CTF Survey on the Quest for Teacher Work-Life Balance
Top 4 Priority Areas That Teachers Feel Would Improve
their Work-Life and Enable Them to Become a
More Effective Teacher.
CTF Survey on the Quest for Teacher Work-Life Balance
Top 4 Priority Areas That Teachers Feel Would Improve
Their Work-Life and Enable Them to Become a
More Effective Teachers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Section A: Summary Charts ................................................................................................................. 5
Section B: By Individual Surveyed Priority ....................................................................................... 11
Reducing Class Sizes............................................................................................................. 13
Improving Support for Children with Special Educational Needs............................................. 15
Increasing Time Available for Planning and Preparation ......................................................... 17
Reducing Non-Teaching Demands (Administration and Paperwork) ...................................... 19
Increasing and Improving Resources (e.g., books, computers, etc.) ....................................... 21
Improving Opportunities for Collaboration and Sharing with Peers
(through Professional Learning Communities for example) .................................................. 23
Reducing the Number of Standardized Tests/Large Scale Assessments................................ 25
Reducing the Frequency of Curriculum Changes ................................................................... 27
Increasing Support from School Administration ...................................................................... 29
Improving Support for Technology in the Classroom .............................................................. 31
Improving Support for ESL/FSL Students/Programs ............................................................... 33
Increasing the Level of Teaching Autonomy within the Classroom ......................................... 35
Providing Programs to Support Wellness and Work-Life Balance ........................................... 37
Increasing Opportunities for Professional Development ......................................................... 39
Section C: By Selected Characteristics ............................................................................................. 41
By Gender .............................................................................................................................. 43
By School Level Taught .......................................................................................................... 46
By Language of the School Taught......................................................................................... 49
By Area of Residence of the Students Attending the School................................................... 52
Overview
The following report provides a detailed examination of the national results to the question asking teachers
about the priority areas they believe would improve their work-life balance and enable them to become a more
effective teacher. Over 8,000 Canadian teachers responded to the CTF Survey on the Quest for Teacher
Work-Life Balance conducted online between February 24th and March 26, 2014. These teachers shared their
opinion with respect to their top four priority areas among 14 issues examined in the survey.
The question asked was worded as follows:
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
The 14 surveyed areas teachers were asked to select from were as follows:

Reducing class sizes

Improving support for children with special educational needs

Improving support for ESL/ FSL students/programs

Increasing and improving resources (e.g., books, computers, etc.)

Increasing time available for planning and preparation

Reducing non-teaching demands (administration and paperwork)

Increasing opportunities for professional development

Improving opportunities for collaboration and sharing with peers (through Professional Learning
Communities for example)

Improving support for technology in the classroom

Providing programs to support wellness and work-life balance

Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes

Increasing the level of teaching autonomy within the classroom

Reducing the number of standardized tests/large scale assessments

Increasing support from school administration
Why Are These Results Important?
Teachers are telling us the priority areas they feel will improve their work-life balance and enable them to
become a more effective teacher. This is a concrete example of survey results that inform us about the areas
we can focus on to support our members and meet teachers’ needs. Whether it be through research,
advocacy, lobbying efforts or collective bargaining, or simply to keep us in touch with what is important to
teachers, the following analysis is intended to help facilitate such endeavours by providing us with the most
relevant data and comparisons.
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Methods Used to Examine Teacher Views
The views expressed by teachers are compared and ranked in this report based on the two following methods.
Method 1: Total Score
This method is used in this report to compare and rank the views of teachers on 14 examined issues. The total
score is an overall weighted calculation that takes into account the rankings respectively allocated by surveyed
teachers to each examined priority area.
Under this approach, items ranked first received higher total scores and are valued higher than subsequent
ranks with lower total scores. Given that the question is based on top 4 priorities, an issue ranked by a
respondent as 1st gets a score of 4, while an item ranked 2nd gets a score of 3, an item ranked 3rd gets a
score of 2 and an item ranked 4th gets a score of 1. The total score is the sum of all weighted rank counts.
The total score is used to determine the overall ranking for each priority.
It should be noted that total score values cannot be used to compare the views of the different subgroups of
respondents because of their varying sample sizes. Total scores can be theoretically higher for samples with a
larger number of respondents than those with a smaller number of respondents, given that the total score is a
calculation that includes the responses of all respondents in an examined sample. The rankings for each
respective characteristic based on the total scores, however, can be compared and are charted in this report.
Note that total score values were charted for the overall results for all teachers in Chart A1.
Method 2: Percentage Distribution
This method provides the breakdown of the percentage of teachers surveyed who reported an area as their
first priority, their second priority, their third priority or their fourth priority. It enables us for example to examine
the percentage of teachers who consider a given issue as their number one priority, as well as the total
percentage of respondents who consider an issue among their top 4 priorities.
The total percentage of individuals ranking a given issue as one of their top four priority areas may reveal a
different ranking from the ranking based on the total score method. This is due to the fact that an issue ranked
as higher priority is given more weight in the total score method. For the purposes of this report, issues were
charted in the order shown in Chart A1 which presents the ranking based on total scores for overall teacher
responses.
The percentage-based method enables us to compare the responses for various characteristics, regardless of
the size of the samples.
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Characteristics Examined
In addition to examining the overall views of teachers surveyed, more detailed comparisons for selected
characteristics are examined. These include gender, school level taught, language of the school taught and
area of residence of the students attending the school.
Section B examines each issue individually and compares teachers’ views according to specific characteristics.
