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ABOUT YOUR CLASS
This questionnaire is for the class teacher.
It asks about the physical environment of the classroom, the class structure and the stresses and strains you may be feeling.
We would be grateful if you could answer all questions, but if there are any you feel are inappropriate please put a line through them.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
This information is confidential. No person or establishment will be identified by name in any report or publication.
When completed please return the questionnaire to:
Professor Jean Golding Children of the Nineties - ALSPAC Institute of Child Health
SECTION A: THE ENVIRONMENT
A1 a(i-v)
How noisy is your school classroom usually? Noise from outside the school (tick all that apply):
-

1 - Yes
Continuous loud noise (e.g. heavy traffic, machinery, etc.)
Intermittent loud noise (e.g. rush-hour traffic, plane taking off)
Continuous moderate noise
Intermittent moderate noise
Usually quiet
A1 b(i)

How noisy is your school classroom usually? Noise from within the school perimeter (e.g. playground, other classes): Noise of other classes through the walls of your classroom:

1
can hear clearly and is a problem
2
can hear clearly but not a problem
3
can hear but not clearly
4
hardly ever hear
A1 b(ii)

How noisy is your school classroom usually? Noise from within the school perimeter (e.g. playground, other classes): Noise of people moving around the school (e.g. along corridors)

1
can hear clearly and is a problem
2
can hear clearly but not a problem
3
can hear but not clearly
4
hardly ever hear
A1 c

Is there double glazing in the outside windows?

1
Yes
2
No
The school building(s):
A2 a

Do you feel there is overcrowding: For the staff:

1
Yes serious
2
Yes occasional
3
No
A2 b

Do you feel there is overcrowding: For the pupils:

1
Yes serious
2
Yes occasional
3
No
If yes, to either of the above,
qc_A2_a == 1 || qc_A2_a == 2 || qc_A2_b == 1 || qc_A2_b == 2
A2 c

Is this affecting the quality of education that you are providing?

1
Yes, a great deal
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No
A2 d

Are there aspects of a school curriculum that you are having to restrict or omit because of lack of space?

1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
qc_A2_d == 1
A2 d(i)

please describe

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SECTION B: ABOUT THE CLASS
B1
What is the age range of children in your class?
years months
YearsMonthsYearsMonths YearsMonthsYearsMonths
from
to
B2 a

How many children are there on the class register? ... children

How many I
B2 b(i)

How many of your class have been excluded from school since the beginning of this school year? ... for a fixed term

How many I
B2 b(ii)

How many of your class have been excluded from school since the beginning of this school year? ... permanently

How many I
B2 c

How many are entitled to free school meals? ... children

How many I
B2 d

How many pupils have statements for special educational needs?

How many I
B2 e(i-iv)
For how many children in your class do you have to keep medication?
No. of children
How many I
Ventolin/inhaler for asthma
Ritalin
Anti-convulsants (for epilepsy)
Adrenalin/Epipen (for allergic reactions)
B2 e(v)

For how many children in your class do you have to keep medication? Other (please give number of children and state name(s) of medication) ... No. of children

How many I
Other
B2 f(i-ii)
How many children in your class keep their own regular medication when they come to school?
No. of children
How many I
Ventolin/inhaler for asthma
Ritalin
B2 f(iii)

How many children in your class keep their own regular medication when they come to school? Other (please give number of children and state name(s) of medication) ... No. of children

How many I
Other
B3

Approximately for what proportion of the children currently on your attendance register do you feel you have grounds for concern because the child's development might be impaired by his/her home circumstances? (Please tick one box only)

1
100%
2
75-99%
3
50-74%
4
25-49%
5
10-24%
6
less than 10%
B4

How many children in your class are from homes where English is not the first language? ... children

How many I
B5 a(i-v)
On what criteria do you group children for classroom activities? (Tick all that apply)
-

1 - Yes

2 - No
Attainment groups
Mixed-ability groups
Friendship groups
Gender groups
Age-based groups
B5 b(i)

In this class are there ability groups (or setting) for: Literacy

1
Yes
2
No
B5 b(ii)

In this class are there ability groups (or setting) for: Maths

1
Yes
2
No
B5 b(iii)

In this class are there ability groups (or setting) for: Other (please describe)

1
Yes
2
No
Other
B6 a

How many children in your class have problems of health, behaviour, speech, vision, hearing or development which you consider affects their everyday life in school? ... children

How many I
B6 b(i)

How many children in your class are receiving the following: Remedial reading help ... No. of children

How many I
B6 b(ii)

How many children in your class are receiving the following: Remedial mathematics help ... No. of children

How many I
B6 b(iii)

How many children in your class are receiving the following: Formal help with behavioural difficulties ... No. of children

How many I
B6 b(iv)

How many children in your class are receiving the following: Music lessons during class time ... No. of children

How many I
B7
Approximately how many hours a week does the class spend on the following?

