School-Level Environment Questionnaire (SLEQ)

Most students are pleasant and friendly to teachers.

I receive encouragement from colleagues.

Teachers discuss teaching methods and strategies with each other.

The school mission statement and its associated goals are well understood by school staff.

Decisions about the running of this school are usually made by the principal or a small group of teachers.

It is difficult to change anything in this school.

The school or department library includes an adequate selection of books and periodicals.

There is constant pressure to keep working.

Most students are helpful and cooperative to teachers.

I feel accepted by other teachers.

Teachers avoid talking with each other about teaching and learning.

The organization of this school reflects its goals.

I have to refer even small matters to a senior member of staff for a final answer.

Teachers are encouraged to be innovative in this school.

The supply of equipment and resources is inadequate.

Teachers have to work long hours to complete all their work.

There are many disruptive, difficult students in this school.

I am ignored by other teachers.

Staff meetings are dominated by administrative matters rather than teaching and learning issues.

Teachers regularly refer to the mission of the school when addressing school issues.

Action can be taken without gaining the approval of a senior member of staff.

There is a great deal of resistance to proposals for curriculum change.

Video equipment, tapes and films are readily available and accessible.

Teachers don't have to work hard in this school.

There are many noisy, badly-behaved students.

I feel that I could rely on my colleagues for assistance if I needed it.

Many teachers attend in service and other professional development courses.

There is a high degree of consensus within the staff with regard to what the school is trying to achieve.

Teachers are asked to participate in decisions concerning administrative policies and procedures.

Most teachers like the idea of change.

Adequate copying facilities and services are available to teachers.

There is no time for teachers to relax.

Students get along well with teachers.

My colleagues take notice of my professional views and opinions.

Teachers show little interest in what is happening in other schools.

My views of the overall mission of this school are very similar to other staff members.

I am encouraged to make decisions without reference to a senior member of staff.

New courses or curriculum materials are seldom implemented in the school.

Tape recorders and cassettes are available when needed.

You can take it easy and still get the work done.

Most students are well-mannered and respectful to the school staff.

I feel that I have many friends among my colleagues at this school.

Teachers are keen to learn from their colleagues.

The operation of this school is consistent with its goals.

I am allowed to do almost as I please in the classroom.

There is much experimentation with different teaching approaches.

Facilities are inadequate for catering for a variety of classroom activities and learning groups of different sizes.

Seldom are there deadlines to be met.

Strict discipline is needed to control many of the students.

I feel lonely and left out of things in the staffroom.

Teachers show considerable interest in the professional activities of their colleagues.

Teachers agree on the school's overall goals.

I have little say in the running of this school.

New and different ideas are being tried in this school.

Class sets of important resource books are available when needed.

It is hard to keep up with your workload.