Interview question Beginning of school year 2003 - (copy) - (copy)


       

Name: 


  1. How long have you been studying German?
    6 years
    5 years
    4 years
    3 years
    2 years
    1 year
    0 years


  1. What have you liked most about studying German?(You may mark more than one answer)
    speaking exercises
    listening exercises
    writing activities
    projects
    lab activities
    cultural studies
    grammar activities
    other


  1. What have you liked least about studying German?(You may mark more than one answer)
    speaking exercises
    listening exercises
    writing activities
    projects
    lab activities
    cultural studies
    grammar activities
    homework
    other


  1. Does anyone in your family speak a language other than English ?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you have any German speaking friends?
    No
    Yes, a few
    Yes, many


  1. Describe your learning style.(You may mark more than one answer)
    visual
    oral
    need to do something over and over again to get it
    need to see it, write it , and say it to understand it
    other


  1. How do you memorize what you need to memorize?(You may mark more than one answer)
    read it over a couple of times
    read it over, write it a couple of times
    make connections with what you already know
    read it , write it, quiz yourself over and over


  1. Do you enjoy improvisation activities?
    Yes
    No


  1. There are all kinds of learning styles and learning needs. Is there anything in particular that will help me understand how I can better assist you in learning German?


  1. How are you mostly motivated in school? 


  1. What are your activities in school?(You may mark more than one answer)
    None
    Fall sport
    Fall and winter sports
    Fall, Winter and Spring sports
    Winter and Spring sports
    School clubs
    Academic team
    Orchestra
    Band
    Chorus


  1. Do you work after school?
    No
    Yes, less than 10 hours a week
    Yes, 10 to 20 hours a week
    Yes, over 20


  1. Do you work on the weekends?
    no
    Yes, full time
    Yes, part time


  1. How much time do you usually spend on German Homework?
    1/2 hour or less for each class period
    more than 1/2 hour for each class
    I don't do homework if it is not checked by teacher


  1. What do you feel is the best kind of homework? (You may mark more than one answer)
    grammar worksheets
    writing review packets for quiz or test
    vocabulary activities
    writing activities
    reading and answering questions
    Research, internet, library
    Acrivities on internet
    preparation for orals
    self design depending on interest or need


  1. Have you ever visited a German speaking country?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you have visited a German speaking country, what did you like about your visit?


  1. German culture: Would you like to know more about: 


  1. Is there a particular German speaking country that you would like to study this year?


  1. Is there an aspect of German you would like to concentrate on this year?


  1. Rank each of the following activities in order of importance to you in German class
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Reading  
    Writing  
    Speaking  
    listening  
    cultural activities  
    improvisational activities  
    on line grammar activities  


  1. What do you want to do after high school and college?


  1. What jobs would you consider?


  1. What is your favorite subject in high school?


  1. Is there a favorite teacher or staff member that you feel comfortable talking with at school?


  1. Is there anything that you would like for me to know that has not been covered in the other areas of this survey?