Learning Community Participant Survey
Sample Learning Community Participant[1] Survey
This sample participant survey for your Learning Community (LC) provides a list of sample questions you may use to create your own survey. Please modify the below questions to best suit the goals of your Learning Community.
1. You are a(n)… (Select one)r Teacher
r Administrator
r Student
r Other ______/ 2. How long have you been a member of the learning community (LC)?
r 1 year or less
r 1-2 years
r More than 2 years
Collaboration/Collective Creativity:
How much do you disagree or agree with the following statements? (circle your response)
1. Each person in our LC participated in developing the objectives of our group. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree2. I feel that the LC is a team effort. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
3. Members of the LC are willing to share ideas and resources. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
4. I feel that I am listened to and valued in the LC, even when my opinion is in the minority. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
5. I would recommend this LC to my colleagues. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
6. The size of this LC is: / Too small / Just right / Too large
Shared Practice and Leadership
How much do you disagree or agree with the following statements? (circle your response)
7. The state has provided support for the LC from initiation through implementation. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree8. The program administration has provided support for the LC from initiation through implementation. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
9. I have taken on a leadership role in my LC. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
10. I have led a meeting of our LC to discuss/learn about a particular topic. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
11. Among our LC participants, there is a sense that “we are all in this together.” / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
12. The LC’s work is recognized and rewarded. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
13. Over the next year, I expect that my involvement in the LC will: / Increase / Stay about the same / Decrease
14. What kinds of additional support, if any, would you like to see from the coordinator or state office?
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Supporting Environment
How much do you disagree or agree with the following statements? (circle your response)
15. Our LC has access to the data it needs to move toward our group’s objectives. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree16. The LC has a physical space and/or tools that help us to maintain regular or frequent communication. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
17. Members of our LC are provided with adequate time to participate fully in the LC. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
18. I have an opportunity to contribute and my ideas are respected. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
19. I feel safe expressing my view point in this LC. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
20. Participation in this LC has introduced me to people and ideas that I did not have access to before. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
21. Our LC has a good mix of people with different ideas and experiences. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
22. Who else should be included in the LC that is not already involved?
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Shared Values and Vision
How much do you disagree or agree with the following statements? (circle your response)
23. I understand the objectives of my LC. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree24. I believe that these objectives are realistic and obtainable. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
25. The LC objectives are important to me, my students, and my program. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
26. Please provide specific examples of how has participation in the LC been useful to you?
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Personal Practice
How much do you disagree or agree with the following statements? (circle your response)
27. The LC increased my knowledge of professional development strategies for continuous learning. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree28. I find the LC informative and valuable. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
29. I can use what I have learned in this group and apply it to my work/life. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
30. The LC has influenced how I think about adult education. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
31. Provide specific examples of how the LC has influenced your view of adult education.
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32. The LC has influenced the administration of adult education. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
33. Provide specific examples of how the LC has influenced the administration of adult education.
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34. The LC has influenced my own actions and practices. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
35. Provide specific examples of how the LC has influenced your actions and practices.
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36. The LC has had a positive impact on the adult learners in my program. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
37. Provide specific examples of how the LC has impacted adult learners in your program.
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General
38. Overall, I am satisfied with the LC thus far. / Strongly disagree / Disagree / Agree / Strongly agree39. What can be done to increase your satisfaction with the community?
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40. What TWO aspects or activities of this LC do you find most valuable?
a. ______
b. ______
41. What TWO aspects or activities of this LC do you find least valuable?
a. ______
b. ______
42. Please add any other comments about your experience in this LC:
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[1] Note regarding Confidentiality: to what degree surveys will be anonymous? For example, will responses be individually identifiable? How many people will see individual data? What are your sample sizes and how will those affect your reporting? What is the smallest cell size that will be reported (e.g., if you refer to the data about the two largest programs, people may be able to identify participants’ responses)?