Student-Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE)
The University of Memphis
University College
Please use the scroll bar to your right to read through all instructions and then
fill out the questionnaire. This form requires you to tab from each field in
which you insert information. When you are finished and have saved the
document, e-mail it as an attachment to:dlattimr@Memphis.edu, or fax to Dan
Lattimore at 901-678-4049. You can also mail it to Dan Lattimore, Dean,
University College, 201 Brister, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 28152.
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This form enables you to rate both the instructor and the course on several characteristics. Please
respond as accurately and honestly as you can. The “free response” section at the end includes
three open-ended questions for your comments.
Use the scroll bar on the right of your screen to move down through these instructions. The
highlight is on the first answer box of question #1. Just press the tab key to move to each
successive box and type an X on your choice of the available answers.
You can tab all the way through the survey and cycle back through to change any answers.
When you are finished, click on <file/save as> and save this document with the word SETE,
followed by the course number, semester, and year. For example: SETE7100F99.
All responses will be tabulated anonymously to insure student confidentiality. The feedback
reports on SETE scores are not given to instructors until the semester following the one
evaluated.
Please use the coding system to
the right. You may want to write
down the codes for easy reference
as you tab through the questions.
SA
A
N
D
SD
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If you strongly agree with the statement
If you agree with the statement
If you neither agree nor disagree
If you disagree with the statement
If you strongly disagree with the statement.
Check the appropriate button for
each question.
Instructor:
Dept:
Course No.:
Section:
SA
1. The instructor was enthusiastic when presenting course material
1.
2. The instructor seemed to be interested in teaching.
2.
A
N
D SD
3. The instructor’s use of examples or personal experiences helped to
get points across in class
3.
4. The instructor seemed to be concerned with whether the students
learned the material.
4.
5. You were interested in learning the course material.
5.
6. You were generally attentive in class.
6.
7. You felt this course challenged you intellectually.
7.
8. You have become more competent in this area due to this course.
8.
9. The instructor encouraged students to express opinions.
9.
10. The instructor appeared receptive to new ideas and others’
viewpoints.
10.
11. The student had an opportunity to ask questions.
11.
12. The instructor generally stimulated class discussion.
12.
13. The instructor attempted to cover too much material.
13.
14. The instructor generally presented the material too rapidly.
14.
15. The homework assignments were too time consuming relative to
their contribution to your understanding of the course material.
15.
16. You generally found the coverage of topics in the assigned
readings too difficult.
16.
17. The instructor appeared to relate the course concepts in a
systematic manner.
17.
18. The course was well organized.
18.
19. The course materials appeared to be presented in logical
content units.
19.
20. The direction of the course was adequately outlined.
20.
21. This course made a significant contribution to your overall
personal educational objectives.
21.
22. What percentage of the course material covered do you feel
you actually learned? (a) more than 90% (b) about 80% (c)
about 70% (d) about 60% (e) less than 60%.
22.
23. The instructor adequately assessed how well students mastered
the course objectives.
23.
24. The stated course objectives were reflected in the exams.
24.
25. The instructor appeared to be thoroughly competent in this subject. 25.
26. In general, the instructor was an effective teacher.
26.
STUDENT BACKGROUND: Select the most appropriate alternative.
Yes
No
27. Do you have confidence that these ratings will be taken seriously? 27.
28. Was this form administered fairly and correctly?
28.
29. Was this a required course for you?
29.
30. Are you a major in the area in which this course is being taught?
30.
31. What grade do you expect to receive in this course?
32. What is your overall GPA? (a) 2.2 or less (b) 2.3-2.5 (c) 2.6-2.9
(d) 3.0-3.3 (e) 3.4-4.0
A
B
C
D
F
a
b
c
d
e
31.
32.
FREE RESPONSE SECTION
The following items are designed to allow you to express your opinions about this course and to
communicate directly to the instructor your particular feelings and suggestions concerning the
course. NOTE: THE INSTRUCTOR WILL RECEIVE THIS FORM AS IS. Text boxes will
expand as necessary.
A. Positive characteristics or strengths of the course/instructor:
B. Criticism concerning the course/instructor:
C. Additional comments and suggestions:
You can tab back through the survey to change answers.
When you are finished, click on <file/save as> and save this document with the word SETE,
followed by the course number, semester, and year. For example: SETE7100F99.