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Guidelines for Instructor Evaluation
 

In an evaluation you should mention those things which have been important to the educational exchange
which has occurred between you and the faculty member. The following general evaluation items may help
you to focus your thoughts. Don’t 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?

  • Ability to organize a lecture, discussion and lab.
  • Ability to distinguish and emphasize important concepts for students to grasp.
  • Ability to formulate clear, useful assignments of reasonable (but challenging) length and difficulty.
  • Ability to evaluate students work fairly-without undue harshness or softness
  • Ability to adjust to students level of comprehension, providing explanation at a level which is
    understandable to the student.
  • Ability to communicate enthusiasm and interest for the subject matter.
  • Ability to promote serious and interesting discussion; skill at asking “open-ended” or “divergent” questions; skill at encouraging students to ask questions and initiate discussions.
  • Ability to 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.
  • Efficiency in giving students prompt feedback on their work.
  • Accessibility 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.  

* This guideline contains information from a similar document written at The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA. 

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