STUDENT’S RATING SCALES (SRS)
FOR EVALUATION OF COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR (SSD, 2005)
INSTRUCTIONS
Please make your response to each of the twenty items below on the scale from A (the highest rating) to E (the lowest
rating). Please do not omit any item. The highest and lowest extremes of each item are described to help in the rating process.
Mark all your answers ON THE ANSWER SHEET provided by filling in the space corresponding to the number you
have chosen. Use a pencil. Please do not use any type of ink pen.
The information from this questionnaire will be used to help upgrade the quality of your educational experience. Your
response are anonymous. Your instructor will receive only a computerized class summary. Thank you for your careful response to
each item.
NOTE: Mark the course I. D. (Given to you by the instructor) in the appropriate space at the top of your answers sheet. See the
example on the answer sheet.
Highest Rating
Lowest Rating
1. COURSE OBJECTIVES
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Clearly stated; worthwhile
expectations defined
2. COURSE ORGANIZATION
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Well organized; systematic
logical progression
3. CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT
Inappropriate amount for the
course; vague; busywork;
arbitrary
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Instructor actively solicits
feedback from student;
verifies student understanding
7. ADJUSTING TEACHING
Instructor frequently misses
important ideas, overEmphasizes trivial details
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Appropriate amount for the
courses, contribute to under
standing, reasonably challenging
6. MONITORING
UNDERSTANDING
Students disruptive; classroom
Lacks control; free-for-all
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Instructor usually selects
important concepts; omits
unimportant
5. ASSIGNMENTS
Lacks of org. sequence is
disorderly, difficult to follow
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Efficient; students orderly
and attentive
4. JUDGEMENT OF VALUES
Unstated; vague, unrelated to
class activities or emphasis
Instructors seems unaware of
students’ difficulty in understanding; ignores students’
questions for clarifications
A_____________B_____________C_____________D____________E
Instructor uses varied teaching
strategies to meet students needs
consistent with course objectives
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Instructor does not vary
teaching strategies to accomodate student needs and interest
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8. PACING
A_____________B_____________C_____________D____________E
Students are moved through
course objectives efficiently
and at an appropriate speed
9. CLASS DISCUSSION
A_____________B_____________C_____________D____________E
Appropriate amount of discussion
for course; stimulates interest
in the subject
10. ENTHUSIASM AND
INTEREST
Instructor careless in dress,
speech, posture, and personal
grooming
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Excellent mastery of subject;
instructor demonstrates awareness of recent developments
related to the subjects
16. INDEPENDENT STUDY
Instructor appears to be poorly
prepared; class notes not kept
current
A_____________B_____________C_____________D____________E
Instructor neatly and appropriate
dressed, well groomed, speaks
distinctly and fluently
15. SCHOLARSHIP
Instructor seems to discourage
contact outside class; office
Hours are odd or kept
A_____________B_____________C_____________D____________E
Instructor shows definite evidence
of careful preparation
14. PROFESSIONAL
BEARING
Students find instructor difficult to approach; instructor
Seems antagonistic to student
A_____________B_____________C_____________D____________E
Instructor easy to see outside
class; seems ready to help
keeps appointment faithfully
13. PREPARATION FOR
CLASS
Classes drag; students are
bored or indifferent
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Instructor demonstrates personal
concern for students; is friendly
and easily approached
12. AVAILABILITY OF
INSTRUCTOR
Inappropriate amount of discussion for course; uninteresting; frequently ramles
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Instructor keeps students
interested in subject;
stimulates thinking
11. INSTRUCTOR’S
CONCERN
The subject is covered too
slowly or too quickly to
Accomplish course objectives
Knowledge frequently inadequate; instructor seems unaware of recent development
related to the subject
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Instructor encourages independent
study and new or creative
investigation
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Instructor stifles creative
investigation; library resources
are ignored
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17. LAB./”PRACTICAL”
EXPERIENCES
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Instructor provides opportunity
for students to put theory into
practice; instructor guides
students in applying knowledge
18. RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Instructor appropriately
integrates course work and
religious ideals
19. COURSE APPRECIATION
Instructor intolerant of others’
religious views; doesn’t appropriately
integrate course work and religious ideal
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Course generates appreciation
for the subject; inspires students
to pursue further activity in the
area of the course work
20. OVERALL EVALUATION
Instructor does not help stud.