Section C examines how the characteristics listed above influence teachers’ views on the 14 issues examined.
The percentage share charts in Section C are respectively divided into two parts, one for the 7 priority areas
with the highest overall scores and one for the 7 priority areas with the lowest overall scores in the order
displayed in Chart A1.
Note that “other/not applicable” responses with respect to school level taught and language of the school are
excluded from the comparisons in this report, as is the response “A relatively even mix of urban and rural
areas” with respect to the area of residence of the students.
How to Use This Report
This report is a reference document that provides various ways of comparing the views of teachers with
respect to the examined question. This allows you to focus on the data that meets your specific needs. If you
are focusing on one specific issue, go to section B and study the results and comparisons pertaining to that
issue. If, on the other hand, you want to compare the views for all issues for a specific characteristic, go to
Section C.
Technical Note
Due to the variety of delivery methods, the number of invitations cannot be tracked and hence a response rate
cannot be calculated. Statistical margins of error are not applicable to online surveys.
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Section A. Summary Charts
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Chart A1. Priority Ranking, by Total Score1, of 14 Surveyed Issues that Teachers
Feel Would Improve their Work-Life Balance and Enable them to Become
More Effective
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Reducing class sizes
1
Improving support for children with
special educational needs
2
Increasing time available for planning and preparation
3
Reducing non-teaching demands
(administration and paperwork)
4
Increasing and improving resources
(e.g., books, computers, etc.)
5
Improving opportunities for collaboration and sharing with peers
(through Professional Learning Communities for example)
13,795
13,571
12,345
9,069
5,015
6
4,453
Reducing the number of standardized tests/
large scale assessments
7
4,168
Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes
8
4,048
Increasing support from school administration
9
Improving support for technology in the classroom
Improving support for ESL/FSL students/programs
10
3,383
3,107
11
2,401
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy within the classroom
12
2,332
Providing programs to support wellness and work-life balance
13
1,699
Increasing opportunities for professional development
14
1,563
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The total score is an overall weighted calculation that takes into account the rankings respectively allocated by surveyed teachers to
each examined priority area. Items ranked first received higher total scores and are valued higher than subsequent ranks with lower
total scores. Given that the question is based on top 4 priorities, an issue ranked by a respondents as #1 gets a score of 4, while an
item ranked 2nd gets a score of 3, an item ranked 3rd gets a score of 2 and an item ranked 4th gets a score of 1. The total score is the
sum of all weighted rank counts. The total score is used to determine the overall ranking for each priority.
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The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart A2a. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Highest Overall Scores1
Reducing class sizes
30.0%
Improving support for children with
special educational needs
22.5%
Increasing time available for planning and
preparation
8.7%
Improving opportunities for collaboration and
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sharing with peers
2.1%
Reducing the number of standardized tests/
large scale assessments
2.9%
Increasing and improving resources
(e.g., books, computers, etc.)
16.8%
17.3%
4.0%
Reducing non-teaching demands
(administration and paperwork)
17.3%
12.9%
6.2% 9.0%
10%
9.9%
11.8%
7.4% 56.7%
7.6% 54.0%
12.1%
46.9%
27.2%
9.2%
25.0%
20%
30%
Priority #1
2
13.3%
9.9%
7.7% 7.9% 7.0% 26.6%
5.0% 8.0%
0%
1
10.3% 6.7% 6.2% 53.2%
Priority #2
40%
50%
Priority #3
60%
70%
Priority #4
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
Through Professional Learning Communities for example.
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The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
2.7%
Chart A2b. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Lowest Overall Scores1
Increasing support from school administration
5.0%
8.0%
Improving support for technology in the classroom
1.2%
Improving support for ESL/FSL students/programs
2.3%
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy
within the classroom
1.7%
3.2% 3.8%
3.0% 3.9%
2.0%
Increasing opportunities for professional development
0%
6.5%
3.8% 3.3%
1.8%
Providing programs to support wellness and
work-life balance
4.4%
3.3%
3.6% 4.0%
5%
24.0%
7.9%
19.8%
7.3%
19.5%
11.9%
5.1%
5.4%
Priority #1
1
8.4%
4.8%
2.5%
Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes
13.8%
11.4%
10.1%
10%
15%
Priority #2
20%
Priority #3
25%
30%
Priority #4
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
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Section B. By Individual Surveyed Priority
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Reducing Class Sizes
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B1a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
1
Female
Male
2
1
2
2
Secondary Level
3
2
English schools
4
1
French schools
5
1
6
1
Elementary Level
Urban
7
Rural
3
