The questionnaire is addressed to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teachers in secondary education (lower secondary and upper secondary – students aged 10 to over 19), and it aims to collect information about teaching practices in STEM education. The results of the study will be made freely available online before the end of 2018 and included in the Scientix Observatory.
As a STEM teacher, you are invited to complete the questionnaire and provide feedback for at least one of the STEM classes you teach. If you teach more than one STEM class, at the end of the survey you will have the option to provide information about up to three additional STEM classes you teach, by revisiting just the class-specific questions of the survey (Questions 1 to 4).
By class, we mean the specific group of students who attend a specific lesson.
The objective of this questionnaire is to assess the current practices of STEM teachers regarding the way they organise their teaching. More particularly, the questionnaire will investigate areas such as: pedagogical approaches, the type of resources used by teachers and students to facilitate STEM teaching and learning, the use of Information and Communications Technology ( ICT) in the teaching process and the need for specific teacher training. You can also contribute further to this study by opting to be contacted to provide a case study.
Answering this questionnaire should require no more than 20 minutes.

Data collection and processing
The data collected through this survey will be used strictly in line with the objectives defined above.
This questionnaire is supported by Scientix, the community for science education in Europe, and Texas Instruments Education Technology GmbH, and has been developed by EUN Partnership AISBL in collaboration with Deloitte SAS. All anonymous data collected via this survey will be made freely available online (open access).
If they wish, participants can provide their name and email at the end of the survey, only if they are interested in providing follow-up information which would lead to a case study. EUN Partnership AISBL is the controller of this personal data. This information will not be shared outside EUN Partnership AISBL (for example, your name and e-mail address will not be shared with Texas Instruments), will be used only according to the purposes declared and will be deleted at the end of 2018. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Adina Nistor (adina.nistor@eun.org).

🡆 Class-specific information

*1.Please provide information about one STEM class you teach.
If your subject is not listed, please choose the closest option, or in the case of combined subjects, the option which is dominant in the subject taught.(Required.)

Subject taught

Age of the students

How many boys per class?

How many girls per class?

How many lessons/sessions a week do you teach this class?

Class 1

-- Select an option --BiologyChemistryPhysicsEarth sciencesCombined Biology and ChemistryCombined Physics and ChemistryCombined Biology and GeologyMathematicsTechnologyICT (computer use only)ICT (database & network design and administration)ICT (software, applications development & analysis)Engineering (chemical engineering and processes)Engineering (environmental protection technology)Engineering (electricity and energy)Engineering (electronics and automation)Engineering (mechanics and metal trades)Engineering (motor vehicles, ships and aircraft)Engineering (nanotechnology, biotechnology, etc.)Architecture and town planningBuilding and civil engineeringAgriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and VeterinaryMedicineMedical diagnostic and treatment technologyIntegrated STEM

-- Select an option --10 – 1111 – 1212 – 1313 – 1414 – 1515 – 1616 – 1717 – 1818 – 19Over 19

-- Select an option --0-56-1011-1516-2021-25>25

-- Select an option --0-56-1011-1516-2021-25>25

-- Select an option --1 session2 sessions3 sessions4 sessions5 or more sessions

*2.Which pedagogical approaches are you using in your STEM teaching for this class and how much?
(Required.)

Class 1

Traditional direct instruction (lessons are focused on the delivery of content by the teacher and the acquisition of content knowledge by the students).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Teaching with experiments (experiments are used in the classroom to explain the subject matter).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Project-/Problem-based approach (students are engaged in learning through the investigation of real-world challenges and problems).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Inquiry-Based Science Education (students design and conduct their own scientific investigations).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Collaborative learning (students are involved in joint intellectual efforts with their peers or with their teachers and peers).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Peer teaching (students are provided with opportunities to teach other students).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Flipped classroom (students gain the first exposure to new material outside of class, and then use classroom time to discuss, challenge and apply ideas or knowledge).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Personalised learning (teaching and learning are tailored to meet students’ individual interests and aspirations as well as their learning needs).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Integrated learning (learning brings together content and skills from more than one subject area).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Differentiated instruction (classroom activities are designed to address a range of learning styles, abilities and readiness).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Summative assessment (student learning is evaluated at the end of an instructional unit and compared against a benchmark or standard).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Formative assessment, including self-assessment (student learning is constantly monitored and ongoing feedback is provided; students are provided with opportunities to reflect on their own learning).

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

*3.To what extent do you use the following aspects of teaching and learning (with or without ICT) when teaching this class?
(Required.)

