Name: ________________ Home Phone: __________________
Name of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________
Year in School:__________ Japanese 1----2----3----4----Other
Please take time to complete this survey thoughtfully. I value student interests and feedback and will take them into consideration when designing class activities.
There are many languages taught at our school. Why did you choose to begin or why are you continuing to study Japanese?
What is your first or native language?
Is this the primary language spoken in your home? Yes No
What second language(s) have you studied?
In what context and for what duration? (where and for how long)
Rank your performance in the second language skill areas below from 1-4.
(1 = strongest skill area)
( ) reading
( ) writing
( ) speaking
( ) listening
Have you ever traveled outside of The United States? If so, to where and for what period of time?
What aspects of Japanese culture interest you the most?
Do you have any questions or concerns regarding this course?
Do you prefer working/studying independently or in a group? What strategies do you find helpful when working with others?
If you have taken a previous Japanese class, what did you most enjoy or desire to have changed?
I learn best when....
I have trouble learning when.....
What do you wish your teachers knew about you?
What do you think are characteristics of a good teacher?
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In what, if any, extracurricular/team/club activities are you or do you plan to be involved?
What three adjectives might a friend use to describe you?
Any questions or comments?
Thank you and have a great year!