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Items that compose the measure Teacher Influence
Teacher Influence measures the extent of teachers' involvement in school decision making. It assesses teachers' influence on the selection of instructional materials, setting of school policy, in-service program planning, discretionary funds spending, and hiring of profressional staff. High levels indicate that teachers have influence on a broad range of issues at the school.
2007
Item Code
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Item
Text
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Item
Difficulty
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Item
Fit
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| inf12q01
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How much influence do teachers have over school policy in each of the areas below? Hiring new professional personnel. None, A Little, Some, A Great Deal
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1.76 |
1.24 |
| inf12q02
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How much influence do teachers have over school policy in each of the areas below? Planning how discretionary school funds should be used. None, A Little, Some, A Great Deal
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0.78 |
0.83 |
| inf12q03
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How much influence do teachers have over school policy in each of the areas below? Determining books and other instructional materials used in classrooms. None, A Little, Some, A Great Deal
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-1.48 |
1.04 |
| inf12q04
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How much influence do teachers have over school policy in each of the areas below? Establishing the curriculum and instructional program. None, A Little, Some, A Great Deal
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-0.77 |
0.87 |
| inf12q05
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How much influence do teachers have over school policy in each of the areas below? Determining the content of in-service programs. None, A Little, Some, A Great Deal
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0.1 |
0.84 |
| inf12q06
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How much influence do teachers have over school policy in each of the areas below? Setting standards for student behavior. None, A Little, Some, A Great Deal
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-0.43 |
0.93 |
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