Detailed Results

 

2012 North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey Detailed Results

New Teacher Support

Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of supports.

 
Yes
 
No[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. Formally assigned mentor

Buncombe County Schools
(n=196)
   
88% 12%
North Carolina
(n=12618)
   
93% 7%

b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers

Buncombe County Schools
(n=195)
   
89% 11%
North Carolina
(n=12612)
   
80% 20%

c. Reduced workload

Buncombe County Schools
(n=193)
   
24% 76%
North Carolina
(n=12559)
   
27% 73%

d. Common planning time with other teachers

Buncombe County Schools
(n=197)
   
70% 30%
North Carolina
(n=12599)
   
75% 25%

e. Release time to observe other teachers

Buncombe County Schools
(n=195)
   
69% 31%
North Carolina
(n=12582)
   
41% 59%

f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours

Buncombe County Schools
(n=196)
   
47% 53%
North Carolina
(n=12575)
   
51% 49%

g. Orientation for new teachers

Buncombe County Schools
(n=194)
   
89% 11%
North Carolina
(n=12593)
   
87% 13%

h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)

Buncombe County Schools
(n=196)
   
85% 15%
North Carolina
(n=12563)
   
82% 18%

i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair

Buncombe County Schools
(n=194)
   
86% 14%
North Carolina
(n=12581)
   
85% 15%

j. Other

Buncombe County Schools
(n=152)
   
51% 49%
North Carolina
(n=10079)
   
51% 49%

k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=146)
   
14% 86%
North Carolina
(n=9782)
   
15% 85%

Q11.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentor?

 
Never
 
Less than once per month
 
Once per month
 
Several times per month
 
Once per week
 
Almost daily
[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. Developing lesson plans

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)
           
25% 20% 13% 11% 18% 14%
North Carolina
(n=11580)
           
31% 16% 13% 14% 15% 10%

b. Being observed teaching by my mentor

Buncombe County Schools
(n=164)
           
34% 43% 13% 7% 2 1
North Carolina
(n=11358)
           
23% 40% 19% 11% 5% 2

c. Observing my mentor’s teaching

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)
           
48% 36% 6% 6% 1 2
North Carolina
(n=11565)
           
52% 26% 10% 6% 3 3

d. Analyzing student work

Buncombe County Schools
(n=168)
           
23% 24% 18% 19% 8% 8%
North Carolina
(n=11539)
           
32% 18% 15% 14% 9% 12%

e. Reviewing results of students' assessments

Buncombe County Schools
(n=169)
           
21% 23% 21% 19% 9% 7%
North Carolina
(n=11537)
           
29% 18% 17% 16% 11% 8%

f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues

Buncombe County Schools
(n=169)
           
15% 24% 12% 22% 9% 17%
North Carolina
(n=11546)
           
12% 16% 18% 22% 15% 16%

g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together

Buncombe County Schools
(n=169)
           
23% 21% 16% 22% 8% 9%
North Carolina
(n=11573)
           
14% 15% 20% 21% 16% 13%

h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)
           
29% 21% 12% 14% 11% 14%
North Carolina
(n=11516)
           
31% 15% 15% 14% 13% 12%

i. Other

Buncombe County Schools
(n=106)
           
45% 13% 11% 8% 9% 13%
North Carolina
(n=7714)
           
38% 9% 13% 12% 13% 16%

Q11.3 How much did the support you received from your mentor influence your practice in the following areas?

 
Not at all
 
Hardly at all
 
Some
 
Quite a bit
 
A great deal[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. Instructional strategies

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)
         
18% 6% 35% 28% 13%
North Carolina
(n=11585)
         
15% 9% 34% 26% 16%

b. Subject matter I teach

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)
         
26% 12% 26% 23% 12%
North Carolina
(n=11543)
         
25% 13% 28% 20% 14%

c. Classroom management strategies

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)
         
16% 9% 36% 28% 11%
North Carolina
(n=11542)
         
13% 10% 35% 26% 17%

d. Using data to identify student needs

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)
         
19% 13% 42% 17% 8%
North Carolina
(n=11530)
         
20% 13% 33% 21% 13%

e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)
         
19% 11% 39% 22% 9%
North Carolina
(n=11558)
         
18% 12% 35% 22% 13%

f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)
         
19% 12% 32% 24% 12%
North Carolina
(n=11551)
         
18% 10% 35% 23% 14%

g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)
         
25% 18% 31% 17% 9%
North Carolina
(n=11549)
         
22% 14% 35% 18% 11%

h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)
         
16% 13% 36% 25% 11%
North Carolina
(n=11559)
         
15% 10% 33% 26% 16%

i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)
         
22% 8% 39% 21% 10%
North Carolina
(n=11541)
         
20% 12% 34% 21% 13%

j. Complying with policies and procedures

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)
         
13% 8% 37% 30% 12%
North Carolina
(n=11524)
         
14% 8% 34% 27% 18%

k. Completing administrative paperwork

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)
         
11% 12% 40% 22% 14%
North Carolina
(n=11559)
         
14% 9% 31% 26% 19%

l. Providing emotional support

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)
         
12% 6% 32% 27% 23%
North Carolina
(n=11536)
         
11% 6% 27% 25% 30%

m. Other

Buncombe County Schools
(n=106)
         
34% 3 34% 19% 10%
North Carolina
(n=7942)
         
29% 4% 28% 18% 21%

Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor.

 
Yes
 
No[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. My mentor and I were in the same building.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=168)
   
89% 11%
North Carolina
(n=11533)
   
78% 22%

b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=166)
   
70% 30%
North Carolina
(n=11484)
   
55% 45%

c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=166)
   
73% 27%
North Carolina
(n=11449)
   
55% 45%

Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher improved my instructional practice.

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar
Buncombe County Schools
(n=166, dk=6)
       
8% 13% 54% 25%
North Carolina
(n=11382, dk=257)
       
7% 13% 50% 30%

Q11.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has helped me to impact my students' learning.

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar
Buncombe County Schools
(n=165, dk=7)
       
8% 11% 57% 24%
North Carolina
(n=11327, dk=305)
       
7% 13% 52% 28%

Q11.7 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar
Buncombe County Schools
(n=165, dk=7)
       
8% 19% 46% 27%
North Carolina
(n=11140, dk=488)
       
10% 19% 42% 29%