Chart B1b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
30.0%
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
46.8%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
53.2%
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
10.3%
Priority 4
6.7%
6.2%
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Reducing Class Sizes
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B1c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents
30.0%
Female
30.0%
Male
29.7%
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
10.3%
10.7%
8.8%
32.0%
3
26.4%
9.2%
English Schools
4
30.1%
French Schools
5
29.8%
6
Urban
7
22.6%
0%
10%
8.2%
20%
Priority #1
Priority #2
6.5%
5.0%
53.9%
50.7%
6.3%
6.3%
7.6%
5.8%
49.0%
6.3%
12.0%
6.7%
5.9%
40%
Priority #3
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
6.3%
8.7%
10.7%
1
14
53.2%
10.9%
10.0%
30%
6.2%
6.6%
7.1%
33.8%
Rural
6.7%
55.6%
52.7%
5.7%
6.8%
6.4%
56.2%
57.6%
43.5%
50%
60%
Priority #4
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70%
Improving Support for Children with Special Educational Needs
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B2a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
Female
2
1
Male
2
Elementary Level
3
1
Secondary Level
3
English schools
4
2
French schools
5
2
6
2
7
2
4
Urban
Rural
Chart B2b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
22.5%
Priority 1
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
43.4%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
56.6%
Priority 2
16.8%
Priority 3
Priority 4
9.9%
7.4%
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Improving Support for Children with Special Educational Needs
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B2c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents
22.5%
Female
24.0%
Male
17.1%
2
3
English Schools
4
French Schools
5
9.4%
15.4%
11.7%
8.1%
16.5%
22.0%
7
17.2%
24.3%
10%
20%
Priority #1
Priority #2
40%
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
16
10.8%
59.6%
7.3%
63.4%
43.0%
7.4%
11.7%
56.0%
7.7%
9.3%
17.1%
30%
7.5%
9.6%
17.7%
21.7%
Rural
7.8%
56.6%
46.2%
19.4%
22.6%
6
7.4%
10.1%
7.3%
25.9%
Urban
0%
9.9%
18.0%
12.4%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
16.8%
7.2%
11.1%
50%
59.1%
55.5%
7.7%
60.3%
60%
Priority #4
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Increasing Time Available for Planning and Preparation
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B3a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
3
Female
3
Male
2
2
Elementary Level
3
Secondary Level
3
English schools
4
3
French schools
5
3
6
3
1
Urban
7
Rural
1
Chart B3b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
17.3%
Priority 1
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
46.0%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
54.0%
17.3%
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
11.8%
7.6%
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Increasing Time Available for Planning and Preparation
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B3c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents
17.3%
17.3%
Female
17.5%
17.6%
Male
16.7%
2
Elementary Level
English Schools
4
French Schools
5
6
Urban
22.5%
17.6%
18.0%
15.5%
16.0%
7
Rural
10%
20%
Priority #1
6.6%
40%
50%
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
54.7%
47.7%
13.3%
Priority #3
60.2%
50.6%
19.3%
1
18
7.8%
7.8%
7.1%
30%
Priority #2
50.8%
12.0%
11.0%
54.8%
51.3%
10.9%
10.6%
24.2%
0%
7.4%
18.9%
17.2%
13.6%
7.4%
12.2%
54.0%
7.6%
10.8%
16.5%
3
7.6%
12.1%
16.4%
14.7%
Secondary Level
11.8%
8.2%
65.1%
60%
Priority #4
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70%
Reducing Non-Teaching Demands (Administration and Paperwork)
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B4a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
4
Female
4
Male
4
2
Elementary Level
4
Secondary Level
3
English schools
4
4
French schools
5
4
6
4
7
4
3
Urban
Rural
Chart B4b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
8.7%
12.9%
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
53.1%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
46.9%
Priority 1
Priority 2
13.3%
Priority 3
Priority 4
12.1%
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Reducing Non-Teaching Demands (Administration and Paperwork)
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B4c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents
Female
8.7%
7.7%
Male
2
3
English Schools
4
French Schools
5
6
Urban
7.5%
7
14.0%
12.5%
10%
11.9%
13.5%
12.9%
12.2%
12.2%
12.5%
20%
30%
Priority #2
12.1%
40%
Priority #3
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
51.8%
45.2%
11.7%
12.1%
1
20
44.5%
15.1%
14.8%
52.4%
12.6%
13.8%
Priority #1
45.4%
11.7%
16.2%
9.1%
0%
14.4%
14.6%
12.2%
46.9%
12.1%
13.2%
11.1%
7.9%
12.1%
12.9%
12.1%
8.4%
Rural
13.3%
12.6%
12.1%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
12.9%
55.5%
46.6%
48.5%
50%
60%
Priority #4
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70%
Increasing and Improving Resources
(e.g., books, computers, etc.)
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B5a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
5
Female
5
Male
5
2
5
Secondary Level
3
5
English schools
4
5
French schools
5
5
6
5
Elementary Level
Urban
7
Rural
7
Chart B5b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
4.0%
7.7%
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
73.4%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
26.6%
Priority 1
Priority 2
7.9%
Priority 3
Priority 4
7.0%
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Increasing and Improving Resources
(e.g., books, computers, etc.)
