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September 15th, 2005
Thu, Sep. 15th, 2005 08:03 pm
Teacher Poll

Poll #571356 Professional Development - U.S. based, but seeking global perspective. Please leave any and all comments.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All

What level do you teach?

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Pre-k - kindergarten
3 (3.4%)

Elementary
19 (21.8%)

Middle School
30 (34.5%)

High School
42 (48.3%)

College/Grad school
6 (6.9%)

How long have you taught?

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1-3 years
62 (71.3%)

4-6 years
13 (14.9%)

6-10 years
4 (4.6%)

10-20 years
6 (6.9%)

20 plus or, according to my students, since the dawn of time.
2 (2.3%)

Broadly categorized, which subject do you teach?

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Math
8 (9.2%)

English
32 (36.8%)

Science
14 (16.1%)

History
8 (9.2%)

Art
4 (4.6%)

Drama
5 (5.7%)

Music
2 (2.3%)

Sports/Health
2 (2.3%)

Language other than English
6 (6.9%)

All - Pre-k through elementary
18 (20.7%)

Other
14 (16.1%)

How often do you read, on your own time, professional development books specifically for teachers? (I.e. "With Rigor for All," "The First Days of School.")

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Never. Who has time?
9 (10.3%)

Only when I need a quick lesson plan
13 (14.9%)

Occasionally when I have time
50 (57.5%)

When I put one down, I pick another up
16 (18.4%)

Does your school library have a professional development section just for teachers?

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Yes
31 (35.6%)

No
26 (29.9%)

I've never inquired
30 (34.5%)

What has been your experience with professional development reading?

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Identifies a problem, but doesn't offer concrete solutions/strategies
18 (21.2%)

Overly academic/information seems distant from the "real" classroom
29 (34.1%)

Selectively helpful – I pick and choose 1-3 strategies usually
42 (49.4%)

Interesting, with many good ideas I use
15 (17.6%)

Would somebody please tell me what "pedagogy" means?
6 (7.1%)

Do you read any professional development periodicals?

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Yes
54 (62.1%)

No
34 (39.1%)

Do you subscribe to them, or get them from the library/other sources?

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Subscribe
36 (61.0%)

Other resources
27 (45.8%)

Do you read any ezines (online magazines) for teachers that are not email newsletters?

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Yes
19 (22.4%)

No
66 (77.6%)

Do you read any ezines of any sort? (Lit zines, hobby zines. Message boards and websites do not apply here.)

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Yes
28 (32.6%)

No
58 (67.4%)

What type of content would you look for FIRST in a teaching publication, online or print?

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Subject matter specific
53 (61.6%)

Prof. Development book reviews
5 (5.8%)

poetry/personal inspirational stories
4 (4.7%)

classroom management technique
24 (27.9%)

articles exploring educational trends
19 (22.1%)

essays exploring broad educational concerns (multi-cultural classrooms, teacher retirement, etc.)
22 (25.6%)

Advice column
11 (12.8%)

Is there any classroom management program you've been trained in that you use consistently and with success? (I.e. Capturing Kids' Hearts, Tribes, etc.)

Does your school consistently promote, train, and adhere to a classroom management program?

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Yes
19 (21.8%)

No
58 (66.7%)

My school consistently promotes, trains, and adheres to a new one every year.
10 (11.5%)


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