(If none, write 00.00)

hours mins
Hours in weekMinsHours in weekMins Hours in weekMinsHours in weekMins
Literacy/English
Numeracy/Maths
Science
ICT/Computing
History
Geography
Design & technology
Art
PE/games/dance
Music
RE
Personal and social education
B8 a

How confident are you about teaching the following to this class: Numeracy

1
Very
2
Fairly
3
Not
B8 b

How confident are you about teaching the following to this class: Literacy

1
Very
2
Fairly
3
Not
B8 c

How confident are you about teaching the following to this class: Science

1
Very
2
Fairly
3
Not
B9 a

In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Cigarette smoking

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B9 b

In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Sex education

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B9 c

In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Drug/solvent abuse

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B9 d

In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Healthy diet

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B9 e

In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Exercise

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B10 a

How often is homework given in term time?

1
not at all
2
occasionally (less than once a week)
3
once a week
4
2-4 times a week
5
every day
If not at all to question B10a Go to B11 on page 9
qc_B10_a == 1
Else
B10 b

Which members of your class are given homework?

1
only the most able
2
only the least able
3
all are given homework
4
no homework is given
B10 c

Is the homework:

1
confined to reading and study tasks
2
part reading/study and part assignments due for teacher checking
3
confined to assignments due for teacher checking
B10 d

On average, how long do you expect pupils in your class to spend on a typical piece of homework?

1
up to 10 minutes
2
11-20 minutes
3
21-30 minutes
4
31-40 minutes
5
more than 40 minutes
B10 e(i)

What do you do if pupils do not do their homework? Ask them to do it another time

(Tick all that apply)

1
Yes
B10 e(ii)

What do you do if pupils do not do their homework? Use sanctions or punishments

(Tick all that apply)

1
Yes
B10 e(iii)

What do you do if pupils do not do their homework? Other (please describe)

(Tick all that apply)

1
Yes
Other
B10 e(iv)

What do you do if pupils do not do their homework? Do nothing

(Tick all that apply)

1
Yes
B10 f

What contribution do you think homework makes to pupils' learning?

1
large contribution
2
small contribution
3
no contribution
B11

Are the children in your class given homework or projects to do during half term and/or school holidays?

1
Yes
2
No
B12 a

Which forms of assessment do you use? Standardised tests (excluding SATS)

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 b

Which forms of assessment do you use? Marking written work

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 c

Which forms of assessment do you use? Pupil self-assessment

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 d

Which forms of assessment do you use? Listening to children's reading

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 e

Which forms of assessment do you use? Question and answer in class

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 f

Which forms of assessment do you use? Discussion/review with individual children

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B13 a-d
Which of the following incentives are used for children in your class in relation to academic work?
-

1 - Yes

2 - Not used
Direct praise: Verbal
Direct praise: Written (include 'gold stars' etc.)
Naming of children: Within the class
Naming of children: In school assembly
Awarding of free time
Encouragement of competition: Individual attainment
Encouragement of competition: Group attainment (e.g. 'houses' within a class)
B13 e

Is children's work displayed on walls:

(tick one only)

1
equally for all children
2
mainly high quality work
3
mainly on basis of high effort by child
4
work not displayed
B13 f

Do you use other incentives?

1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
qc_B13_f == 1
B13 f(i)

please specify

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B14

What main published schemes of work (if any) do you use for teaching maths?

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B15 a-t
How important is the responsibility you feel you have for each of the following educational objectives?
-

1 - Essential objective

2 - Major but not essential

3 - Fairly important

4 - Minor importance

5 - Not important
To develop basic skills and build up knowledge
To foster the child's moral and social development
To develop the child's full potential
To equip the child with skills & attitudes which will enable her/him to take a place effectively in society
That the child should be an individual/developing in his or her own way
That the child should be obedient to parents, teachers and all reasonable authority
That the child should be happy and well-balanced
To develop the child's capacity to think
To fit the child for an occupational role in society
That the child should aquire respect for his/her own and other people's property
That children should learn to work co-operatively
That attainment targets should be achieved for as many children as possible
That the child is capable of hard work and effort
That the child should produce neat and presentable work
That the child should enjoy school
That an interest in learning is aroused
That children should be able to organise their work
To develop the child's self-confidence
That children should be kind and considerate to others
That the child should speak clearly and fluently
SECTION C: THE TEACHING STAFF
C1
How many of the following paid teaching staff work with your class?

