Various examples of questionnaires

Example One

Module Questionnaire

Students are requested to complete this questionnaire, as part of the UFS process of
assuring the quality of academic modules. Your honest response is highly valued, and
will be treated with strict confidentiality. Please take care to answer the following
questions thoughtfully, accurately and fairly. Give your own opinion, indicating whether
you agree or disagree with each statement. Use the following key, and circle the item on
the rating scale that corresponds most closely to your experience:

5 = Strongly agree
4 = Agree
3 = Neutral
2 = Disagree
1 = Strongly disagree
N/A = Not applicable, i.e., you have not had anything to do with the issue/aspect

Please cross “X” the appropriate box, or where indicated, provide a written response.

Module: ………………………………..
Date: ………………………………..
Programme: ………………………………..
Lecturer: ………………………………...
 Biographic Information

1.1 Home language Afrikaans1 English2 Other: (Please specify)3 1

1.2 Race Asian1 Black2 Coloured3 White4 2
1.3 What academic year level 11 22 33 44 Post 3
are you in? grad5

applicable
Disagree

disagree
Strongly

Strongly
The Module Guide

Neutral
Agree
agree

Not
1.1 The module guide was issued in good time 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 4
1.2 The module guide clearly explains the aims and learning 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 5
outcomes of the module
1.3 The module guide clearly explains how the module is 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 6
organised.
1.4 The module guide clearly explains what is expected of me in 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 7
this module.
1.5 Any further comments of suggestions regarding the module guide 8

applicable
Disagree

disagree
Strongly

Strongly
Neutral
Contents and organisation of the Module

Agree
agree

Not
2.1 The contents of the module are arranged in a well organised 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 9
manner.
2.2 The contents of the module include sufficient examples and 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 10
practical applications.
2.3 The contents of the module seem to be up to date with recent 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 11
developments in the field.
2.4 The module covers a sufficient variety of topics. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 12
2.5 The contents of this module link up well with other modules 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 13
that I am studying for my academic programme.
2.6 Any further comments or suggestions regarding the content of the module 14

Teaching and Learning

3.1 There is good coordination between the lecturers who teach 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 15
on this module.
3.2 Lecturers on this module make use of a good variety of 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 16
teaching methods
3.3 The lecturers provide enough opportunities for discussion of 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 17
the learning material.
3.4 The lecturers are approachable and available to give 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 18
guidance and support.
3.5 The learning activities helped me to achieve the stated 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 19
learning outcomes for this module.
3.6 The module helped me to improve my problem-solving skills 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 20
3.7 The module helped me to develop my ability to work 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 21
effectively in teams.
3.8 Any further comments or suggestions regarding the teaching and learning in this module? 22

Facilities and Learning Resources

4.1 I am satisfied with the lecturing venues that are used to 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 23
present the module
4.2 The prescribed textbooks for this module are readily 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 24
available.
4.3 Resource materials for this module are well prepared and 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 25
facilitate my understanding of the contents.
4.4 The library contains a sufficient range of books to support my 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 26
learning in this module.
4.5 The library contains a sufficient range of journals to support 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 27
my learning in this module.
4.6 UFS provides me with access to adequate computing facilities 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 28
so that I can undertake the learning tasks for this module
effectively.
4.7 Any further comments of suggestions regarding the facilities and learning resources? 29

applicable
Disagree

disagree
Strongly

Strongly
Neutral
Assessment Agree
agree

Not
5.1 I clearly understood what was required of me in the various 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 30
assessment tasks for this module.
5.2 The marking criteria for each assessment task were clear and 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 31
transparent.
5.3 The methods of assessment that were used in this module 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 32
were fair.
5.4 Assessment deadlines were given well in advance. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 33
5.5 The assessment load for this module was reasonable. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 34
5.6 I received meaningful feedback on my assessment task. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A 35
5.7 Any further comments or suggestions regarding the assessment methods and criteria? 36

Thank you for your assistance in completing this questionnaire.

 Example Two

Module feedback by learners

Lecturer: ………………..……… Module: ………..………..….. Programme: ………………..

Gender: ……………………….. Ethnic group:………………… Academic year level: ……………..

