Multiliteracies Survey
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We invite teachers of K-grade 5 to respond to our survey of current issues in elementary language and literacy teaching in the greater Toronto area. This survey is part of a larger research project on multiliteracies being conducted at York University by Heather Lotherington, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Your response is anonymous, and very much appreciated.
- tick only one answer (circles)
- tick as all answers that apply (squares)
- * required answer
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What is the name of your school board?
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What is the name of the school where you teach?
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Please enter your sex.
Male
Female
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What is your age?
Age
30 or under
31-40
41-50
51-60
61 or over
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What grade(s) do you currently teach?
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How many years have you taught elementary school?
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I think that being literate means being able to...
read and write on paper
communicate effectively in English
communicate effectively in other languages
read critically
use computers
work with numbers
understand visual information presented in charts and diagrams
understand visual information presented in illustrations and photographs
understand symbolic information such as logos
read music
use the internet
play video games
other activities
8. Examples of other activities:
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My definition of literacy is...
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Most children come to my class...
used to reading (or being read to) at home
ready to learn to read and write at grade level
able to work within school routines
supported in their school work at home
interested in reading for pleasure
actively engaging in a variety of literacy activities out of school
11. Examples of out of school literacy activities:
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My biggest concern about teaching literacy is...
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I think technological literacy in primary/junior education means being able to:
use a computer
use software appropriate to grade level
use email to communicate online
use the Internet for reference purposes
create webpages
use equipment such as digital cameras
other
14. If other, please give examples:
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My biggest concern about using technology for educational purposes is...
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Children come to my class...
experienced in using computers for fun
experienced in using other technologies, such as video games, for fun
prepared to learn to use available technology for school work
motivated to use available technology at school
able to access computers at school to accomplish in-school projects
able to access a computer at home
expecting to use computers outside of school to complete school work
able to access computers at school to do homework
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I consider myself to be
experienced in using computers for day to day activities, such as email
motivated to use computers to accomplish curricular aims
reluctant to use computers to accomplish curricular aims
able to access a computer at school for my own work
familiar with a range of technologies
afraid of technology generally
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These are the technologies I incorporate in my day-to-day life:
video games
MP3 player
pager
cell phone
digital camera
internet
email
computer
USB data key
hand held computer (eg. PDA, palm pilot)
DVD or VCR
CD or audiotape player
television
19. Other technologies incorporated in my day-to-day life:
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These are the technologies I incorporate in children's school work:
videocamera
scanner
digital camera
internet
email
computer
data projector
interactive white board
DVD or VCR
CD or audiotape player
television
21. Other technologies I incorporate in children's school work:
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These are the technologies I would be interested in learning more about:
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Most children in my class...
are able to use English at grade level
get help with their homework at home
get help with their homework at an after-school program
are native speakers of English
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Children in my class who need to learn English for school purposes...
receive adequate ESL help in school
access sufficient help with their English out of school hours
are encouraged to use their home language at home
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In general, students' biggest problems with language are:
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My solutions to these problems are...
27. ESL students' biggest problems with language are:
28. My solutions to these problems are:
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Most children in my class have a familiarity with:
Canadian ways of life
life in a multicultural environment
educated Canadian culture, such as museums or art galleries
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My students think Canadian culture means:
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I think Canadian culture means...
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I think multiculturalism means...
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I incorporate culture in my classroom teaching by:
including access to Canadian experiences and institutions through field trips
supporting the acquisition of French as a second language
supporting the use of languages other than English and French in class activities
accommodating different cultures in my classroom
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My biggest concern about multiculturalism and education is:
35. Your say...further comments?
Thank you! We appreciate your time and effort. A short summary will be sent to participating schools.
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