Faculty Self-Description of Teaching
Instructor: ____________________________ Course No.: ___________ Date: _____________
I. 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.
Doesn't
Not at all Very apply or
Descriptive Descriptive don't know
1 2 3 4 5
I-In teaching this course, I:
1. Discuss points of view other than my own .............. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
2. Contrast implications of various theories................. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
3. Discuss recent developments in the field.................. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
4. Present origins of ideas and concepts....................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
5. Give references for more interesting and involved
points............................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
6. Present facts and concepts from related fields............. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
7. Emphasize conceptual understanding....................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
8. Explain clearly................................................... . 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
9. Am well-prepared................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
10. Give lectures that are easy to outline....................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
11. Am careful and precise in answering questions.......... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
12. Summarize major points....................................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
13. State objectives for each class session..................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
14. Identify what I consider important........................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
15. Encourage class discussion.................................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
16. Invite students to share their knowledge and
experiences................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
17. Clarify thinking by identifying reasons for
questions..................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
18. Invite criticism of my own ideas............................ 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
19. Know if the class is understanding me or not............ 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
20. Have interest in and concern for the quality of
my teaching................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
21. Have students apply concepts to demonstrate
understanding................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
22. Have genuine interest in students............................ 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
23. Am friendly toward students.................................. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
24. Relate to students as individuals............................. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
25. Recognize and greet students out of class................. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
26. Am accessible to students out of class..................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
27. Am valued for advice not directly related to
the course.................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
28. Respect students as persons................................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
29. Am a dynamic and energetic person......................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
30. Have an interesting style of presentation.................. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
31. Enjoy teaching.................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
32. Am enthusiastic about my subject.......................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
33. Have self-confidence............................................. 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
34. Vary the speed and tone of my voice....................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
35. Have a sense of humor......................................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
II. Faculty Self-Evaluation of Teaching
1. Prior to this semester, how many times have you taught this course at this school ? _____ times
2. When do you next expect to teach this course?
__Fall __Spring __Summer Semester, 20____
3. How useful have previous student evaluations of this course been to you in improving:
Not at all useful Somewhat Not apply or
helpful don’ t know
1 2 3 4 5
a) the course content or materials.......................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
b) the assignments or examination......................... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
c) the course structure, format or organization.......... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
d) the methods or approaches you use in teaching .... 1 2 3 4 5 ( )
4. To what extent do you feel this course could be improved, (i.e., how satisfied are you with the course as you are teaching it this semester)?
Very Dissatisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Generally Very
Needs could be improved Satisfied Satisfied
improvement little nothing
improvement improve
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
5. How would you rate this class in terms of:
Very Low Very High
1 2 3 4 5
a) your own personal enjoyment........................... 1 2 3 4 5
b) the level of interest shown by the students........... 1 2 3 4 5
c) the level of performance evidenced by the
students................................................... . 1 2 3 4 5
III. Looking at the items which you rated as not especially descriptive of your teaching in this class, which one(s)
would you most like to improve, if any?