(Do not include teachers who do individual tuition for music or special needs)

No. of male No. of female
How many IHow many IHow many IHow many I How many IHow many IHow many IHow many I
Full-time teachers (including yourself)
Part-time teachers (including yourself)
Paid classroom assistants (not teachers)
C2
How many unpaid adult assistants help with your class?
No. of male No. of female
How many IHow many IHow many IHow many I How many IHow many IHow many IHow many I
parents
volunteers
Add together the proportions of time (a half-day per week = 0.1; full-time = 1) worked in your class by all paid staff mentioned above, including yourself. This will give the 'full-time-equivalent' staff total for your class. State the answer in the boxes at a) below.
C2 a

The full-time-equivalent staff total for your class is:

How many F
C3

How many sessions in the last 3 months has temporary staff cover been used?

1
never
2
1-10 sessions
3
11-20 sessions
4
21-30 sessions
5
31 or more sessions
C4 a

How long have you been a teacher at this school?

1
< 1 year
2
1-2 years
3
3-9 years
4
10 or more years
C4 b

Are you:

1
Male
2
Female
C4 c

How long have you taught altogether?

1
< 1 year
2
1-2 years
3
3-9 years
4
10 or more years
C4 d

Please give the year in which you qualified for teaching

(If none, write NONE and

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If "NONE" to Question C4d go to D1
qc_C4_d == "NONE"
Else
C4 e

Please list your teaching qualifications.

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SECTION D: STRESSES AND STRAINS
Often teachers nowadays are under considerable stress. The following questions will enable us to assess your well-being, and have been used in many studies.
Please indicate the way you feel.
D1

Do you feel upset for no obvious reason?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D2

Do you get troubled by dizziness or shortness of breath?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D3

Have you felt as though you might faint?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D4

Do you feel sick or have indigestion?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D5

Do you feel that life is too much effort?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D6

Do you feel uneasy and restless?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D7

Do you feel tingling or prickling sensations in your body, arms or legs?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D8

Do you regret much of your past behaviour?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D9

Do you sometimes feel panicky?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D10

Do you find that you have little or no appetite?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D11

Do you wake unusually early in the morning even when you haven't been woken by any children you may have?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D12

Do you worry a lot?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D13

Do you feel tired or exhausted?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D14

Do you experience long periods of sadness?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D15

Do you feel strung-up inside?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D16

Can you go to sleep all right?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D17

Do you ever have the feeling you are going to pieces?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D18

Do you often have excessive sweating or fluttering of the heart?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D19

Do you find yourself needing to cry?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D20

Do you have bad dreams which upset you when you wake up?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D21

Do you lose the ability to feel sympathy for others?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D22

Can you think as quickly as you used to?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D23

Do you have to make a special effort to face up to a crisis or difficulty?

1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
SECTION E: YOUR OPINION OF YOURSELF
Below are some statements. Please say how true they are of you.
E1

I feel that I am a person of worth, at least equal to others

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E2

I feel I have a number of good qualities

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E3

I am able to do things as well as most other people

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E4

I feel I do not have much to be proud of

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E5

I take a positive attitude towards myself

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E6

Sometimes I think I am no good at all

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E7

I am a useful person to have around

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E8

I feel I cannot do anything right

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E9

When I do a job I do it well

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E10

I feel that my life is not very useful

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E11

I am unlucky

1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
SECTION F: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS TEACHING
F1

I really enjoy teaching

1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F2

I would prefer to get out of teaching

1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F3

I like the challenge of making children understand

1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F4

I really enjoy teaching numeracy skills

1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F5

Changes in the curriculum are an exciting challenge

1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F6

Being a teacher is really worthwhile

1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
SECTION G:
G1 a

This questionnaire was completed by: The class teacher

1
Yes
G1 b

This questionnaire was completed by: Other (please describe)

1
Yes
Other
G2

Date of completion of this questionnaire

Generic date
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
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Space for any comments you might like to make. Remember for confidentiality reasons we will not be able to reply to these.

