Survey items focusing on test preparation activities were much more weakly related to student achievement gains than items focusing on instructional quality.
Several
survey items focused on how the preservice teachers came to a decision regarding the issue presented to them.
Not exact matches
Following a broad literature review on their chosen topics, the team adapted or modified previously validated
items, and generated new
items to populate four versions of a cross-sectional online
survey and
focus group questions.
The seven
survey items loading on Factor 2 measure the frequency with which specific actions with a direct
focus on instructional improvement were enacted by the principal with individual teachers.
The second principal
survey contained six
items intended to measure principals «perceptions of the districts «
focus on and support for improvements in teaching and learning.
The
survey was divided into four parts, with the first component
focusing on demographics (17
items), the second addressing the use of technology in social studies methods courses, the third assessing personal use of technology and confidence in technology, and the fourth examining organizational support and barriers to technology integration and further information on the organizations of the respondents.
Hostess — Jambalaya Cajun Cuisine — 2013 - 2015 • Served as dinner hostess for family restaurant in downtown shopping district • Managed table seating and guest wait times to ensure smooth and speedy process •
Focused on keeping children engaged during long waits, providing them with activity packs and balloons • Made superior customer service a priority; received award for «Top Customer Service» in Q3 2014, based on
surveys received across all 50 restaurants in franchise • Provided menus and helped explain menu
items prior to seating; advised guests with special dietary needs such as food allergies and gluten intolerance on menu options and informed wait staff • Encouraged guests to complete feedback
surveys at the end of their meals