Learning Survey
1. I understand that participation in this study is fully confidential and voluntary. I have not been coerced in any manner to participate and understand that if I have any questions regarding my participation, I should contact the researcher or the researcher’s supervisor. I understand that I am not receiving any compensation (pay or grades) for my participation in this survey.
A True
B False
2. What department are you in?
| A | Electrical/HVAC/Auto/Low-Voltage (Trades) | C | Computers/Drafting |
| B | Medical/Dental | D | Other |
3. I am within the following age group:
| A | 18–25 | C | 36–45 |
| B | 26–35 | D | Over 45 |
4. I am a member of the following racial/cultural group:
| A | White/Caucasian | D | Asian |
| B | African American | ||
| C | Hispanic | E | Other |
5. My prior school experience was:
| A | High School Graduate | D | College Graduate |
| B | General Equivalency Diploma (GED) | E | Other |
| C | Some College |
6. I decided on a trade school because
| A | I wanted to learn a trade because of career stability and opportunity. | D | My parents wanted me to attend. |
| B | I did not think I could succeed in college. | E | Some other reason. |
| C | I had nothing else to do with my time. |
7. I have been diagnosed with the following:
| A | Physical disability | C | Learning disability |
| B | Mental disability | D | Never been diagnosed with a disability |
8. I tune out or daydream during lectures.
A True
B False
9. I am easily overwhelmed with new material.
A True
B False
10. I have a difficult time getting started on tasks.
A True
B False
11. I do not complete work and this results in incomplete assignments and failing grades.
A True
B False
12. I get bored much more easily than others in my class.
A True
B False
13. If I am bored, I do not show up for class or may leave early or come in late.
A True
B False
14. In the last 6 months, I have fallen asleep in class at least once.
A True
B False
15. I leave the classroom frequently because I am bored.
A True
B False
16. I am disorganized. I have recently (within last 6 months) lost things like homework, shop projects, pencils, tools, and books.
A True
B False
17. I believe that I have good study skills.
A True
B False
18. When I am in class, it is important for me to write notes in order to learn.
A True
B False
19. When I am in class, I learn better if the instructor follows a textbook rather than their own notes on a subject.
A True
B False
20. When learning something new, I learn better if the instructor has an informal discussion while demonstrating a new skill, rather than going over it in the classroom.
A True
B False
21. When learning something new, I learn better if the instructor gives me small-group activities, where I practice the skill rather than learning it in the classroom.
A True
B False
22. I believe that I made the correct decision in attending a vocational/technical/career school.
A True
B False
23. I believe that my instructors are sensitive to my learning needs and challenges.
A True
B False
24. I believe that I will be successful in my chosen career or trade upon completion of my program.
A True
B False
25. I believe that I could learn more if we had less lecture and more shop time.
A True
B False
26. I believe that I could learn more if we had less shop and more lecture time.
A True
B False
27. I believe that the ratio between lecture and shop (hands-on) time is about right.
A True
B False
28. When I am trying to learn something new, I like to watch others before trying it for myself.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
29. When I am trying to learn something new, I like to consult a manual, textbook, or instruction guide first.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
30. When I am trying to learn something new, I like to work by myself rather than with other people.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
31. When I am trying to learn something new I like to take notes, or write things down as I’m going along.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
32. When I am trying to learn something new, I’m critical of myself if things don’t work out as I hoped.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
33. When I am trying to learn something new, I usually compare myself to other people just so I know I am keeping up.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
34. When I am trying to learn something new, I like to examine things closely before jumping right in.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
35. When I am trying to learn something new, I rise to the occasion if I’m under pressure.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
36. When I am trying to learn something new, I like to have plenty of time to think about something new before trying it.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
37. When I am trying to learn something new, I pay a lot of attention to detail.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
38. When I am trying to learn something new, I concentrate on improving the things I did wrong in the past.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
39. When I am trying to learn something new, I focus on reinforcing the things I got right in the past.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
40. When I am trying to learn something new, I like to please the person teaching me.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
41. When I am trying to learn something new, I trust my hunches.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
42. When I am trying to learn something new in a group, I’m usually the first one to finish whatever we’re doing.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
43. When I am trying to learn something new I like to take charge of a situation.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
44. When I am trying to learn something new, I’m well organized.
| A | Usually | C | Rarely |
| B | Sometimes | D | Hardly |
45. I study an average of
| A | Between 0 and 5 hours a week | C | More than 10 hours a week |
| B | Between 6 and 10 hours a week | D | Never |
46. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), please rate your writing skills.
| A | 1 | D | 4 |
| B | 2 | E | 5 |
| C | 3 |
47. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), please rate your spelling and grammar skills.
| A | 1 | D | 4 |
| B | 2 | E | 5 |
| C | 3 |
48. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), please rate your math skills.
| A | 1 | D | 4 |
| B | 2 | E | 5 |
| C | 3 |
49. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), please rate your technical (hands-on) skills.
| A | 1 | D | 4 |
| B | 2 | E | 5 |
| C | 3 |
50. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), please rate your theory (classroom) knowledge.
| A | 1 | D | 4 |
| B | 2 | E | 5 |
| C | 3 |
\51. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), please rate your study skills.
| A | 1 | D | 4 |
| B | 2 | E | 5 |
| C | 3 |
52. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), please rate your reading skills.
| A | 1 | D | 4 |
| B | 2 | E | 5 |
| C | 3 |
53. I have been diagnosed by a professional (doctor, psychiatrist, counselor) as having the following learning disabilities:
| A | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) | D | Other |
| B | Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | E | None |
| C | Dyslexia |
54. Though I was never professionally diagnosed, I believe that I have the following learning disabilities:
| A | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) | D | Other |
| B | Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | E | None |
| C | Dyslexia |
55. I received special education services (one-on-one tutoring, special classes, or separate instruction) during
| A | Elementary School (K-5) | D | At any other time in life |
| B | Middle School or Junior High (6-8) | E | Never |
| C | High School or Senior High (9-12) |
56. I believe that I should have received special education services (one-on-one tutoring, special classes, or separate instruction) during
| A | Elementary School (K-5) | D | At any other time in life |
| B | Middle School or Junior High (6-8) | E | Never |
| C | High School or Senior High (9-12) |
57. I received a transition plan for moving from high school to technical or career school prior to my graduation.
A True
B False
The researcher is looking for participants to participate in a one-on-one interview with the purpose of identifying what works and what doesn’t for adult vocational/technical students who have identified themselves as having had learning challenges. If you would like to be contacted regarding these interviews, please tear off the last page of this survey and print your contact information. This information, as well as your participation, will remain confidential.
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