# Custom Questions Course heads have the option of adding customized questions to the Q. When adding custom questions, a limited list of scales are available. If you would like to create your own scale, select “numeric scale” and indicate the meaning of each scale point in the question text. (Note, however, that your custom scale must have 5 scale points.) You can also choose to create an open-ended text question. The available scales are: Quality: 1=unsatisfactory; 2=fair; 3=good; 4=very good; 5=excellent; incl. not applicable Satisfaction: 1=Very dissatisfied; 2=Dissatisfied; 3=Neutral; 4=Satisfied; 5=Very satisfied; incl. not applicable Frequency: 1=Never; 2=Rarely; 3=Occasionally; 4=Frequently; 5=Always; incl. not applicable True: 1=Not true; 2=Somewhat untrue; 3=Neither true/untrue=very good; 5=excellent; incl. not applicable Agree: 1=Strongly disagree; 2=Disagree; 3=Neither Agree/Disagree; 4=Agree; 5=Strongly agree; incl. not applicable Difficulty: 1=Very easy; 2=Easy; 3=Moderate; 4=Difficult; 5=Very difficult; incl. not applicable Amount: 1=Not at all; 2=Somewhat; 3=Moderate; 4=Quite a bit; 5=Very much so; incl. not applicable Numeric: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, incl. not applicable. If you choose this scale, you should indicate in the question text what each scale point represents. Comment Open-Text Box: freeform box for student comments **Tips for constructing questions** When designing questions, instructors may want to keep a few tips in mind: · Simple, straightforward questions are easier for students to respond to, and responses are generally easier for instructors to interpret. · Rating scales should be constructed so that the lowest score (1) represents the lowest/most negative rating (e.g., strongly disagree) and the highest score (5) represents the highest/most positive rating (e.g., strongly agree). · Questions that focus on the student’s individual perspective, rather than their perception of the whole class, tend to yield more accurate, specific responses (e.g., “the instructor presented information at an appropriate pace” is vague, relative to “the instructor presented information that I could follow”). **Question Suggestions/Recommendations** 1. Questions about evaluating **Assignments, Assessments, and Teaching Methods used in the class.** - How useful was the following <<customize assignments/course components**>>** in facilitating your understanding of the course material? 1= Not at all useful; 2= Slightly useful; 3= Moderately useful; 4=Very useful; 5= Extremely useful. (Select *Numeric scale*) - Please explain how any of the following course components listed in the question above can be enhanced to make them more useful in facilitating your learning? Open-ended - Which guest speaker most enriched your understanding of the course content? (1=Martin Scorsese; 2=Jean-Pierre Bekolo; 3=Sofia Coppola; 4=Spike Lee; 5=Hal Hartley) (Select *Numeric scale*) 2. Questions to gain information about how to **student learning and development** - Please list any topic areas/concepts that you found particularly challenging that the teaching staff could address for the next iteration of this course? Also include what made this particular topic/lesson challenging. Open-ended - What is something new and interesting that you learned in this class? Open-ended - I learned how to solve real problems in this field. (Select *Agree scale*) - In this course, I developed the skills required to carry out original research. (Select *Agree scale*) 3. Questions about **class discussions**. - The teaching staff managed class discussions effectively (Select *Agree scale*) - The instructor directed her/his attention equitably and encouraged all students to talk in turn (Select *Agree scale*) - I felt comfortable sharing my ideas in discussions with those who might have opinions/views different than my own (Select *Agree scale*) - The classroom environment was one where individuals were respectful of each other and willing to engage with others’ thoughts, ideas and questions respectfully (Select *Agree scale*) - When I disagree with the majority opinion, I feel comfortable dissenting (Select *Agree scale*) - A few students dominated group discussion (Select *Agree scale*) 4. Questions about **lecture classes** - The subject matter was presented coherently (Select *Agree scale*) - The instructor gave enough clarifying examples (Select *Agree scale*) - The lectures prepared me for problem-solving on my own (Select *Agree scale*) - The lectures were well-organized (Select *Agree scale*) 5. Questions about **Grading and Evaluation** - Questions on the exam(s) allowed me to demonstrate my understanding of what I learned in class (Select *Agree scale*) - There were enough activities to practice and apply what I learned in class. (Select *Agree scale*) - The feedback that I received for assignments/exams/projects provided me with enough information about my performance and how and where I needed to improve so that I could redirect my learning (Select *Agree scale*) 6. Questions about evaluating **Learning Goals and Objectives** - As a result of your work in this class this past semester, what gains did you make in <<customize text>>? 1=No gains; 2=A little; 3=Moderate; 4=Good; 5=Great (Select *numeric scale*) Suggestions to customize text: Your understanding of main concepts explored in this course Your enthusiasm for the subject matter Interest in taking additional classes in this subject Your confidence in this subject area Your understanding of <<customize>> Your ability to <<customize>> Your attitudes towards <<customize>> 7. Questions about **Online Learning** - I found it difficult to adapt to a remote learning format (Select *Agree scale*)(Select*Agree scale*) - I was able to manage my time effectively remotely (Select *Agree scale*) - What challenges did you experience as a remote learner? What did you do to overcome these challenges (select *open-ended question*)