DISTANCE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR SURVEY Institution Name Today’s Date The Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) is the regulatory body for private career training institutions. Our mandate, in part, is to protect the interests of students registered with private career training institutions. One of the ways we do this is by making sure institutions meet PCTIA standards. Please complete this survey and return it to PCTIA at the email provided. Your feedback is important and will help us identify the areas of strength for this institution and the areas needing improvement. You can find information on PCTIA by visiting our website at www.pctia.bc.ca. If you disagree with any of the following statements, please provide an explanation in the comment section at the end of this survey. What program/subject do you teach? ______________________________________ ORIENTATION AND EVALUATION: 4 = Strongly Agree 3 = Agree 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree 1 The institution provides guidance and direction on how to improve my teaching. 4 3 2 1 2 The Senior Educational Administrator conducts a formal evaluation of my teaching performance at least once a year. 4 3 2 1 ADMISSION: 4 = Strongly Agree 3 = Agree 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree 3 Students have the basic skills and language proficiency necessary to successfully complete the program. 4 3 2 1 4 At the beginning of classes, students already know about the program and its demands. 4 3 2 1 5 Students generally know about the institution’s policies (i.e. refund, dispute resolution, withdrawal, dismissal, admissions, attendance, and, if applicable, work experience, language proficiency, prior learning assessment, and credit transfer). 4 3 2 1 INS.190.013 Page 1 of 3 2014.04.07 DISTANCE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR SURVEY FACILITIES EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES: 4 = Strongly Agree 3 = Agree 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree 6 If applicable, the institution provides the resources (kits, books,) needed in order to successfully present this program from a distance. 4 7 Prior to enrolment, the institution made sure my students knew what equipment was needed to be successful taking this program from a distance. 4 3 2 1 8 The online platform used by the institution works well for delivery of this program 4 3 2 1 WORK EXPERIENCE: 4 = Strongly Agree 3 = Agree 2 = Disagree 3 2 1 N/A 1 = Strongly Disagree 9 The institution provides appropriate work experience placements for all students whose programs include a mandatory work experience component. 4 3 2 1 N/A 10 I am involved in the evaluation of students with the work placement host. 4 3 2 1 N/A INSTRUCTION: 4 = Strongly Agree 3 = Agree 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree 11 The textbooks and instructional materials provided by the institution are clear and appropriate for learning from a distance. 4 12 The student projects, assignments and assessments are appropriate tools to evaluate student. 4 3 2 1 13 I reply to student questions and/or concerns within 48 hours. 4 3 2 1 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: 4 = Strongly Agree 3 = Agree 2 = Disagree 3 2 1 N/A 1 = Strongly Disagree 14 I receive timely support from the institution’s administration when I have to deal with student issues. 4 3 2 1 15 I know how the student dispute resolution process works. 4 3 2 1 INS.190.013 Page 2 of 3 2014.04.07 DISTANCE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR SURVEY COMMENTS: What does this institution do well? What does this institution need to improve? Any other comments? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! Private Career Training Institutions Agency www.pctia.bc.ca INS.190.013 Page 3 of 3 2014.04.07