Interest Survey

          I would start off by having the student answer some questions specific about themselves and let them know this would be kept between the student and myself. Some of the questions I would ask on the survey would be: name, nickname(s), and siblings (if yes, how many and how old?), what are some activities you like to do with friends? What are you hobbies/interest? If you could be anything when you grow up what would it be? If you were given one wish what would it be? I would ask them some other questions more related to the subject and what will help me better the student’s success in the classroom.

• Do they like this subject?
• What would they like to learn in this class?
• Describe the way you learn things best
• Is there anything that you can think of that could make this class hard for you?
• Can you think of anything can do to help you with this?
• Have you ever felt unsafe at school?
• Have you ever been bullied by other students?
• At home, how many adults do you feel comfortable talking to if you had a problem?
• At school, how many adults do you feel comfortable talking to if you had a problem?
• Think of your favorite/best teacher, what did they do that you liked?

          Then, I would end the interest survey with a game or activity to engage all students and so the students can get to know each other’s interest as well. This might help students maybe break down some barriers with finding common interest. In the game, I would ask more general questions to help me and the students learn about each other.

• Favorite color, sport, subject in school
• Who likes to read, write, sing/play music, puzzles, board/card games
• Have they been in the same school vs moved to different schools
• Do they have any pets?