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SAMPLE INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION FORM

Indicate by means of a check anywhere on the 5-point scale how you rate your instructor on each quality. Any related comments (or any other comments) may be placed on the lines provided or on the back of any page. Please do not sign your name unless you have a particular reason for wanting me to know it.

Instructor's Name: ____________________________________    Course No.: _________________    Date: _________________

1. Was the time we were together as a class used so as to effectively promote learning?

         Ineffectively                                                                                                                   Effectively

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2. Evaluate the instructor's interest in the students, including his/her availability for questions and consultation.

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3. Evaluate the fairness of the instructor's grading policies and practices.

        Very Unfair                                                                                                                   Very Fair

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4. The instructor's apparent knowledge and command of the subject matter covered in the course was:

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5. The preparation and organization of materials used in individual class sessions was:

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6. Was the material in this course presented at an appropriate intellectual level?

         Too Simple                                                                                                              Too Complicated

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7. The instructor's control of the class was:

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8. What effect did the instructor have on your interest in the subject matter that was covered?

        Decreased it                                                                                                                  Increased it

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9. How tolerant was the instructor of student opinion, input, and involvement in the course's operation?

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           Intolerant                                                                                                              Student Expression   

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10. How would you rate the clarity of suggested individual, group, and course learning activities?

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11. Which of the following comes closest to your opinion of the instructor's overall effectiveness?

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