PhD-survey PhD-survey If you are human, leave this field blank. 1. Does your actual position include teaching? Yes No (if No, please proceed to personal info at the end) Benefits of teaching 2. Do you feel that teaching is mainly a benefit or a burden for your PhD studies? 1 (burden) 2 3 4 5 (benefit) 3. What benefits do you see with teaching (mark all relevant) It allows me to make summaries or reviews of basic knowledge in my field It allows me to improve in formulating relevant questions It allows me to improve my communication skills It allows me to improve my social skills It increases my knowledge in a field Other, please specify in the box below Other benefits: 4. Do you think that teaching during the PhD offers a valuable experience that prepares you for your future career? 1 (No, not at all!) 2 3 4 5 (Yes, very much!) 5. Do you think that the courses that you teach help you in any way in making your PhD work progress? 1 (No, not at all!) 2 3 4 5 (Yes, very much!) 6. Which personal benefit(s) does teaching give you? (mark all relevant) I meet interesting people I visit interesting places I have a better status in the department I have a better relationship to my supervisor I increase my salary Other benefits, please specify in the box in below: Other benefits: 7. Which of the following burden(s) do you connect with teaching? (mark all relevant) I do not make progress in my PhD research I do not enjoy teaching I have organizational problems I waste time on basic subjects I have to travel long distances My teaching leads to conflicts with my supervisor Other burdens, please specify: Other burdens: 8. In the best of worlds, with no restraints in time, energy or money, how do you think that teaching in your area could be beneficial or burdensome for your research or other parts of your life? Please explain and elaborate on this question if you want. Page 2. Appreciation about teaching Δ
