Groupworkquestionnaire
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1. The document is a questionnaire for students in a course called "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature" to evaluate their experiences with group work projects in the class. 2. While participation is voluntary and will not impact grades, the feedback will help the instructor understand group dynamics and improve future group work assignments. 3. Students are assured that all responses will be kept confidential and anonymous.
Groupworkquestionnaire
- 1. Group Work Questionnaire You are being asked to participate in this group work evaluation study, the purpose of which is to identify some important factors that affect group work effectiveness. Each student enrolled in the course, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, is being requested to complete this questionnaire. The questionnaire requests specific information concerning your involvement in group work for this course. While your participation is completely voluntary and WILL NOT INFLUENCE YOUR GRADE for this course, it will be of great value to my understanding of group dynamics and for the evolution of group work exercises used in future offerings of this course. Your feedback and insights are important to me. Please read each question carefully, and respond as accurately and candidly as you can. All responses will be held in the strictest confidence. No information regarding the specific responses of group members or individual groups will be reported or otherwise disseminated. To help ensure confidentiality, please do NOT write your name on the questionnaire. When you have completed the questionnaire, please seal it in the envelope provided and return it to me. If you elect not to participate, please seal the questionnaire in the envelope and return it to me. The questionnaire should take no more than 15 minutes. Thank you for filling out this questionnaire. Cindy Gilbert
- 2. 1. How were decisions made in your group? Please check all of the statements with which you agree. ______ vote ______ one person usually made the decision and the others agreed to it. ______ decision making tool (i.e., coin toss, rocks-paper-scissors, etc). ______ other (please describe: ______________________________________) 2. Prior to taking this class, how many significant group projects (worth 25% of your final grade or more) do you estimate that you have participated in (only include academic classroom coursework; not clubs, sports, etc.)? ______ 0-2 ______ 3-5 ______ 6-9 ______ 10-14 ______more than 14 3. Prior to taking this class, how many oral presentations have you made (only include academic classroom coursework; not clubs, sports, etc.)? ______ 0-2 ______ 3-5 ______ 6-9 ______ 10-14 ______more than 14 4. I participate in group/team work outside of academic classes (e.g., sports, committees). (Circle your answer) Yes No 5. College classes should require significant group projects (worth 25% of final grade or more). (Circle your answer). 1) Strongly agree 2) Agree 3) Neither agree nor disagree 4) Disagree 5) Strongly disagree
- 3. 6. Please indicate your comfort level with the following learning/Instruction styles. Preferred learning styles Not at all comfortable Somewhat comfortable Mostly comfortable Completely comfortable Team-based research projects Independent research projects Learning independently by reading Learning by constructing models Examining/evaluating case studies Learning by listening to a lecture Learning through “hands-on” experiences Project-based learning Peer coaching Journaling One-on-one mentoring Working on a research project designed by someone else Other (please specify):
- 4. 7. Please check the appropriate box to indicate the level of skill or experience you have with each of the following compared with your peers. Current skill level Topic None Less than average Average Slightly above average Well above average Communicating about science to an audience of peers Translating scientific articles for a non-scientific audience Communicating your ideas visually (art, photography, drawing, painting, graphics, etc.) Making oral presentations Leading discussions Working on interdisciplinary research teams Conducting literature-based research Conducting internet-based research Listening to others Brainstorming ideas with others Monitoring group participation Working in cooperative learning groups or student teams
- 5. 8. Because of my skills and experience, I am good at group work. (Circle your answer). 1) Strongly agree 2) Agree 3) Neither agree nor disagree 4) Disagree 5) Strongly disagree 9. Below, I have listed 7 statements reflecting attitudes about working in groups or behaviors that reflect such attitudes. In the blank beside the statement, please enter the number from the scale below that best represents how strongly you agree. 1----------2----------3-----------4----------5 strongly disagree strongly agree ______ In group discussions, I always tried to participate. ______ I feel that I would be able to work well in any group. ______ Cooperation among all group members was necessary for us to accomplish our objectives. ______ In our group, my contributions were taken seriously. ______ I was expected to make an equal effort toward our group project as all other group members. ______ I took on the role of facilitator to move ideas forward or to relieve frustrations. ______ At times, I purposefully did not participate in group discussions. 10. In your opinion, how do the following behaviors influence a team’s ability to be productive? In the blank beside each statement, please rank the order of influence (1=highest; 7=lowest). ______ Members that express their ideas clearly and listen well. ______ Members that have strong leaders. ______ Groups that are good at brainstorming. ______ Members that do what they are told to do. ______ Groups that divide the work and members work by themselves. ______ Members that are creative. ______ Groups that get along well.
- 6. 11. How has your participation in this final group project affected you personally and academically? Please circle the point on each scale that best represents how strongly you agree. a. I have gained a great deal of satisfaction from participating in group activities. 1----------2----------3-----------4----------5 strongly disagree strongly agree b. My participation in group activities throughout this course has had a positive impact on my education. 1----------2----------3-----------4----------5 strongly disagree strongly agree 12. Given the option, I would prefer to work on a project independently rather than in a group. (Circle your answer). Yes No _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Now, please answer a few questions about yourself. Again, your responses to these and all other questions on this survey will remain confidential. 13. Are you: _______________ Female _______________ Male 14. Please check the blank beside the statement that best approximates your level of education: ______ non-degree ______ sophomore ______ junior ______ senior ______ graduate – 1st year ______ graduate – 2nd year ______ graduate – 3rd year 15. What is your age in years as of your last birthday? _________ Years. Thank you for participating in this survey. Please seal the questionnaire in the envelope provided and return it to Cindy Gilbert.