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Field Dependence Vs Independence Cognitive Styles Questionnaire

This document presents a questionnaire to assess whether individuals have a field dependent or field independent cognitive style when learning English. The 21-question survey contains options to determine if learners prefer working alone or in groups, guessing meanings from context or using dictionaries, and other pairs. Scores closer to 0 indicate a field dependent style, while scores over 21 suggest field independence. The results are meant to provide insight into learners' strengths and areas for improvement when developing their English skills.

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Field Dependence Vs Independence Cognitive Styles Questionnaire

This document presents a questionnaire to assess whether individuals have a field dependent or field independent cognitive style when learning English. The 21-question survey contains options to determine if learners prefer working alone or in groups, guessing meanings from context or using dictionaries, and other pairs. Scores closer to 0 indicate a field dependent style, while scores over 21 suggest field independence. The results are meant to provide insight into learners' strengths and areas for improvement when developing their English skills.

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Field Dependence vs Independence cognitive styles questionnaire

Name and Surname___________________________________ Date_______________


Objective
This questionnaire is aimed to help students identify their cognitive styles when learning
English as a foreign language.
Guidance
Read the statement and circle either “a” or “b” to finish the statement that best describes
you. Please choose only one answer. In case both answers appear to suit you, choose the
one suits you more frequently.
Thank you in advance!

1. In an English classroom I would prefer…


a. working in groups or in pairs.
b. working individually.

2. If I met some new words while reading a text I would probably…


a. use dictionary to check the meaning of each of them.
b. try to guess their meanings from the context.

3. If I met native speaker of English I would most probably…


a. use opportunity to talk to them and use what I know in speech.
b. avoid the opportunity to reduce risk to be incompetent in language.

4. Given the choice, I would like to participate in roleplays…


a. with already written dialogues in scenario.
b. which require spontaneous speech and acting skills.

5. When I have troubles in understanding the task I would rather…


a. ask my partner or instructor to explain
b. try to understand myself without getting external help

6. In reading exercises I usually…


a. focus on big picture – overall idea of the passages.
b. concentrate on specific details (numbers, names etc.)

7. In listening tasks, I would prefer…


a. looking through the transcript of the listening beforehand.
b. reading the written version after listening to the recording.

8. While answering to open-ended questions the chances are that I would…


a. express my own ideas with my own words
b. base answers on ideas from books or instructor.

9. Among reading comprehension exercises I would prefer…


a. matching headings with the paragraphs.
b. finding specific words to fill in the blanks.
10. Given the chance, I would choose to complete writing essay…
a. after school as a home assignment.
b. during the lesson before it finishes.
11. If I met ambiguous or unfamiliar vocabulary in the text while passing the exam I
would…
a. get stuck for a while on these words.
b. ignore them and get the main idea of the text.

12. If there was a speaking contest in English I would probably…


a. volunteer to take part in it.
b. refrain from (stay away) participating.

13. When I get asked to explain recently studied grammatical structure I would
probably…
a. create original examples to explain.
b. stick to the rule and given examples.

14. While writing essay, I think…


a. accuracy(correctness) and structure are more important.
b. the ideas that you present are more important.

15. In a situation where I have to give an answer I would prefer…


a. changing the order of questions.
b. answering in the given order.

16. If I didn’t not understand the speech I would…


a. feel comfortable to ask for clarification.
b. get nervous and try to conceal (hide) misunderstanding.

17. While reading I would choose to…


a. thoroughly read the whole text.
b. skip some useless parts of the text.

18. Improvised oral discussions on different topics make me feel…


a. motivated and active during the lesson.
b. uncomfortable and passive on the lesson.

19. The first step I would do in the collaborative essay is to…


a. outline(plan) the stages and responsibilities of each group member.
b. start brainstorming the content of the work with my groupmates.

20. In language exercises I would like to do tasks where…


a. I can lean on background knowledge.
b. I can use the knowledge I studied.

21. In case teacher asked a question I would rather…


a. have some time to think carefully before I give an answer.
b. immediately respond without hesitation about correctness.
FD FI
If you answer a on questions 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, If you answer a on questions
9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20 2, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 19, 21
If you answer b on questions 2, 4, 7, 10, If you answer b on questions 1, 3, 5, 6, 8,
11, 14, 17, 19, 21 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20

You get 2 if your answer suits this key and 0 if they are not the same.
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. A
11. A
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. A
20. B
21. A

Interpretation: The closer your score to 0 the higher the chances that you fall
towards field dependence end of spectrum. The closer your score is to 42 the higher
the chances that you are among field independent learners.
If your score is higher than 21 you tend to be field independent.

If your score is lower than 21 you tend to be field dependent

For example , your score is 31-More Field independent which means you have
advantages in overall language proficiency especially grammar and vocabulary. You are
also good at analyzing and focusing on details which contributes to your accuracy in
language. But learning language includes communication in different life situations, so
try to use opportunities to practice with people and get involved in group activities. Even
though details are important, sometimes it is needed to see the general picture.

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