Questionnaire for the Student Teachers

For the Research Study Entitled

Student Teachers and Cooperating Teachers Practices in the 21st Century
Classroom: Developing 21st Century Skills Among Learners

January 14, 2015

Dear Respondents:
Greetings of peace and gratitude!
The undersigned are at present working on their study entitled, Student Teachers and
Cooperating Teachers Practices in the 21st Century Classroom: Developing 21st
Century Skills Among Learners, as an entry thesis for the 2nd International (3rd National)
Teacher Education Student Conference on February 7, 2015 at Cebu Normal University, Cebu
City. The said research aims to strengthen students in-service or practice teaching and the
teaching of 21st century skills among learners.
In view of this paper, may we request your utmost cooperation, participation, and honesty
by answering all the items in this survey-questionnaire. Rest assured that your answers will be
treated confidential and will be used solely in writing this thesis.
Thank you very much and God bless us all!

Cordially,

Lourdes S. Santos, Ed. D.

Noraida G. Bardemorilla, MAEd
Ryan R. Pecson, MAEd
Ann Marie R. Seora, MAEd
Researchers

PART I: PROFILE OF THE STUDENT TEACHERS

Name (Optional): ______________________________________________________________________
Age:_____________________
Sex: Male
Female
Course: Bachelor in Elementary Education
Bachelor in Secondary Education

PART II. APPLICATION OF THE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS FOR LEARNERS

Directions: The 21st century skills are a set of abilities that students need to develop in order to
succeed in the information age. The researchers pattern the types of 21 st century skills
listed by The Partnership in the website:
http://www.thoughtfullearning.com/resources/what-are-21st-century-skills. This
evaluation is to appraise your level of applying the principles of 21 st century skills as
teacher in the 21st century classroom. Please rank in the basis of your practice as a
teacher by checking the appropriate score for the 21 st century skills grouped according
to: learning skills (critical thinking, creative thinking, collaborating, and
communicating); literacy skills (information literacy, media literacy, and technology
literacy); and life skills (flexibility, initiative, social skills - productivity, and leadership).
You may select your answer from the alternatives of Always (5 points), Often (4 points),
Occasionally (3 points), Seldom (2 points), and Never (1 point).

I help my students

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 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
A.LEARNING SKILLS Scale
A.1 Critical Thinking 1 2 3 4 5
1. Analyze by breaking something down into its parts, examining each
part, and noting how the parts fit together ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Argue by using a series of statements connected logically together,
backed by evidence, to reach a conclusion ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Classify by identifying the types or groups of something, showing
how each category is distinct from the others ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. Compare and contrast by pointing out the similarities and
differences between two or more subjects ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. Define by explaining the meaning of a term using denotation,
connotation, example, etymology, synonyms, and antonyms ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
6. Describe by explaining the traits of something, such as size, shape,
weight, color, use, origin, value, condition, location, and so on ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
7. Evaluate by deciding on the worth of something by comparing it
against an accepted standard of value ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
8. Explain by telling what something is or how it works so that others
can understand it ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
9. Solve problem by analyzing the causes and effects of a problem
and finding a way to stop the causes or the effects ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
10. Track cause and effect by determining why something is
happening and what results from it ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
A.2 Creative Thinking 1 2 3 4 5
1. Brainstorm ideas involves asking a question and rapidly listing all
answers, even those that are far-fetched, impractical, or impossible. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Create something requires forming it by combining materials,
perhaps according to a plan or perhaps based on the impulse of the
moment ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Design something means finding the conjunction between form and
function and shaping materials for a specific purpose ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. Entertain others involves telling stories, making jokes, singing songs,
playing games, acting out parts, and making conversation ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. Imagine ideas involves reaching into the unknown and impossible,
perhaps idly or with great focus, as Einstein did with his thought
experiments ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
6. Improvise a solution involves using something in a novel way to
solve a problem ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
7. Innovate by creating something that hasnt existed before, whether
an object, a procedure, or an idea ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
8. Overturn something means flipping it to get a new perspective,
perhaps by redefining givens, reversing cause and effect, or looking
at something in a brand new way ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
9. Solve problem by using many of the creative abilities listed here to
figure out possible solutions and putting one or more of them into
action ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
10.Question to actively reaches into what is unknown to make it
known, seeking information or a new way to do something ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
A.3 Collaborating 1 2 3 4 5
1. Allocate resources and responsibilities ensures that all members of a
team can work optimally ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Brainstorm ideas in a group involves rapidly suggesting and writing
down ideas without pausing to critique them ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Make decision by sorting through the many options provided to the
group and arriving at a single option to move forward ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. Delegate by assigning duties to members of the group and
expecting them to fulfill their parts of the task ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. Evaluate the products, processes, and members of the group
provides a clear sense of what is working well and what
improvements could be made ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
6. Set goal by the group to analyze the situation, decide what outcome
is desired, and clearly state an achievable objective ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
7. Lead a group by creating an environment in which all members can
contribute according to their abilities ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
8. Manage time by matching up a list of tasks to a schedule and
tracking the progress toward goals ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
9. Resolve conflicts by using one of the following strategies: asserting,
cooperating, compromising, competing, or deferring ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
10.Build team building by cooperatively working over time to achieve 2
a common goal. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
A.4 Communicating 1 2 3 4 5
PART 3: ENCOUNTERS TO 21ST CENTURY TEACHING
Directions: This evaluation is to appraise your level of experience or encounter in applying the
principles of 21st century skills as teacher in the 21st century classroom. Please rank in
the basis of your perception as a teacher by checking the appropriate score in the box.
You may select your answer from the scale below.

