Are Guided Study Courses for me?

How well would Guided Study courses fit your circumstances and lifestyle?

Select an answer for each question below. Students who tend to be most successful are those individuals who are self-directed and self-motivated in their learning and study habits.

Answer honestly ­as this survey will assist MCC in meeting your educational needs!

1.  My need to take this course now is:

     a.  High – I need it immediately for a specific goal
 b.  Moderate – I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
 c.  Low – It could be postponed.

2.  Feeling that I am part of a class is:                                                                                    
 a.  Not particularly important to me.
b.  Somewhat important to me.
c.  Very important to me.

3.  I would classify myself as someone who:                                                                          
 a.  Often gets things done ahead of time.
b.  Needs reminding to get things done on time.
c.  Puts things off until the last minute or doesn't complete them.

4.  Classroom discussion is:                                                                                                  
a.  Not particularly helpful to me.
b.  Sometimes helpful to me.
c.  Almost always helpful to me.

5.  When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:                             
a.  Figuring out the directions myself.
b.  Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
c.  Having the directions explained to me.

6.  I need faculty comments on my checked assignments:                                                                   
 a.  Within a couple of weeks, so I can review what I did.
b.  Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
c.  Right away, or I get very frustrated.

7.  Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have              
to work on a Guided Study course is:
 a.  More than enough for an on-campus course.
b.  The same as for an on-campus course.
c.  Less than for an on-campus course.

8.  Coming to campus on a regular schedule is:                                                                     
a.  Extremely difficult for me – ­I have commitments (work, family or personal) during times when classes are offered.
b.  A little difficult – but I can rearrange my priorities to allow for regular attendance on campus.
c.  Easy for me.

9.  As a reader, I would classify myself as:                                                                             
a.  Good – I usually understand the text without help.
b.  Average – I sometimes need help to understand the text.
c.  Slower than average.

10.  When I need help understanding the subject:                                                               
a.  I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for clarification.
b.  I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but do it anyway.
c.  I never approach an instructor to admit I dont understand something.