NDSU English 120, Fall 2002 Louise Hall Final Student Assessment (of use of PBL in this course)

Rating scale:

A strongly agree; B agree; C neither agree nor disagree; D disagree; E strongly disagree

1) The course helped me learn to obtain information from a variety of sources: _______

2) I feel that I can apply the general principles I learned to other problems: _______

3) I am comfortable with working in groups: _______

4) I feel comfortable with asking for help from other in my group: _______

5) I feel that my group members listen to me when I present information: _______

6) I feel that my group members show respect for me and my learning style: _______

7) I feel comfortable sharing information with others: _______

8) As a result of this class, my ability to find, read, and analyze information has

improved: _______

9) I like the idea of evaluating myself and my group members: _______

10) I benefited from the whole-class wrap-up sessions: _______

Rate how well this course helped in developing your:

1) critical thinking skills: _______

2) communication skills (written): _______

3) communication skills (verbal): _______

4) research skills: _______

(Adapted from: The Power of Problem-based Learning: A Practical "How To" for Teaching Undergraduate Courses in Any Discipline. Ed. by Barbara J. Duch, et. al. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus Publishing, 2001)