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Henry, Frances; Dua, Enakshi; James, Carl E.; Kobayashi, Audrey; Li, Peter; Ramos, Howard; Smith, Malinda S. – University of British Columbia Press, 2017
The university is often regarded as a bastion of liberal democracy where equity and diversity are promoted and racism does not exist. In reality, the university still excludes many people and is a site of racialization that is subtle, complex, and sophisticated. While some studies do point to the persistence of systemic barriers to equity and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Colleges, Surveys
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Terry, Krista, Ed.; Cheney, Amy, Ed. – IGI Global, 2016
The integration of emerging technologies in higher education presents a new set of challenges and opportunities for educators. With a growing need for customized lesson plans in online education, educators are rethinking the design and development of their learning environments. "Utilizing Virtual and Personal Learning Environments for…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Higher Education, Electronic Learning, Technology Uses in Education
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Brinkworth, Russell; McCann, Ben; Matthews, Carol; Nordstrom, Karin – Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education and Educational Planning, 2009
Transitioning from high-school to university can be difficult, and many university teachers feel students are often ill-prepared for the change. To investigate this 233 Humanities and Science students at the University of Adelaide were surveyed 6 months into their first year regarding experiences of teaching and learning at university. 189…
Descriptors: Student Experience, Humanities, Sciences, College Environment
Alberta Education, 2008
The intent of the Daily Physical Activity (DPA) Survey was to gather school-level information from teachers and principals regarding their perceptions of DPA, thus providing a greater understanding of DPA implementation in grades 1 to 9. This study aimed to help identify the many variables that influence the attainment of the DPA outcomes and…
Descriptors: Surveys, French, Physical Activities, Parent Role
Belmont Elementary School District, Belmont, CA. – 1983
Three questionnaires designed to measure attitudes regarding homework and the current homework policy in the Belmont Elementary School District are provided. The teachers' survey includes questions related to the district's homework policy (which is included in the instrument), the amount and type of homework they assign, and how they feel about…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Board of Education Policy, Elementary Education, Homework
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Shaughnessy, Anne; Sanger, Dixie – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2005
A survey study examined the perceptions of 484 kindergarten teachers in one midwestern state regarding language and literacy development, roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists (SLP), and teacher-delivered interventions in the classroom. Quantitative and qualitative findings from a 36-item survey revealed that the majority of…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Surveys, Intervention, Classroom Techniques
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Leggett, Monica; Kinnear, Adrianne; Boyce, Mary; Bennett, Ian – Higher Education Research and Development, 2004
In the discussion of the inclusion of generic skills in courses, the voices of employers, universities and government have been clearly heard. However, the undergraduate student voice has been largely missing. This paper outlines the results of a survey of staff and undergraduate students. Part A of the survey asked participants to rate a set of…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Thinking Skills, Science