Self-Report Measure

Overview

What it measures: Two related dispositions—adaptability (cognitive flexibility and willingness to revise strategies) and inquiry (question-asking and evidence-seeking behaviors).

Source: Developed by winded.vertigo (2025) for PPCS, drawing on adaptability research (Martin et al., 2012) and inquiry-based learning frameworks.

When to use: Pre/post assessment in courses emphasizing experiential learning, AI-augmented pedagogy, design thinking, or any context requiring flexible, inquiry-driven approaches.

Completion time: 2 minutes

Items & Response Scale

Instructions to participants:

Please rate how well each statement describes your approach to teaching and learning.

Response scale: 1 = Strongly disagree … 5 = Strongly agree

Adaptability Items (1-5 scale)

1. I adjust my approach when I notice it isn't working.
2. I am comfortable changing my plans based on new information.
3. I see unexpected challenges as opportunities to try something different.
4. I can shift strategies quickly when circumstances change.
5. I remain effective even when situations are ambiguous or unclear.

Inquiry Items (1-5 scale)

1. I actively seek evidence to inform my decisions.
2. I regularly ask questions to deepen my understanding.