Pre-assessment
Pre-Training Survey Questions
Surveys can help boost the effectiveness of training and in this post, we’ll share examples and types of pre-training survey questions that you should know.
Why use pre-training surveys?
A pre-training survey can help ensure that the training you offer meets these expectations.
Pre-training surveys can help to:
- identify your respondents’ prior knowledge and understanding of the topic,
- determine what your participants are hoping to learn through the session,
- collect their requirements,
- make amends to the course content to meet the participants’ levels.
A well-written survey can help boost the effectiveness of your training.
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Surveys vs Questionnaires?
A questionnaire is a data collection tool that helps you collect and store data, without analyzing it while a survey is a way of gathering data for forecasting or analysis. A large portion of a survey may be a questionnaire, but the survey data will be used for statistical analysis later.
A survey help the trainer to:
- apply the feedback to training programs,
- target specific knowledge or skills,
- plan focused training to meet needs that you identify.
A pre-training survey is an important part of running any effective training program. A well-written survey can help in a number of ways.
Pre-training surveys can boost the effectiveness of your training by:
- Helping you identify what training to offer
- Giving you a snapshot of the respondents’ knowledge and understanding
- Modifying course content to meet the participants’ levels
Pre-training survey question types
There are only two types of survey questions: objective and subjective. Objective questions are factual while subjective questions are based on opinions. However, there are many types of question responses to choose from. These include:
- Single-choice and multiple choice questions
- Picture choice questions
- Likert scale questions
- Closed-ended questions
- Open-ended questions
Single-choice and multiple-choice questions
Single-choice and multiple-choice questions are one of the most commonly used types of pre-training survey question. Survey respondents find them easy to understand and easy to answer as they don’t have to rely on their memory or make complex calculations.
Picture choice questions
Picture choice questions are a visual, engaging and interactive version of multiple choice questions. Instead of providing written options, you provide images instead. As images can be more engaging than words, picture choice questions can help increase survey response rates.
Likert scale questions
Likert scale questions help you find out what respondents think about certain things. They are usually given with a 5-point scale and can provide a useful alternative to single-choice and multiple-choice questions.
Closed-ended questions
Closed-ended questions have a definite right or wrong answer and are therefore ideal for asking objective, factual questions.
Open-ended questions
All good pre-training surveys include some open-ended questions with adequate space provided for written responses. This type of question gives you valuable information but the results can take longer to process.
Questions that measure knowledge
The purpose of a pre-training survey is to establish what the participants already know. This will inform the planning and help you or the course instructor decide what type of content and materials to offer. Knowledge questions must be defined according to the taxonomy level of the learning objective that it is supposed to measure.
Questions that measure attitude
The best way to measure respondents’ attitudes is with Likert 5-scale questions.
Questions that measure intention
Respondents’ intentions can be measured with Likert 5-scale questions. The best approach is to use a critical incident to gauge the respondents’ reaction. A critical incident is a situation that makes a positive or negative contribution to the respondent’s key job results.
Questions that measure behavior
Behavior can be measured by critical incident questions with open-ended responses.
Questions that measure expectations
One of the main goals of any training course is to meet the needs and expectations of the trainees. Including a series of open-ended questions can help you gain valuable insights into the types of training the survey-takers are expecting.
Sources:
https://kodosurvey.com/blog/pre-training-survey-questions-examples-and-types
https://elearningindustry.com/3-simple-steps-pre-assessment-in-elearning
