Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Dear Parent, University of Bucharest
This questionnaire
has been prepared
as part of my PhD dissertation in order to collect data to examine; “Competencies of
Teachers, Teaching Practices in English in High Schools from Romania and Turkey.” I respect
your answers as valuable contribution to my research. Your answers will be kept confidential and no one will have access
to your personal data. The information you give is confidential so please be honest in your answers and try to answer as
accurately as possible.
Remember there are no right or wrong answers, just answer as correctly as possible. Thank you for your kind contribution
to this study in advance.
Ahmet KOSE
Completely true
Sometimes true
Rarely true
Not at all
Mostly true
[Link] following statements are about the competencies and teaching
practices of your child’s English teacher. In your opinion, please circle the box
which is appropriate for you considering the scale is given on the right.
1. The teacher can explain the aims and objectives of the lessons clearly 5 4 3 2 1
2. The teacher can use appropriate teaching methods, techniques and strategies 5 4 3 2 1
3. The teacher informs the students of the competencies they will be expected to acquire 5 4 3 2 1
[Link] teacher provides academic and challenging information 5 4 3 2 1
5. The teacher makes sure that the students understand his/her explanations well during 5 4 3 2 1
classes
[Link] are always well planned 5 4 3 2 1
7. The teacher promotes individual work 5 4 3 2 1
8. The teacher promotes critical thinking 5 4 3 2 1
9. The teacher evaluates results and observe outcomes of students 5 4 3 2 1
[Link] establishes good relations with students 5 4 3 2 1
[Link] the classes and group of students for activity 5 4 3 2 1
[Link] well-being of the students 5 4 3 2 1
[Link] 5 4 3 2 1
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly Agree
Agree
Strongly disagree
[Link] following list of items is about your child’s English teacher’s teaching
methods, competencies, values, attitudes and skills. In your opinion, rank
them by circling according the scale on the right.
1. The teacher is able to identify my child’s learning difficulties 5 4 3 2 1
2. The school establishes a healthy learning climate 5 4 3 2 1
3. The teacher chooses appropriate materials to be used during the classroom 5 4 3 2 1
4. The teacher thinks mistakes /errors are not okay even if my son/daughter is learning. 5 4 3 2 1
5. The teacher has old fashioned teaching methods 5 4 3 2 1
6. The teacher has old fashioned classic teaching styles 5 4 3 2 1
7. My child’s English knowledge has improved a lot. 5 4 3 2 1
8. My child has improved his/her knowledge, thinking and values 5 4 3 2 1
9. I believe that the teacher has enough experience of the subject s/he teaches 5 4 3 2 1
10. The assessment criteria for assignments and exams are clearly communicated to my 5 4 3 2 1
child in advance
[Link] 5 4 3 2 1
very much
quite a lot
so-so
not really
not at all
I3The following items are about your child’s English teacher’s teaching practices and
setting the learning goals for students. Rate them, according the scale on the right
by circling.
1. The teacher and the school provide opportunities for my child to be actively involved in 5 4 3 2 1
different types of classroom and school activities.
2. The teacher allows students to work in groups. 5 4 3 2 1
3. The teacher encourages students to talk about examples to help understand new ideas. 5 4 3 2 1
4. The teacher explains and demonstrates how the activities should be done 5 4 3 2 1
5. The teacher can explain difficult topics very clearly 5 4 3 2 1
6. The teacher sets learning goals well 5 4 3 2 1
7. The teacher encourages and motivates student’s learning 5 4 3 2 1
8. The teacher is up-to-date with the latest developments in teaching English 5 4 3 2 1
9. The teacher and the school support for personality development and personal plan 5 4 3 2 1
improvement
[Link] teacher controls and stimulates of the progress 5 4 3 2 1
[Link]: 5 4 3 2 1
Significantly Above Expectations
Above Expectations
Meeting Expectations
Below Expectations
Significantly Below Expectations
I4. Please rate the following statements with confidence by
circling about your child’s teacher’s communicative
competence and teaching methods, considering the scale on
the right.
1. The teacher has good subject knowledge and skills 5 4 3 2 1
2. The teacher has a good curricular competence 5 4 3 2 1
3. The teacher uses technology effectively in teaching 5 4 3 2 1
4. Please indicate your overall effectiveness rating for the teacher 5 4 3 2 1
5. The teacher uses additional materials and resources for effective teaching 5 4 3 2 1
6. Management competencies of educational time 5 4 3 2 1
7. Competencies of motivation, stimulative and incentive 5 4 3 2 1
8. Competencies of evaluations 5 4 3 2 1
9. Competencies of educational relationships 5 4 3 2 1
[Link] of counselling, difficulties of learning 5 4 3 2 1
[Link] of self-management of learning 5 4 3 2 1
[Link]: 5 4 3 2 1
I5. In your opinion, the statements below are about the methodology
Always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom/Rarely
Never
your child’s teacher use, please circle the number of your choice in the
boxes on the right considering the scale given.
1. The teacher discusses my child’s progress with me on a regular basis. 5 4 3 2 1
2. The teacher appreciates of my child’s performance and achievement. 5 4 3 2 1
3. The teacher provides feedback for my child about his/her learning 5 4 3 2 1
4. The teacher uses modern and interactive teaching methods 5 4 3 2 1
5. The teacher uses material resources that facilitate learning 5 4 3 2 1
6. The teacher links, supports students’ learning with life outside the classroom 5 4 3 2 1
7. The teacher uses of student-focused teaching methods 5 4 3 2 1
8. My child recognizes and develops his/her personal competencies 5 4 3 2 1
9. Assisted in self-control, self-evaluation 5 4 3 2 1
[Link] and practice of informal education 5 4 3 2 1
[Link], elaborators of texts, essays, interpretations 5 4 3 2 1
[Link]: 5 4 3 2 1
Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
I6. The following items are about assessment and feedback your child’s
teacher employ. Please circle the options below you think they are right
taking into account the scale on the right.
1.I regularly visit my child’s school to get detailed information about the progress of my 5 4 3 2 1
child
[Link] teacher gives assignments and provides feedback 5 4 3 2 1
[Link] teacher provides sufficient feedback on each assessment 5 4 3 2 1
4. The teacher evaluates students’ learning regularly and fairly 5 4 3 2 1
Personal Information; Choose the one best complies with you (please put a cross).
Gender: Male Female
I am citizen of
Romania Turkey Other: ………………………………………
My child studies at a
State School Private School Boarding school other: ……………………………………….
My child studies at – (choose as appropriate)
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 13th Grade
I have the following educational background (Please tick as appropriate)
Doctoral Degree Master’s degree Bachelor Degree Vocational School High School
My age
30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70- Above
Marital Status
Single Married Divorced Separated Widowed
I have a
Daughter Son
Does your child’s teacher know your name?
Yes No Not applicable
Do you know your child’s teacher name?
Yes No Not applicable
Would you like me to contact you regarding conclusions on this survey?
Yes | No If Yes, Your Contact Details: e-mail ……………………………………………………………………….
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME IN COMPLETING THE QESTIONNAIRE
