GenIC UNICEF/Washington Group School Environment Evaluation Study 2016

Attachment 1: UNICEF School Environment revised questions to be cognitively tested

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I would like to ask you some questions about schooling.
AT1. Do you agree with the following statements? [A] All boys have the right to attend elementary school [B] All boys have the right to attend middle/high school [C] All girls have the right to attend elementary school [D] All girls have the right to attend middle/high school [e] All children with disabilities have the right to attend school			Yes 1 No 2 DK / Not sure 9 Yes 1 No 2 DK / Not sure 9 Yes 1 No 2 DK / Not sure 9 Yes 1 No 2 DK / Not sure 9 Yes 1 No 2 DK / Not sure 9			If 2, skip to AT2C
AT2A. Do you think that children with disabilities should only go to special schools for those with disabilities?			Yes 1 It depends 2 No 3 DK / Not sure 9			If 3 or 9, skip to Next Section
If Yes or It Depends to AT2A: AT2B. We would like to understand why you answered as you did. Do you agree with the following statements?			Yes No These schools are better prepared to meet their needs 1 2 These children feel most comfortable in these schools 1 2 These children are most safe in these schools 1 2 It is better for children without disabilities to be separated from children with disabilities 1 2			skip to Next Section
If No to AT1[e] AT2C. We would like to understand why you answered as you did. Do you agree with the following statements?			Yes No Children with disabilities do not need to be educated 1 2 Children with disabilities are not able to learn 1 2 Schools cannot meet the needs of children with disabilities 1 2 Children with disabilities would not be safe at school 1 2 It would be bad to mix children with and children without disabilities 1 2
SE1. check school attendance in the household listing  child attends school  continue with SE1  child does not attend school  go to out of school section
SE2. What is the main type of school that (name) attends?	Regular classroom in a regular school 1 Special classroom in a regular school 2 Special school for children with disabilities 3 Other 4
SE3. Does (name) receive tutoring or other special services?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE4A. Does (name) need assistance to get to school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE4B. If Yes, is this because: [A] (Name) is too young to go by themselves [B] The school is too far [C] (Name) has a disability that makes it difficult to go unassisted	YES NO Too young 1 2 Too far 1 2 Disability 1 2
SE5. Using this means of transportation, how long does it usually take (name) to get to school?	Less than 30 minutes 1 30-60 minutes 2 More than 1 hour 3 DK 9
SE6. In the (20XX) school year, did your household pay for the following items? [A] School tuition [B] Transportation to and from school [C] School meals [D] School materials and supplies [E] Lodging [F] tutoring or special services [G] Assistive devices, for example braille textbook, hearing aid or wheelchair	YES NO School tuition 1 2 Transportation 1 2 Meals 1 2 School materials and supplies 1 2 Lodging 1 2 Tutoring/Special services 1 2 Assistive devices 1 2
I am now interested in knowing about the school that (name) is attending. SE7. Do (name)’s teachers care about (his/her) success in school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE8. Do (name)’s teachers help (him/her) learn?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE9. Does (name) have books that (he/she) is able to use?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE10. Do (name)’s teachers make (him/her) feel welcome in the classroom?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE11. Do (name)’s teachers come to class regularly?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE12. Are there too many students in (name)’s class?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE13. Are there seats for every student in (name)’s class?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE14. Does (name)’s classroom have enough light for (him/her) to do (his/her) work?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE15. Is (name)’s classroom warm or cool enough for (him/her) to do (his/her) work?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE16. Is there too much noise in (name)’s classroom for (him/her) to do (his/her) work?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE17. Does (name) move around the school easily?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE18A. Does (name) use drinking water facilities at school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE18B. If no, why?	Not available 1 Not able to access 2 Not acceptable for use 3 DK 9
SE19A. Does (name) use a toilet at school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE19B. If no, why?	Not available 1 Not able to access 2 Not acceptable for use 3 DK 9
SE20A. Does (name) use areas at the school where children play and socialize?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE20B. If no, why?	Not available 1 Not able to access 2 Not acceptable for use 3 DK 9
SE21. Does (name) feel accepted by (his/her) classmates?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE22. Is the school responsive if you have concerns about (name)’s education?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE23. Is (name) safe travelling to and from school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE24. Is (name) safe at school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
SE25. Do you expect (name) to successfully complete this current school year?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS1. Does (name) receive schooling at home?		Yes 1 No 2		If 2, skip to OS4
OS2. Is this schooling from a travelling teacher, a parent, or another family member?		YES NO Travelling teacher......... 1 2 Parent............ 1 2 Another family member... 1 2

We are interested in understanding the main reasons why (name) does not attend school. OS3. Does (name) not attend school because (he/she) can get a better education at home?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
We are interested in understanding the main reasons why (name) does not attend school. (Do not repeat if OS1 is 1) OS4. Does (name) not attend school because there is not enough money to pay the costs of (his/her) schooling?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS4. Does (name) need to work, earn money or help out at home?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS5. It is unsafe for (name) to travel to/from school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS6. It is unsafe for (name) to be in school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS7. Is school too far away?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS8. Is no one available to travel with (name) to/from school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS9. Are transport services inadequate?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS10. Are the special services or assistance (speech therapist, support worker, sign language interpretation) that (name) needs to attend school not available?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS11. Does (name) not have assistive devices/technology (braille textbook, hearing aid, wheelchair, etc.) that he/she needs to attend school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS12. Do teachers not know how to teach a child like (name)?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS13. Do teachers mistreat (name) at school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS14. Was (name) refused entry into the school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS15. Can (name) not move around the school or classroom?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS16. Can (name) not use the toilet at school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS17. Does the school not have a program that meets (name)’s learning needs?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS18. Does (name) have a health condition that prevents (him/her) from going to school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS19. Is (name) too old to attend school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS20. Is (name) not mature enough to attend school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS21. Has (name) completed enough schooling?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS22. Is (name) married or about to get married?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS23. Does (name) have a child or is about to have a child?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS24. Is (name) not interested in going to school?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS25. Is schooling not important for (name)?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9
OS26. Does school not help (name) in finding a good job?	Yes 1 No 2 DK 9

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