Purpose of Measure: "A unified measure of the behaviors and traits associated with academic success. These behaviors are seen as the foundation for lifelong learning" (CIRP Factor Technical Report, 2018-19, p. 13).
Lay-Person Terms: To assess the extent to which an individual did a number of "habits of mind."
Measure:
How often in the past year did you:
| 1. Frequently | 2. Occasionally | 3. Not at all | |
| 1. Ask questions in class. | |||
| 2. Support your opinions with a logical argument. | |||
| 3. Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others. | |||
| 4. Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you have received. | |||
| 5. Take a risk because you feel you have more to gain. | |||
| 6. Seek alternative solutions to a problem. | |||
| 7. Look up scientific research articles and resources. | |||
| 8. Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class. | |||
| 9. Accept mistakes as part of the learning process. |
Type of Validity: Cronbach's Alpha 0.864
Citation of Publication: CIRP Factor Technical Report, 2018-19. Appendix: Diverse Learning Environments (DLE) Survey.
Instructions to analyze and interpret: Can be used for any intervention that assesses or evaluations undergraduate learning. Can be adapted for use with graduate students.
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