Please circle the appropriate number reflecting your response Strongly Disagree Neutral/ Agree Strongly N/A
Disagree Unsure Agree
1. Contents
1.1 The contents of the module were well organised 1 2 3 4 5 6
1.2 The contents provided the opportunity to develop skills 1 2 3 4 5 6
(e.g. reading, writing, numerical and critical skills, etc.)
1.3 There was a link between module contents and learning 1 2 3 4 5 6
outcomes
1.4 The contents of this module linked up well with other 1 2 3 4 5 6
modules in my degree (programme).
1.5 The contents of the module were understandable. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. Teaching and learning
2.1 The teaching activities helped me to achieve the stated 1 2 3 4 5 6
learning outcomes for this module.
2.2 The lecturer used teaching aids (audio-visual, e.g. 1 2 3 4 5 6
overhead projector, CDs) effectively
2.3 The lecturer encouraged student participation in class. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2.4 Opportunities were created for the application of theory. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2.5 The time to achieve learning outcomes was sufficient. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2.6 The module has developed my subject knowledge. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3. Teaching materials
3.1 The textbook was a valuable aid to learning. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3.2 The study guide was a valuable aid to learning. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3.3 Additional teaching materials (articles, CDs, internet, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 6
were valuable aids to learning.
4. Assessment 1 2 3 4 5 6
4.1 Assessment tasks were linked to module outcomes. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4.2 Assessment tasks were clear. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4.3 The assessment criteria were clear. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4.4 Assessment criteria were applied consistently. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4.5 The feedback on assessment helped me learn from my 1 2 3 4 5 6
mistakes.
4.6 The lecturer returned marked work within a reasonable 1 2 3 4 5 6
time frame (e.g. two weeks).
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4.7 Procedures to appeal against the outcome of assessment
were in place.
4.8 There were enough opportunities to accumulate marks 1 2 3 4 5 6
(continuous assessment).
5. The lecturer
5.1 The lecturer knows the course matter. 1 2 3 4 5 6
5.2 The lecturer was prepared for the contact session(s). 1 2 3 4 5 6
5.3 The lecturer explains things clearly. 1 2 3 4 5 6
5.4 The lecturer effectively facilitated the teaching-learning 1 2 3 4 5 6
process (was creative in teaching and learning methods).
5.5 The lecturer was available to give guidance during 1 2 3 4 5 6
consulting hours.
5.6 The lecturer displayed a willingness to listen to students. 1 2 3 4 5 6
5.7 The lecturer was sensitive to issues of race. 1 2 3 4 5 6
5.8 The lecturer was sensitive to issues of gender. 1 2 3 4 5 6
5.9 The lecturer was punctual (re. scheduled). 1 2 3 4 5 6

QUALITATIVE EVALUATION
Use the space provided to offer suggestions:
1. Positive and negative aspects of teaching methods. How could the module be improved?

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2. Positive and negative aspects of assessment. How could the assessment procedure be adapted?

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3. Positive and negative aspect relating to the content. How could the content be adapted in order to achieve the
learning outcomes more effectively? (e.g. What was unnecessary? What should be added?)

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4. Positive and negative aspects relating to the lecturer. What could the lecturer do to improve his/her teaching?

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 Example Three

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR EVALUATION OF MODULE

Please provide answers to the following questions for the purpose of the
continuous quality improvement of the modules. You are not required to identify
yourself and your responses will be treated strictly confidentially.

1. Is this module, in your opinion, essential for the M.A. Yes No

(Higher Education Studies) programme?

Please give reasons for you response.

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2. Do you think this module should be a core module in the Yes No

programme or an elective?

Please give reasons.

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3. Please rate the following aspects of the module according to the scale provided: 1 =
very poor, 2 = poor, 3 = average, 4 = good, 5 = excellent and provide reason(s) for
your rating (if you wish):

3.1 Contents covered

1 2 3 4 5

Reason(s):

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3.2 Study manual

1 2 3 4 5

Reason(s):

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3.3 Contact sessions

1 2 3 4 5

Reason(s):

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3.4 Facilitation

1 2 3 4 5

Reason(s):

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3.5 Evaluation

1 2 3 4 5

Reason(s):

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4. Please choose one of the following alternatives provided to indicate your opinion
on these aspects of the module:

Contents:

4.1.1 Too much Just right Too little

4.1.2 Relevant Irrelevant

4.1.3 Up to date Dated

Suggestions for improvement:

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4.2 Study manual:

4.2.1 Well presented Not well presented

4.2.2 User friendly Not user friendly

Suggestions for improvement:

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4.3 Contact sessions:

4.3.1 Too few Just right Too many

4.3.2 Scheduled at appropriate times Scheduled at inappropriate times

4.3.3 Too long Just right Too short

4.3.4 Boring Stimulating

 4.3.5 Informative Not informative

Suggestions for improvement:

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4.4 Facilitation:

4.4.1 Adequate Inadequate

4.4.2 Useful Not useful

4.4.3 Facilitator sufficiently Facilitator lacks sufficient

knowledgeable knowledge

4.4.4 Facilitator sufficiently Facilitator lacks sufficient

experienced experience

4.4.5 Facilitator approachable Facilitator unapproachable

4.4.6 Facilitator helpful Facilitator not helpful

4.4.7 Facilitator too dominant Facilitator too much in

background

Suggestions for improvement:

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4.5 Evaluation:

4.5.1 Forms of evaluation sufficiently Not varied enough

varied

4.5.2 Assignments useful for Assignments do not serve this

contributing to your knowledge purpose
and understanding

4.5.3 Assignment topics relevant Irrelevant

4.5.4 Assignment topics clearly Not clear

formulated

4.5.5 Assignment assessment fair Assignment assessment not fair

4.5.6 Comments on assignment helpful Not helpful

4.5.7 Presentation of seminars useful Seminars not helpful

4.5.8 Group assessment of seminars Group assessment of seminars

fair not fair

4.5.9 Open-book examination useful as Examination not useful for this

a form of integrated assessment purpose

Suggestions for improvement:

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5. General comments:

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Thank you very much for your inputs – they are very important to us!