FACULTY SELF-DESCRIPTION OF TEACHING
Department___________________________ Course Number____________________
Instructor___________________________ Semester__________________ 200_____________
The following items reflect some of the ways teachers can be
described. Please circle the number which indicates the degree to which you feel each item is descriptive of your teaching in this course. In some cases, the statement may not apply. In these cases, check "Doesn't apply or don't know."
Not at all Descriptive Very Descriptive Doesn't apply
or don't know
1 2 3 4 5
In teaching this course, I :
1. Discuss points of view other
than my own) 1 2 3 4 5
2. Discuss recent developments in
the field 1 2 3 4 5
3. Give references for more interesting
& involved points 1 2 3 4 5 .
4 Emphasize conceptual understanding 1 2 3 4 5
5. Explain clearly ) 1 2 3 4 5
6. Am well prepared 1 2 3 4 5
7. Give lectures that are easy to
outline 1 2 3 4 5
8. Summarize major points 1 2 3 4 5
9. Identify what I consider important 1 2 3 4 5
10. Encourage class discussion 1 2 3 4 5
11. Invite students to share their
knowledge and experience 1 2 3 4 5
12. Invite criticism of my own ideas 1 2 3 4 5
13. Know if the class is understanding
me or not 1 2 3 4 5
14. Have students apply concepts to
demonstrate understanding 1 2 3 4 5 15. Give personal help to students having
difficulties in course 1 2 3 4 5
16. Relate to students as individuals
17. Am accessible to students outside
of class (see Section Seventeen) 1 2 3 4 5
18. Have an interesting style of
presentation 1 2 3 4 5
19. Vary the speed and tone of my voice 1 2 3 4 5
20. Motivate students to do their best
work 1 2 3 4 5
21. Give interesting and stimulating
assignments 1 2 3 4 5
22. Give examinations permitting
students to show understanding 1 2 3 4 5
23. Keep students informed of their
progress 1 2 3 4 5