PAMPANGA STATE AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Magalang, Pampanga
College of Education

Date: _________________

Dear Respondents,

Greetings!

I am currently writing a research proposal entitled “Knowledge,

Attitudes and Practices of Science Teachers in Relation to the
21st Century Learning Skills” which aims to describe the level of
knowledge, attitude and practices of teachers in critical
thinking skills, collaboration skills, communication skills and
creativity. The results of the study will also help improve
teachers’ competencies and to further improve students’ learning.

In connection with this, I would like to solicit your honest and

sincere answers to the attached questionnaires. I assure you that
the shared information will be treated with the strictest level of
confidence.

I will appreciate your assistance and support in this particular

endeavor. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

JOANE E. FERNANDO
Researcher

Part I. Demographic Profile

Name: ____________________________________________________________
Age: _____________________________________________________________
Sex: _____________________________________________________________
Civil Status: ____________________________________________________
Teaching Position: _______________________________________________
Years in Service: ________________________________________________

Educational Attainment:
_____ Bachelor’s Degree
_____ with Master’s Degree units
_____ Master’s Degree
_____ with Ed.D or Ph.D units
_____ Ed.D or Ph.D

Trainings/Seminars/Workshops attended related to K-12 Science

Teaching
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Part II. KNOWLEDGE of Science Teachers in Relation to the 21st

Century Learning Skills
Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Strongly
Agree

Agree
To what extent do you agree with these
statements?

CRITICAL THINKING 1 2 3 4
a. Critical thinking engages students'
higher order thinking (analysis
synthesis, and evaluation).
b. Critical thinking encourages students to
become independent thinkers.
c. Critical thinking encourages students to
become active learners.
d. Critical thinking can be used to achieve
better learning outcomes.
e. Critical thinking will allow students a
better understanding of course topics.
f. I believe that it is my responsibility
to promote critical thinking in my
subject.
g. Critical thinking is a method of
thinking, which would help students
enjoy the learning process.
h. Critical thinking should always include
a reflective component.
i. I am aware when students use critical
thinking in my subject.
j. I look for specific evidence of critical
thinking by students in my subject.
k. I have the skills necessary to promote
critical thinking by students in my
subject.
l. I think that students have barriers to
critical thinking, regardless of the
strategies I use.
m. If required, I could implement critical
thinking into my subject
n. In order for me to fully implement
critical thinking into my courses, I
would need additional support.
Source: Gashan (2015) Exploring Saudi Pre-service Teachers' Knowledge of Critical Thinking Skills and
their Teaching Perception

COLLABORATION
a. Collaboration is a shared knowledge and
authority among teachers and students.
b. In collaboration approach, students
should take the role as mediators.
c. Collaboration is use both to enhance own
practice and the experiences of
students.
d. In a collaboration, a homogeneous
grouping of students should be observed
e. In a collaborative classroom, everyone
learns from everyone else.
f. In a collaboration is a multiplicity of
tasks should be created in the lesson
Source: Emanuelsson (2012) Exploring Motivational Strategies in a Collaborative Method of teaching L2
(English): A Case Study of Year 7 and Year 8 Students at an Independent Compulsory School in Gothenburg
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
a. Communication articulates thoughts and
ideas effectively using oral, written
and nonverbal communication skills in a
variety of forms and contexts.
b. Communication is way of listening
effectively to decipher meaning,
including knowledge, values, attitudes
and intentions.
c. Communication utilizes multiple media
and technologies, and know how to judge
their effectiveness a priority as well
as assess their impact.
d. Communicate effectively in diverse
environments (including multi-lingual).
e. Communication is merely exchanging
information.
f. Communication is a one way process.
Source: National Education Association & the Partnership for 21st Century Learning

CREATIVITY
a. Creativity is a skill that can be
applied to every domain of knowledge.
b. Creativity is a skill that can be
applied to every school subject.
c. Creativity is only relevant to visual
arts, music, drama and artistic
performance.
d. Creativity is a characteristic of eminent
people only.
e. Everyone can be creative.
f. Creativity is an inborn talent.
g. Creativity varies according to age
groups.
h. Creativity is the ability to produce
something original.
i. Creativity is about finding connections
between things that have not been
connected before.
j. Creativity is the ability to produce
something of value.
k. Creativity can be taught.
l. Creativity can be assessed.
m. Creativity is a fundamental skill to be
developed in school.
Source: Cachia and Ferrari (2010) Creativity in Schools: A Survey of Teachers in Europe

Part III. ATTITUDE of Science Teachers in Relation to the 21st

 Century Learning Skills

Not really

To a minor

To a great

To a very
moderate
extent

extent

extent

extent
great
To what extent do you agree with these

To a
statements about your TARGET CLASS?

CRITICAL THINKING 1 2 3 4 5
a. I have tried to develop students’
critical thinking skills.
b. Most students have learned critical
thinking skills while in my class.
c. I have been able to effectively assess
students’ critical thinking skills.
COLLABORATION
a. I have tried to develop students’
collaboration skills.
b. Most students have learned collaboration
skills while in my class.
c. I have been able to effectively assess
students’ collaboration skills.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
a. I have tried to develop students’
communication skills.
b. Most students have learned communication
skills while in my class.
c. I have been able to effectively assess
students’ communication skills.
CREATIVITY
a. I have tried to develop students’
creativity.
b. Most students have learned creativity
while in my class.
c. I have been able to effectively assess
students’ creativity.
Source: A Survey for Measuring 21st Century Teaching and Learning: West Virginia 21st Century
Teaching and Learning Survey

Part IV. PRACTICES of Science Teachers in Relation to the 21st

 Century Learning Skills

A few times
a grading

1-3 times
per month

1-3 times
per week
Almost

period

Almost
never

daily
In your teaching of your TARGET CLASS, how
often have you asked students to do the
following?

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS 1 2 3 4 5

a. Compare information from different
sources before completing a task or
assignment.
b. Draw their own conclusions based on
analysis of numbers, facts, or relevant
information.
c. Summarize or create their own
interpretation of what they have read or
been taught.
d. Analyze competing arguments, perspectives
or solutions to a problem.
e. Develop a persuasive argument based on
supporting evidence or reasoning.
f. Try to solve complex problems or answer
questions that have no single correct
solution or answer.
COLLABORATION SKILLS
a. Work in pairs or small groups to complete
a task together.
b. Work with other students to set goals and
create a plan for their team.
c. Create joint products using contributions
from each student.
d. Present their group work to the class,
teacher or others.
e. Work as a team to incorporate feedback
on group tasks or products.
f. Give feedback to peers or assess other
students’ work.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
a. Structure data for use in written
products or oral presentations (e.g.,
creating charts, tables or graphs).
b. Convey their ideas using media other than
a written paper (e.g., posters, video,
blogs, etc.).
c. Prepare and deliver an oral presentation
to the teacher or others.
d. Answer questions in front of an audience.
e. Decide how they will present their work
or demonstrate their learning.
CREATIVITY
a. Use idea creation techniques such as
brainstorming or concept mapping.
b. Generate their own ideas about how to
confront a problem or question.
c. Test out different ideas and work to
improve them.
d. Invent a solution to a complex, open
ended question or problem.
e. Create an original product or performance
to express their ideas.
Source: A Survey for Measuring 21st Century Teaching and Learning: West Virginia 21st Century
Teaching and Learning Survey

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