This questionnaire is under development. The first step in
the process is to sample the questions with student volunteers.
This sampling will be done on October 13 at 2 PM in SVC 2060.
Delsherae Miles, Terry Flateby, and Charla Bauer
We are studying the attitude of students toward their learning experiences.
Please take a few minutes of your time to choose the response which best describes your opinion in the following statements. Please consider all the courses you have already taken and are currently taking as you formulate your response.
| SD | D | A | SA | Statement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have a clear understanding of the goals and requirements for the course I'm taking. | ||||
| The methods of instruction help me to understand the content. | ||||
| I have a clear understanding of the methods of evaluation in my courses. | ||||
| The methods of evaluation accurately reflect what is taught and expected. | ||||
| Instructors administer multiple choice tests. | ||||
| The multiple choice tests I have taken require more than memorization. | ||||
| Lecture is the teaching method used most of the time in my classes. | ||||
| My instructors encourage student participation and/or discussion. | ||||
| My instructors are enthusiastic about the courses they teach. | ||||
| My instructors encourage me to think rather than memorize facts. | ||||
| My instructors are accessible. | ||||
| My instructors care that I am learning. | ||||
| The students in my classes are motivated to learn. | ||||
| I receive encouragement and support in my classes. | ||||
| I socialize with my classmates outside of class. | ||||
| The average class size for my courses is about right. | ||||
| I have developed time management skills. | ||||
| I am receiving a good education at USF. | ||||
| I would recommend USF to my friends. |
| SD | D | A | SA | Statement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A team approach to teaching is used in my LC. | ||||
| My LC instructors seem to respect the other LC instructors. | ||||
| I prefer the team teaching approach to the single instructor approach. | ||||
| Different subjects are well integrated in instructors' presentations. | ||||
| Themes are used to integrate multiple subjects in my LC. | ||||
| The integration of subjects increases my understanding of the course content. | ||||
| I am a better writer as a result of the LC. | ||||
| There are integrated writing assignments in my LC . | ||||
| My writing skills have improved because of the instruction associated with the integrated writing assignments in the LC. | ||||
| A portfolio to used to evaluate my writing progress in the LC. | ||||
| I receive support and encouragement from instructors in the LC. | ||||
| The LC instructors are approachable. | ||||
| My ability to work in groups has improved because of my participation in the LC. | ||||
| I feel a sense of community in the LC. | ||||
| I socialize with members of the LC outside of class. | ||||
| I have developed time management skills. | ||||
| Computers enhance my academic experiences. | ||||
| I use computer technologies to communicate with my instructors. | ||||
| Computer technologies encourage a sense of community in the LC. | ||||
| I feel comfortable using the computer as a result of the LC. | ||||
| My LC is academically challenging. | ||||
| The instructors in my non-LC classes challenge me academically. | ||||
| I am encouraged to think beyond the memorization level in the LC. | ||||
| My LC advisor is available to answer questions about my academic progress. | ||||
| I know which courses I will be taking in the LC and how much credit I will receive. | ||||
| My LC advisor is knowledgeable about university policies and procedures. | ||||
| My LC advisor refers me to other university services or offices when necessary. | ||||
| The LC is preparing me for success in my last two years of college. | ||||
| I plan to complete two years in the LC. | ||||
| I would recommend the LC to high school seniors. |