APPENDIX 19
ASSISTANT TEACHER SURVEY
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MSHS Assistant Teacher Survey
Spring 2017
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The Administration for Children and Families is conducting the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) Study under contract with Abt Associates Inc., in partnership with Westat and The Catholic University of America.
Please complete this brief survey, which asks about your classroom and your background as well as your thoughts about teaching. It will take about 20 minutes of your time to complete. As a thank you, we will give you $15 for your time.
When completing the survey, please keep in mind:
There are no right or wrong answers.
Your responses will not be used for monitoring purposes.
To answer a question, check the box next to your response with an “X”, or write in your response on the line.
Some questions may not apply to you, so you may be instructed to skip some questions
Your participation in the study is voluntary and you may refuse to answer any questions you are not comfortable answering.
Your participation will make an important contribution to this nationally representative study of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs, although there is no direct benefit to you from participating in the study. There is minimal risk for participation in the study. There is a minimal risk of breach of privacy and we have many procedures in place to minimize this risk. For example, survey responses will be kept in secure and protected data files; encryption technology will be used whenever files are transferred electronically; data security scans will be conducted regularly; and only a very limited number of project staff will have access to these data.
Please be assured that all information you provide will be kept private to the extent permitted by law. To help us protect your privacy, we have obtained a Certificate of Confidentiality from the National Institutes of Health. We can use this Certificate to legally refuse to disclose information that may identify you in any federal, state, or local civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, or other proceedings, for example, if there is a court subpoena. We will use the Certificate to resist any demands for information that would identify you.
We will not personally identify either you in any report or materials developed from this study. We will use the information that we collect in this study only for research purposes. We will make sure that study researchers respect the privacy of the data and adhere to safeguards for security and privacy.
If you decide to be in this study, the study researchers will have information that links you to your survey responses, but this information will be kept secure and available only to selected members of the research team. The study researchers may also link MSHS survey responses to administrative data from the Head Start Enterprise System and Program Information Report datasets.
At the end of this study, we will give the information we collect to The Administration for Children and Families. We will also give this information to authorized researchers who will store the data, and who may use the data to answer other research questions. Any personal information that could identify you will be removed or changed before files are shared with The Administration for Children and Families and other researchers. However, The Administration for Children and Families and other researchers will receive MSHS center-level zip codes. These zip codes may be used to link MSHS survey responses and information about the MSHS center to information about the community, such as other resources in the community. This means that there is a possibility that centers could be identified in these datasets. To minimize this risk, other researchers will be required to sign a data use agreement before accessing the data. This means they must respect the privacy of the data, agree to use the data for research purposes only, and follow the rules for keeping your information secure and private.
If you have questions about the MSHS Study, please call us toll-free at 1-888-xxx-xxxx. A study staff member will be happy to talk with you. If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a study participant, please call the Abt Institutional Review Board toll-free at 1-877-520-6835.
When finished, please return survey to study team by giving the survey to your on-site liaison, or mailing the survey to the following address: Address here
A. STAFF BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND BELIEFS 1
B. STAFF LINGUISTIC ABILITIES 8
C. STAFF WELL-BEING 10
D. INSTRUCTIONAL AND ASSESSMENT PRACTICES 12
E. STAFFING AND COMPENSATION 13
In total, how many years (including this year) have you been teaching (as either lead or assistant teacher)? Please round to the nearest year.
____________ years
In total, how many years (including this year) have you taught children birth to two years (as either lead or assistant teacher)? Please round to the nearest year.
____________ years
In total, how many years (including this year) have you taught children three to five years (as either lead or assistant teacher)? Please round to the nearest year.
____________ years
In total, how many years (including this year) have you been teaching in a Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) program (as either lead or assistant teacher)? Please round to the nearest year.
_____________ years
What experience do you have with migrant and seasonal families? Check all that apply.
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At times staff work in various positions at a center. Which of the following positions do you regularly work in MSHS in addition to being an assistant teacher? Check all that apply.
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7. How often was your teaching assignment changed in the last week?
Not changed
Changed once
Changed more than once
What do you do when the center is closed for the season? Check all that apply.
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What is the highest grade or year of school that you completed? Check one only.
No school GO TO QUESTION 12
Preschool GO TO QUESTION 12
Kindergarten GO TO QUESTION 12
1st grade GO TO QUESTION 12
2nd grade GO TO QUESTION 12
3rd grade GO TO QUESTION 12
4th grade GO TO QUESTION 12
5th grade GO TO QUESTION 12
6th grade GO TO QUESTION 12
7th grade GO TO QUESTION 12
8th grade GO TO QUESTION 12
9th grade GO TO QUESTION 12
10th grade GO TO QUESTION 12
11th grade GO TO QUESTION 12
12th grade without a diploma GO TO QUESTION 12
High school diploma/equivalent GO TO QUESTION 12
Vocational/technical program after high school without a diploma GO TO QUESTION 12
Vocational/technical diploma after high school GO TO QUESTION 12
Some college without a degree GO TO QUESTION 10
Associate’s degree GO TO QUESTION 9
Bachelor’s degree GO TO QUESTION 9
Some graduate or professional school without a degree GO TO QUESTION 9
Master’s degree (MA, MS) GO TO QUESTION 9
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) GO TO QUESTION 9
Professional degree after Bachelor’s degree (Medicine/MD, Dentistry/DDS, Law/JD/LLB) GO TO QUESTION 9
Don’t Know/Refused GO TO QUESTION 12
In what field did you obtain your highest degree? Check one only.
Child development, human development, or developmental psychology
Early childhood education
Elementary education
Special education
Curriculum development
Administration
Bilingual education or literacy
Psychology, counseling, or social work
Public health
Other field (specify): _____________________________________
Have you completed any college/university courses on bilingual/Dual Language Learner (DLL) children? Check one only.
