My name is Elesha George - a journalist operating from Antigua and Barbuda. Thank you for taking time out to fill out this survey. This survey is being conducted to assess the level of concern from teachers, students and parents with regards to increasing temperatures. The result will be used as part of a regional news story - a partnership between the Media Institute of the Caribbean and the Pan American Health Organisation. 

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* 1. Are you a parent, student or teacher?

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* 2. If you are a student, how old are you?

The next 11 questions are for parents. Please skip to question 14 if you are not a parent.

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* 3. If you are a parent, how concerned are you about the impact of high temperatures and heat waves on your child's academic performance and ability to focus while at school?

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* 4. Have you noticed any changes in your child's enthusiasm or concentration for schoolwork during hotter days?

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* 5. Do you think the heat has affected your child's ability to get a good night's sleep, which in turn affects their school performance?

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* 6. Can you share specific instances where you believe heat waves have hindered or enhanced your child's ability to learn effectively? How does this compare to the impact of remote learning and the pandemic?

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* 7. Are there any specific measures you believe the school should take to mitigate the effects of heat on your child's learning environment? Please Share.

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* 8. Have you had discussions with your child about how the heat might be impacting their learning experience? If so, what have they shared with you?

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* 9. Are you satisfied with the school's communication regarding heat-related policies and measures to ensure a conducive learning environment during hot weather?

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* 10. Remote learning was introduced at schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. In your opinion, did it have a significant impact on your child’s test scores and overall learning outcomes? Please elaborate.

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* 11. Do you believe that the effects on your child’s academic performance as a result of COVID and remote learning have had a more substantial influence than the heat? Tell us why.

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* 12. What other factors do you think have affected your child’s ability to perform at school over the past five? Please give reasons for your responses.

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* 13. How have you, as a parent, tried to mitigate the impact of heat waves on your child's academic performance? What strategies have worked well, and what challenges have you encountered?

The next 8 questions are for teachers. Please skip to question 22 if you are not a teacher.

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* 14. If you are a teacher, have you observed any changes in your students' engagement levels and classroom behaviour during days of high temperatures? And if so, how do heat waves influence students' classroom engagement, participation, and overall learning?

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* 15. Have you noticed any impact of heat on students' overall performance, like their ability to concentrate in class? And how would you describe those changes compared to changes seen during the COVID pandemic and the introduction of remote learning?

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* 16. Can you provide examples of how heat waves have affected your teaching methods and curriculum delivery? Are there specific subjects or activities that seem more vulnerable to disruption due to heat?

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* 17. Are you making any adjustments to your teaching methods or curriculum during hot weather to accommodate students' potential challenges with concentration and comfort? What changes have you made?

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* 18. Are there any strategies that have shown promise in maintaining a productive learning environment despite the heat?

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* 19. Considering the recent challenges, how would you describe the impacts of heat waves, remote learning, and the pandemic on your students' test scores and learning progress? What patterns or trends have you noticed?

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* 20. In your opinion, what strategies could the school implement to help mitigate the effects of heat on both teaching and learning?

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* 21. Are there any resources or support you feel you need from the school administration or the government to manage the impact of heat on your classroom?

The next 9 questions are for students. Please skip if you are not a student.

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* 22. If you are a student, from your perspective, how do heat waves affect your ability to concentrate, engage with your studies, and perform well on tests?

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* 23. Have you experienced any physical discomfort or fatigue due to high temperatures while at school? Can you explain how you felt?

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* 24. Do you find it more challenging to complete assignments or study when the weather is hot? If so, how does it affect your performance?

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* 25. Remote learning was introduced at schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. In your opinion, did it have a significant impact on your test scores and overall learning outcomes? Please elaborate.

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* 26. How does the impacts of heat compare to the impact of remote learning and the COVID-19 epidemic on your performance at school?

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* 27. Can you share instances where you felt that heat waves have had a positive or negative impact on your learning experience? Are there specific subjects or activities that seem to be more affected by heat-related disruptions?

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* 28. Are there any changes you make to your daily routine during hot weather to cope with the heat's impact on your learning?

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* 29. Have you discussed the impact of heat on your school experience with your parents or teachers? What did they say?

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* 30. Are there any suggestions you have for the school to make the learning environment more conducive during periods of high temperatures? Please Share.

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