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ABOUT YOUR CLASS
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This questionnaire is for the class teacher.
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It asks about the physical environment of the classroom, the class structure and the stresses and strains you may be feeling.
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We would be grateful if you could answer all questions, but if there are any you feel are inappropriate please put a line through them.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
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This information is confidential. No person or establishment will be identified by name in any report or publication.
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When completed please return the questionnaire to:
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Professor Jean Golding Children of the Nineties - ALSPAC Institute of Child Health

SECTION A: THE ENVIRONMENT

A1 a(i-v)

How noisy is your school classroom usually? Noise from outside the school (tick all that apply):

-

1 - Yes
Continuous loud noise (e.g. heavy traffic, machinery, etc.)
Intermittent loud noise (e.g. rush-hour traffic, plane taking off)
Continuous moderate noise
Intermittent moderate noise
Usually quiet
A1 b(i)
How noisy is your school classroom usually? Noise from within the school perimeter (e.g. playground, other classes): Noise of other classes through the walls of your classroom:
1
can hear clearly and is a problem
2
can hear clearly but not a problem
3
can hear but not clearly
4
hardly ever hear
A1 b(ii)
How noisy is your school classroom usually? Noise from within the school perimeter (e.g. playground, other classes): Noise of people moving around the school (e.g. along corridors)
1
can hear clearly and is a problem
2
can hear clearly but not a problem
3
can hear but not clearly
4
hardly ever hear
A1 c
Is there double glazing in the outside windows?
1
Yes
2
No
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The school building(s):
A2 a
Do you feel there is overcrowding: For the staff:
1
Yes serious
2
Yes occasional
3
No
A2 b
Do you feel there is overcrowding: For the pupils:
1
Yes serious
2
Yes occasional
3
No
A2 c
Is this affecting the quality of education that you are providing?
1
Yes, a great deal
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No
If yes, to either of the above,
A2 d
Are there aspects of a school curriculum that you are having to restrict or omit because of lack of space?
1
Yes
2
No
If yes, to either of the above,
A2 d(i)
please describe
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If yes, to either of the above,
If yes,

SECTION B: ABOUT THE CLASS

B1

What is the age range of children in your class?

years months
YearsMonthsYearsMonths YearsMonthsYearsMonths
from
to
B2 a
How many children are there on the class register? ... children
How many I
B2 b(i)
How many of your class have been excluded from school since the beginning of this school year? ... for a fixed term
How many I
B2 b(ii)
How many of your class have been excluded from school since the beginning of this school year? ... permanently
How many I
B2 c
How many are entitled to free school meals? ... children
How many I
B2 d
How many pupils have statements for special educational needs?
How many I
B2 e(i-iv)

For how many children in your class do you have to keep medication?

No. of children
How many I
Ventolin/inhaler for asthma
Ritalin
Anti-convulsants (for epilepsy)
Adrenalin/Epipen (for allergic reactions)
B2 e(v)
For how many children in your class do you have to keep medication? Other (please give number of children and state name(s) of medication) ... No. of children
How many I
Other
B2 f(i-ii)

How many children in your class keep their own regular medication when they come to school?

No. of children
How many I
Ventolin/inhaler for asthma
Ritalin
B2 f(iii)
How many children in your class keep their own regular medication when they come to school? Other (please give number of children and state name(s) of medication) ... No. of children
How many I
Other
B3
Approximately for what proportion of the children currently on your attendance register do you feel you have grounds for concern because the child's development might be impaired by his/her home circumstances? (Please tick one box only)
1
100%
2
75-99%
3
50-74%
4
25-49%
5
10-24%
6
less than 10%
B4
How many children in your class are from homes where English is not the first language? ... children
How many I
B5 a(i-v)

On what criteria do you group children for classroom activities? (Tick all that apply)

-

1 - Yes

2 - No
Attainment groups
Mixed-ability groups
Friendship groups
Gender groups
Age-based groups
B5 b(i)
In this class are there ability groups (or setting) for: Literacy
1
Yes
2
No
B5 b(ii)
In this class are there ability groups (or setting) for: Maths
1
Yes
2
No
B5 b(iii)
In this class are there ability groups (or setting) for: Other (please describe)
1
Yes
2
No
Other
B6 a
How many children in your class have problems of health, behaviour, speech, vision, hearing or development which you consider affects their everyday life in school? ... children
How many I
B6 b(i)
How many children in your class are receiving the following: Remedial reading help ... No. of children
How many I
B6 b(ii)
How many children in your class are receiving the following: Remedial mathematics help ... No. of children
How many I
B6 b(iii)
How many children in your class are receiving the following: Formal help with behavioural difficulties ... No. of children
How many I
B6 b(iv)
How many children in your class are receiving the following: Music lessons during class time ... No. of children
How many I
B7

