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My need to take this course now is: |
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high - I need it immediately for a specific goal. |
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moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course. |
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low - it could be postponed. |
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2. |
Feeling that I am part of a class is: |
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not particularly necessary for me. |
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somewhat important to me. |
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very important to me. |
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3. |
I would classify myself as someone who: |
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often gets things done ahead of time. |
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needs reminding to get things done on time. |
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puts things off until the last minute or doesn't complete them. |
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4. |
Classroom discussion is: |
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rarely helpful to me. |
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sometimes helpful to me. |
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almost always helpful to me. |
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When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer: |
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figuring out the instructions myself. |
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trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed. |
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having the instructions explained to me. |
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I need faculty comments on my assignments: |
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within a few weeks, so I can review what I did. |
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within a few days, or I forget what I did. |
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right away, or I get very frustrated. |
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7. |
Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have
to work on a distance-learning course is: |
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more than enough for an on-campus course. |
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the same as for a class held on campus. |
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less than for a class held on campus. |
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8. |
Coming to campus on a regular schedule is: |
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extremely difficult for me; I have commitments (work, family, or personal) during
times when classes are offered. |
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a little difficult, but I can rearrange my priorities to allow for regular attendance
on campus. |
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easy for me. |
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9. |
As a reader, I would classify myself as: |
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good - I usually understand the text without help. |
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average - I sometimes need help to understand the text. |
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slower than average. |
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10. |
When I need help understanding a subject: |
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I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for clarification. |
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I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but do it anyway. |
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I never approach an instructor to admit I don't understand something. |
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