Survey : Questions

	THE GOAL: To gather more data to create an informational resource for the State of Illinois. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: We need your input on what shapes and defines the four approaches and how they differ. PLEASE NOTE: Your individual responses will be kept in confidence.

1.

What knowledge and skills does an effective MENTOR need to prepare for and design professional development experiences for adult learners? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)

Knowledge about adult learning theory.

Knowledge of culture, community, organization and mentee.

Content knowledge about early childhood topics, early childhood agencies, management.

Knowledge on how to achieve outcomes, analyze results, how to document.

Knowledge about the objectives for both mentor and mentee.

Other

Comment:
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2.

What knowledge and skills related to instructional approaches does a MENTOR need to be effective? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)

A variety of approaches.

Research driven approaches.

Techniques to engage adult learners.

Knowledge of mentees learning style.

Timeline.

Other

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4.

Where do you work?

Child care (full workday--classroom based)

Part-day sessions (preschool or nursery)

Family child care home

School age/Out-of-school time

Other

5.

Funding or Sponsor:

Faith-based program

Not-for-profit agency

Public school-based

Corporate or employer-sponsored

Self-employed

Head Start

For-profit (proprietary)

College/University

Other

6.

With which group(s) do you work?

Infant/Toddler (birth to 3)

Pre-school/Head Start (3-5)

Kindergarten/Primary in a school (5-8)

School age/Out-of-school time

English Language Learners

College students

Children with special needs

Other