Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup conducts an annual survey of the public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools.  These surveys give us value insight in what changes the public desire in our public educational system.  The activities below have been established to help you gain insight into issues of concern to the public.

Part I.  SETTING THE STAGE FOR SUCCESSFUL LEARNING

Access http://www.pdkpoll.org.  Analyze the current year’s opinions related to issues from Part I Setting the Stage for Successful Learning that impact the public schools in the state you hope to teach.  Discuss your reactions with classmates.

Part II.  ORGANIZING THE DYNAMIC CLASSROOM

Access http://www.pdkpoll.org.  Analyze the current year’s opinions related to issues from Part II Organizing the Dynamic Classroom that impact the public schools in the state you hope to teach.  Discuss your reactions with classmates.

Part III.  SEQUENCING AND ORGANIZING INSTRUCTION

Access http://www.pdkpoll.org.  Analyze the current year’s opinions related to issues from Part III Sequencing and Organizing Instruction that impact the public schools in the state you hope to teach.  Discuss your reactions with classmates.

Part IV.  DESIGNING INSTRUCTION TO MAXIMIZE STUDENT LEARNING

Access http://www.pdkpoll.org.  Analyze the current year’s opinion related to issues from Part IV Designing Instruction to Maximize Student Learning that impact the public schools in the state you hope to teach.  Discuss your reactions with classmates.