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ISLA Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Teacher Questionnaire

School:______Grade Level:______Gender: M F Yrs. Of Teaching Experience: ______Ethnic background: Hispanic; African American; Non-Hispanic; Other Highest Educational Level (Circle One): Bachelor Degree; Masters Degree; Doctoral Degree; Non-Degreed Yrs. Of Teaching in a Bilingual Classroom: (Circle One) 1-5 yrs.; 6-10 yrs.; ll-15 yrs.; 16-20 yrs. More than 20 yrs. Teaching Certificate in Bilingual Education: _____Yes _____No ESL _____Yes _____No

1. What type of structure do you have in your bilingual program? _____Transitional _____Maintenance ______Dual Language (90/10 or 50/50) _____ESL

2. What is your proficiency level in Spanish (Circle One)? Very fluent Fluent Average Below Average No fluency

3. I possess a bilingual teacher certificate: Yes____No____

4. I am certified in elementary education: Yes_____No____

5. I am trained in bilingual methods and materials. Yes___No_____Uncertain_____

6. I am trained in language assessment. Yes_____No_____Uncertain_____

7. I group my LEP students for Spanish instruction according to language proficiency. Yes_____ No_____ Uncertain_____

8. I group my LEP students for English instruction according to language proficiency. Yes____ No_____Uncertain

9. LEP students in my class were allowed to express themselves in their primary language (Spanish) during teacher and group interaction. Yes_____No_____Uncertain_____

10. LEP students in my class were encouraged to express themselves in their second language (English) during teacher and group interaction. Yes_____No_____Uncertain_____

11. I keep both languages separate during instruction as much as possible. Yes_____No_____ Uncertain______

12. The Spanish language development levels of my students are assessed on an ongoing basis during the school year. Yes_____No______Uncertain_____

13. The English language development levels of my students are assessed on an ongoing basis during the school year. Yes_____No_____Uncertain______

14. I have clear time allotments for time on task for the content taught in English. Yes____ No_____Uncertain_____

15. I have clear time allotments for time on task for the content taught in Spanish. Yes_____ No_____Uncertain_____

16. I have a classroom environment that reflects the students’ cultures and learning in two languages. Yes_____No_____Uncertain_____

17. I provide second language instruction, which develops understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. Yes_____No_____Uncertain_____

18. I provide language arts in Spanish, which includes understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Yes_____No_____Uncertain_____

19. I provide instruction in Spanish in math, science, and social studies. Yes_____No_____ Uncertain_____

20. I include the teaching of culture in all aspects of the instructional program. Yes_____ No_____ Uncertain______

21. I have meaningful and supportive parental involvement in my classroom. Yes_____ No_____Uncertain______

22. What five things contributed the most to the academic success of your LEP students? (Examples: staff development, teacher preparation in college, materials, latitude in teaching, parental involvement, structured schedule, administrative support, grouping for instruction, instructional resources, technology support) PLEASE RANK IN ORDER: Number 1 would be the things that contributed the most.

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2.______

3.______

4.______

5.______

23. What approaches or practices have you utilized to ensure language development of all students in the dual language program?

24. What approaches or practices have you utilized to ensure progress in math, science, and social studies of all students in the dual language program?

25. What training did you receive that you believe contributed to your success as a bilingual teacher?