Purpose: Student Self-Evaluation
Categories (and sample items):
 Stimulated Thinking
o This course introduced me to new ideas and stimulated my thinking.
o This course helped develop my creative thinking skills.
o Students were encouraged to think critically rather than just memorize
material.
 Broadened Knowledge
o This course broadened my knowledge and understanding in the field.
o This course expected me to consider concepts from a variety of
perspectives.
 Time Spent
o On average, the time I have spent on homework, projects, and studying
outside of class every week for this course was: (a) two or more hours per
class meeting, (b) between one and two hours per class meeting, (c) about
one hour per class meeting, (d) less than one hour per class meeting.
 Effort
o I did the readings and assignments on time.
o How many classes did you miss in this course? (a) 0-1, (b) 2-4, (c) 5-7, (d)
8 or more.
 Challenging Self
o I did my part to learn as much as possible in this course.
o I took the initiative to read or learn about material related to the course
outside of class time.
 Learning Outcomes
o My final grade will accurately reflect my overall performance.
o My grade is an accurate assessment of my knowledge in this course.
o At the end of this course, I expect to receive a final grade of: (a) A, (b) B,
(c) C, (d) D, (e) F or W or XF.
o I understand the central concepts and ideas in this course.
o I can apply information/skills learned in this course.
Purpose: Instructional Improvement
Categories (and sample items):
 Clarity of Presentation
o The instructor is well-organized and prepared for class.
o The instructor communicates ideas in a clear manner.
o My instructor speaks audibly and clearly.
o My instructor explains complex material clearly.
 Use of Instructional Time
o Information presented is highly relevant to the course.
o The instructor uses class time to maximum learning advantage.
o Time spent in class helped me understand class content.
 Passionate
o The instructor is passionate about teaching this course.
 Respect
o My instructor shows respect for questions or comments made by
students.
o There was an atmosphere of mutual respect between the instructor and
students.
 Diversity
o My instructor shows respect to students of diverse backgrounds.
o My instructor shows respect for diverse perspectives.
 Learning Outcomes
o Classroom activities were relevant to course content.
o The course was designed to facilitate learning.
o The exams reflected course content.
o My understanding of course content was enhanced when I did the
assigned reading.
o My understanding of course content was enhanced when there were
class discussions.
o My understanding of course content was enhanced when there were
small-group discussions.
 Interactions
o The instructor engaged students in the learning process.
o The instructor helped students learn from each other.
o The instructor held the attention of the class.
 Availability
o The instructor is accessible outside of class.
o The instructor is available for consultation and help.
 Knowledgeable
o The instructor appeared to understand which elements of the course
are difficult for the student to understand.
o My instructor emphasizes relationships between and among topics.
Purpose: Curricular Improvement (Course Content)
Categories (and sample items):
 ·Organization
o The course content was well organized.
o The material in the course was organized in a logical way.
 Assessments
o The tests and other assessments reflected course content.
o Graded assignments reflected course content.
 Assignments
o Assignments are closely related to the objectives of this course.
o Assignments helped to learn the course content.
o Class projects are related to course objectives.
 Breadth and Depth
o Course content was dealt with in sufficient depth.
o Course content provided sufficient breadth.
o The course content was structured in a way that has helped me to make
connections across disciplines.
 Appropriate Level of Difficulty
o The course content was appropriately challenging.
o The course content was too difficult.
o The course content was too easy.
 Material
o Course material provided adequate examples and illustrations.
o Course content was presented from multiple perspectives.
o Course content was current.
o Text/readings were relevant to the course content.
 Clarity of Objectives
o This course has clearly stated objectives.
o I understood the objectives of this course as described in the syllabus.
 Objectives Addressed
o The course content met the stated objectives.
o The tests and assessments covered course objectives.
Purpose: Tenure and Promotion
Categories (and sample items):
 Learning Outcomes
o My interest in the subject area of this course has increased.
o This course broadened my knowledge and understanding in the field.
o The instructor creates a climate in the classroom that is conducive to
learning.
o The course work was appropriate to the objectives announced by the
instructor.
o The course met the stated objectives.
 Course Objectives
o The instructor presents course objectives clearly.
o The tests reflected course objectives.
o Graded assignments reflected course objectives.
o Class projects are related to course objectives and goals.