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B5c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents
Female
4.0%
3.5%
Male
2
3
English Schools
4
French Schools
5
6
Urban
3.5%
7
8.2%
3.6%
0%
6.8%
6.4%
10%
15%
20%
Priority #1
Priority #2
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
22
27.3%
7.5%
7.0%
26.8%
26.6%
8.0%
8.4%
28.5%
26.5%
6.3%
7.6%
8.5%
5%
7.3%
8.0%
8.1%
5.9%
26.0%
7.1%
7.4%
7.7%
3.6%
6.9%
8.1%
4.9%
26.6%
8.0%
7.5%
4.1%
7.0%
7.8%
7.8%
4.3%
Rural
7.9%
7.7%
5.7%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
7.7%
28.7%
22.9%
25%
30%
Priority #4
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35%
Improving Opportunities for Collaboration and Sharing with Peers
(through Professional Learning Communities for example)
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B6a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
6
Female
6
Male
6
2
Elementary Level
8
Secondary Level
3
6
English schools
4
6
French schools
5
7
6
Urban
6
7
Rural
5
Chart B6b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
2.1%
6.2%
Priority 1
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
72.8%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
27.2%
9.0%
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
9.9%
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Improving Opportunities for Collaboration and Sharing with Peers
(through Professional Learning Communities for example)
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B6c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents 2.1%
6.2%
9.0%
9.9%
27.2%
Female 2.0%
6.2%
9.0%
10.2%
27.4%
6.0%
9.1%
9.0%
Male
2.5%
2
Elementary Level
1.9%
3
2.5%
English Schools
4
2.2%
French Schools
5
1.9%
Secondary Level
6
2.0%
7
1.9%
Urban
Rural
0%
5.8%
8.5%
6.9%
9.9%
10.0%
6.4%
5%
9.7%
8.5%
7.5%
Priority #1
24.4%
15%
Priority #2
26.3%
10.3%
20%
25%
Priority #3
Priority #4
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
24
27.9%
10.1%
9.8%
10%
29.2%
10.0%
7.5%
5.8%
26.1%
9.8%
9.3%
5.4%
26.5%
29.5%
30%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
35%
Reducing the Number of Standardized Tests/Large Scale Assessments
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B7a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
7
Female
7
Male
7
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3
English schools
4
French schools
5
6
10
8
6
6
Urban
7
7
Rural
6
Chart B7b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
2.9%
5.0%
Priority 1
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
75.0%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
25.0%
8.0%
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
9.2%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
25
Reducing the Number of Standardized Tests/Large Scale Assessments
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B7c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents
2.9%
5.0%
8.0%
Female
2.9%
4.7%
8.3%
Male
2.7%
2
Elementary Level
3.1%
3
2.5%
English Schools
4
2.8%
French Schools
5
Secondary Level
3.4%
4.8%
6
3.0%
7
2.8%
0%
7.2%
7.7%
5.7%
10.1%
8.8%
8.5%
10%
23.9%
12.1%
7.8%
5.0%
28.2%
18.6%
8.5%
Priority #1
29.9%
24.5%
9.8%
15%
Priority #2
20%
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
26
23.6%
8.9%
5.0%
5%
25.3%
8.5%
9.2%
5.6%
25.0%
9.3%
6.7%
5.8%
3.2%
Urban
Rural
5.7%
9.2%
26.1%
25%
30%
Priority #4
Canadian Teachers' Federation
35%
Reducing the Frequency of Curriculum Changes
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B8a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
8
Female
8
Male
8
2
Elementary Level
7
Secondary Level
3
English schools
4
French schools
5
8
6
8
7
8
9
7
Urban
Rural
Chart B8b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
2.7%
5.0%
Priority 1
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
76.0%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
24.0%
8.0%
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
8.4%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
27
Reducing the Frequency of Curriculum Changes
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B8c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents
2.7%
5.0%
8.0%
8.4%
24.0%
Female
2.9%
4.8%
7.9%
8.5%
24.2%
Male
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
5.4%
2.1%
2.8%
3
English Schools
4
French Schools
5
2.6%
5.3%
4.2%
2.9%
1.9%
6
2.7%
7
2.9%
Urban
Rural
0%
8.0%
9.4%
6.5%
6.7%
4.7%
8.4%
8.2%
8.2%
5.3%
Priority #1
22.3%
24.0%
8.3%
15%
Priority #2
23.2%
20%
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
28
24.4%
8.5%
6.8%
10%
26.3%
20.0%
7.9%
8.1%
5%
23.5%
8.8%
5.2%
4.1%
8.1%
25%
Priority #4
Canadian Teachers' Federation
30%
Increasing Support from School Administration
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B9a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
9
Female
9
Male
9
2
Elementary Level
10
Secondary Level
3
English schools
4
9
French schools
5
9
Urban
6
9
7
9
Rural
7
Chart B9b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
3.2%
3.8%
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
80.2%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
19.8%
4.8%
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
7.9%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
29
Increasing Support from School Administration
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B9c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents
3.2%
Female
3.1%
Male
2
2.5%
3
3.2%
French Schools
5
3.1%
6
3.9%
3.4%
3.4%
7
Rural
2.8%
0%
4.1%
3.2%
5%
6.3%
9.1%
7.8%
7.7%
4.9%
5.0%
Priority #1
20.1%
7.7%
20.1%
18.4%
15%
Priority #2
20%
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
30
25.5%
18.0%
7.4%
10%
21.2%
16.8%
5.1%
3.8%
19.3%
8.6%
7.3%
5.6%
19.8%
7.7%
4.8%
4.1%
4.5%
4
7.9%
4.9%
4.5%
2.9%
English Schools
Urban
4.8%
3.6%
3.3%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3.8%
25%
Priority #4
Canadian Teachers' Federation
30%
Improving Support for Technology in the Classroom
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B10a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
10
Female
10
Male
10
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3
English schools
4
French schools
5
9
8
10
11
6
10
7
10
Urban
Rural
Chart B10b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
1.2%
4.4%
Priority 1
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
80.5%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
19.5%
6.5%
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
7.3%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
31
Improving Support for Technology in the Classroom
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priorities
