
New Teachers, Getting Adjusted, 2015-2016
Description
The teaching profession is undergoing significant change, as is K-12 education in general—new modes of instruction, new ways to deliver instructional resources, implementation of technology in the classroom and a new focus on accountability for student achievement.
This report examines responses teachers gave to an exclusive Simba survey about their classroom experiences, expectations and needs. The survey and report addresses how the experiences and responses differ among teachers new to the profession, experienced teachers new to their current position and experienced teachers long-established in their current position.
This report examines responses teachers gave to an exclusive Simba survey about their classroom experiences, expectations and needs. The survey and report addresses how the experiences and responses differ among teachers new to the profession, experienced teachers new to their current position and experienced teachers long-established in their current position.
Table of Contents
70 Pages
- Executive Summary
- Teaching Position in School District
- Elementary Classroom Teachers Most Vocal Overall, Regardless of Experience
- Veteran Teachers Have More to Say
- New Teachers in 2015-16 Represent Third-Largest Grade Level Responders
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Training Favors Standards, Technology; Mentoring on the Rise
- Technology, Lesson Plan Ideas Can Increase Classroom Efficiency
- Colleagues Represent Most Popular Source for New Teaching Ideas
- Helping Children, Sharing Subject Matter Passion Are Main Motivators
- Introduction
- Print Textbooks Still Most Preferred Instructional Material
- Teacher Participation Low in Primary Curriculum Program Selection
- Digital Resource Use Low, Mostly to Supplement Print Instructional Materials
- Team, Coworkers Most Influence Supplement Choices
- District Provided Funds Used Mostly for Music, Art, Lab Supplies
- Use of Digital Devices in Classrooms High, Tablets/iPads Are Most Popular
- Teacher Motivation Remains Consistent, Reliance On Peers Strong
- Teachers Want Increased Use of Digital Materials, Tablets/iPads
- Use of Devices Equalizes across Levels of Teaching Experience
- Survey Questions and Response Rates
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