Approximately how many hours a week does the class spend on the following?

hours mins
Hours in weekMinsHours in weekMins Hours in weekMinsHours in weekMins
Literacy/English
Numeracy/Maths
Science
ICT/Computing
History
Geography
Design & technology
Art
PE/games/dance
Music
RE
Personal and social education
B8 a
How confident are you about teaching the following to this class: Numeracy
1
Very
2
Fairly
3
Not
B8 b
How confident are you about teaching the following to this class: Literacy
1
Very
2
Fairly
3
Not
B8 c
How confident are you about teaching the following to this class: Science
1
Very
2
Fairly
3
Not
B9 a
In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Cigarette smoking
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B9 b
In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Sex education
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B9 c
In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Drug/solvent abuse
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B9 d
In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Healthy diet
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B9 e
In the past year, has there been any class discussion/teaching on: Exercise
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
B10 a
How often is homework given in term time?
1
not at all
2
occasionally (less than once a week)
3
once a week
4
2-4 times a week
5
every day
B10 b
Which members of your class are given homework?
1
only the most able
2
only the least able
3
all are given homework
4
no homework is given
B10 c
Is the homework:
1
confined to reading and study tasks
2
part reading/study and part assignments due for teacher checking
3
confined to assignments due for teacher checking
B10 d
On average, how long do you expect pupils in your class to spend on a typical piece of homework?
1
up to 10 minutes
2
11-20 minutes
3
21-30 minutes
4
31-40 minutes
5
more than 40 minutes
B10 e(i)
What do you do if pupils do not do their homework? Ask them to do it another time
1
Yes
B10 e(ii)
What do you do if pupils do not do their homework? Use sanctions or punishments
1
Yes
B10 e(iii)
What do you do if pupils do not do their homework? Other (please describe)
1
Yes
Other
B10 e(iv)
What do you do if pupils do not do their homework? Do nothing
1
Yes
B10 f
What contribution do you think homework makes to pupils' learning?
1
large contribution
2
small contribution
3
no contribution
B11
Are the children in your class given homework or projects to do during half term and/or school holidays?
1
Yes
2
No
B12 a
Which forms of assessment do you use? Standardised tests (excluding SATS)
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 b
Which forms of assessment do you use? Marking written work
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 c
Which forms of assessment do you use? Pupil self-assessment
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 d
Which forms of assessment do you use? Listening to children's reading
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 e
Which forms of assessment do you use? Question and answer in class
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B12 f
Which forms of assessment do you use? Discussion/review with individual children
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No
B13 a-d

Which of the following incentives are used for children in your class in relation to academic work?

-

1 - Yes

2 - Not used
Direct praise: Verbal
Direct praise: Written (include 'gold stars' etc.)
Naming of children: Within the class
Naming of children: In school assembly
Awarding of free time
Encouragement of competition: Individual attainment
Encouragement of competition: Group attainment (e.g. 'houses' within a class)
B13 e
Is children's work displayed on walls:
1
equally for all children
2
mainly high quality work
3
mainly on basis of high effort by child
4
work not displayed
B13 f
Do you use other incentives?
1
Yes
2
No
B13 f(i)
please specify
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If yes,
B14
What main published schemes of work (if any) do you use for teaching maths?
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B15 a-t

How important is the responsibility you feel you have for each of the following educational objectives?

-

1 - Essential objective

2 - Major but not essential

3 - Fairly important

4 - Minor importance

5 - Not important
To develop basic skills and build up knowledge
To foster the child's moral and social development
To develop the child's full potential
To equip the child with skills & attitudes which will enable her/him to take a place effectively in society
That the child should be an individual/developing in his or her own way
That the child should be obedient to parents, teachers and all reasonable authority
That the child should be happy and well-balanced
To develop the child's capacity to think
To fit the child for an occupational role in society
That the child should aquire respect for his/her own and other people's property
That children should learn to work co-operatively
That attainment targets should be achieved for as many children as possible
That the child is capable of hard work and effort
That the child should produce neat and presentable work
That the child should enjoy school
That an interest in learning is aroused
That children should be able to organise their work
To develop the child's self-confidence
That children should be kind and considerate to others
That the child should speak clearly and fluently

SECTION C: THE TEACHING STAFF

C1

How many of the following paid teaching staff work with your class?

