Surveys

 

 

 

 

 

 

Objective:  Students will be able to evaluate classroom survey sites in order to determine their usefulness in increasing student learning.

 

Objective:  Students will be able to articulate ways to communicate and collaborate with school stakeholders (parents, teachers, students).

 

Objective:  Students will be able to locate additional websites that provide tools to create online surveys.

 

Introduction:  Our education system has changed tremendously over the years.  There was a time when the teacher taught, the student learned, and students were not asked how things were going or what could be improved to make their learning more successful.  However, now student opinions are greatly appreciated and sought.  We can collect data from students to learn more about their classroom perceptions:  what they need, their level of satisfaction, and expectations.  Surveys are a quick and easy way to improve your teaching and improve the students’ learning experiences by identifying what is working and what is not.  Surveys also allow students to take ownership in their learning and to feel like an integral part of the classroom.

 

Activity:  This activity is designed to help you, the teacher, learn more about the different uses and formats of surveys.  There are quite a few online resources that provide samples of surveys and types of survey questions.  Below are a few websites that provide a look at surveys. Some of these sites are actual companies that will create surveys for you, for a fee.

 

Take a look at some of these websites to get an idea about what surveys look like and what kinds of information you can gather:

 

Survey Sample

http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/info/baldrige/documents/Worksheet_Survey.doc

 

Pre and Post Surveys – Examples of surveys that can be administered to students at the beginning and end of a unit or a school year.  These surveys are intended to address both student attitudes and behaviors.

http://www.positiveaction.net/support/index.asp?ID1=2&ID2=150

 

Online School Surveys – Here is a company designed to create school surveys and gather the information so that schools can hear from all stakeholders.  Use this site to see sample survey questions.

http://www.teachingsurvey.com/

 

Create Class Surveys with Excel – Here is a tutorial on using Excel to make a student survey.

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial082.pdf

 

Education Survey Samples – Take a look at a few sample surveys.  They are geared towards college students; however, you can get an idea for different types of formats and questions.

http://www.keysurvey.com/samples_education.jsp

 

Now use your favorite search engine to find some additional resources for making and implementing surveys in the classroom.

 

Assignment:  Create an annotated bibliography for at least 2 sites that you feel would help you as a teacher use surveys in your classroom.  Be sure to tell how these sites would help you in your teaching area.  Then using all of the information you have received through this module, create a student survey for your grade level.   The survey can be matched to a specific subject, unit of study, or lesson.  It can deal with classroom instructional practices or the class environment.

 

Submission:  Email the bibliography and survey to your instructor as an attachment. 


 

Rubric

 

unacceptable

developing

accomplished

Site Description

Fewer than two sites with weak or no description.   Does not related site to teaching experience.

Two sites with brief, description.  Minimally relates site to teaching experience.

Two or more sites with adequate description.  In-depth description of how site relates to teaching experience.

Survey

Minimum amount of questions that are not clearly linked to the survey topic or  match grade level, doesn’t clearly give useful data to make improvements

Questions somewhat relate to survey topic and will give some information about making improvements.  Survey is presented in grade-level appropriate format

Well-crafted questions that relate to survey topic, presented in grade-level appropriate format, gives adequate information to teacher so improvements can be made

 

 

Additional Resources:  Here is an article on using surveys in a classroom:

 

‘Whassup?’ in the Classroom – A teacher shares her experiences with conducting online surveys with her students.  She gathers data from both students and parents to promote continuous improvement in her classroom.

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr364.shtml

 

ISTE Standards:  The following ISTE standards are addressed in this course module:

 

            III. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum

Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.  Teachers:

 

                        B. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.

 

            IV. Assessment and Evaluation

            Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.  Teachers:

 

B. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.

 

            V. Productivity and Professional Practice

            Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.  Teachers:

 

                        A. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

                       

D. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.