 Clarity
o The instructor communicates ideas in a clear, concise manner.
o The instructor makes clear what you are expected to learn.
o I understood what was expected of me and how my work would be
graded.
o The instructor presented subject matter clearly and effectively.
 Organization
o The instructor was well prepared for each class session.
o The instructor uses class time to maximum learning advantage.
o My instructor presents lectures in an organized fashion.
o The instructor presented the material in an orderly manner.
 Content Knowledge
o The instructor presents concepts and course content clearly.
o My instructor appeared knowledgeable in the subject matter.
o The instructor’s knowledge of the subject matter appears to be current.
o My instructor displays a clear understanding of course topics.
 Overall Rankings
o I would recommend that friends take a course from this instructor.
o My instructor’s overall teaching effectiveness was: (a) excellent, (b)
very good, (c) good, (d) fair, or (e) poor.
o The instructor is an effective teacher.
o I would rate the quality of the instructor as excellent.
 Value of Course
o Overall, considering your experience with other courses, how would you
rate this course? (a)excellent, (b)very good, (c)good, (d)fair, or (e)poor.
o This course met my learning expectations.
Purpose: University Learning Goals Improvement
Categories (and sample items):
 Creative and Critical Thinking:
o This course introduced me to new ideas and perspectives.
o This course helped develop my creative thinking skills.
o This course helped develop my critical thinking skills.
o The instructor stimulates independent thinking.
o The instructor encourages you to think for yourself.
o Students were encouraged to analyze and think critically rather than just
memorize material.
 Knowledge of Culture and the Natural World
o This course is structured in a way that has helped me to make connections
across disciplines and with present day life issues.
o This course gave attention to different cultures, races, and ethnic groups.
o This course gave attention to understanding the world around us.
 Effective Communication
o This course helped develop my written communication skills.
o This course helped me develop my reading skills.
o This course helped develop my verbal communication skills.
o This course helped develop my listening skills.
 Individual and Social Responsibility
o This course helped me to accept other perspectives.
o This course helped me to understand ethical issues.
o This course helped me to understand my individual responsibility.
o This course helped me to understand my responsibilities within a social
setting.
 Respect for Diversity
o This course helped me to understand issues related to diversity.
o This course helped me to understand the perspectives of other cultures,
races, and ethnic groups.
o This course helped me to understand gender issues.
o This course helped me to understand sexual orientation issues.
o The course helped me to respect diversity.
Purpose: Demographics
Categories (and sample items):
 Size of Class
 Time of Course
 Required or Elective (Major/Minor/GE)
o This course is required: (a) in my major, (b) in my minor, (c) other.
o I took this course (a) in order to fulfill a requirement or elective for my
major/minor, (b) in order to fulfill a general education requirement, (c)
from personal interest in the topic, (d) other
 Expected Grade
o At the end of this course, I expect to receive a final grade of: (a) A, (b) B,
(c) C, (d) D, (e) F or W or XF.
 Hours Devoted to Course
o On average, the time I have spent on homework, projects, and studying
outside of class every week for this course was: (a) two or more hours per
class meeting, (b) between one and two hours per class meeting, (c) about
one hour per class meeting, (d) less than one hour per class meeting.
 Gender
o What is your sex? (a) M, (b) F
 Race
 Parental Level of Education
o Are you a first-generation college student? (a) yes, (b) no
o What is your mother’s highest level of education? (a) less than high
school, (b) high school or equivalent, (c) some college, (d) bachelor’s
degree, (e) graduate or doctoral degree
o What is your father’s highest level of education?
 Number of Credits of Course
 Courseload
 Student Classification
o Your classification is: (a) freshman, (b) sophomore, (c) junior, (d) senior,
(e) graduate
 Traditional/Non-traditional
o Are you a non-traditional student? (a) yes, (b) no
 Employment
o Are you employed outside of being a student? (a) yes, (b) no
o How many hours a week to you work? (a) zero hours (b) 1-10 hours (c) 1020 hours (d) 20-40 hours (e) more than 40 hours
 GPA
o Your cumulative GPA at the beginning of the semester was: (a) 1.99 or
less, (b) 2.0 to 2.49, (c) 2.5 to 2.99, (d) 3.0 to 3.49, (e) 3.5 to 4.0