The Structured Questionnaire

Research title: Management of Examination and Curriculum changes in Centres of Higher Education (A Case Study of Banaras Hindu University). (This questionnaire is with reference to the change in curriculum and examination system in different faculties/ institutes of BHU. So, whenever change is mentioned in the questionnaire it refers to this particular change). 1. When did you first knew/hear about the change?

2. Through which source did you receive this information?

3. What was your first reaction to this change? Positive Negative Mixed 4. Was the change required /needed in that time?

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5. Did your reaction change over time? Yes No 6. If yes which of the following description suits the change in your attitude? i. Became more positive ii. Became more negative iii. Changed from negative to positive iv. Changed from positive to negative v. Changed from mixed to positive vi. Changed from mixed to negative

7. Tick the box that shows the degree of your agreement /disagreement with the following statements about the description of this change. No. Statement: This Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly change agree disagree 7.1 Was abrupt 7.2 Improved the assessment of students 7.3 Provided new pedagogic experience 7.4 Was well planned 7.5 Is a happy experience for learners 7.6 Is not good for student learning 7.7 Is an opportunity for self development for teachers 7.8 Is a much needed intervention 7.9 Is not encouraging for the future 7.10 Does not meet the requirements of all stake holders 7.11 Is suitable for on the ground realities 7.12 Was not implemented properly 7.13 Provided time for teachers to discuss change among colleagues

8. In the first box, tick if following initial strategies were adopted in your institution/faculty and in the second box rate the ticked ones according to the priority given to these steps.(1 for highest priority) Adopted strategy 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Awareness raising and orientation of teachers towards change. Awareness raising of students towards change Workshops/ Courses to prepare teachers for the change. Guidance and advice on new teaching materials and methodology Information and preparation for new layout of examination papers Priority rank

9. In the first box, tick if following initial strategies were adopted by you in your classroom and in the second box rate the ticked ones according to the priority given. (1 for highest priority) Adopted strategy Priority rank 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 Advice and counseling for students regarding the change Resource acquisition to equip yourself More class tests for examination practice Making students do more practice for examination Making students more involved in discussions and preparation Discussion with colleagues.

10. Over all, how will you describe your satisfaction with the support provided by your institution/faculty or higher authorities? Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Not satisfied