Scale Descriptive Equivalent Interpretation

4 - Very easy - Not difficult at all / very enjoyable
3 - Easy - Difficult in a little extent / enjoyable
2 - Moderately easy - Difficult in a moderate extent / moderately enjoyable
1 - Not easy - Very difficult / Not enjoyable

Items Scale
Aspects of Teaching 1 2 3 4
1. Achieving instructional objectives ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Gathering and sorting of Information from various sources ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Imparting knowledge ___ ___ ___ ___
4. Promoting higher-order thinking skills ___ ___ ___ ___
5. Promoting independent, self-regulated, and metacognitive learning ___ ___ ___ ___
6. Utilizing various methods, strategies, and techniques in teaching ___ ___ ___ ___
7. Utilizing various instructional materials and assessment tools ___ ___ ___ ___
8. Classroom management ___ ___ ___ ___
9. Dealing with the students ___ ___ ___ ___
10. Grading and evaluating activity or performance ___ ___ ___ ___
Thank you very much!

Questionnaire for the Cooperating Teachers

For the Research Study Entitled

Student Teachers and Cooperating Teachers Practices in the 21st Century
Classroom: Developing 21st Century Skills Among Learners

January 14, 2015

Dear Respondents:
Greetings of peace and gratitude!
The undersigned are at present working on their study entitled, Student
Teachers and Cooperating Teachers Practices in the 21st Century Classroom:
Developing 21st Century Skills Among Learners, as an entry thesis for the 2nd
International (3rd National) Teacher Education Student Conference on February 7, 2015 at
Cebu Normal University, Cebu City. The said research aims to strengthen students in-
service or practice teaching and the teaching of 21st century skills among learners.
In view of this paper, may we request your utmost cooperation, participation, and
honesty by answering all the items in this survey-questionnaire. Rest assured that your
answers will be treated confidential and will be used solely in writing this thesis.
Thank you very much and God bless us all!

Cordially,

Lourdes S. Santos, Ed. D.

Noraida G. Bardemorilla, MAEd
Ryan R. Pecson, MAEd
Ann Marie R. Seora, MAEd
Researchers

PART I: PROFILE OF THE STUDENT TEACHERS

Name (Optional):
______________________________________________________________________
Age:_____________________
Sex: Male
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 Female
Institution: Elementary School
Secondary School
Position: Master Teacher III
Master Teacher II
Master Teacher I
Teacher I
Teacher II
Teacher III
Highest Educational Attainment:
Ed.D. / Ph.D.
MAEd/MA with Doctoral Units
MAEd/MA
BSEd/BEEd with MAEd/MA Units
BSEd/BEEd
Years in Teaching: _____________________
Relevant Seminars and Trainings Attended:
International Level
National Level
Regional Level
Division Level
Cluster Level
School Level

PART II. APPLICATION OF THE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS FOR LEARNERS

Directions: The 21st century skills are a set of abilities that students need to develop in
order to succeed in the information age. The researchers pattern the types of
21st century skills listed by The Partnership in the website:
http://www.thoughtfullearning.com/resources/what-are-21st-century-skills. This
evaluation is to appraise your level of applying the principles of 21 st century
skills as teacher in the 21 st century classroom. Please rank in the basis of your
practice as a teacher by checking the appropriate score for the 21 st century
skills grouped according to: learning skills (critical thinking, creative thinking,
collaborating, and communicating); literacy skills (information literacy, media
literacy, and technology literacy); and life skills (flexibility, initiative, social skills
- productivity, and leadership). You may select your answer from the
alternatives of Always (5 points), Often (4 points), Occasionally (3 points),
Seldom (2 points), and Never (1 point).

