Student/Parent Surveys

[NewEnglands_KyoSa]

I am going to start a new annual or semi-annual process of handing out surverys for students and/or parents. My question is, do any of you guys do this? how has it gone in the past? even if you don't do it, do you suggest it? what questions do you typically ask?

so far i have four simple questions...

-what do you like?

-what do you dislike?

-do you have any improvements to suggest?

-do you have comments for any of the instructors?

In advanced, any input's appreciated

[Rateh]

Maybe add something like "What have you or your child benifited the most from in this last year?"

Or "Would you, or have you, recommended this school and why?"

[bushido_man96]

I have never done anything like this, but it isn't a bad idea. Keeping it short may be the best. You may want to ask questions that aren't too open-ended, and that relate more to what you are able to do as far as making changes in your classes.

[Tiger1962]

Great idea to do - it can only help make the school better, in my opinion.

[joesteph]

Could the students identify, as individuals, where they see themselves as strong, or as needing special concentration/help?

[Tiger1962]

I would ask the student to evaluate ALL the instructors and assistant instructors in different categories. The head instructor knows what the students need work on and which students need improvement in certain areas so evaluating all the instructors lets the chief instructor know what's truly going on in the dojo, how the students feel about their instructors and assistants.

Surveys are a great way to get feedback from your students on the instructors so this way they feel like their opinion on the quality of training is important. It also lets the chief instructor know if their assistants are doing their job and doing it correctly.

[joesteph]

I am going to start a new annual or semi-annual process of handing out surverys for students and/or parents.

It also lets the chief instructor know if their assistants are doing their job and doing it correctly.

I wondered about names of students/parents being placed on the survey. A parent's name should appear; it may be difficult for a student who is a minor to put his/her name on a survey if a section asks about instructors.

I believe a student should say where s/he feels individual strength or weakness, so that the survey gives a greater feeling of personal input, and that would be a separate page, where a name could be used without a problem.

[Tiger1962]

If a student is required to put their name on a feedback survey, I would almost guess 100% that they won't be honest especially if any of them have any gripes. And that's not because the students would be intimidated. I think they would feel singled out if they put down a flaw they see in their instructor or assistant. I think greater input would be given if it were anonymous.

If a parent doesn't have any qualms about putting their names, great. Teens, young adults and possibly some adults might not be 100% honest. That is what I've seen & heard from other people who have schools as well.

[bushido_man96]

I agree. Anonymous is the way to go. People will be more open that way.