Course Evaluation Form
A Course Evaluation Form can be distributed during the mid term or towards the end of the semester to provide students an opportunity to express views on a course and to rate the instruction.
The purposes of obtaining the information are to assist in the improvement of instruction and to provide one source of data for administrative evaluation or recognition of faculty performance.
Course Evaluation Form: Non-Template
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The Course Evaluation Form will give students the opportunity to express views about a course and the way it was taught. Both tenured and untenured faculty members should be evaluated. Students should evaluate the course specifically in terms of the college’s published general education criteria. It will serve these purposes best if items are answered carefully and honestly by students about the course.
Course Evaluation Form: Areas of Evaluation
Areas that a Course Evaluation Form can address will include:
- Preparation: Did the instructor plan a coherent sequence of the topic?
- Content: Is level of instruction appropriate, challenging, and stimulating?
- Organization: Was material presented in an orderly and understandable manner?
- Delivery: Is there clear communication from the instructor?
- Student Response: Are other students engaged and attentive?
- Course Comparison: How does the course requirement measure against others at the same level?
Course Evaluation From: Example
This form is an opportunity to express your views on this course and to rate the instruction. The purposes of obtaining the information are to assist in the improvement of instruction and to provide one source of data for administrative evaluation or recognition of faculty performance. It will serve these purposes best if items are answered carefully and honestly as you reflect back on the course. If an item seems inappropriate for this course, please leave it blank.
Your instructor should read directions to you and leave the room while you complete the form. Do not sign any of your rating sheets. When you are finished, return the form to the envelope that has been provided and assigned to a classmate for collection. Ratings will not be available to the instructor until after final grades have been submitted.
General Questions:
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
1. The Instructor was consistently well-prepared
O O O O
2. The Instructor made me feel free to ask questions.
O O O O
3. The Instructor grasped and responded to students’ questions and comments.
O O O O
4. The Instructor tried to learn students’ names.
O O O O
5. The Instructor never intimidated or embarrassed students.
O O O O
6. The Instructor’s conduct was never inappropriately influenced by students’ personal characteristics, such as gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
O O O O
7. The Instructor’s English was understandable (e.g., good pronunciation,
speed, vocabulary).
O O O O
Questions for Problem-Solving Sections:
Always Almost Always Sometimes Almost Never Never
8. The Instructor’s examples and illustrations were clear and concise.
O O O O O
9. The Instructor was able to give alternative explanations when needed.
O O O O O
10. The Instructor encouraged students to participate
O O O O O
11. The Instructor managed class time effectively.
O O O O O
12. The Instructor was readily available for consultation with students.
O O O O O
Grading Questions:
Always Almost Always Sometimes Almost Never Never
13. The Instructor returned my work in a reasonable time.
O O O O O
14. The Instructor graded in a consistent and systematic way.
O O O O O
15. The Instructor’s answer keys and/or individual comments were sufficiently detailed to help me learn.
O O O O O
Overall Question:
16. Overall, the Instructor was effective in his/her role.
Other Questions:
Never Rarely Sometimes Often
17. I sought one-on-one assistance from this Instructor.
O O O O
18. I prepared thoroughly for each class.
O O O O
19. My expected grade in this course is:
O O O O
20. Would you recommend this class to others?
Course Evaluation Form: Example Questions
1. How did this course change, challenge, or focus your thinking on the subject matter?
2. My thinking about this topic was refined by the course:
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
3. In what ways did the instruction in this course engage students as active participants in the learning process?
4. The instructor employed a variety of effective learning formats:
__ Strongly Agree __ Agree __ Neutral __Disagree __ Strongly Disagree
5. How did this course help improve your academic skills in such areas as writing, analyzing, speaking, and thinking critically?
6. My academic skills improved:
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
7. In what ways did the course show relationships to wider social issues, personal choices, and values? Please give examples.
8. The course material related to wider social issues, personal choices, and values.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
9. Comment on how well organized the course was, and how clearly the instructor communicated objectives, expectations, and grading policies.
10. The objectives, expectations, and grading policies were clearly stated and consistently implemented:
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
11. Comment on the instructor’s willingness to help, responsiveness to questions, and concern for the students’ progress both inside and out of the classroom.
12. The instructor was generally responsive to students’ needs.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
13. What is your carefully considered judgment of the instructor’s overall effectiveness? Note such things as command of subject, clarity, and thoroughness.
14. The instructor was generally effective:
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
15. The grade you expect in this course will:
lower your GPA not change your GPA increase your GPA
16. Including excused absences, you were absent:
never 1-2 times 3-4 times 5-6 times more often
17. In your opinion, the workload in this course (in relation to other courses of equal level) is:
much lighter lighter about the same heavier much heavier
18. Your expected grade in this course is:
A B C D U
19. The instructor returned work to you within a reasonable amount of time:
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
20. What changes to the course methods, text(s), or content would help you learn the material better?
21. General Comments: