1. well-written survey question:
The 'Learn with Locals' videos in Memrise have helped me better understand natural speaking speeds compared to my traditional classroom ...
1. well-written survey question:
The 'Learn with Locals' videos in Memrise have helped me better understand natural speaking speeds compared to my traditional classroom materials.
- Strongly Disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
Why it is good:
Contextual: The question acknowledges that these students are "non-English majors," meaning they might find "natural speed" more challenging than specialists.
App-Specific: Instead of asking about "the app" generally, it targets Memrise’s strongest listening feature (native video clips).
Singularity: The question focuses on one aspect that may challenge students which is the natural speaking speed.
2. Bad survey question
How much have the amazing videos in Memrise helped you become better at English listening skills?
- A lot
- Very much
- Extremely
Why it is bad: This question has violated the principle of good item wiriting. First it is a question and second it uses leading language: "amazing" and " better". By using these, the researcher creates bias and tells the students how they should feel. Furthermore, the answer options don't allow for a negative response. This makes the question unprofessional and heavily biased.