I help my students

4
 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
D.LEARNING SKILLS Scale
A.1 Critical Thinking 1 2 3 4 5
1. Analyze by breaking something down into its parts, examining
each part, and noting how the parts fit together ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Argue by using a series of statements connected logically
together, backed by evidence, to reach a conclusion ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Classify by identifying the types or groups of something,
showing how each category is distinct from the others ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. Compare and contrast by pointing out the similarities and
differences between two or more subjects ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. Define by explaining the meaning of a term using denotation,
connotation, example, etymology, synonyms, and antonyms ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
6. Describe by explaining the traits of something, such as size,
shape, weight, color, use, origin, value, condition, location, and
so on ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
7. Evaluate by deciding on the worth of something by comparing it
against an accepted standard of value ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
8. Explain by telling what something is or how it works so that
others can understand it ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
9. Solve problem by analyzing the causes and effects of a
problem and finding a way to stop the causes or the effects ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
10. Track cause and effect by determining why something is
happening and what results from it ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
A.2 Creative Thinking 1 2 3 4 5
1. Brainstorm ideas involves asking a question and rapidly listing
all answers, even those that are far-fetched, impractical, or
impossible. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Create something requires forming it by combining materials,
perhaps according to a plan or perhaps based on the impulse
of the moment ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3.Design something means finding the conjunction between form
and function and shaping materials for a specific purpose ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4.Entertain others involves telling stories, making jokes, singing
songs, playing games, acting out parts, and making
conversation ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5.Imagine ideas involves reaching into the unknown and
impossible, perhaps idly or with great focus, as Einstein did with
his thought experiments ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
6.Improvise a solution involves using something in a novel way to
solve a problem ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
7.Innovate by creating something that hasnt existed before,
whether an object, a procedure, or an idea ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
8.Overturn something means flipping it to get a new perspective,
perhaps by redefining givens, reversing cause and effect, or
looking at something in a brand new way ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
9.Solve problem by using many of the creative abilities listed here
to figure out possible solutions and putting one or more of them
into action ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
10.Question to actively reaches into what is unknown to make it
known, seeking information or a new way to do something ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
A.3 Collaborating 1 2 3 4 5
1. Allocate resources and responsibilities ensures that all members
of a team can work optimally ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Brainstorm ideas in a group involves rapidly suggesting and
writing down ideas without pausing to critique them ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Make decision by sorting through the many options provided to
the group and arriving at a single option to move forward ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. Delegate by assigning duties to members of the group and
expecting them to fulfill their parts of the task ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. Evaluate the products, processes, and members of the group
provides a clear sense of what is working well and what
improvements could be made ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
6. Set goal by the group to analyze the situation, decide what 5
outcome is desired, and clearly state an achievable objective ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
PART 3: ENCOUNTERS TO 21ST CENTURY TEACHING
Directions: This evaluation is to appraise your level of experience or encounter in
applying the principles of 21st century skills as teacher in the 21st century
classroom. Please rank in the basis of your perception as a teacher by checking
the appropriate score in the box. You may select your answer from the scale
below.

Scale Descriptive Equivalent Interpretation

4 - Very easy - Not difficult at all / very enjoyable
3 - Easy - Difficult in a little extent / enjoyable
2 - Moderately easy - Difficult in a moderate extent / moderately enjoyable
1 - Not easy - Very difficult / Not enjoyable

Items Scale
Aspects of Teaching 1 2 3 4
1. Achieving instructional objectives ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Gathering and sorting of Information from various sources ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Imparting knowledge ___ ___ ___ ___
4. Promoting higher-order thinking skills ___ ___ ___ ___
5. Promoting independent, self-regulated, and metacognitive
___ ___ ___ ___
learning
6. Utilizing various methods, strategies, and techniques in teaching ___ ___ ___ ___
7. Utilizing various instructional materials and assessment tools ___ ___ ___ ___
8. Classroom management ___ ___ ___ ___
9. Dealing with the students ___ ___ ___ ___
10. Grading and evaluating activity or performance ___ ___ ___ ___
Thank you very much!