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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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