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Thank you for participating in this survey. This study is investigating the depth of vocabulary knowledge in FORMER English Language Learners (ELLs) and their teacher's perceptions of their depth of vocabulary knowledge. Depth of Vocabulary Knowledge is how well the learner knows a word (Shen, 2008). It includes knowledge of relationships between words, multiple meanings, grammar, etc. (Qian, 2002).
 
 
* Which grade level do you teach?
 
fourth
 
fifth
 
 
 
* What is your gender?
 
male
 
female
 
 
 
* What is the total number of years you have been teaching?
   
 
 
 
* What is the total number of years you have been teaching in your current position?
   
 
 
 
* What certifications do you possess?
   
 
 
 
* As a child, what was your first language?
 
English
 
Spanish
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* How many students in your current class receive English as a Second Language (ESL) support?
   
 
 
 
* In your estimation, how many students in your current class no longer receive, but had at one time received, ESL support?
   
 
 
 
* In your estimation, how many students in your current class do not receive ESL support, but show signs they would benefit from ESL support?
   
 
 
The FORMER ELLs in my class...
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree/Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
* ...are making good progress toward grade level benchmarks in language arts.
* ...have sufficient depth of vocabulary knowledge to comprehend oral classroom instruction.
* ...have sufficient depth of vocabulary knowledge to comprehend grade level materials.
* ...have depth of vocabulary knowledge similar to the native speakers in my class.
 
 
The NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS in my class...
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree/Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
* ...are making good progress toward grade level benchmarks in language arts.
* ...have sufficient depth of vocabulary knowledge to comprehend oral classroom instruction.
* ...have sufficient depth of vocabulary knowledge to comprehend grade level materials.
 
 
 
* What does vocabulary instruction look like in your classroom (amount of time per week, materials, activities, etc.)?
   
 
 
 
* How do you select words for vocabulary instruction?
   
 
 
 
* How do formal and informal vocabulary assessments impact instruction?
   
 
 
 
* According to your viewpoint, how do students demonstrate their depth of vocabulary knowledge? [This includes the students' knowledge of a word's multiple meanings, grammatical usage, and the relationship between words.]
   
 
 
 
* What is your perception of former ELL students' vocabulary strengths and weaknesses (while speaking, listening, reading, writing)?
   
 
 
 
* What is your perception of native English speaking students' vocabulary strengths and weaknesses (while speaking, listening, reading, writing)?
   
 
 
 
A response to this question is OPTIONAL. If you would be interested in an interview to discuss the depth of vocabulary knowledge in the former ELLs and native speakers in your class, please provide me with your contact information. Interviews will be audio recorded and transcribed. Names will be replaced with pseudonyms.
   
 
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