Teaching Evolution Survey Instrument I

This survey has been developed to gather information about teaching evolution in your biology classes. All answers will remain anonymous and confidential. Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey!

The first 10 items deal with your perceptions about evolution and the teaching of evolution.

1. I am academically well prepared to teach evolution.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	I am academically well prepared to teach evolution. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

2. The principal at my school supports the teaching of evolution.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	The principal at my school supports the teaching of evolution. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

3. I accept evolutionary theory to be a scientifically valid explanation of the state of living organisms of the present and past.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	I accept evolutionary theory to be a scientifically valid explanation of the state of living organisms of the present and past. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

4. The parents at my school agree that students should learn about evolution.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	The parents at my school agree that students should learn about evolution. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

5. The school board of my district would agree that all students should learn about evolution.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	The school board of my district would agree that all students should learn about evolution. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

6. I have experienced support for teaching evolution from groups or individuals not directly affiliated with my school district.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	I have experienced support for teaching evolution from groups or individuals not directly affiliated with my school district. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

7. There is not enough emphasis placed on evolution in my state's science standards.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	There is not enough emphasis placed on evolution in my state's science standards. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

8. I am confident in my ability to teach evolution effectively.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	I am confident in my ability to teach evolution effectively. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

9. Evolution is a central and unifying theme in biology.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	Evolution is a central and unifying theme in biology. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

10. My students are interested to learn about evolution.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Response	My students are interested to learn about evolution. Response Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree

Part 1: Evolution in Your Community