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B10c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents 1.2%
4.4%
Female 1.2%
6.5%
4.0%
6.6%
2
0.9%
Male 1.3%
3
1.7%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
5.8%
4.0%
4
6
1.2%
7
1.2%
Urban
Rural
%
0.7%
5
0%
8.4%
6.1%
4.1%
7.3%
4.0%
7.5%
6.9%
7.8%
6.0%
6.8%
10%
Priority #2
15%
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
32
19.9%
17.4%
6.7%
Priority #1
22.0%
7.2%
7.5%
5%
22.0%
18.4%
7.7%
5.1%
4.6%
18.7%
6.5%
4.5%
19.5%
7.0%
5.1%
English Schools 1.3%
French Schools
7.3%
20.4%
18.0%
20%
Priority #4
Canadian Teachers' Federation
25%
Improving Support for ESL/FSL Students/Programs
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B11a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
11
Female
11
Male
14
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3
English schools
French schools
11
12
4
11
5
13
6
Urban
11
7
Rural
14
Chart B11b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
2.3%
3.8%
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
88.1%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
11.9%
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
3.3%
Priority 4
2.5%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
33
Improving Support for ESL/FSL Students/Programs
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B11c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents
2.3%
Female
2.5%
Male
3.3%
2
2.4%
3
2.3%
English Schools
4
French Schools
5
1.9%
6
Urban
1.9%
7
1.5%
0%
2.5%
3.5%
4.6%
2.4%
2%
1.7%
4%
1.4%
6%
Priority #1
11.3%
2.7%
4.2%
12.9%
3.1%
14.8%
7.0%
8%
Priority #2
10%
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
34
12.2%
6.5%
2.9%
Rural
2.5%
3.3%
4.1%
12.7%
9.1%
3.2%
3.2%
11.9%
2.7%
1.9%
4.1%
1.9%
2.5%
3.6%
2.0%
2.6%
0.8%
3.3%
3.9%
1.8%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3.8%
12%
14%
Priority #4
Canadian Teachers' Federation
16%
Increasing the Level of Teaching Autonomy within the Classroom
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B12a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
12
Female
12
Male
11
2
Elementary Level
12
3
Secondary Level
English schools
4
French schools
5
11
12
10
6
Urban
12
7
Rural
11
Chart B12b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
1.7%
3.0%
Priority 1
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
86.2%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
13.8%
3.9%
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
5.1%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
35
Increasing the Level of Teaching Autonomy within the Classroom
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B12c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
Total Respondents 1.7%
Female 1.2%
Male
2
1.6%
3
1.8%
English Schools
4
1.6%
French Schools
5
1.7%
6
1.6%
7
1.8%
Urban
Rural
3.9%
2.6%
0%
5.1%
3.7%
3.3%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3.0%
4.6%
4.7%
2.6%
3.6%
3.9%
2.9%
4.8%
7.1%
5.8%
5.0%
5.6%
3.7%
5%
13.1%
4.8%
5.7%
Priority #2
14.5%
15%
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
36
17.0%
13.0%
10%
Priority #1
16.1%
6.1%
3.9%
19.8%
12.7%
4.6%
3.5%
3.0%
12.1%
4.9%
3.6%
2.9%
13.8%
20%
Priority #4
Canadian Teachers' Federation
25%
Providing Programs to Support Wellness and Work-Life Balance
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B13a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
13
Female
13
Male
13
2
13
3
13
English schools
4
13
French schools
5
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
14
6
Urban
7
Rural
13
12
Chart B13b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
0.9%
1.8%
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
88.6%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
11.4%
3.3%
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
5.4%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
37
Providing Programs to Support Wellness and Work-Life Balance
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Female
0.7%
3
1.2%
4
Secondary Level
5
6
Urban
7
Rural
1.5%
5.4%
2.9%
11.0%
4.8%
2.6%
5.3%
4.8%
2.5%
1.1% 1.6%
3.7%
6.6%
5.8%
0%
12.4%
5.0%
10.8%
4.0%
6.1%
5%
10%
Priority #1
Priority #2
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
38
14.7%
6.7%
3.1%
1.9%
12.9%
9.6%
4.5%
3.7%
1.9%
11.4%
5.5%
2.0%
0.9% 0.9%
French Schools
3.3%
1.9%
2
Elementary Level
English Schools
1.8%
0.9%
Male
1.8%
0.9% 0.9%
Total Respondents
0.9%
Chart B13c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
13.0%
15%
Priority #4
Canadian Teachers' Federation
20%
Increasing Opportunities for Professional Development
Priority Ranking of this Issue among 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Chart B14a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Total
14
Female
14
Male
12
2
14
Secondary Level
3
14
English schools
4
14
French schools
5
Elementary Level
12
6
Urban
14
7
Rural
13
Chart B14b. Percentage Distribution of Total Respondents
0.5%
2.0%
Priority 1
Not Among
Top 4 Priorities
89.9%
Among
Top 4 Priorities
10.1%
3.6%
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
4.0%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
39
Increasing Opportunities for Professional Development
Percentage of Respondents Reporting this Issue Among Top 4 Priority Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and enable you to
become a more effective teacher.
Total Respondents
0.5%
Female
0.5%
Chart B14c. Percentage of Teachers Surveyed Ranking this Issue among their Top 4 Priorities
2.0%
1.7%
Secondary Level
3
4
French Schools
5
6
Urban
7
Rural
0.6% 0.5%
English Schools
0.7% 0.4%
2
0.5% 0.5%
Male 0.8%
Elementary Level
3.6%
4.0%
3.5%
3.8%
3.2%
1.6%
1.9%
2.2%
0%
4.5%
3.7%
2.6%
1.5%
9.5%
3.7%
3.3%
2.2%
4.3%
3.5%
11.6%
4.1%
3.7%
3.3%
3.5%
12.3%
9.1%
4.1%
10.2%
9.2%
3.9%
3.6%
3.7%
5%
Priority #1
9.8%
10.0%
10%
Priority #2
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
4
English language school (including immersion)
5
French as a first language school
6
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
7
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
40
10.1%
Priority #4
Canadian Teachers' Federation
15%
Section C. By Selected Characteristics
Canadian Teachers' Federation
41
By Gender
Priority Ranking of 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C1a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Reducing class sizes
Improving support for children with
special educational needs
2
1
Female
1
Increasing time available for planning and
preparation
Reducing non-teaching demands
(administration and paperwork)
Increasing and improving resources
(e.g., books, computers, etc.)
