Learner Needs Assessment: Curriculum & Support Priorities

Welcome! Thank you for participating in this Learner Needs Assessment. This survey takes approximately 11 minutes. Your responses are confidential, reported only in aggregate, and will be used to improve curriculum and learning support. There are no right or wrong answers—we are interested in your honest opinions. Participation is voluntary, and you may stop at any time.

Which of the following best describes your primary learning goal this term?

• Build foundational knowledge in a new subject area
• Deepen expertise in my current field
• Develop practical or technical skills
• Prepare for a certification, exam, or credential
• Explore career options or transition to a new field
• Fulfill program or degree requirements
• Personal enrichment or intellectual curiosity
• Other (please specify)

Overall, how well does the current curriculum meet your learning needs?

Which of the following resources would you use if available? Select all that apply.

• Practice problems with feedback
• Example solutions or worked examples
• Annotated readings
• Short video explainers
• Live study sessions
• Discussion forums
• Templates or checklists
• Accessibility supports (e.g., captions, readable PDFs)

Overall, how satisfied are you with your learning experience this term?

What is your current study status?

• Full-time student
• Part-time student
• Not enrolled in a formal program

Thank you for your time—your input will directly help us improve curriculum and learning support. You may now close this page.

How do you prefer to learn new material? Select up to 3 methods.

• Lectures or talks
• Hands-on projects
• Readings
• Group discussions
• Short videos
• Self-paced modules
• Tutoring or office hours
• Interactive simulations

Which specific topics, if any, are missing or need more depth in the current curriculum?

What barriers, if any, limit your use of learning resources? Select all that apply.

• Time constraints
• Internet or device access
• Unclear relevance of resources
• Resources are too long or dense
• Scheduling conflicts
• Cost or paywalls
• Accessibility issues
• I do not face barriers

How urgent is it to improve support for your learning needs in the next 4 weeks?

What is your current employment status?

• Employed full-time
• Employed part-time
• Self-employed
• Not employed
• Prefer not to say

In the next 4 weeks, approximately how many hours per week can you spend on coursework outside of class?

• 0–2 hours
• 3–5 hours
• 6–10 hours
• 11–15 hours
• 16–20 hours
• More than 20 hours

Rank the following development areas by how important they are for your growth in the next 2–3 months (1 = most important).

1. Critical thinking and problem-solving
2. Technical or digital skills
3. Written and oral communication
4. Research and analytical methods
5. Collaboration and teamwork
6. Subject-specific knowledge

What is your preferred channel for getting help with coursework?

• In-person office hours
• Email
• LMS discussion board
• Chat app (e.g., Slack, Teams)
• Tutoring center
• Scheduled study group
• Video call
• Chatbot or AI tutor

If we could make one change immediately to better support your learning, what would it be?

What is your age group?

• Under 18
• 18–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65+
• Prefer not to say

Rank the following assessment formats by how helpful they are for your learning (1 = most helpful).

1. Projects
2. Quizzes or exams
3. Presentations
4. Reflections or journals
5. Labs, simulations, or peer review

Rank the following support areas by how much you need them in the next month (1 = most needed).

1. Instructor feedback
2. Practice materials
3. Peer support and community
4. Study skills coaching
5. Career guidance
6. Technology and tools access

We'd like to understand your learning priorities in a bit more depth. Please share what matters most to you right now in terms of your learning and development.

What is your gender identity?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you would like us to know about your learning needs or circumstances?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Secondary / High school
• Vocational / Technical
• Some college / In progress
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Postgraduate (Master's / Doctorate)
• Other
• Prefer not to say

In which region are you currently located?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Latin America and Caribbean
• Middle East
• North America
• Oceania
• Prefer not to say