Creative Arts Circles

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Teachers Survey

Did you use one of the units or resources in the Creative Arts Circles Resource Library?

Complete the Teachers Survey below to contribute your experience and expertise to the project.

Research Survey - Teaching a Unit of Work

    Your Details

    Context and Planning

    1. How does this unit fit into your yearly teaching program or curriculum map?

    • Was this unit a stand-alone module or part of a sequence?
    • How did it align with curriculum priorities or outcomes for the year?

    2. Did you need to adapt the unit to fit your specific teaching context?

    • For example: timetable, term length, class size, student needs, cultural or language diversity.
    • If yes, please explain what changes you made and why.

    Teaching impact and engagement

    3. What aspects of the unit worked particularly well?

    • Please include specific activities, teaching strategies, or resources that were successful.

    4. How did students respond to the unit of work overall?

    • Consider whole-class engagement as well as individual reactions.
    • Please provide specific examples if possible.

    5. Were there any noticeable changes in student confidence, participation, or creativity throughout the unit?

    • Describe any moments of growth, surprise, or challenge.

    6. Can you identify one or two teaching moments that significantly enhanced student learning or engagement?

    • What happened, and why do you think it was effective?

    Reflection and Professional Practice

    7. What aspects would you revise or improve if you were to teach this unit again?

    • Include suggestions for content, timing, assessment, or delivery.

    8. Did you complete a weekly reflection or teaching journal throughout the unit?

    • How did these reflections impact your teaching or understanding of the unit?

    Areas for Improvement

    9. If you were to teach this unit again, what would you change or improve?

    • Please provide examples or suggestions.

    Collaboration and Support

    10. As a drama teacher, what kinds of support or resources would you find helpful to enhance your teaching?

    General

    11. Overall, how would you describe the success of this unit? You may wish to comment on student outcomes, your own learning, and the overall teaching experience.

    12. Is there anything else you'd like to share about your experience teaching this unit or participating in this research?

    Thank you for your valuable contribution.

    Image: A teacher in the classroom with students