Student Attitude Surveys
Instrument 9: ChemLab Course Evaluation
Project: Contemporary Methods of Synthesis and Analysis in Undergraduate Chemistry
University of Louisville
Funding Source: NSF - Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Purpose: Evaluate undergraduate chemistry lab course
Administered To: Undergraduate students who take a Chemistry Lab
Topics Covered:
- Course Evaluation: organization, satisfaction, effectiveness, expectations,
opportunity to learn, opportunity to practice, methods, materials, instructor,
delivery, content, technology use, student/teacher interaction
- Facilities: laboratory, access to technology
- Implementation Characteristics: knowledge base of presenter/instructor
- Instructional Practices
- Limitations and Barriers: classroom resources
- Perceptions (Student): teacher characteristics, teacher performance
- Self Assessment (Student): performance
Format/Length: 27 closed-ended questions,
of which 25 are scaled, 1 is yes/no, and 1 is multiple choice
FORM—CHEM LAB
University of Louisville - Course Evaluation
College of Arts and Sciences
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Please do not write on this question sheet.
- Use a #2 pencil ONLY to answer the questions on the computer form provided.
- Write the following on the top right of the answer sheet above the box
"General Purpose - NCS - Answer Sheet".
- Instructor's name
- Course number 0316-course number-section
QUESTIONS:
- Is this a required course for your program? 1) yes 2) no
- What grade do you expect in this course? 1) A/Pass 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) F/Fail
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2 = Disagree (D) |
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3 = Undecided (U) |
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4 = Agree (A) |
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5 = Strongly Agree (SA) |
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My instructor displays a clear understanding of course topics. |
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My instructor seems well-prepared for class. |
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My instructor stimulates interest in the course. |
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My instructor is actively helpful when students have problems. |
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My instructor is readily available for consultation. |
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When I have a question or comment I know it will be respected. |
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The relationship of the course to my education is apparent. |
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Grades are assigned fairly and impartially. |
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Lab procedures are clearly explained to me. |
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Instructor thoroughly understands lab experiments/equipment. |
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Assistance is always available throughout lab sessions. |
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The lab sessions are well-organized. |
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The content of the lab is a worthwhile part of this course. |
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Lab assignments are reasonable in length and complexity. |
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Lab assignments have instructional value. |
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The lab in this course has adequate facilities. |
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My lab assignments are promptly returned to me. |
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The size of this class is appropriate to course objectives. |
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I have easy access to equipment/tools required in this course. |
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I highly recommend this course. |
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My instructor motivates me to do my best work. |
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My instructor explains difficult material clearly. |
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Course assignments are interesting and stimulating. |
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Overall, this course 'is among the best I have ever taken. |
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Overall, this instructor is among the best teachers I have known. |
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