Kim Cooper

3/3/17

Survey of Teachers Perceptions of Team-Teaching/Teaming

Definitions for the purpose of this Survey:

Interdisciplinary team-teaching:
o 2 or more teachers in a common setting
o integration of disciplines to create and teach
o separate subjects taught as part of a collaborative effort
o diverse group of learners
Teacher efficacy teachers belief that they can affect student learning; teachers level of effectiveness

Pre-Qualifying Information:
Gender, Years of Experience, Current Grade Level teaching, Years of experience on a team

Teachers will select a number that most closely reflects their opinions about the following statements:
strongly agree (5) agree (4) undecided (3) disagree (2) strongly disagree (1)

1. I think there are teacher benefits to team-teaching. 5 4 3 2 1

2. I think there are student benefits to team-teaching. 5 4 3 2 1
3. Team-teaching has negative effects on students. 5 4 3 2 1
4. As a team-teacher, I like to integrate with the other subject areas. 5 4 3 2 1
5. Team-teaching enhances my teaching style. 5 4 3 2 1
6. Team-teaching pools talents of numerous educators. 5 4 3 2 1
7. Team-teaching can meet the needs of all students in a gen ed classroom. 5 4 3 2 1
8. Teaching experience in a specific content area enhances team-teaching. 5 4 3 2 1
9. Teaching on a team positively affects students behaviors. 5 4 3 2 1
10. Team-teaching negatively affects my teaching autonomy. 5 4 3 2 1
11. Team-teaching provides opportunities for student-teacher interaction. 5 4 3 2 1
12. Teaching on a team limits my discipline action plan. 5 4 3 2 1
13. Team-teaching helps raise student achievement. 5 4 3 2 1
14. As a team-teacher, I believe I am a better teacher. 5 4 3 2 1
15. Student issues/needs are recognized quicker on a team. 5 4 3 2 1
16. Teaching on a team allows for flexibility in scheduling. 5 4 3 2 1
17. Team-teaching provides support for teachers. 5 4 3 2 1
18. Team-teaching can inhibit my teaching style. 5 4 3 2 1
19. Teaching on a team has increased my sense of professionalism as an educator. 5 4 3 2 1
20. My team appreciates each team member for the work done as a team. 5 4 3 2 1
21. Students feels a sense of cohesiveness when on a team. 5 4 3 2 1
22. All stakeholders (students, parents, teachers) are involved on a team. 5 4 3 2 1
23. I prefer to teach on a team. 5 4 3 2 1
24. I understand my role on a team. 5 4 3 2 1
25. Teaching on a team interferes with my standards-based curriculum. 5 4 3 2 1