In an evaluation you should mention those things that have been important to the educational exchange that has occurred between you and the faculty member. The following general evaluation items may help you to focus your thoughts.

Do not write a list of answers to these questions. Rather, write an essay for which you have prepared yourself by reflecting on your work with the instructor. Remember, specific examples are worth more than generalizations; constructive criticism is more valuable than praise.    

General Evaluation items 

  Meeting commitments:  How well did the faculty member meet commitments in the following areas?

• Teaching activities directly involving students   
 • Academic advising of students    
 • Maintenance of student records   
 • Academic planning of the course  

  Did the faculty member exercise good and fair standards in grading?    

  What evidence did the faculty member show of ability to do the following kinds of work?     

• Organize a lecture, discussion and lab.   
• Distinguish and emphasize important concepts for students to grasp.   
• Formulate clear, useful assignments of reasonable (but challenging) length and difficulty.   
• Evaluate students work fairly-without undue harshness or softness    
• Adjust to students level of comprehension, providing explanation at a level that is understandable to the student.    
• Communicate enthusiasm and interest for the subject matter.   
• Promote serious and interesting discussion; skill at asking "open-ended" or "divergent" questions; skill at encouraging students to ask questions and initiate discussions.   
• Tolerate points of view different from her own, to encourage independent thinking on the part of the students, and to get students to be open to the views of others.    
• Efficiently give students prompt feedback on their work.    
• Provide access to students who need academic help.   

Remember that your evaluation will help me to continue to grow and develop as an instructor. The evaluation you provide of me will NOT influence your grade. If you are concerned you may turn in your evaluation to the secretary in the College of Arts and Sciences who will hold it until after grades are assigned. BUT it is due on the date previously assigned.