To what extent have you familiarized yourself with these updated standards?*
    Completely
    Somewhat
    Not at all


  1. To what extent do you currently use the recently updated World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages to inform your instruction?*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never
    I am not familiar with this


  1. To what extent do you currently use the HI DOE World Language Standards to inform your instruction?*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never
    I am not familiar with this


  1. To what extent do you use the Three Modes of Communication to inform your instruction? *
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never
    I am not familiar with this


  1. To what extent do you currently use backward planning to design lesson and unit plans?*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never
    I am not familiar with this


  1. To what extent do you use authentic resources in your teaching?*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never
    I am not familiar with this


  1. To what extent do you use Comprehensible Input in your teaching? *
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never
    I am not familiar with this


  1. To what extent do you use TPR (Total Physical Response) in your teaching?*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never
    I am not familiar with this


  1. To what extent do you use TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) in your teaching?*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never
    I am not familiar with this


  1. To what extent do you use The Communicative Approach in your teaching?*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never
    I am not familiar with this


  1. How do you currently teach grammar in your classroom? (you may choose more than one answer if needed)*
    Direct Grammar Instruction
    Grammar-Translation Method
    Pop-up Grammar
    Textbook Grammar Instruction and Activities
    I do not teach Grammar


  1. How frequently do you research teaching and learning strategies to update your instruction? (Either going online, via webinars, or reading publications)*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. How would you rate yourself in your knowledge and understanding of current research on Second Language Acquisition?
    I am extremely familiar with current research
    I am somewhat familiar with current research
    I am not very familiar with the research
    I am not at all familiar with current research


  1. Maui High Teachers are considering applying for a three year grant to get funding to provide Maui World Language teachers up-to-date Professional Development and Collaborative Learning opportunities through workshops, book studies, and action research. Participants would be provided with books, webinars, and materials for the project at no cost. There may be an up-front cost of up to $400 for the fall workshop but participants would receive a stipend reimbursing the cost of the workshop upon successful completion of the project in May of each year. If this were available, would you be interested in participating? *
    Yes
    No


  1. If a Professional Development Class for 3 PD credits on the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages was offered as an online course, would you be interested in taking the course?*
    Yes
    No


  1. If a Professional Development Class for 3 PD credits on current research in Second Language Acquisition was offered as an online course, would you be interested in taking the course?
    Yes
    No


  1. If a Professional Development Class for 3 PD credits on research-based teaching and learning strategies for World Languages was offered as an online course, would you be interested in taking the course?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you have any questions or comments you can email me at jeenna.canche@mauihigh.org. If you have anything else you would like to add regarding this survey, please feel free to add it here. Thanks for participating!





Señora Canché
KCS Spanish 1 & 2
Maui High School
Kahului, HI