Improving opportunities for collaboration
and
2
sharing with peers
Male
3
3
2
4
4
5
5
6
6
Reducing the number of standardized tests/
large scale assessments
Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes
Increasing support from school administration
Improving support for technology in
the classroom
Improving support for ESL/FSL
students/programs
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy
within the classroom
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
14
12
11
Providing programs to support wellness and
work-life balance
Increasing opportunities for
professional development
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
Through Professional Learning Communities for example.
Canadian Teachers' Federation
13
13
14
12
43
By Gender
The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C1b. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Highest Overall Scores1
Reducing class sizes
Female
30.0%
Male
29.7%
10.7%
6.6%
8.8%
7.1%
6.5%
5.0%
53.9%
50.7%
Improving support for children with special educational needs
Female
24.0%
Male
18.0%
17.1%
12.4%
9.4%
10.1%
7.3%
7.5%
59.6%
46.2%
Increasing time available for planning and preparation
Female
17.5%
Male
17.6%
16.7%
16.4%
12.1%
10.8%
7.6%
7.4%
54.8%
51.3%
Reducing non-teaching
demands (administration and paperwork)
Female
7.7%
Male
12.6%
12.9%
12.1%
14.0%
12.1%
14.4%
45.4%
11.9%
52.4%
Increasing and improving resources (e.g., books, computers, etc.)
Female 3.5%
Male
7.7%
5.7%
7.8%
7.8%
6.9%
8.0%
26.0%
7.1%
28.5%
Female
Male
2.5%2.0%
Improving opportunities for collaboration and sharing with peers
6.2%
9.0%
10.2%
6.0%
9.1%
9.0%
2
27.4%
26.5%
Female
Male
2.7% 2.9%
Reducing the number of standardized tests/large scale assessments
4.7%
5.7%
8.3%
6.7%
9.3%
8.5%
25.3%
23.6%
2.7%
0%
10%
20%
Priority #1
30%
Priority #2
40%
50%
Priority #3
Priority #4
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
Through Professional Learning Communities for example.
44
60%
70%
Canadian Teachers' Federation
By Gender
The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C1c. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Lowest Overall Scores1
Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes
Female
Male
2.9%
4.8%
2.1%
7.9%
5.4%
8.5%
8.0%
8.1%
24.2%
23.5%
Increasing support from school administration
Female
3.1%
Male
3.6%
3.3%
4.9%
4.5%
7.7%
19.3%
4.8%
8.6%
21.2%
Female
Male
1.3% 1.2%
Improving support for technology in the classroom
4.0%
6.6%
7.0%
5.8%
18.7%
6.5%
8.4%
22.0%
Improving support for ESL/FSL students/programs
Female
2.5%
3.9%
Male 1.8%
3.3%
3.6%
2.0% 1.9%
2.7%
12.7%
9.1%
Female
1.2%
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy within the classroom
Male
2.6%
3.7%
3.3%
4.6%
4.7%
12.1%
4.8%
7.1%
19.8%
Female
Male
0.9% 0.9%
Providing programs to support wellness and work-life
balance
1.8%
2.9%
1.9%
5.5%
4.8%
11.0%
5.3%
12.9%
Female
Male
0.8% 0.5%
Increasing opportunities for professional development
1.7%
3.5%
3.2%
3.8%
9.5%
3.7%
4.5%
12.3%
0.8%
0%
5%
10%
Priority #1
1
15%
Priority #2
Priority #3
20%
25%
30%
Priority #4
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
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By School Level Taught
Priority Ranking of 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C2a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
2
2
Reducing class sizes
Improving support for children with
special educational needs
Increasing time available for planning and
preparation
Reducing non-teaching demands
(administration and paperwork)
Increasing and improving resources
(e.g., books, computers, etc.)
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
1
2
3
4
3
1
4
3
5
5
Improving opportunities for collaboration and
4
sharing with peers
Reducing the number of standardized tests/
large scale assessments
Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes
Increasing support from school administration
Improving support for technology in
the classroom
Improving support for ESL/FSL
students/programs
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy
within the classroom
Providing programs to support wellness and
work-life balance
Increasing opportunities for
professional development
8
6
6
10
7
9
10
7
9
8
11
12
12
11
13
13
14
14
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
4
Through Professional Learning Communities for example.
2
46
Canadian Teachers' Federation
By School Level Taught
The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C2b. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Highest Overall Scores1
Reducing class sizes
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
32.0%
3
26.4%
10.9%
6.3%
6.3%
7.6%
5.8%
49.0%
9.2%
55.6%
Improving support for children with special educational needs
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
25.9%
3
15.4%
19.4%
11.7%
8.1%
7.8%
10.8%
7.3%
63.4%
43.0%
Increasing time available for planning and preparation
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
14.7%
16.5%
3
12.2%
22.5%
7.4%
18.9%
50.8%
10.9%
7.8%
60.2%
Reducing non-teaching demands (administration and paperwork)
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
7.5%
3
12.1%
11.1%
13.2%
11.7%
14.6%
13.5%
44.5%
12.6%
51.8%
Increasing and improving resources (e.g., books, computers, etc.)
