The Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) is an international survey of teachers and principals that focuses on the working conditions of teachers and the teaching and learning practices in schools. TALIS was first administered in 2008 and is conducted every five years. Having participated in 2013 but not in 2008, the United States will administer TALIS for the second time in 2018. TALIS is sponsored by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In the United States, TALIS is conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), of the Institute of Education Sciences within the U.S. Department of Education. TALIS 2018 will address teacher training and professional development, teachersâ appraisal, school climate, school leadership, teachersâ instructional approaches, teachersâ pedagogical practices, and their experience with and support for teaching diverse populations. In February 2017, the TALIS 2018 field test was conducted to evaluate newly developed teacher and school questionnaire items and test the survey operations. The recruitment of schools for the 2018 main study sample was approved in September 2016 with the latest change request approved in June 2017 (OMB# 1850-0888 v.4-6). This request is to conduct the TALIS 2018 main study.
The apparent increase in the estimated respondent burden is because the last OMB approval was for TALIS 2018 main study recruitment and field test, while this request is to conduct all aspects of the TALIS 2018 main study.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
TALIS 2018 Main Study Changes from Field Test Memo.docx
2018 Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS 2018) Main Study