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National Educator Survey on Children's Television Viewing and the Classroom

The Smart Television Alliance, a new coalition of nonprofit organizations co-chaired by the National Education Association, PTA, and National Council of Women’s Organizations, is asking educators to provide their valuable insight on the possible influences of television viewing on students' behavior at school.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your views. Survey results will be shared anonymously and your personal information will not be shared or forwarded.

How strongly do you agree or disagree with this statement: The dramatic increase in summer television viewing affects kids' back-to-school readiness.

Explain/Comment:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

How strongly do you agree or disagree with this statement: In the past three years, there is a noticeable increase in problematic classroom behavior that is caused by the negative impact of either excessive or inappropriate television viewing by children.

Explain/Comment:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

How significant is the impact at school of violent and inappropriate television watched at home?

Explain/Comment:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

Which of the following issues do you believe are negatively impacted by violent or inappropriate content seen on TV by your students? (Select all that apply.)

	Preparedness
	Attention and Focus
	Disruptive behavior
	Aggression or Bullying
	Use of inappropriate language
	Impact on self body-image
	Reinforcement of stereotypes
	Other

If you indicated "other" please explain:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

During the upcoming school year, how often do you anticipate needing to deal with these behavioral issues with at least one student in your class?

Explain/Comment:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

How strongly do you agree or disagree with this statement: Home television viewing affects the classroom behavior of boys differently than that of girls.

Explain/Comment:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

How often do parents or caregivers ask you for advice about guidelines for children's television viewing?

Explain/Comment:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

How strongly do you agree or disagree with this statement: Quality and educational television programming can be used as a learning tool for children.

Explain/Comment:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

How strongly do you agree or disagree with this statement: As educators, we have a responsibility to teach students and parents strategies for minimizing the impact of violent or inappropriate TV on student behavior.

Explain/Comment:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

How often do you recommend/assign specific TV programs as homework or as an opportunity for further learning?

Explain/Comment:

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

Please tell us what you think are the most important issues related to children's television viewing and its impact on the classroom.

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

In what area of the country is your school located?

What grade level do you teach?

In what type of area is your school located?

How long have you been an educator?

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