INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING STUDENT EVALUATION FORM

Today you are being asked to evaluate this course and the instructor.  Please read and answer each question thoughtfully and honestly. 

Evaluations are helpful to faculty in improving their teaching and their courses.  They are also an important element in the College’s ongoing evaluation of faculty for tenure and promotion.

Your answers are anonymous and confidential.  Comments will be typed so that the instructor cannot identify your handwriting.  Your answers will be returned to the instructor only after final grades for this course have been recorded.

Your written comments on the last page are especially helpful.

CRN                                                                Course                                                

Instructor                                                          Term                                                   

STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION

Student Information:  (Please circle your answers).

1.  I had completed the recommended preparation (prerequisites) for this course before beginning the course.  (Select NA if the course has no prerequisites.)          

All    Most    Some    Very Few    Don’t Know    NA

2.  I attended classes.                                                              

All     Most    Some    Very Few    NA

3.  To be adequately prepared for this class, I feel I need to spend this many hours per week outside of class, studying and preparing assignments:

15+ hours       12-14 hours     9-11 hours       7-8 hours         4-6 hours          1-3 hours

4.  For this course, I expect to receive a grade of:

            A                     B                      C                     D                     F

Evaluation of Instruction:  (7 = strongly agree………………… 1 = strongly disagree).

1.  The learning objectives (competencies) of this course have been made clear.

   7      6      5      4      3      2        1

2.  The course activities are related to the learning objectives (competencies).                                           

7      6      5      4      3      2        1 

3.  The instructor is well-prepared for class.                                         

7      6      5      4      3      2        1

4.  The instructor is available during posted office hours or by appointment.                                          

 7      6      5      4      3      2        1

5.  Feedback on my work is timely, constructive, and clear enough to benefit my learning.                                 

7      6      5      4      3      2        1

6.  My grades accurately measure my learning in this class.                                                       

7      6      5      4      3      2        1

7.  The instructor creates a learning environment in which diverse points of view are respected and can be freely expressed.                                 

7      6      5      4      3      2        1

8.  Based on what I have learned, I would recommend this course to other students.                                           

7      6      5      4      3      2        1

1. What are the most valuable aspects of this course and/or the way the course was taught?

2. Even excellent courses can be improved.  Can you give some constructive suggestions for making the course better?

3. Do you wish to comment on any of your ratings in the “Evaluation of Instruction” section on the

Previous page?  If so, please state the item number to which your comment refers.