Open Entry/Open Exit

Is Open Entry/Open Exit right for me?

How well would Open Entry/Open Exit Courses fit your circumstances and lifestyle?

Take a Self-Evaluation Quiz to see if this learning style is right for you!

  • Click on an answer for each question.
  • When you have completed the quiz, click on the “Finished” button.
  • Students who tend to be most successful are those individuals who are self-directed and self-motivated in their learning and study habits.

Answer honestly — no one will see this but you!

  1. My need to take this course now:

    High — I need it immediately.
    Moderate — I could take it later on campus or substitute another course.
    Low — It could be postponed.

  2. Feeling that I am part of a class:

    Not particularly necessary to me.
    Somewhat important to me.
    Very important to me.

  3. I would classify myself as someone who:

    Often gets things done ahead of time.
    Needs reminding to get things done on time.
    Puts things off until the last minute or doesn't complete them.

  4. Classroom discussion is:

    Rarely helpful to me.
    Sometimes helpful to me.
    Almost always helpful to me.

  5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:

    Figuring out the instructions myself.
    Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
    Having the instructions explained to me.

  6. I need faculty comments on my assignments:

    Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did.
    Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
    Right away, or I get very frustrated.

  7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a OE/OE course is:

    More than enough time for an on-campus course.
    The same as for a class held on campus.
    Less than for a class held on campus.

  8. Coming to campus on a regular schedule is:

    Extremely difficult for me — I have commitments (work, family, or personal) during times when classes are offered.
    A little difficult, but I can rearrange my priorities to allow for regular attendance on campus.
    Easy for me.

  9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:

    Good — I usually understand the text without help.
    Average — I sometimes need help to understand the text.
    Slower than average.

  10. When I need help understanding the subject:

    I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for clarification.
    I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but do it anyway.
    I never approach an instructor to admit I don't understand something.

(This questionnaire is adapted from “Are Telecourses for Me?” PBS Adult Learning Service, The Agenda, Spring 1994.)

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