Student Opinion Survey (DRAFT)
The following survey will ask you to describe your experience in [course name here]. All comments
remain anonymous. The survey consists of three sections. The first section will ask you to describe your
own performance in this course. The second section will ask you to describe the effectiveness of the
instructor. And the third section will ask you about other issues with the course, including the classroom
environment and the textbooks.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback will provide valuable information to
the instructor and help Santa Fe College provide the best instruction possible. Honest and constructive
criticism is appreciated.
About the Student
ABOUT THE STUDENT
The following sentences ask you to describe your own performance in this course. Some statements ask you to fill
in the blank. Other statements offer a specific description of the class, and you should identify how strongly this
description applies to your experience this semester. Each statement will be followed by a comment box. Please
feel free to provide additional comments to your instructor.
1. I missed class _______.
Never
Once
Twice
2. I completed assignments on time.
Strongly agree
Agree
Three times
Disagree
Four or more times
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
3. I contacted my instructor outside of class time when I needed help.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
4. I spent ______ hours per week studying and/or preparing for this class (not including class time).
0-3
4-8
9-14
more than 14 hours per week
5. I believe I will receive a grade of _____ in this class.
A
B
C
D
F
About the Instructor
BOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
The following sentences ask you to describe the effectiveness of the instructor. These statements offer a specific
description of the class, and you should identify how strongly this description applies to your experience this
semester. Each statement will be followed by a comment box. Please feel free to provide additional comments to
your instructor.
6.
7.
8.
I like the way my instructor teaches this class.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
My instructor is helpful when I have questions or need help.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
My instructor helps me understand the course content.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
9.
My instructor gives feedback/returns assignments (tests, papers, quizzes, lab reports, etc.) in time for me to
improve.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
10.
My instructor promotes a good learning environment in class.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
11.
My instructor makes students feel free to ask questions, participate in class, and express their ideas.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
12.
My instructor establishes high expectations for student performance.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
My instructor provides clear guidelines for student success.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
13.
14.
The evaluation methods (tests, papers, homework, observations, etc.) assessed what I learned.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
15.
I would recommend this instructor to other students.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
ABOUT THE COURSE
The following sentences ask you about other issues with the course, including the classroom environment and the
textbooks. These statements offer a specific description of the class, and you should identify how strongly this
description applies to your experience this semester. Each statement will be followed by a comment box. Please
feel free to provide additional comments to your instructor.
16. The course materials (textbooks, lecture notes, handouts, etc.) were useful.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
17. The class activities (assignments, labs, projects, etc.) helped me learn.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
18.
The classroom/lab physical environment facilitated learning.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
19. I would recommend other students take this course.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
OVERALL
The following questions ask about your overall experience this semester.
20.
What did you like most about this class?
21.
What specific changes, if any, do you suggest?
22.
What additional comments or suggestions would you like to provide?
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable