Dear Ecologgers,
A few weeks ago I had posted about suggestions for surveys that could be
given to students in an intro class for Environmental Studies, to assess their
attitudes coming into the course. Thanks to all who responded-- you gave me
some great suggestions!
Some of you also asked that I share with the list whatever final survey I
came up with, so I am attaching what I used (I had to paste it into the body of
the email, as Ecolog apparently does not allow attachments). I gave it to my
class yesterday (day 1), and will give it again on the last day to see if
general attitudes have changed. The survey was anonymous and the course has 80
students. I'm sure this isn't the perfect survey, but it will serve my
purposes for starters and I can modify it in future semesters.
Thanks,
Anita
Anita I. Stone, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 49401
USA
Office: (616) 331-2812
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Stone 2007
Bio 105 Questionnaire
1= Strongly disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Not sure; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree
Humans have the right to modify the natural environment to suit their
needs
Plants and animals have as much right as human to exist
If things continue with the present course, we will soon experience a major
ecological
catastrophe
Nature is valuable for its own sake.
The balance of nature is very delicate and easily upset.
Global warming is happening.
Global warming is caused by human activities.
I think spending time in nature is boring
Even if public transportation were more efficient than it is, I would prefer
to drive my car
I am willing to consume less and go without some comforts if it helps to
protect the environment.
I would never consider becoming vegetarian or reducing my consumption of meat
for environmental reasons.
I recycle as much as possible on campus
I recycle as much as possible at home
I would buy hybrid car
If I ever get extra income I will donate some money to an environmental
organization.
I try to buy locally-grown (Michigan) products
The environmental views held by political candidates affect my decision of
whom to vote for.
Human are severely abusing the environment
The government should give financial support to research related to the
development of alternative energy sources, such as solar energy
I cannot see any real environmental problems being created by rapid economic
growth. It only creates benefits.
Humans were meant to rule over the rest of nature
People who say overpopulation is a problem are wrong.
The progress of a district should not be held up with the excuse of
protecting some birds.
The so-called ecological crisis faced by humankind has been greatly
exaggerated
List some things you do that you feel are good for the environment (big or
small)
List some things you do that you feel are not good for the environment (big
or small)
What do you hope to learn in this class?
