Culture/Symbolic Survey

Thanks for taking the time to participate in this survey. Please choose one answer for each of the questions below. Thanks again!


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. We talk in concrete and precise terms about the things we're trying in our teaching roles.*
    Almost Never
    Sometimes
    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always


  1. We take the time to observe one another and provide productive feedback.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always


  1. We ask for/give assistance to one another, knowing we will not be judged.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
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    Almost Always


  1. We operate as ONE cohesive team, rather than attaching our loyalties to particular groups of people.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always


  1. We share a deep, common sense of our school's mission and goals.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always


  1. My colleagues encourage me and back me up when I try new things.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
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    Almost Always


  1. This is a curious school. We are always searching for new and improved ways to educate.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
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    Almost Always


  1. There is a close relationship in this school between job performance and recognition of that performance.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
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    Almost Always


  1. Teachers have a high opinion of their profession, and believe they make a significant contribution to the lives of children.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always


  1. We enjoy being with and around one another. we offer comfort and help when needed and join in celebrations together.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
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    Almost Always


  1. We have annual/monthly/weekly rituals that strengthen our sense of identity and purpose.*
    Almost Never
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  1. Good teaching is taken seriously here. There is purposeful attention given to evaluation (letting me know clearly how I stand in relation to the expectations of the district). I receive prompt and useful feedback.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always


  1. we are protected from unreasonable demands on our time and energy that interfere with contact time with students and instructional planning.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always


  1. Priorities for use of money and time show me that professional development is a top priority.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
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    Almost Always


  1. I feel that our decision-making processes are productive and efficient.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
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    Almost Always


  1. People speak honestly but respectfully to one another. We are not afraid to disagree and can do so without jeopardizing our relationships.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always


  1. Conflicts between individuals are resolved quickly and intelligently.*
    Almost Never
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    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always


  1. The information flow keeps me informed about what is going on in the system.*
    Almost Never
    Sometimes
    About Half of the Time
    Often
    Almost Always





Stafford Kramer