ESL Survey for Teachers
Please answer each of these questions as they pertain to ESL.
Part A:
*Please answer yes or no to the following questions.
1. Are you familiar with the WIDA and TESOL standards for ESL students?
Yes No
2. Have you ever had an ESL student in your class?
Yes No
3. Do you currently have an ESL student in your class?
Yes No
4. Do you currently have Norbi in your class?
Yes No
5. Have you received any training regarding ESL and ESL strategies?
Yes No
*If so, what areas did you receive training?
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6. Would you like to receive training regarding ESL and ESL strategies?
Yes No
*If so, in what areas would you like to receive training?
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Part B:
* For each of the following, please circle the number that best represents you and write any suggestions you may have in the suggestion box regarding each item.
0 – N/A 1 – Insufficient 2 – Sufficient 3 - Outstanding
Topic | Suggestions | ||||
6. Amount of pre-testing completed to determine student’s academic abilities | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
7. Quality of background information collected from ESL student and family (so can direct student learning) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
8. Amount of ESL support given to teachers who have ESL students | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
9. Amount of training offered to teachers who have ESL students | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
10. Amount of time given to collaborate and meet with other teachers regarding ESL students and ESL issues | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
11. Amount of technology available to meet the needs of ESL students | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
12. Amount of resources available to meet the needs of ESL students | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Part C: Please complete each chart based on your individual classroom.
13. Teaching Strategies and Student Activities: Please list the primary teaching strategies and student activities used for instruction in your classroom and the accommodations made for Norbi regarding each.
Teaching Strategy/Student Activity | Accommodations |
14. Informal Assessment: List the primary types of informal assessment used in your classroom and the accommodations made for Norbi regarding each assessment type.
Assessment Type/Description | Accommodations |
15. Formal Assessments: List the primary types of formal assessment used in your classroom and the accommodations made for Norbi regarding each assessment type.
Assessment Type/Description | Accommodations |
Part D: What things could be done…
16. to help you accommodate ESL students?
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17. to improve how the needs of ESL students and their families are addressed in our school?
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