Appendix 1
Questionnaire to investigate pupil views on learning
1 When do you think you learn best: at the beginning of a lesson, in the middle
part or at the end?
2 Which of these help you learn best? (Put a tick against those which are really
helpful, and a cross against those which do not help you at all. You can leave
any you are not sure about.)
- Being told what to do
- Being shown what to do by the teacher
- Copying notes from the board
- Listening to the teacher explaining an idea
- Watching a demonstration
- Making models of things
- Acting something out
- Having to explain an idea to a partner
- Writing your own explanation
- Making notes from a textbook
- Making a diagram which shows how things link together
- Talking about ideas with others
- Answering questions in class
3 In which ways do you prefer to work? (Put 1 against your favourite, and then 2,
3 and 4 for your other choices.)
- On your own
- With a partner
- In a small group
- As a whole class
4 Which do you prefer when your work is marked?
- Just a mark or a grade
- A mark or a grade with a comment
- A comment which shows you how to improve
5 Think about the best lessons you have this year. What makes them better than
the others?
6 What would your best classroom look like?
7 What advice would you give to a new teacher about teaching good lessons?
Thank you for completing this questionnaire.
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Unit 3: Lesson design for lower attainers
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