Student UDL Survey '08
Student Survey - Universal Design for Learning
[student name]
Started: March 24, 2008 5:28 PM
Questions: 50
Instructions
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- Answer all 50 questions to the best of your ability. The information you provide will help improve teaching practices at Colorado State University.
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1. What percentage of essential information provided during lectures is presented in multiple formats, including text, graphics, audio, video, and/or physical movement?
2. In what percentage of each class session, on an average, does the instructor actively engage students in learning?
3. Describe how the instructor gets students actively engaged in learning:
4. What could the instructor do better to actively engage students in learning?
5. In what percentage of class sessions does your instructor relate key concepts to the larger objectives of the course?
6. For each activity and assignment, the instructor's expectations for student performance are consistent with the learning objectives as stated on the syllabus and/or study guides.
7. In what percentage of lectures does the instructor begin with an outline of what will be covered?
8. In what percentage of lectures does the instructor summarize key points, either during or at the end of lecture?
9. What percentage of class time, on average, does the instructor spend facing the board or screen, or looking down at his/her notes, laptop, or overhead transparency while speaking?
10. What are the things your instructor does, or things about the structure of this course, that help you learn?
11. What are the things your instructor does, or things about the structure of this course, that hinder your learning?
12. What does the instructor of this course do better than instructors of other courses to help you learn?
13. What have instructors of other courses done better than this instructor to help you learn?
14. The syllabus for this course clearly describes the nature and scope of content, as well as the instructor's expectations for student performance.
15. What percentage of essential reading materials (other than the textbook) are available to students online?
16. Of the materials posted online for this course, what percentage are offered in multiple file formats (for example, HTML, PDF, DOC, RTF, etc.)?
17. For what percentage of instructional videos used in this course does the instructor call attention to key points to help students understand the content?
18. If videos are used in this course, what percentage of them are captioned?
19. Would video captions help you grasp more content from the videos?
20. In what percentage of each class session are instructional technologies (clickers, videos, PowerPoint, etc.) used to enhance learning?
21. If your instructor uses instructional technologies during class sessions, please describe the technologies used:
22. For what percentage of course content delivered outside of class are instructional technologies employed? (For example, RamCT, videos, podcasts, online materials, external websites, etc.)
23. For instructional technologies used outside of class, please describe the technologies used:
24. What percentage of materials for this course (other than the textbook) are accessible, clearly organized, and easy to use?
25. As a student in this course, you are given opportunities to express your comprehension of material in ways other than traditional tests and exams (for example, through written essays, projects, portfolios, presentations, etc.).
26. If you are allowed to express your comprehension in alternative ways besides tests and exams, briefly describe these alternative forms of expression:
27. This course employs technology to facilitate communication among students and between students and the instructor.
28. If your instructor uses technology to facilitate communication among students and between students and the instructor, briefly describe each communication technology and how it is used:
29. What percentage of assignments for this course can be submitted electronically?
30. In what percentage of each class session, on an average, do you feel engaged and motivated to learn?
31. For what percentage of topics taught in this course does the instructor explain the real-world importance?
32. This course challenges you with meaningful assignments.
33. For what percentage of the topics covered in class does the instructor express his or her personal enthusiasm?
34. What percentage of the feedback your instructor provides on assignments is helpful and instructive (as opposed to feedback that is merely “correct/incorrect” or “complete/incomplete”)?
35. The average length of time I wait to receive feedback on assignments is:
36. The instructor for this course is highly approachable and available to students.
37. The instructor creates a class climate in which student diversity is respected.
38. The instructor offers contact with students outside of class time in flexible formats (for example, face-to-face, email, online chat, telephone, etc.)
39. The syllabus for this course includes a statement about the instructor's appreciation for diversity and his or her willingness to make “appropriate accommodations” for students with disabilities.
40. I am familiar with the services provided by the following offices on campus for students and faculty (check all that apply):
41. What grade do you think you will receive in this course?
42. What grade do you think the average person will receive in this course?
43. Are you a student with a disability (for example, a learning disability, ADHD, a physical disability, etc.)?
44. If you are a student with a disability, have you contacted the Resources for Disabled Students office (RDS) to request accommodation services?
45. Please identify your student status, mark all that apply:
46. If you identified your student status as “Other,” please describe:
47. How many hours per week are you employed in a University job?
48. How many hours per week are you employed in a non-University job?
49. How long did it take you to complete this survey?
50. When you have completed the survey, do the following:
- Click the “Save All” button to save your answers or any changes you have made to your answers.
- Click the “Finish” button. (Caution: Do not click “OK” until you have answered and saved all questions.)
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