Class 1

I present and explain scientific ideas to the whole class

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students work alone at their own pace

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students work on exercises or tasks individually at the same time

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

I demonstrate a scientific idea to the whole class

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students conduct experiments

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students discuss ideas with other students and the teacher

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Student make decisions about how they learn

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students conduct their own scientific study and research activities

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students work in groups, with well-defined tasks

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students work collaboratively, working together to find solutions to problems

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students reflect on their learning

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

I support and explain things to individual students

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

I use different types of materials (visual, audio, written) in my classes

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

I use content from different subjects to explain scientific concepts

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

I invite other STEM teachers of different disciplines to coordinate our teaching of certain common topics

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

I organise field trips/visits to museums/company visits to contextualise scientific concepts

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students take tests and assessments

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

I give feedback to my students during a learning activity

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students participate in assessing their own work and the work of their peers

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Students give presentations to the whole class

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

I integrate Arts into my STEM teaching to increase student engagement

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

*4.Which learning resources / materials are you currently using when teaching this class?
(Required.)

Class 1

Paper-based materials

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Audio/video materials

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Presentations (MS Power Point, Libre Office Impress, Sway…)

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Robots

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Sensors, data loggers

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Calculators

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Graphing calculators

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Manipulation in an experimental lab

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Web-based or computer-based simulations

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

STEM-specific software (e.g. Geogebra, Function Plotter…)

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Data sets / Spreadsheets (MS Excel, Libre Office Calc,…)

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Word processors (e.g. MS Word, LibreOffice Write, OneNote, Notepad…)

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Online collaborative tools (Padlet, Mentimeter, Tricider, Kahoot…)

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Resources published by private companies operating in STEM fields

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Resources for special needs learners

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

Resources for personalised learning

-- Select an option --Not at allVery littleTo some extentA lot

🡆 Your STEM teaching in general

*5.How do you usually learn about the teaching resources you are using in class?
You can choose more than one answer(Required.)

They are shared by the educational authorities in my country

They are shared by my network of peers

I actively search for resources in repositories of educational resources (e.g. Scientix)

I actively search the Web for relevant teaching resources

I subscribe to the information channels of national and international STEM education projects, which are publicly funded (social media, newsletters…)

I subscribe to the information channels of private companies who publish STEM education resources (social media, newsletters…)

*6.Which learning resources / materials would you like to use, but do not have at your disposal?(Required.)

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Robots

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Sensors, data loggers

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Calculators

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Graphing calculators

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Experimental lab

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Web-based or computer-based simulations

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

STEM-specific software (e.g. GeoGebra, Function Plotter, Remote Labs,…)

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Augmented reality/Virtual reality tools (including for example Virtual Labs)

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Resources for personalised learning

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Resources for special needs learners

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

Resources published by private companies operating in STEM fields

I will not use

I could use

I need

I absolutely need

Not applicable (I already have)

*7.You would like to see more support for schools from private companies operating in STEM fields in:(Required.)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Facilitating company visits

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Having STEM professionals presenting to pupils in schools (on-site or on-line, via webinars)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Offering teacher placements

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Offering student placements

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Making teaching resources available to schools

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Allowing access to hardware and equipment

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Professional development

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Other financial support

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

🡆 Obstacles to implementing effective STEM teaching

*8.Is your use of STEM teaching affected by the following?(Required.)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Insufficient number of computers

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Insufficient number of Internet-connected computers

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Insufficient Internet bandwidth or speed

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Insufficient number of interactive whiteboards

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Insufficient number of portable computers (laptops/notebooks)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

School computers out of date and/or needing repair

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Lack of adequate training of teachers

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Insufficient technical support for teachers

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Insufficient pedagogical support for teachers

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Lack of content in national language

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Lack of pedagogical models on how to teach STEM in an attractive way

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

School time organisation (fixed lesson time, etc.)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

School space organisation (classroom size and furniture, etc)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Pressure to prepare students for exams and tests

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Lack of interest of teachers

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Insufficient cross-curricular support from my school colleagues

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

No or unclear benefit from using ICT for STEM teaching

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Using ICT in teaching and learning not a goal in our school

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Administrative constraints in accessing adequate content/material for teaching

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Budget constraints in accessing adequate content/material for teaching

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

🡆 Support for STEM teaching

*9.In your country / region, STEM teacher training for teachers in your subject(s) is:(Required.)

Compulsory

Not compulsory, but recommended

At my own discretion

*10.In the past two school years, have you undertaken professional development of the following type and for how long?
(Required.)

Length

Type

Introductory courses on Internet use and general applications (basic word-processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, etc.)

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Advanced courses on applications (advanced word-processing, complex relational databases, Virtual Learning Environments, etc.)

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Advanced courses on Internet use (creating websites/homepage, video conferencing, etc.)

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Equipment-specific training (interactive whiteboard, laptop, etc.)

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Courses on the pedagogical use of ICT in teaching and learning

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Subject-specific training on learning applications (tutorials, simulations, etc.)

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Course on multimedia (using digital video, audio equipment, etc.)

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Participate in communities (e.g. online: mailing lists, Twitter, blogs; or face to face: working groups, associations…) for professional discussions with other teachers

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Personal learning about innovative STEM teaching in your own time

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Cooperation with industry for the contextualisation of STEM teaching (joint development of learning resources, placement in industry...)