2
3.5%
3
4.9%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
7.5%
8.1%
8.2%
7.4%
7.3%
26.5%
6.3%
26.8%
2
Elementary Level
2.5% 1.9%
Improving opportunities for collaboration and sharing with peers
5.8%
8.5%
9.9%
4
26.1%
1.9%
Secondary Level
3
6.9%
10.0%
9.8%
29.2%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3
2.5% 3.1%
Reducing the number of standardized tests/large scale assessments
2
5.8%
9.2%
3.4% 5.6%
7.2%
10.1%
28.2%
18.6%
2.5%
0%
10%
Priority #1
20%
30%
Priority #2
40%
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
4
Through Professional Learning Communities for example.
Canadian Teachers' Federation
50%
60%
70%
Priority #4
47
By School Level Taught
The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C2c. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Lowest Overall Scores1
Reducing the frequency of curriculum
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3
2.8%
5.3%
2.6%
8.8%
4.2%
9.4%
6.5%
6.7%
26.3%
20.0%
Increasing support from school administration
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
2.5%
3
2.9%
4.1%
4.5%
7.3%
5.6%
16.8%
6.3%
9.1%
25.5%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3
0.9%
Improving support for technology in the classroom
2
4.0%
1.7%
6.1%
7.3%
5.1%
18.4%
7.7%
7.5%
22.0%
Improving support for ESL/FSL students/programs
2
2.4%
3
2.3%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
4.1%
3.2%
3.2%
3.3%
2.5%
2.5%
12.2%
11.3%
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy within the classroom
2
1.6% 2.6%
3
1.8%
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
3.6%
4.9%
3.9%
12.7%
4.6%
5.8%
16.1%
Providing programs to support wellness and work-life balance
2
Elementary Level
3
1.2%
Secondary Level
1.5% 2.6%
4.8%
2.5%
9.6%
4.5%
6.6%
14.7%
Increasing opportunities for professional development
2
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
1.6%
3
0%
2.6%
3.3%
3.7%
4.1%
5%
Priority #1
9.1%
4.3%
10%
Priority #2
11.6%
15%
Priority #3
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
2
The majority of the students taught are at the elementary level.
3
The majority of the students taught are at the secondary level.
48
20%
25%
30%
Priority #4
Canadian Teachers' Federation
By Language of the School Taught
Priority Ranking of 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C3a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Reducing class sizes
Improving support for children with
special educational needs
Increasing time available for planning and
preparation
Reducing non-teaching demands
(administration and paperwork)
Increasing and improving resources
(e.g., books, computers, etc.)
Improving opportunities for collaboration and
4
sharing with peers
Reducing the number of standardized tests/
large scale assessments
1
1
English schools
French schools
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
7
8
6
Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes
Increasing support from school administration
Improving support for technology in
the classroom
7
8
9
9
10
11
11
Improving support for ESL/FSL
students/programs
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy
within the classroom
13
12
10
13
Providing programs to support wellness and
work-life balance
Increasing opportunities for professional
development
14
14
12
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
English school (including immersion)
3
French as a first language school
4
Through Professional Learning Communities for example.
2
Canadian Teachers' Federation
49
By Language of the School Taught
The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C3b. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Highest Overall Scores1
Reducing class sizes
English Schools
2
30.1%
French Schools
3
29.8%
English Schools
2
French Schools
3
English Schools
2
French Schools
3
English Schools
2
French Schools
3
English Schools
2
4.1%
7.7%
French Schools
3
3.6%
8.1%
10.0%
6.3%
12.0%
6.3%
8.7%
52.7%
5.7%
56.2%
Improving support for children with special educational needs
22.6%
16.5%
22.0%
9.6%
17.7%
7.4%
11.7%
56.0%
7.7%
59.1%
Increasing time available for planning and preparation
17.2%
17.6%
18.0%
15.5%
12.0%
10.6%
7.8%
6.6%
54.7%
50.6%
Reducing non-teaching
demands (administration and paperwork)
7.9%
12.2%
12.9%
12.5%
16.2%
12.2%
15.1%
45.2%
11.7%
55.5%
Increasing and improving resources (e.g., books, computers, etc.)
8.0%
6.8%
7.6%
8.0%
26.6%
27.3%
English Schools
2
French Schools
3
1.9% 2.2%
Improving opportunities for collaboration and sharing with peers
6.4%
5.4%
9.3%
7.5%
10.0%
9.7%
4
27.9%
24.4%
English Schools
French Schools
3
3.2% 2.8%
Reducing the number of standardized tests/large scale assessments
2
0%
4.8%
7.7%
5.7%
8.5%
8.9%
23.9%
12.1%
29.9%
3.2%
10%
Priority #1
20%
30%
Priority #2
40%
Priority #3
50%
60%
70%
Priority #4
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
English language school (including immersion)
3
French as a first language school
4
Through Professional Learning Communities for example.
