LEAD PROFESSOR ASSESSMENT FORM FOR GTA EVALUATIONS
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Evaluator:____________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Course(#/Title):_________________________________Topic:______________________________
Evaluated GTA:____________________________________________________________________
Please make substantive comments and estimate the teaching performance in each category of the GTA.
Enthusiasm
Circle one: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Not Applicable
Examples
Comments:
Speaks expressively
Moves about while lecturing
Gestures, facial expressions, humor
Clarity
Circle one: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Not Applicable
Examples
Comments:
Uses clear and concrete examples
Points out practical applications
Stresses important points
Defines new terms, concepts and principles
Uses alternate explanations when necessary
Interaction
Examples
Circle one: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Not Applicable
Comments:
Addresses students by name
Encourages questions and comments
Talks with students after class
Praises students for good ideas
Asks questions of class
Rapport
Examples
Circle one: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Not Applicable
Comments:
Encourages and listens carefully to
student comments and questions
Shows concern for student progress
Offers to help to students
Establishes/maintains eye contact
Responds to signs of puzzlement,
boredom, curiosity, etc.
Task Orientation
Examples
Circle one: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Not Applicable
Comments:
Advises students regarding lab procedures
States class objectives
Provides sample exam questions
Proceeds at good pace for topic
Stays on the theme of the laboratory
Organization
Examples
Circle one: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Not Applicable
Comments:
Makes outline of laboratory available
Gives preliminary overview of laboratory
Links lab material to lecture material
Summarizes the main ideas.
Arranges and discusses content in a
systematic and organized fashion
Use of Media
Examples
Circle one: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Not Applicable
Comments:
Writing is legible.
Information is presented on board/overhead/slides
in organized manner.
The AV-materials used adds to the students'
comprehension of the concept(s) being taught.
Competently uses AV-materials in an effective manner
Individual Style
Examples
Circle one: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Not Applicable
Comments:
Voice is easily heard and understood.
Voice is raised/lowered for variety and emphasis
Speech is neither too formal nor too casual.
Not too many speech fillers used (e.g., "ahmm", etc.)
Dress isn't too casual in appearance.
Overall Ranking of Graduate Teaching Assistant:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Below Satisfactory
For comments and suggestions directed at improving teaching please use an additional page if necessary.
This evaluation form was adapted from Pamela Cooper's adaptation of the form by Harry Murray, "Classroom teaching behaviors
related to college teaching effectiveness." In J. Donald and A. Sullivan (eds.) Using Research to Improve Teaching. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass, 1985, p. 25