Course Evaluation Systems: Sample Form (text only)
Course/Instructor Evaluation The evaluation questionnaire is prepared and distributed under the auspices of the student staff of the Course Evaluation Guide staff and student government at the request of the course head. Coursewide statistics are made available to the professors after the submission of final grades. The Course Evaluation Guide is distributed free to students in time for students to select courses for the following year. As written comments provide the basis both for Course Evaluation Guide course reviews 1 = Very poor/Very low and feedback to instructors, please comment RATING 2 = Poor as thoughtfully as possible by darkening one SCALE 3 = Average circle for each of the following items. 4 = Above Average Please continue the evaluation with the 5 = Outstanding/Very High written comments on the back. NA = Non-applicable Course No. and Title:__________________________________________ Professor/Instructor Name:_____________________________________ BACKGROUND INFORMATION Year: __ 1 __ 2 __ 3 __ 4 __ G Major:___________________________________ Affiliation: __ College of Liberal Arts __ School of Education __ School of Engineering __ Other Primary reason for enrolling/in course: __ major/minor requirement __ college/school distribution requirement __ elective for major/minor __ elective NA LO HI GENERAL EVALUATIONS OF COURSE 1 2 3 4 5 1. quality of assigned readings.................... O O O O O O 2. course workload overall (5 = very heavy)........ O O O O O O 3. difficulty overall (5 = very difficult)......... O O O O O O 4. fraction of work you completed (1 = none, 3 = half, 5 = all)................... O O O O O O 5. competitive atmosphere (5 = highly competitive). O O O O O O 6. stimulated interest in the subject matter....... O O O O O O 7. pace of the course overall (1 = too slow, 5 = too fast)................................... O O O O O O 8. overall course rating........................... O O O O O O ASSIGNMENTS (papers, problem sets, lab reports, projects) 9. were well-chosen and appropriate for the course (5 = strongly agree)............................ O O O O O O 10. instructor feedback was helpful (5 = strongly agree)............................ O O O O O O 11. were returned promptly (5 = strongly agree)..... O O O O O O PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR EVALUATIONS 12. enthusiasm for teaching......................... O O O O O O 13. effectiveness in explaining concepts (e.g., clarity, organization)................... O O O O O O 14. ability to stimulate interest in subject matter. O O O O O O 15. attitude toward class participation............. O O O O O O 16. answered questions well......................... O O O O O O 17. was available to students outside class......... O O O O O O 18. used blackboards, visual aids, handouts well.... O O O O O O 19. overall rating of instructor.................... O O O O O O SECTION/LAB/DISCUSSION EVALUATION (if applicable) 20. fraction attended (1 = none, 3 = half, 5 = all). O O O O O O 21. were well-integrated into the course (5 = strongly agree)............................ O O O O O O 22. contributed meaningfully to the course (5 = strongly agree)............................ O O O O O O SECTION/LAB/DISCUSSION LEADER (if applicable) LAB/DISCUSSION LEADER: ___________________________ 23. ability to explain concepts and principles...... O O O O O O 24. enthusiasm for teaching......................... O O O O O O 25. encouraged questions and discussion (5 = strongly agree)............................ O O O O O O 26. answered questions well......................... O O O O O O 27. was available to students outside class......... O O O O O O 28. used blackboards, visual aids, handouts well.... O O O O O O 29. value of attending section/lab/discussion....... O O O O O O 30. overall rating of section/lab/discussion leader. O O O O O O CONTINUE EVALUATION ON REVERSE SIDE
PLEASE COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THE SPACE PROVIDED. Also feel free to comment on any questions from side one. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Comment on the PROFESSOR(S)/ INSTRUCTOR(S) with regard to ability to communicate ideas, willingness to entertain debate, organization, attitude toward students, accessibility --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment on the COURSE with regard to pace, workload, level of difficulty, educational value, topics covered, integration of sections --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment on the selection and amount of READING. Which readings were most/least valuable? why? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment on the PAPERS and ASSIGNMENTS with regard to number, appropriateness to the course, instructor feedback. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment on the EXAMS and QUIZZES (if applicable) with regard to frequency, usefulness, appropriateness of questions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment on the SECTION/LAB/ DISCUSSION/STUDIO with regard to quality, usefulness, overall contributions to the course. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment on the section/lab/ discussion/studio LEADER with regard to ability to communicate ideas, attitude toward students, accessibility. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What PREPARATION or BACKGROUND do you consider necessary for this course? What STUDY SKILLS (e.g., good note-taking, speed reading) or LEARNING STYLES (e.g., analytical, detail-oriented) do you consider helpful? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- How much did you spend on course packets, textbooks, other materials? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you RECOMMEND this course? Why? Why not? Please be specific. ** Sample Course Evaluation Form ** TEXT VERSION ** Copyright 1995 Aaron J. Snow. ** Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
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