2
50
Canadian Teachers' Federation
By Language of the School Taught
The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C3c. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Lowest Overall Scores1
Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes
English Schools
2
French Schools
3
English Schools
2
3.2%
French Schools
3
3.1%
English Schools
2
French Schools
3
2.9%
5.2%
1.9%
7.9%
4.1%
8.4%
8.1%
8.2%
24.4%
22.3%
Increasing support from school administration
3.9%
5.1%
3.4%
7.8%
3.8%
7.7%
20.1%
18.0%
0.7% 1.3%
Improving support for technology in the classroom
4.5%
6.9%
4.1%
7.2%
5.1%
7.5%
19.9%
17.4%
Improving support for ESL/FSL students/programs
English Schools
2
French Schools
3
English Schools
2
1.6%
French Schools
3
1.7%
English Schools
2
0.8%
2.6%
4.1%
3.5%
2.7%
12.9%
1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 6.5%
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy within the classroom
2.9%
3.6%
5.0%
3.5%
13.1%
5.6%
6.1%
17.0%
French Schools
3
1.1% 0.9%
Providing programs to support wellness and work-life balance
2.0%
3.7%
1.6%
3.7%
5.8%
12.4%
6.7%
Increasing opportunities for professional development
2
French Schools
3
2.2%
3.5%
0.7%
English Schools
1.5%
3.7%
0%
4.1%
3.3%
10.2%
9.2%
5%
10%
Priority #1
Priority #2
15%
Priority #3
20%
25%
30%
Priority #4
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
English language school (including immersion)
3
French as a first language school
2
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By Area of Residence of the Students Attending the School
Priority Ranking of 14 Examined Areas
To Improve Work-Life Balance and Become a More Effective Teacher
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C4a. Priority Ranking Based on Total Score1
Reducing class sizes
1
3
Improving support for children with
special educational needs
Increasing time available for planning and
preparation
Reducing non-teaching demands
(administration and paperwork)
Increasing and improving resources
(e.g., books, computers, etc.)
Improving opportunities for collaboration and
4
sharing with peers
2
Urban
3
Rural
2
2
3
1
4
4
5
7
6
5
Reducing the number of standardized tests/
large scale assessments
Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes
Increasing support from school administration
Improving support for technology in
the classroom
Improving support for ESL/FSL
students/programs
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy
within the classroom
Providing programs to support wellness and
work-life balance
Increasing opportunities for
professional development
7
6
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
14
12
11
13
12
14
13
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
3
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
4
Through Professional Learning Communities for example
2
52
Canadian Teachers' Federation
By Area of Residence of the Students Attending the School
The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C4b. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Highest Overall Scores1
Reducing class sizes
Urban
2
33.8%
3
Rural
22.6%
8.2%
10.7%
6.7%
6.8%
5.9%
6.4%
57.6%
43.5%
Improving support for children with special educational needs
Urban
2
21.7%
3
Rural
17.2%
24.3%
9.3%
17.1%
7.2%
11.1%
55.5%
7.7%
60.3%
Increasing time available for planning and preparation
Urban
2
13.6%
16.0%
3
Rural
11.0%
24.2%
7.1%
47.7%
19.3%
13.3%
8.2% 65.1%
Reducing non-teaching demands (administration and paperwork)
Urban
2
8.4%
3
Rural
12.2%
9.1%
13.8%
14.8%
12.1%
12.5%
46.6%
12.1%
48.5%
Increasing and improving resources (e.g., books, computers, etc.)
2
4.3%
3
3.6%
Urban
Rural
8.5%
5.9%
8.4%
7.0%
7.5%
6.4%
28.7%
22.9%
Urban
2
3
Rural
1.9% 2.0%
Improving opportunities for collaboration and sharing with peers
5.8%
8.5%
7.5%
10.1%
9.8%
4
26.3%
10.3%
29.5%
Urban
3
Rural
2.8% 3.0%
Reducing the number of standardized tests/large scale assessments
2
0%
5.0%
7.8%
5.0%
8.8%
8.5%
10%
24.5%
9.8%
26.1%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Priority #1
Priority #2
Priority #3
Priority #4
60%
70%
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
3
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
4
Through Professional Learning Communities for example
2
Canadian Teachers' Federation
53
By Area of Residence of the Students Attending the School
The 14 Examined Issues by Percentage Shares of Respondents
Who Considered Them as a Top 4 Priority Area
Question: Select the four top priority areas that you feel would improve your work-life balance and
enable you to become a more effective teacher.
Chart C4c. Percentage Shares for 7 Priority Areas with Lowest Overall Scores1
Reducing the frequency of curriculum changes
2
2.7%
3
2.9%
Urban
Rural
4.7%
8.2%
5.3%
8.5%
6.8%
8.3%
24.0%
23.2%
Increasing support from school administration
2
Urban
3.4%
3
Rural
4.1%
2.8%
4.9%
3.2%
7.7%
5.0%
7.4%
20.1%
18.4%
Urban
3
Rural
1.2% 1.2%
Improving support for technology in the classroom
2
4.6%
6.7%
4.0%
7.8%
6.0%
6.8%
20.4%
18.0%
Improving support for ESL/FSL students/programs
2
2.9%
4.6%
3
1.5% 2.4%
1.7% 1.4% 7.0%
Urban
Rural
4.2%
3.1%
14.8%
Increasing the level of teaching autonomy within the classroom
2
1.6%
3
1.8%
Urban
Rural
2.9%
3.7%
3.0%
4.8%
3.9%
13.0%
5.7%
14.5%
3
Rural
0.9%0.9%
Providing programs to support wellness and work-life balance
2
Urban
1.9%
1.9%
3.1%
5.0%
10.8%
6.1%
4.0%
13.0%
Increasing opportunities for professional development
2
Urban
1.9%
3
Rural
2.2%
0%
3.5%
3.9%
3.6%
3.7%
5%
9.8%
10.0%
10%
Priority #1
Priority #2
15%
Priority #3
20%
25%
30%
Priority #4
1
See Chart A1 for overall scores and footnote 1 for that chart for more information.
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly urban areas
3
Students that attend the school where you teach reside in mainly rural areas
2
54
Canadian Teachers' Federation