In my final practicum, I used an online questionnaire which I customised for each class to better understand student’s interests and prior knowledge. An example of the Year 8 BETS (Business, Economics and Technology) questionnaire is accessible using the link below. I used this diagnostic tool prior to teaching the content associated with Python programming.
The information from this questionnaire was valuable beyond diagnosing prior knowledge. It helped me to make the learning authentic and interesting for the students, equipping me with knowledge about student experiences over the school holidays, their favourite foods and hobbies as well as the methods of learning that work best for the students.
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