No. of male No. of female
How many IHow many IHow many IHow many I How many IHow many IHow many IHow many I
Full-time teachers (including yourself)
Part-time teachers (including yourself)
Paid classroom assistants (not teachers)
C2

How many unpaid adult assistants help with your class?

No. of male No. of female
How many IHow many IHow many IHow many I How many IHow many IHow many IHow many I
parents
volunteers
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Add together the proportions of time (a half-day per week = 0.1; full-time = 1) worked in your class by all paid staff mentioned above, including yourself. This will give the 'full-time-equivalent' staff total for your class. State the answer in the boxes at a) below.
C2 a
The full-time-equivalent staff total for your class is:
How many F
C3
How many sessions in the last 3 months has temporary staff cover been used?
1
never
2
1-10 sessions
3
11-20 sessions
4
21-30 sessions
5
31 or more sessions
C4 a
How long have you been a teacher at this school?
1
< 1 year
2
1-2 years
3
3-9 years
4
10 or more years
C4 b
Are you:
1
Male
2
Female
C4 c
How long have you taught altogether?
1
< 1 year
2
1-2 years
3
3-9 years
4
10 or more years
C4 d
Please give the year in which you qualified for teaching
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C4 e
Please list your teaching qualifications.
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SECTION D: STRESSES AND STRAINS

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Often teachers nowadays are under considerable stress. The following questions will enable us to assess your well-being, and have been used in many studies.
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Please indicate the way you feel.
D1
Do you feel upset for no obvious reason?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D2
Do you get troubled by dizziness or shortness of breath?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D3
Have you felt as though you might faint?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D4
Do you feel sick or have indigestion?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D5
Do you feel that life is too much effort?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D6
Do you feel uneasy and restless?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D7
Do you feel tingling or prickling sensations in your body, arms or legs?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D8
Do you regret much of your past behaviour?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D9
Do you sometimes feel panicky?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D10
Do you find that you have little or no appetite?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D11
Do you wake unusually early in the morning even when you haven't been woken by any children you may have?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D12
Do you worry a lot?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D13
Do you feel tired or exhausted?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D14
Do you experience long periods of sadness?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D15
Do you feel strung-up inside?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D16
Can you go to sleep all right?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D17
Do you ever have the feeling you are going to pieces?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D18
Do you often have excessive sweating or fluttering of the heart?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D19
Do you find yourself needing to cry?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D20
Do you have bad dreams which upset you when you wake up?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D21
Do you lose the ability to feel sympathy for others?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D22
Can you think as quickly as you used to?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
D23
Do you have to make a special effort to face up to a crisis or difficulty?
1
Very Often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never

SECTION E: YOUR OPINION OF YOURSELF

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Below are some statements. Please say how true they are of you.
E1
I feel that I am a person of worth, at least equal to others
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E2
I feel I have a number of good qualities
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E3
I am able to do things as well as most other people
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E4
I feel I do not have much to be proud of
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E5
I take a positive attitude towards myself
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E6
Sometimes I think I am no good at all
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E7
I am a useful person to have around
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E8
I feel I cannot do anything right
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E9
When I do a job I do it well
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E10
I feel that my life is not very useful
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true
E11
I am unlucky
1
Almost always true
2
Often true
3
Sometimes true
4
Seldom true
5
Never true

SECTION F: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS TEACHING

F1
I really enjoy teaching
1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F2
I would prefer to get out of teaching
1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F3
I like the challenge of making children understand
1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F4
I really enjoy teaching numeracy skills
1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F5
Changes in the curriculum are an exciting challenge
1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree
F6
Being a teacher is really worthwhile
1
Strongly agree
2
Mildly agree
3
Can't say
4
Mildly disagree
5
Strongly disagree

SECTION G:

G1 a
This questionnaire was completed by: The class teacher
1
Yes
G1 b
This questionnaire was completed by: Other (please describe)
1
Yes
Other
G2
Date of completion of this questionnaire
Generic date
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
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Space for any comments you might like to make. Remember for confidentiality reasons we will not be able to reply to these.
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