Instructor:                           Class:                   Date:

In this inventory you are asked to assess your instructor's specific classroom behaviors. Your instructor has requested this information for purposes of instructional analysis and improvement. Please try to be both thoughtful

and candid in your responses so as to maximize the value of the feedback.

Please read each statement carefully and decide the extent to which you feel your instructor does not or does need improvement.

 

 Please respond to each statement by selecting one of the following:

 

Please make your decisions about the need for improvement on the basis of what you think would be best for this particular course and your particular learning style. Try to assess each behavior independently rather than letting

your overall impression of the instructor determine each individual rating.

 

THE INSTRUCTOR'S PERFORMANCE IN . . . (Please circle the letter corresponding to your response.)

1. making effective use of class time ............................................................. A B C D E

2. making clear the purposes of each class session and learning activity ................ A B C D E

3. integrating the various topics treated in the course......................................... A B C D E

4. making clear the distinction between major and minor topics........................... A B C D E

5. adjusting the rate at which ideas are covered so that I can follow and

understand them.................................................................... A B C D E

6. clarifying material which needs explanation ................................................. A B C D E

7. wrapping things up before moving on to a new topic .................................... A B C D E

8. assigning useful readings and homework ..................................................... A B C D E

9. maintaining an atmosphere which actively encourages learning........................ A B C D E

10. responding to questions raised by students.................................................... A B C D E

11. inspiring excitement or interest in the content of the course............................. A B C D E

12. using a variety of teaching techniques.......................................................... A B C D E

13. taking appropriate action if students appear to be bored................................... A B C D E

14. asking thought-provoking questions............................................................ A B C D E

15. getting students to participate in class discussions or activities......................... A B C D E

16. relating to students in ways which promote mutual respect.............................. A B C D E

17. explaining what is expected from each student............................................... A B C D E

18. making clear precisely how my performance will be evaluated.......................... A B C D E

19. designing evaluation procedures which are consistent with course goals............. A B C D E

20. keeping me informed about how well I am doing........................................... A B C D E

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Section II - (Please circle the letter corresponding to your response.)

21. How much do you think you are learning so far in this course? (Please tell why you responded the way you did in the space to the right of the options.)

 

22. In your judgment, how important is what you are being asked to learn in this course? (Please tell why you responded the way you did in the space to the right of the options.)

 

 

 

23. In comparison to other instructors you have had (in high school and college), how do you rate the effectiveness of this instructor? (Please tell why you responded the way you did in the space to the right of the options.)

 

24. So far, what is your overall rating of this course? (Please tell why you responded the way you did in the space to the right of the options.)

 

26. What specific thing would help you most to better understand the material of the course?