Review Committee on Outcomes' Consultation

2011 Survey Results Report

The Review Committee on Outcomes Survey Results report was prepared based on the survey measures identified by the Review Committee on Outcomes. The analysis of the results in this report is based on a rolled-up summary percentage for all questions in the measure for each respondent group. For each measure, overall results are calculated as an average of rolled-up summary percentages for the related respondent groups. The survey questions were included in the 2011 Satisfaction with Education in Alberta Surveys of senior high school students, parents of students, teachers, principals, school board trustees, and the public. Highlights of the results and opportunities for improvement are given below.

Review Committee on Outcomes: Survey Results

Highlights

  • 96% of students, parents, teachers, principals, school board trustees, and the public agreed that teachers have specialized knowledge and skills, apply knowledge and skills using reasoned judgment and provide a very valuable service to society.  
  • 94% of students, parents, teachers, principals, and school board trustees agreed that students are safe, are treated fairly and are learning the importance of caring and respect for others in school.  
  • 94% of students, parents, teachers, principals, and school board trustees were satisfied that teachers help students achieve learning expectations and high standards.
  • 91% of students, parents, teachers, principals, and school board trustees were satisfied that the student learning resources (such as text books, audio and video materials) that are available at schools are current, appropriate, and meet student needs.
  • 90% of students, parents, teachers, principals, and school board trustees agreed that students model the characteristics of active citizenship. 
  • 89% of students, parents, and teachers agreed that there is mutual respect and trust between teachers and students.
  • 87% of students, parents, teachers, principals, school board trustees, and the public were satisfied with the overall quality of education in Alberta. 
  • 87% of students, parents, teachers, principals, and school board trustees agreed that programs for children at risk are easy to access and timely.
  • 87% of teachers, principals, and school board trustees agreed that professional development and in-servicing received by teachers from the school authority have been focused, systematic and contributed significantly to their on-going professional growth.
  • 86% of students, parents, teachers, principals, school board trustees, and the public were satisfied that students are receiving a solid grounding in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
  • 86% of students, parents, teachers, and the public were satisfied that school facilities meet the physical needs of students, staff and the community.
  • 85% of students, parents of Grade 3-12 students, teachers, principals, and school board trustees agreed that school and school(s) in their jurisdiction have improved or stayed the same in the past three years.

Opportunities for Improvement

  • 46% of parents, teachers, principals, school board trustees, and the public were satisfied that their input is considered, respected and valued by the province. 
  • 62% of parents, teachers, principals, school board trustees, and the public were satisfied that the leadership at the school, school board and provincial levels effectively supports and facilitates teaching and learning.
  • 63% of parents, teachers, principals, school board trustees, and the public were satisfied that the learning system is highly accountable and communicates effectively with the public.
  • 68% of parents, teachers, principals, school board trustees, and the public were satisfied that their input is considered, respected and valued by the school board of their jurisdiction.
  • 70% of teachers, principals, and school board trustees were satisfied that school facilities, space and equipment meet the program delivery needs of staff.
  • 70% of students, parents, teachers, and the public were satisfied that their input is considered, respected, and valued by the school.

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