Curriculum Development Instruments

• Focus on module and not on the instructor
• Nametags so can write a nickname if wish to use in the session
• Please ask if you don't understand a question
• Always welcome to add to what others have to say
• Semi-structured, limited time
• Respect each other, all have chance to speak

1. What is the number 1 reason you signed up for this class?



2. Did you know beforehand this module was to be used in this class?

1. What is the most important component of the class (lab, instruction, course materials)?
   

	PROBE FOR:
	* Why is this component important?



2. How do you think the different components support each other?
   

	LISTEN FOR: integration of different components,
	PROBE FOR:
	* Do the different components support each other?
	* How well is the module integrated with the class?
	* Does the structure make sense?

3. What part of module enables you to follow up on your personal interest within field?



4. How do you think the focus on the computer will benefit your career?

	LISTEN FOR: student interest, if the module is able to be useful in different careers
	PROBE FOR:
	* Which of your expectations about the module have been fulfilled?

5. What concerns you the most about the way the module is structured?



6. What would make the module more relevant to you?

	LISTEN FOR: disagreement on aspects to improve
	PROBE FOR:
	* What could you do differently to get more out of the module?

1. What do you think of the quality of the material in the module?
   

	LISTEN FOR: components with different quality
	PROBE FOR:
	* Has the content motivated you to learn more about this field?
	* Which part of the module was most interesting to you?
	* What was least interesting?



2. How has the module challenged you academically?
   

	LISTEN FOR: ability to challenge students (i.e. through load of home work, level of assignments or content), flexibility of the course.
	PROBE FOR:
	* Was the academic level appropriate?
	* Were you able to complete the Exercises on time?
	*Was your computer background sufficient to do the work?



3. What were some of the important concepts presented in this module?
   

	LISTEN FOR: disagreement
	PROBE FOR:
	* How do you think you will use them?
	* Which sections/exercises were most useful to you?
	*Which were least useful?

4. Which relevant skills or tools have you learned by using the module?
   

	LISTEN FOR: disagreement on function among students
	PROBE FOR:
	* Are any irrelevant to you?
	* Does computer-aided learning help you think independently?

5. The module is designed to teach you to access information. Did it live up to this goal?



6. Another goal is to help teach analytical skills. Did it live up to this goal?



7. How about helping you communicate information? Did it help you learn to do that?

	LISTEN FOR: agreement on goals achieved, importance of goals
	PROBE FOR:
	* Which goals are important to you?
	* How might the module be improved to meet your expectations?
	* Compare learning to class material presented without module?
	* If had option to take class with module component or without, which would you prefer, if all else the same?