SURVEY OF STUDENT OPINION ON TEACHING Senate Form 3/00
Name of Instructor ________________________________________
Date________________
Course Number ______________
Course Name______________________________________
Student Instructions: In completing the first six questions on this form, you may mark a 3 in response
to a statement without providing any comments. An instructor that receives a response of 3 regarding a
statement is considered to be on par with the performance of other instructors. If you feel an instructor
deserves a score more or less favorable than the average (i.e., above or below 3), you should justify the
score above or below the average with one or more succinct and relevant comments that form the basis for
the rating. Your thoughtful responses to the following questions will be greatly appreciated.
1. The presentation of course material is clear.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Specific comments in support of this rating: In commenting you might consider how clearly the instructor
presents ideas and theories, whether the instructor made the objectives of the course clear, class
presentations are logical and orderly, the instructor's use of class examples, appropriateness of textbooks
and handouts, and similar factors.
2. The relationship between the instructor and the class helps create a positive
learning environment.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Specific comments in support of this rating: In commenting you might consider whether the instructor is
concerned about the student's understanding of the course material, whether students are encouraged to
think for themselves , the instructor is open to other points of view, is respectful of student opinions, and
similar factors.
3. Available class time is used productively.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Specific comments in support of this rating: In commenting you might consider whether the instructor is
prepared for class, adheres to class starting and ending times, focuses on appropriate subject material
during class, whether benefits derived from being ready for class and attending are worth the time and
effort expended, and similar factors.
4. Assignments are challenging, relevant, and helpful.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Specific comments in support of this rating: In commenting you might consider the appropriateness of
outside reading and written assignments to the course objectives, whether the pace and workload are
appropriate, students are required to demonstrate understanding, feedback on your progress is helpful and
sufficient, laboratory exercises are valuable, and similar factors.
5. All things considered, this instructor is effective.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Specific comments in support of this rating: In commenting you might consider the instructor's overall
knowledge in the subject material, whether the instructor is enthusiastic, concerned about the quality of his
or her teaching, willing to help outside of class, concerned with student progress, stimulates your
intellectual curiosity, and similar factors.
6. All things considered, this course is worth taking.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Specific comments in support of this rating: In commenting you might consider whether the course
requires intellectual discipline, stresses fundamental principles, the knowledge gained is valuable, you are
developing significant skills as a result of taking the class, and similar factors.
7. If you were teaching this course, what might you do differently?
8. Please give one or more examples of something that you think the instructor has
done well in this course.
NOTICE: Your long hand written comments above will be seen and used primarily by the instructor as
feedback for improving the quality of course instruction over time. However, if you sign the form in the
space provided, your comments also may be forwarded by the instructor for placement in the instructor's
Departmental file at the discretion of the Department Chair for a limited period of time for instructor
evaluation purposes.
Student Signature (Optional) _______________________________________ Date
_______________
Instruction to Student: Unlike the administration's end of semester teaching evaluation
form,
please return this form directly to the instructor who supplied the form or to his or her
administrative staff person as directed.