Yes, a whole course was dedicated to bilingual/DLL children
Yes, a large part of a course was dedicated to bilingual/DLL children
Yes, one or two classes of a course was dedicated to bilingual/DLL children
No
Do you have, or are you in the process of, acquiring any of the following certifications? Check all that apply.
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Already have |
In the Process of Obtaining |
Do not have/ Not in the process of obtaining |
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Please only answer this question if you have ever taught preschoolers. If you have never taught preschoolers, please check the box “N/A”.
N/A – I HAVE NEVER TAUGHT PRESCHOOLERS. GO TO QUESTION 13.
The following are statements that some teachers have made about how young children should be taught. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of these statements.
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Disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
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Please only answer this question if you have ever taught infants or toddlers. If you have never taught infants or toddlers, please check the box “N/A”.
N/A – I HAVE NEVER TAUGHT INFANTS OR TODDLERS. GO TO QUESTION 14.
The following are statements that some teachers have made about how young children should be taught. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of these statements.
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Disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
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What is your sex?
Male
Female
Other
In what year were you born?
1 9 ___ ___
What is your race/ ethnicity? (Select one or more.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander _
White
IF YOU SELECTED “HISPANIC OR LATINO” GO TO QUESTION 17.
IF YOU DID NOT SELECT “HISPANIC OR LATINO” GO TO SECTION B.
Which Hispanic or Latino origin best describes you? (Select one or more.)
Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano/a
Puerto Rican
Cuban
Another Hispanic, and/or Latino origin (specify): _____________________
Please indicate how well you understand, speak, read, and write in the following languages. Please also indicate how you acquired that language.
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How well do you __________ the language? |
Did you speak this language at home with your family when you were a child? |
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Read |
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English |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
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Spanish |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
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Yes No
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Haitian Creole |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Yes No
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Mixtec |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Yes No
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Kanjobal |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Yes No
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Zapotec |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
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Other
Specify: ____________ |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
Not at all Not well Well Very Well |
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Please only answer this question if you currently teach toddlers or preschoolers. If you do not teach toddlers or preschoolers, please check the box “N/A”.
N/A – I CURRENTLY DO NOT TEACH TODDLERS OR PRESCHOOLERS. GO TO QUESTION 3.
What languages do you use in your classroom for each of the following…
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Teaching children |
Reading to children |
Presenting information to children |
Providing directions to children |
Playing with children |
Soothing children |
a. English completely |
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d. Primarily Spanish, some English |
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e. Spanish completely |
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f. Primarily English, some of another language (specify: _____________________ |
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g. English and another language equally (specify: _____________________) |
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h. Primarily another language, some English (specify: _____________________) |
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i. English and multiple other languages (specify: _____________________) |
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j. Other combination of language (specify: _______________) |
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Please only answer this question if you currently teach infants. If you do not teach infants, please check the box “N/A”.
N/A – I CURRENTLY DO NOT TEACH INFANTS. GO TO QUESTION 4.
What languages do you use in your classroom for each of the following…
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Talking to children |
Reading to children |
Singing to children |
Playing with children |
Soothing children |
a. English completely |
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b. Primarily English, some Spanish |
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c. English and Spanish equally |
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d. Primarily Spanish, some English |
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e. Spanish completely |
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f. Primarily English, some of another language (specify: _____________________) |
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g. English and another language equally (specify: _____________________) |
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h. Primarily another language, some English (specify: _____________________) |
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i. English and multiple other languages (specify: _____________________) |
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j. Other combination of languages (specify: _______________) |
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How do you help facilitate language use in the classroom?
I lead classroom activities that use children’s home language.
I motivate students to use their home language in the classroom.
I motivate students to use English in the classroom.
I help the lead teacher communicate with children and families when the lead teacher does not speak their home language.
I help parents feel comfortable in the classroom by speaking their home language.
I help translate written materials into families’ home language(s).
Other, specify: __________________________________________________________
None of the above
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about teaching?
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Disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
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The next questions are about the level of support for interactions between MSHS staff and parents at your MSHS center. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
The staff at this center… |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
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Below is a list of ways you may have felt or behaved. Please choose how often you have felt this way during the past week.
During the past week, you… |
Rarely or Never |
Some or a Little |
Occasionally or Moderately |
Most or All of the Time |
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What can help you in your teaching? Please check all that apply.
Additional training in ….curriculum
Additional training in ….assessment
Additional training in…..behavioral class management
Additional training in ….infant development
Additional training in….. toddler development
Additional training in….. preschooler development
Additional training in…..Dual Language Learners and bilingual development
Additional training in…..special needs/disabilities
Additional training in…..the culture of MSHS families
Additional training in…..the agricultural work of MSHS families
Learning more English
Learning more Spanish
Learning other languages (Specify: ___________)
Additional coaching/mentoring
Additional planning time
More time/support to pursue degree
How many hours per week are you paid to work for MSHS?
________ hours per week
How many months per year are you paid to work for MSHS?
________ months per year
Does this work schedule present any problems for you? Check one only.
Very much so
Somewhat
Not a problem GO TO QUESTION 6.
Why does the work schedule present problems for you? Check all that apply.
Hours are too long
Start time too early
End time too late
Schedule not consistent over the year
Other (specify): _______________________
What is your total yearly salary (before taxes) as an assistant teacher?
$__________________ per year
Which of the following benefits are available to you through MSHS? Check all that apply.
Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Paid maternity or paternity leave
Unpaid maternity or paternity leave
Paid family leave
Fully or partially paid health insurance
Fully or partially paid dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement or educational stipends to cover workshops
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Vision care
Personal or bonus days
Mileage
Anything else? (specify): _________________________________
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