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Contents 1 Example Evaluation for Courses 2 Example Evaluation for Instructors 3 Example Evaluation for TAs 3.1 Department of Nursing 3.2 History Department 3.3 Psychology Department 3.4 Department of Women's Studies 3.5 Further Reading

[edit] Example Evaluation for Courses

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[edit] Example Evaluation for Instructors

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[edit] Example Evaluation for TAs

[edit] Department of Nursing

Date:

Course:

Lab day and time:

Names(s) of Lab Demonstrator:

Tutorial day and time:

Name(s) of Tutorial/Seminar Leader/TA(s):

Should this Individual be nominated for a Teaching Assistant Award:

My reactions to the statements below can be best categorized as:

A-Very Positive

B-Positive

C-Indifferent

D-Negative

E-Very Negative

About the Laboratory Demonstrator: (Please provide details in the above box)

1. The Lab Demonstrator was punctual
2. The Lab Demonstrator welcomed questions
3. The Lab Demonstrator was helpful
4. The Lab Demonstrator had a good understanding of the course material
5. The Lab Demonstrator provided fair and meaningful evaluation of my work
6. I would rate the Lab Demonstrator as excellent

About the TA(s)/Seminar Leader: (Please provide details in the above box)

1. The TA was punctual
2. The TA welcomed questions
3. The TA was helpful
4. The TA had a good understanding of the course material
5. The TA provided fair and meaningful evaluation of my work

Field Trips (if applicable)

1. The field trips were a useful part of the course
2. More field trips should be included in the course

Comments:

[edit] History Department

Evaluation of Seminars

A- very good

B- good

C- moderate

D- poor

E- very poor

Example Evaluation of Seminar Leader

1. Seminar leader was organized and prepared
2. Seminar leader was stimulating
3. Seminar leader communicated ideas clearly
4. Seminar leader listened to different points of view
5. Seminar leader was available for consultation during office hours
6. Rate seminar leader overall

Evaluation of Seminars

1. Required readings were valuable
2. Lectures and seminars complemented each other
3. Seminars were well organized
4. Seminars were useful in understanding the course subject

Student Background

1. Percentage of classes attended:

• Under 20%

• 20-50%

• 50-80%

• 50-80%

• over 80%

Comments:

[edit] Psychology Department

Example Seminar Evaluation

(1)<=Poor===========Good=>(7)

Seminar Leader:

1. Discusses various points of view
2. Summarizes major points
3. Is sensitive to responses of group
4. Encourages student participation
5. Welcomes questions and discussion
6. Is interested in students as individuals
7. Is enthusiastic about the subject
8. Provides direction when necessary
9. Is well prepared and organized
10. Is punctual
11. Attends all seminars, or if unable to attend, makes arrangements for some else to lead the seminar

Comments about Seminars:

[edit] Department of Women's Studies

Seminar Leader:

1. The seminar sessions are useful
2. The topics discussed are thought provoking
3. (S)he comes to seminar well prepared
4. His/her ability to structure and maintain discussion is effective
5. (S)he is able to to discuss various points from lecture well
6. (S)he welcomes questions and discussion
7. (S)he encourages participation within seminar
8. The teaching assistant is always punctual

Written Comments:

1. OVERALL how effective was the seminar leader?
2. How many seminars did you attend?

• all
• most
• not many
• none

[edit] Further Reading

• Tokuno, K. A. (2006). Assessment of TA training: Use of strength of effect and problems with centralized assessment. Assessment Update, 18(6), 3-6.