Spanish - 1st Week Survey

Your answers are not graded! Your answers will NOT impact your grade rather, they provide me with the challenge to make our class more interesting if you actually don't want to learn Spanish...and...if you do want to learn Spanish it will challenge me to give you the tools you need!
<p>Why are you here and what do you like?</p>



         

       

Name (optional): 


  1. I want to learn Spanish because...
    (mark all that apply)
    It will help me get into college
    I want to travel to/visit Spanish speaking countries
    I will be able to speak to Spanish speakers wherever I am
    It will help me get a job
    I don't really care to learn Spanish
    Other reasons


  1. I have been exposed to Spanish already through...
    (mark all that apply)
    Music
    TV
    Movies
    Friends
    Family
    Travel
    Neighbors
    People in the community
    classes at TKA
    classes at my other school


  1. In class this year I would be interested in learning about...
    (mark all that apply)
    Hispanic traditions/customs/holidays
    Hispanic foods/drinks/meals
    Current events in the Hispanic world
    Hispanic history/famous historical figures
    Spanish music
    Spanish literature/poetry
    Hispanic cinema
    Sports in Spanish speaking world
    Other things


  1. I learn best when...
    (mark all that apply)
    I work with other students (collaborate)
    I work independently (read/study)
    I listen to the teacher/take notes (lecture)
    I use online tools (other technology)
    the classroom is quiet
    I am in an active environment
    Other


  1. On a daily average I study (not homework time)...
    less than 15 minutes
    15 - 30 minutes
    30 - 45 minutes
    45 - 60 minutes
    more than 1 hour per night
    An excessive amount (over 3 hours)


  1. I am super excited to learn Spanish
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I love school in general
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have taken a Spanish class before
    Yes
    No


  1. I already speak more than one language
    Yes
    No


  1. I consider myself to be pretty good at picking up new languages.
    (mark all that apply)
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My favorite activities outside of school are...
    (mark all that apply)
    playing/watching sports
    reading
    playing music
    listening to music
    dance
    theater
    travel
    spending time with family
    hanging with my friends
    being outdoors
    watching TV/movies
    playing videogames
    talking/texting on the phone
    social networking/Facebook/Instagram, etc.
    Being artistic (drawing, photography, painting, etc.)
    Other stuff


  1. In class I like to...
    (mark all that apply)
    act/be on stage
    keep to myself not be noticed/called on
    participate and ask a lot of questions
    be social / talk with my friends
    listen to the teacher and not interrupt
    listen to music
    take notes
    take frequent short tests and quizzes
    take less frequent but more comprehensive tests/quizzes
    take frequent bathroom and water breaks
    honor the teacher's expectations and respect the rules
    goof off and be a class clown


  1. I like it when the teacher has high expectations for student behavior and consistently enforces the rules.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I prefer a class that is more casual and fun and not too structured
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I like classes where there are consistent routines and I know what will be happening from day to day
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I prefer a lot of variety and different types activities in class from day to day
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My favorite subjects in school are:
    (mark all that apply)
    Visual Arts (ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, etc.)
    PE
    Social Studies
    Math
    English
    Languages (Spanish, French, etc.)
    Applied Technology (computers)
    Science
    Music
    Leadership
    Other


  1. I think this is going to be an awesome school year!
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. What is something important or interesting that I might want to know about you? i.e. personal/physical issues that might affect your learning, etc. (Don't worry, this is confidential):


  1. Do you have any questions or concerns about me (your teacher) and/or this class?