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Pre Service Learning Survey

Pre Service Learning Survey

This survey is designed to measure general attitudes and perceptions of college students. As part of this study, we would like to know about your experiences and opinions now as well as at a later date. This information will be useful in understanding and later enhancing service-learning programs on campus. Please respond as honestly as possible, relying on your current feelings of the particular issues raised. Your responses will be kept confidential. Your name will not be connected to specific results in the survey. All parts of the survey should be completed.
6. Your Gender:
7. Your ethnicity (please check all that apply).
This questions is optional.
10. Are you participating or are you planning to participate in the community service/service-learning component of this course?
11. Please check one below:
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1. I find the content in school courses intellectually stimulating.
2. The extent of my achievement is often determined by chance.
3. I have a realistic understanding of the daily responsibilities involved in the jobs (careers) in which I am interested.
4. Being involved in a program to improve my community is important.
5. I learn more when courses contain hands-on activities.
6. I am concerned about local community issues.
7. It is important for me to find a career that directly benefits others.
8. I can make a positive difference in my life.
9. I like it when I get to make decisions in my work.
10. I feel that I do not have control over the things that happen to me.
11. The things that I learn in school are useful in my life.
12. I have definite career plans.
13. It is necessary to volunteer my time to help people in need.
14. Courses in school make me think about real-life in new ways.
15. What happens to me is my own doing.
16. I intend to work in a career that will make contributions to society.
17. I possess the necessary personal qualities (e.g., responsibility, manners, initiative, etc.) to be a successful career person.
18. Sometimes I am not as reliable as I should be.
19. Giving some of my income to help those in need is something I should do.
20. I feel that I can have a positive impact on local social problems.
21. I enjoy learning in school when course materials pertain to real-life.
22. I think that people should find time to contribute to their community.
23. When I am put in charge of a project, I sometimes wonder whether I can succeed at it.
24. I feel well-prepared for my future career.
25. I do not find courses in school relevant to my life outside of school.
26. I am the person who makes decisions regarding what to do with my life.
27. I plan to improve my neighborhood in the near future.
28. I am not sure about what skills are necessary for my career.
29. It is important that I work toward equal opportunity (e.g., social, political, vocational) for all people.
16. Please indicate the primary reason(s) that you are taking this course:
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