Faculty may add up to five customized questions to the online survey either by developing their own questions or by selecting them from Traditional Variations A-H, which could be copied and pasted into the online survey.
- Variation A: Traditional
- Variation B: Course Components
- Variation C: Specific Teaching Behaviors
- Variation D: Seminar
- Variation E: Studio Art
- Variation F: Laboratory
- Variation G: Clinical/Field Experience
- Variation H: Team Teaching
- Variation I: Teaching Assistant
- Variations Key
Variation A: Traditional
The course was well organized.
The instructor explained the material clearly.
The instructional assignments contributed greatly to my learning.
The instructor was conscientious about her/his instructional responsibilities.
The instructor showed enthusiasm about the subject matter.
The instructor was sensitive to student needs.
The atmosphere in the classroom was conducive to learning.
The instructor cared about the students in this course.
I enjoyed learning the subject matter.
The amount of work required for the credit earned was appropriate.
The instructor motivated me to do my best work.
The grading procedures were fair.
The course was a valuable academic experience.
I learned a great deal.
Return to the Answer Sheet to complete Parts IV and V.
Variation B: Course Components
Course Organization
Teacher Experience
Leadership of student discussions
Physical classroom conditions
Willingness to accept questions
In-class handouts, materials, or media
Textbook
Reading, written, or laboratory assignments
Pace
(1=too slow, 2=slow, 3=just right, 4=fast, 5=too fast, 6=not applicable)
Level
(1=too easy, 2=easy, 3=just right, 4=hard, 5=too hard, 6=not applicable)
Workload
(1=too light, 2=light, 3=just right, 4=heavy, 5=too heavy, 6=not applicable)
Teacher Availability
Tests/quizzes
Grading Procedures
Return to the answer sheet to complete Parts IV and V.
Variation C: Specific Teaching Behaviors
Returned assignments with commentary.
Gave step-by-step instructions when needed by students.
Stated the objectives of the course.
Displayed concern that students learn.
Initiated conversation with students before and after class.
Returned assignments within a reasonable time.
Spoke with expressiveness in tone of voice.
Indicated when a new topic was being introduced.
Used an appropriate variety of teaching techniques.
Used examples well.
Summarized material presented in each class session.
Presented well organized lectures.
Provided relevant information in response to student questions.
Provided students with practice (experience) in recalling fundamental principles,
concepts, or theories.
Variation D: Seminar
The topics emphasized were valuable to me.
The instructor showed interest in and enthusiasm about the subject matter.
The instructor was successful in meeting individual student needs.
The instructor was receptive to differing viewpoints.
The instructor facilitated relevant discussions.
The instructor cared about the students.
The instructor encouraged me to develop my ideas and approaches to problems.
The instructor motivated me to do my best work.
The atmosphere in the classroom was conductive to learning.
The amount of work required for the credit earned was appropriate.
The grading procedures were fair.
The course was a valuable academic experience.
I enjoyed learning the subject matter.
I learned a great deal.
Variation E: Studio Art
The course was well organized.
The assigned projects were well chosen.
The time permitted to complete the projects was just right.
The number of projects in this course was just right.
The projects were appropriate to the level of the course.
The amount of work required for the credit earned was appropriate.
The equipment and materials were available and satisfactory.
The instructor explained the projects clearly.
The instructor avoided placing too much emphasis on a particular style or method.
An appropriate balance was placed between developing creative and technical skills.
The instructor was objective in evaluating students’ work.
The instructor was sensitive to students’ needs.
I enjoyed the studio work.
The instructor had a positive influence on my work.
Variation F: Laboratory
The lab experience was well coordinated with the lecture or readings.
The lab exercises were interesting and stimulating
The time spent in lab was efficiently used.
The lab equipment and materials were available and satisfactory.
The written procedures for the lab exercises were clear.
The lab instructor explained the exercises clearly.
The lab instructor enforced safety regulations.
The lab instructor was willing to help the students in this course.
The lab instructor was conscientious about her/his instructional responsibilities.
The lab instructor’s knowledge of the subject matter was satisfactory.
The lab instructor showed enthusiasm about the lab exercises.
The lab reports were worthwhile.
The grading procedures for this lab were fair.
The lab exercises contributed to my learning the principles of this science or subject matter.
Variation G: Clinical/Field Experience
Arrangements for the clinical experiences were well organized.
The experiences were appropriate to the clinical objectives.
Considering client availability, the clinical experiences were realistic.
Necessary clinical techniques were explained and discussed thoroughly.
Clinical objectives were related to course objectives.
The instructor/supervisor was able to answer my clinical questions to my satisfaction.
The amount of observation and supervision provided was just about right.
The instructor/supervisor evaluated my clinical work fairly.
The instructor/supervisor was sensitive to students’ needs.
The amount of work required for the credit earned was appropriate.
The instructor/supervisor showed enthusiasm about the clinical experience.
I enjoyed the clinical experience greatly.
The clinical experiences were valuable.
I learned a great deal from the clinical experiences.
Variation H: Team Teaching
The team teachers maintained consistency regarding course objectives.
The team teachers coordinated their instruction very well.
No one instructor dominated the team teaching.
The assignments contributed to my learning.
The instructors showed enthusiasm about the subject matter.
The instructors were sensitive to student needs.
The atmosphere in the classroom was conductive to learning.
I enjoyed learning the subject matter.
The amount of work required for the credit earned was appropriate.
The grading procedures were fair.
The team teaching approach provided me with insights a single instructor could not have provided.
The course was a valuable academic experience.
The materials in this course contributed to my learning.
I learned a great deal.
Variation I: Teaching Assistant
The teaching assistant’s section of the course was well organized.
The teaching assistant explained the course material clearly.
The instructional assignments contributed greatly to my learning.
The teaching assistant was conscientious about her/his instructional responsibilities.
The teaching assistant showed enthusiasm about the subject matter.
The teaching assistant was sensitive to student needs.
The atmosphere in the class was conductive to learning.
The instructional materials contributed greatly to my learning.
I enjoyed learning the subject matter.
The amount of work required for the credit earned was appropriate.
The teaching assistant appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject matter.
The examinations reflected the important points in the course.
The grading procedures used by the teaching assistant were fair.
I learned a great deal from the teaching assistant.