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

Other professional development opportunities related to innovative STEM teaching

-- Select an option --No time at allLess than 1 day1-3 days4-6 daysMore than 6 days

-- Select an option --OnlineFace to faceBothNot applicable

*11.Do you use a computer / tablet / smartphone and the Internet to update your subject knowledge or undertake personal or professional development in any subject (i.e. whether or not related to the subject you teach)?(Required.)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

To actively search for information and update your knowledge (teaching resources, news articles, etc.)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

To undertake professional development courses

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

To participate in online communities (mailing lists, Twitter, Facebook, blogs…)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

To create new materials either for personal use (e.g. calendar, personal website, own blog) or for my lessons (e.g. I create my own digital learning materials for students).

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

*12.To what extent do you receive the support of the following groups to improve your STEM teaching?(Required.)

Little / no support

Mostly technical support

Mostly pedagogical support

Both technical and pedagogical support

Other teacher(s) of the same subject

Little / no support

Mostly technical support

Mostly pedagogical support

Both technical and pedagogical support

Other teacher(s) of a different STEM subject

Little / no support

Mostly technical support

Mostly pedagogical support

Both technical and pedagogical support

Other teacher(s) of other, non-STEM subjects

Little / no support

Mostly technical support

Mostly pedagogical support

Both technical and pedagogical support

School ICT / technology coordinator

Little / no support

Mostly technical support

Mostly pedagogical support

Both technical and pedagogical support

Experts from outside the school (industry…)

Little / no support

Mostly technical support

Mostly pedagogical support

Both technical and pedagogical support

An online helpdesk, community or website

Little / no support

Mostly technical support

Mostly pedagogical support

Both technical and pedagogical support

Other school staff

Little / no support

Mostly technical support

Mostly pedagogical support

Both technical and pedagogical support

*13.Do your colleagues and head of school share a positive vision about innovative STEM teaching at your school?
Examples of innovative STEM teaching include: Inquiry-Based Science Education, Project-Based Learning, Flipped Classrooms, the use of ICT tools in STEM education, etc.(Required.)

Yes

No

🡆Teacher opinions and attitudes

*14.In your opinion, does innovative STEM teaching (using ICT, and innovative pedagogical approaches) have a positive impact on the following?(Required.)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Students concentrate more on their learning

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Students try harder in what they are learning

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Students feel more autonomous in their learning (they can repeat exercises if needed, explore in more detail topics that they are interested in, etc.)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Students understand more easily what they learn

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Students remember more easily what they’ve learnt

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Students develop their critical thinking

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

Students become more interested in STEM careers

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

ICT facilitates collaborative work among students

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

ICT improves the class climate (students are more engaged, less disturbing)

Not at all

Very little

To some extent

A lot

*15.To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about the use of ICT for STEM teaching at school?(Required.)

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

ICT should be used for students to:

...do exercises and practise

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

...retrieve information

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

...work in a collaborative way

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

...learn in an autonomous way

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

ICT use in teaching and learning positively impacts on students’:

...motivation

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

...achievement

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

...higher level skills (deep understanding)

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

...competence in transversal skills (learning to learn, social competences, etc.)

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

ICT use in teaching and learning is essential:

...to prepare students to live and work

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

...in the 21st century

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

🡆 Personal background information

*16.Country in which you teach
(Required.)

AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijanBelarusBelgiumBosnia and HerzegovinaBulgariaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGeorgiaGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandIrelandItalyKosovoLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacedonia (FYROM)MaltaMoldovaMonacoMontenegroNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaSan MarinoSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTurkeyUkraineUnited Kingdom (UK)Other (please specify)

*17.Are you
(Required.)

Female

Male

Other

*18.Including this school year, how long have you been teaching (at any school)?
(Required.)

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

4-10 years

11-20 years

21-30 years

31-40 years

More than 40 years

*19.Age
(Required.)

30 or under

31-35

36-45

46-55

Over 55

*20.How often do you use a computer, a tablet or a smartphone for activities other than work (e.g. shopping, organising photos, socialising, entertainment, booking a hotel, contacting family and friends)?
(Required.)

Never

A few times a year

Almost monthly

Weekly

Daily

*21.How many lessons / sessions do you teach in total each week?
(Required.)

Fewer than 10 sessions per week

10-20 sessions

20-38 sessions

38 or more sessions

*22.What is the duration of one lesson/session in your country?
(Required.)

35 minutes40 minutes45 minutes50 minutes55 minutes60 minutesOther (please specify)

*23.Would you like to provide class-specific information about between one and three additional classes you teach?(Required.)

Yes

No

The work presented in this document is supported by the European Commission’s H2020 programme – project Scientix 3 (Grant agreement N. 730009), coordinated by European Schoolnet (EUN). The content of the document is the sole responsibility of the organiser and does not represent the opinion of the European Commission (EC), and the EC is not responsible for any use that might be made of information contained.