SayPro Survey Administration

Survey Design

a. Survey for Students:

• Purpose: To assess students’ perceptions of their academic achievement, as well as their development of key soft skills.
• Format: Mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) survey
• Sections:i. Academic Achievement (Quantitative)
  • On a scale from 1-5 (Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), how much do you agree with the following statements:
    • “I have seen an improvement in my grades since the beginning of the program.”
    • “The SayPro Curriculum has helped me understand the subject matter better.”
    • “I feel more confident in my ability to perform academically.”
    • “The tests/quizzes reflect what I’ve learned in class.”
    • “I am achieving the goals I set for my academic performance.”
  ii. Soft Skills Development (Quantitative)
  • On a scale from 1-5, rate your progress in the following skills:
    • Problem-solving ability
    • Communication skills (both written and oral)
    • Teamwork and collaboration
    • Time management and organization
    • Critical thinking
  iii. Open-Ended Questions (Qualitative)
  • In what ways do you feel the SayPro Curriculum has helped you improve your academic performance?
  • Which specific soft skills have you seen the most improvement in since starting the curriculum?
  • Can you share a specific example of how you’ve applied these skills (academic or soft skills) in real-life situations?
  • What aspects of the curriculum do you think need improvement?

b. Survey for Instructors:

• Purpose: To gather instructors’ perceptions of student progress in both academic performance and soft skills.
• Format: Mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) survey
• Sections:i. Academic Achievement (Quantitative)
  • On a scale from 1-5, rate how much you agree with the following statements regarding student performance:
    • “Students’ academic performance has improved since the implementation of the SayPro Curriculum.”
    • “Students have demonstrated a better understanding of the content taught.”
    • “I have observed greater student engagement in academic activities.”
    • “Students’ test scores are improving as a result of the curriculum.”
    • “The curriculum effectively addresses the academic needs of the students.”
  ii. Soft Skills Development (Quantitative)
  • On a scale from 1-5, rate how much you agree with the following statements regarding student development:
    • “I have observed improvement in students’ ability to work in teams.”
    • “Students are demonstrating better communication skills (both verbal and written).”
    • “Students have developed better problem-solving skills.”
    • “Students are improving in their ability to manage time effectively.”
    • “Students are demonstrating greater leadership in class projects or activities.”
  iii. Open-Ended Questions (Qualitative)
  • How has the SayPro Curriculum helped students improve academically?
  • In your observation, which specific soft skills have students improved in the most?
  • Can you provide an example of a student or group of students who demonstrated significant growth in both academic and soft skills?
  • Are there any areas of the curriculum that you believe need enhancement to better support students’ development in both academic and soft skills?

2. Survey Distribution & Administration

a. Online Platform:

• Platform Selection: Choose an online survey tool such as Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, or Qualtrics to create and distribute the surveys. These platforms can handle both quantitative and qualitative responses and provide data in an easily analyzable format.
• Anonymous Responses: Ensure that the surveys are anonymous to encourage honest feedback.

b. Timing & Frequency:

• Pre-Curriculum Survey: Administer the survey before the SayPro Curriculum is implemented to establish a baseline for both academic performance and soft skills.
• Post-Curriculum Survey: Distribute the same survey at the end of each term or after a set period to gauge changes and improvements.
• Ongoing Feedback (Optional): Consider administering shorter, more frequent surveys to track incremental progress, perhaps every month or quarter.

c. Survey Distribution to Students:

• Email/Platform Link: Send the survey link to students via email or directly through the learning management system (LMS) if applicable.
• Reminder Notices: Send out reminder emails or notifications to ensure a high response rate.
• Duration: Give students at least a week to complete the survey to accommodate their schedules.

d. Survey Distribution to Instructors:

• Direct Communication: Send the survey link to instructors directly via email or through internal communications platforms.
• Group Sessions: If possible, schedule brief group sessions to encourage instructor participation, especially if the survey is linked to their professional development.
• Feedback Collection: Ensure you also allow instructors to submit feedback outside of the survey for further clarity, particularly if they’ve noted issues not captured in the questions.

3. Data Analysis and Reporting

a. Quantitative Data Analysis:

• Use descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode) to analyze the survey responses to the closed-ended questions.
• Perform comparative analysis of pre- and post-curriculum responses to assess changes in academic achievement and soft skills development.
• Identify patterns, such as whether specific skills correlated with improvements in academic performance.

b. Qualitative Data Analysis:

• Use thematic coding to identify common themes in the open-ended responses.
• Categorize feedback into key themes, such as “improved teamwork,” “better test scores,” or “confidence in problem-solving.”
• Consider using qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo or ATLAS.ti) to help organize and code large amounts of qualitative data.

c. Reporting:

• Compile findings into a comprehensive report, including both quantitative results (charts, graphs) and qualitative insights (themes, examples).
• Highlight key trends, such as particular areas of improvement or consistent challenges.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on the data, such as curriculum modifications, additional support for certain soft skills, or enhancing particular academic areas.

4. Feedback Loop

• For Students: Share key findings with students and how their feedback will contribute to curriculum adjustments or improvements.
• For Instructors: Provide feedback to instructors on how the SayPro Curriculum is affecting student outcomes and consider any suggested changes for future iterations.