It’s always helpful to get feedback from your students at the end of a Bible study year. But evaluations can be a problem. If they are too short, your leaders don’t gain any useful information. If they are too long, few students will not fill them out.
Here’s an example we’ve used at Wednesday in the Word that seems to find the right balance. In prints to 1 page front and back. My online survey tool estimates that it takes 2 minutes to complete.
This example survey is geared to a Bible study with a large group, small groups and homework. You can customize it to fit your programs.
Sample Evaluation
Please “speak the truth in love” so that we may continue learning how to serve God and you better. Return to your small group leader or to the registration table.
Please rate the following:
Length: _too much _a bit long _just right _a bit short _too short
As basis for discussion: _great _helpful _average _not helpful _confusing
Finished homework: _every week _most _half _sometimes _very few
Please record your overall reactions to the homework (10 = excellent; 1 = poor)
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Length: _too short _a bit short _just right _a bit long _too long
Experience: _rewarding _positive _neutral _awkward _a disaster
Please record your overall reactions to small group time (10 = excellent; 1 = poor)
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Practical: _too advanced _a bit advanced balanced _a bit basic _too basic
Overall content: _too advanced _a bit advanced balanced _a bit basic _too basic
Please record your overall reactions to the large group lecture (10 = excellent; 1 = poor)
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
_____ 1 study all year or _____ new study in Winter
_____ study 1 book or _____ topical study
Comments:
_Greeting & Outreach ___ Other Social Event(s)________________________
_Leader Training Other:_________________
If yes to any of these, please provide your
Name ____________________________Phone _____________Email _________________