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Instructor Items

Course instructors may select up to ten items from the Instructor Section (Items 101-137).

101   Clarity of instructor's explanations
102   Logical presentation of course material by the instructor
103   Presentation of course material by the instructor
104   Instructor's use of class time
105   Instructor's ability to make course material interesting
106   Instructor's ability to convey relevance of course material
107   Instructor's encouragement of students to think for themselves
108   Instructor's use of examples and illustrations
109   Instructor's use of multimedia presentations
110   Clarity of instructor's verbal communication
111   Instructor's use of instructional methods
112   Instructor's care in stressing important points
113   Helpfulness of instructor's lectures in understanding the material
114   Instructor's enthusiasm for subject matter
115   Instructor's concern for quality of teaching
116   Instructor's planning and preparation
117   Instructor's mastery of subject matter
118   Instructor's ability to handle unexpected questions
119   Instructor's encouragement for subject matter
120   Helpfulness of answers to student questions
121   Instructor's encouragement for expression of student views
122   Instructor's skill in interpreting student responses
123   Presentation of material at a level appropriate to the audience
124   Instructor's encouragement of student participation
125   Instructor's availability for help outside of class
126   Instructor's approachability
127   Instructor's treatment of students
128   Instructor's ability to teach critical thinking on the course topics
129   Instructor's ability to stimulate interest in the course topics
130   Instructor's ability to encourage students
131   Instructor's fairness in grading
132   Clarity of expectations on tests and assignments
133   Promptness in returning graded material
134   Instructor's conscientiousness in keeping students informed of their standing
135   Helpfulness of feedback on graded material
136 Instructor's commitment to safety in the laboratory
137 Likelihood you would recommend this instructor to others
138   Instructor's encouragement to attend theater productions, guest lectures, concerts, gallery exhibitions, and other campus and community events.
139  

Instructor's ability to build a sense of community in the classroom.

140

Instructor's ability to provide an atmosphere in which an open exchange of ideas is encouraged.

141

Instructor's ability to encourage conversations with students who differ in terms of race or ethnicity, political opinions, religious beliefs, or personal values.

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Course Items
Course instructors may select up to ten items from the Course Section (Items 301-706).
Level and Difficulty
301   Appropriateness of the pace at which material is covered
302   Appropriateness of the course workload
303   Appropriateness of expectations for student performance
304   Appropriateness of the level at which course material is covered
 
Knowledge and Skill Development
331   Course's content of factual material
332   Course's value in gaining an understanding of the subject matter
333   Course's value in teaching application of the subject matter
334   Course's value in teaching creative ability in this subject
335   Course's value in transmitting a set of values about the subject
336   Course's value in teaching how to carry out original research in this subject
337   Course's value in teaching how to evaluate new work in this subject
338   Course's value in teaching critical thinking skills
339   Course's value in teaching how to communicate clearly about this subject
340   Course's value in teaching written communication skills in the subject matter
 
Interest and Curiosity
361   Course's value in stimulating interest in the subject
362   Course's value in stimulating enthusiasm for learning the subject matter
363   Course's value in stimulating interest in outside reading
364   Course's value in stimulating discussion outside of class
365   Course's value in generating interest in taking related courses
 
Social Skills and Attitudes
391   Course's value in encouraging student interaction
392   Course's value in teaching leadership skills
393   Course's value in teaching awareness of societal problems
394   Course's value in generating an interest in community projects
395   Course's value in teaching the value of new viewpoints
396   Course's value in encouraging reconsideration of former attitudes
 
Self-concept
421   Course's value in teaching self-understanding
422   Course's value in gaining and understanding of personal problems
423   Course's value in gaining a sense of personal responsibility
424   Course's value in gaining an awareness of interests and talents
425   Course's value in developing self-confidence
 
Vocational Skills and Attitudes
451   Course's emphasis on skills needed by professionals in this field
452   Course's presentation of career opportunities
453   Course's contribution to a sense of professional identity
 
Recitation Sections
481   Quality of the recitation sections
482   Recitation section's value in learning course material
483   Recitation section's value in clarifying lecture material *
484   Recitation section's value as a supplement to lecture material
485   Usefulness of recitation sections in answering student questions
486   Availability of individual attention in recitation sections
 
University Learning Outcomes  
488   Course's value in developing your ability to use and integrate information from multiple sources.
489   Course's value in developing your ability to think through real-world issues, explore creative avenues of expression, solve problems, and make decisions.
490   Course's value in helping you think about your goals and personal values.
491   Course's value in developing your leadership skills in ways that foster positive group work, social responsibility, respect in an interdependent world, and a commitment to service.
492   Course's value in developing your critical thinking skills by learning how to identify and evaluate arguments.

Lab Sections
511   Quality of the lab sections
512   Lab section's value in learning course material
513   Lab section's value as a clarifying lecture material
514   Lab section's value as a supplement to lecture material
515   Usefulness of lab sections in answering student questions
516   Clarity of instructions for lab activities
517   Availability of individual attention in lab sections
 
Written Assignments
541   Relevance of written assignments to course materials
542   Contribution of the written assignments in learning course material
543   Quality of written assignments in capturing student interest
544   Quality of written assignments in stimulating student thought
545   Clarity of directions for written assignments
546   Reasonableness of the amount of time required for written assignments
Reading Assignments
571   Relevance of reading assignments to course material
572   Contribution of the reading assignments in learning course material
573   Quality of reading assignments in capturing student interest
574   Quality of reading assignments in stimulating student thought
575   Reasonableness of the amount of time required for reading assignments
 
Textbook
601   Textbook's contribution to the course
602   Textbook's clarity
603   Textbook's balance in presentation of issues
604   Textbook's accuracy *
 
Exams
661   Relevance of the exams to the important aspects of the course
662   Coverage of reading assignments by exams
663   Coverage of lecture material by exams
664   Emphasis on creativity and original thought in the exams
665   Reasonableness in length and difficulty of exams
666   Clarity of exam questions
 
Online Materials

701  

Usefulness of online material

702  

Logical organization of online material

703  

Technical ease of online material

704  

Instructor's responsiveness in the online class environment

705  

Feeling of community and interaction with instructor and fellow students online

706  

Overall rating of the online aspects of this class

   

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Low usage question will be removed as of 5/15/2011

   
      Custom questions on the list for more than 5 years and with less than  10 uses each year will be removed from the custom question list.  Custom questions being considered for removal will be designated with an '*' and a footnote for one full year as notice to instructors.  Appeals should be sent to ir@uidaho.edu.

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