move from theory to practice;
students have little opportunity
for prac.application of learning
Course does not generates
appreciation for the subject
Or inspire continued activity
in the area
A_____________B_____________C_____________D_____________E
Excellent course; well taught
would recommend to others
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Below average course; hesitate
to recommend to others; a drag
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Teacher Evaluation Form
Date:__________
Teacher’s Name________________________
Class___________
Teacher Qualifications:
Do they have appropriate training in the area they are teaching? Check Self-Study
Would they be qualified to teach this class in a public school or quality private school?
Adventist Teaching Credentials with endorsement in this area?
Preparation:
Does the teacher have a well prepared, written lesson plan for the day? Week?
Lesson plans show an understanding of a variety of teaching methods.
Is there evidence that lesson plans are checked regularly by the principal? Signature?
Is there an outline for the course that shows and over view of the course and schedule when each major subject
will be covered, when tests, exams, field trips, papers, reports, projects etc are planned.
Textbooks are consistent with Union approved list and ALL students have one.
Lesson plan shows specific plan for integration of Faith and Learning in the days topic.
Discipline:
Is the class orderly with the teacher in control?
Does there appear to be class procedures and rules which are being followed?
Is the class too rigid and formal so learning is tedious and restrictive?
Are students learning lessons of self-discipline, respect for others and courtesy?
Classroom Appearance:
Are things neat and orderly? Supply room? Equipment room?
Are the desks, chairs, windows, floors clean?
Is the classroom attractively decorated to appeal to the students?
Is the evidence that this is a Christian classroom?
Is there a flag and/or a picture of the national leader?
Is there fire escape routes posted near the doors?
Is the furniture and paint in good condition?
Are the areas around the door handles and other high use areas clean from hand prints?
Teaching Methods:
Teacher does teach and not just assigns work but actually teaches the students.
Teacher gives reason for or importance of subject and motivates students to want to learn.
Teacher explains, demonstrates, models for students
Teacher checks for understanding before assigning guided practice.
Teacher gives guided practice before independent practice to insure they don’t practice wrong
Teacher double checks for understanding.
Teacher gives independent practice.
Teacher makes class fun and interesting.
Teacher gives students reason to love and respect him/her
Teacher creatively mixes Adventist values and Biblical truths throughout the class.
Evaluation Methods
Do the students clearly know how they will be graded and on what basis?
Does the teacher use the evaluations to learn how to help the students learn better?
Is there are clear description of what will be the covered in the course and is it reflected in the evaluations?
Are the most important lessons given the most emphasis in the evaluations?
Is there evidence that the appropriate material is being covered in the course?
How do the students perform on national examinations in this subject? This year? Past years?
Teaching equipment and supplies:
Classroom shows evidence that there is appropriate equipment for teaching the subject.
Laboratory has sufficient supplies for every student to participate.
Are there maps, charts, models, teaching equipment appropriate for the subject.
Evaluator Signature______________________ Teacher Signature___________________________
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Teacher Evaluation by Administration
Course outline prepared and followed according to guidelines
Lesson plans on time and well done
IFL Integration of Faith in lesson plans and teaching
Relationship with Students
Relationship with other faculty & staff
Relationship with Administration
Meeting participation and attendance
Class attendance, punctuality
Spiritual leadership on campus
Use of Library in class work
Student motivation
Student scores in teaching area on National or Union examinations
Classroom discipline
Grades turned in on time
Enforcement of school rules
Classroom decorations / bulletin boards
Supportive of school programs
Dress codes
Professional development - reading books & JAE, summer classes, etc.
Teaching certificate and subject endorsement
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Student evaluation of teaching
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Special efforts or programs ______________________________________________________
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Areas of special effort in the future ________________________________________________
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Teacher ________________________________
Date_________________________
Evaluator _______________________________
Date_________________________
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