Sample Student Survey Analysis

1 Sample Student Survey Analysis Catherine A. Sershen College of Education, Grand Canyon University SEC-581 Middle and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction April Walker September 24, 2023

Sample Student Survey Analysis 2 The sample students survey of 14 boys and 21 girls indicates that students have various preferences related to content areas, classroom activities, and extracurriculars. This paper will analyze patterns in the data to inform instructional planning and differentiation in order to meet the educational needs of the learners. What patterns do you see in the data? What conclusions can you draw from the data about the students in this class? Female students are less likely to be confident in social studies than males while an equal number of students, male and female, reportedly like social studies . Since both groups also report that most have experience with social studies it is likely that they would value instructional experiences on this subject. Male students are less likely to be confident in ELA than females while most students, male and female, reportedly like ELA . Once again, with both groups reporting that most have experience with ELA it is likely that they would value instructional experiences on this subject. The survey reveals the student responses to be fairly mixed regarding the arts. It would be more useful if the art category of music, visual, theater, and choir were reported separately. Clearly more females show an aptitude for the arts than males but overall both groups have more students who like and have experience with music than not. Interestingly almost the same number of males report wanting to learn as who think school is boring . More females report wanting to learn than those who think school is boring . Mostly these students could be expected to engage in learning activities that appeal to their preference for hands-on experiences that are challenging . While most students, male and female, report that they always do their best and participate in class , it is clear that taking notes is not appreciated by either gender. The survey reveals that both student groups enjoy sports as a favorite hobby with boys preferring science and girls preferring math even though girls report math as a least

Sample Student Survey Analysis 4 Based on the data, brainstorm what instructional strategy would be most effective for your humanities unit plan? Justify your answer. This is a Writing Across the Curriculum or WAC unit of study. As a class we will experience and explore a variety of purposes for writing as well as the audience for these writings. We will make note of the conventions and styles related to each kind of writing from scientific and historical to journalistic and entertaining. Students will produce three artifacts using a mentor text and detailed rubric to guide their writing. These learning opportunities utilize cooperative and inquiry based learning that promotes critical thinking and communication skills with authentic writing experiences (7 effective teaching strategies for the classroom, 2020). Options for independent learning are also available for those students who prefer to work alone. Based on the data, how would you differentiate your instruction to meet the needs of diverse students in your humanities unit plan? Explain. Besides the mixed ability grouping, student choice options, exit passes, mentor texts and rubrics, group reporting (sharing to class) will be used as a way to clarify understanding of the learning objectives. By sharing not only what they are learning but why and how they are learning provides opportunity for reflection and introspection.

Sample Student Survey Analysis 5 References Chiangpradit, L. (2022). 4 benefits of cross-curricular instruction. STEM Sports. https://stemsports.com/the-benefits-of-cross-curricular-instruction/#:~:text=Cross %2Dcurricular%20teaching%20is%20the,helps%20improve%20student%20retention %20rates. 7 effective teaching strategies for the classroom . Blog. (2022, November 17). https://blog.quizalize.com/2018/02/23/teaching-strategies/ Strecker, K. (2021, September 30). Cross-curricular instruction - curriculum leadership institute . Curriculum Leadership Institute - Pathways to School Improvement. https://cliweb.org/cross-curricular-instruction/

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