What's your motivation?

Please help me understand your reasons for taking this course.
How you answer may influence what we do and how I teach.
MERCI!


  1. Why are you taking French?
    check all that apply to you
    It is required for me to graduate &/or college entrance.
    I have family connections to France or the language.
    I'd like to become bilingual.
    I see myself needing French for my career.
    French has always interested me.
    My parent(s) wanted me to take this class.


  1. What are you most interested in learning (in this class)?
    check all that apply
    I'm most interested in speaking the language.
    I want to improve my understanding of English.
    I want to learn about French culture, history, and art/ music.
    I'd like to be able to read French litterature in French.


  1. How do you learn best?
    check all that apply
    taking notes in class
    working with others in small groups
    creating projects, posters, and presentations
    reading on my own
    in class discussions & focused activities with class


  1. I like teachers who & learn best when my teachers are...
    (check all that apply)
    strict and maintain a quiet, disciplined, & focused atmosphere
    allow a little chaos in class for creative development
    give me written lesson plans by day, week, or month ahead of time
    are strict about deadlines and requirements
    allow extra time for homework when necessary, without punishment


  1. I appreciate when a teacher
    (check all that apply)
    leaves me alone to 'figure things out'
    helps me quietly, one on one
    repeats a lesson if necessary
    calls home or sends email with good and bad news
    calls on me in class


  1. What kind of homework do you appreciate?
    check all that apply
    textbook exercises- old fashioned paper & pencil
    projects / posters
    online activities
    open ended study time
    free thinking, narrative, open ended questions


  1. I'd like to continue studying French after high school.
    Yes
    No


  1. I tend to drop classes if my grades go down.
    Yes
    No


  1. I want immediate feedback from my homework, tests, and quizzes.
    Yes
    No


  1. I usually write my assignments down in my student planner.
    Yes
    No


  1. I stay after school for extra help when necessary.
    Yes
    No


  1. I'm taking this class because I don't want to take Spanish.
    Yes
    No


  1. I'm taking this class because my friends are taking French.
    Yes
    No





Madame Shoup
Mrs.
Ludington High School
Ludington, MI