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Instrument 2: College of Arts and Sciences Student Evaluation of Instruction

Project: Contemporary Methods for Synthesis and Analysis in Undergraduate Chemistry
University of Louisville

Funding Source: NSF - Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)

Purpose: To evaluate the teaching effectiveness of the undergraduate courses in the College of Arts and Sciences

Administered To: All students in each course within the College of Arts and Sciences at University

Topics Covered:

  • Academic Habits: study habits, family interactions, barriers and challenges
  • Background Characteristics & Activities (Student): current coursework, academic habits, family characteristics
  • Course Evaluation: organization, satisfaction, effectiveness, expectations, delivery, student/teacher interaction, objectives
  • Demographics (Student): gender, ethnicity
  • Family Influences: expectations, responsibilities
  • Identity Issues: family influence
  • Impact On Outcomes: academic habits, atttendance

Format/Length: 28 closed-ended questions

FORM 1997

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION

PURPOSE of this evaluation
The College of Arts and Sciences believes that student evaluations of instruction are important in establishing and maintaining quality teaching. The College asks you to respond to the following questions as they relate to this particular course. Your answers will be used to help evaluate teaching effectiveness, and to help the College identify strengths and weaknesses.
 
INSTRUCTIONS for filling out evaluation form:
Please answer each question honestly and thoughtfully. All responses will remain anonymous.
1. Please do not write on this question sheet. Use the scantron score sheet on side 1.
2. Use a #2 lead pencil to record your answers on the scantron score sheet provided.
3. Do NOT use ink or ballpoint pens.
4. Make heavy black marks that fill the circle completely.
5. Erase cleanly any answer you wish to change.
6. Make no stray marks on the answer sheet.
7. Do NOT write your name on the scantron sheet.
8. N/A means not applicable.
 
TEACHING EVALUATION
1. Did this class meet as regularly scheduled? A. Yes B. No C. N/A
2. Did this class usually start on time? A. Yes B. No C. N/A
3. Was a syllabus distributed in the first or second class meeting? A. Yes B. No C. N/A
4. Were course goals listed in the syllabus? A. Yes B. No C. N/A
5. Were grading procedures explained in the syllabus? A. Yes B. No C. N/A
6. Did your instructor usually return graded coursework (tests, assignments, etc.) within a reasonable amount of time? A. Yes B. No C. N/A
7. Did your instructor treat you courteously? A. Yes B. No C. N/A
 
8. To what extent did the evaluation procedures (tests, papers, homework, etc.) measure your progress in this course?
  A.) Very little B.) A little C.) Somewhat D.) A lot E.) A great deal
9. To what extent was the content of class meetings consistent with the goals of the course as stated in the syllabus?
  A.) Very little B.) A little C.) Somewhat D.) A lot E.) A great deal
10. To what extent did class meetings help you learn course material?
  A.) Very little B.) A little C.) Somewhat D.) A lot E.) A great deal
11. To what extent did the instructor help you learn course material?
  A.) Very little B.) A little C.) Somewhat D.) A lot E.) A great deal
12. To what extent have your knowledge and/or skills been increased as a result of taking this course?
  A.) Very little B.) A little C.) Somewhat D.) A lot E.) A great deal
13. To what extent did the way this course was organized further the course goals?
  A.) Very little B.) A little C.) Somewhat D.) A lot E.) A great deal
14. To what extent did the instructor provide opportunities for students to ask questions?
  A.) Never B.) Rarely C.) Sometimes D.) Almost Always E.) Always
15. Overall, my level of satisfaction with this course is
  A.) Very low B.) Low C.) Moderate D.) High E.) Very high
16. Overall, my level of satisfaction with this instructor is
  A.) Very low B.) Low C.) Moderate D.) High E.) Very high
 
STUDENT PROFILE
The completion of this portion of the form is optional. Your answers will not affect your instructor's score. However, your decision to complete the Student Profile will help the College evaluate teaching effectiveness. We plan to see if people who differ in various ways evaluate teaching effectiveness differently.
17. Was this course 23. In this course, I expect to receive a grade of
  A.) Required for general education   A.) A
  B.) Required for your major   B.) B
  C.) An elective in your major   C.) C
  D.) A free elective   D.) D
  E.) I am not taking course for credit   E.) F
       
18. Before this semester, my overall grade point average was: 24. My age is
  A.) Less than 2.0   A.) 19 or below
  B.) Greater than or equal to 2.0 but less than 2.5   B.) 20-24
  C.) Greater than or equal to 2.5 but less than 3.0   C.) 25-30
  D.) Greater than or equal to 3.0 but less than 3.5   D.) 31-40
  E.) 3.5 or above   E.) 41+
       
19. I was absent from this class: 25. I am
  A.) Never   A.) Female
  B.) 1-3 times during the semester   B.) Male
  C.) 4-6 times during the semester      
  D.) 7-10 times during the semester      
  E.) More than 10 times during the semester      
       
20. Outside of class this course required 26. Which one of the following best describes you
  A.) Hardly any of my time   A.) African American
  B.) About the right amount of my time   B.) Caucasian
  C.) A lot of my time   C.) Hispanic
  D.) Too much of my time   D.) Other American
        E.) International
       
21. On average, I spent the following amount of time outside of class for this course: 27. I am employed, perform volunteer service, and/or have required extra curricular activities for a total of
  A.) Less than one hour per week   A.) 0 hours per week
  B.) 1-3 hours per week   B.) 10 or fewer hours per week
  C.) 4-6 hours per week   C.) 11-20 hours per week
  D.) 7-10 hours per week   D.) 21-40 hours per week
  E.) 11 hours or more per week   E.) 41 + hours per week
       
22. I have accumulated 28. I have primary responsibility for the care of
  A.) 12 or fewer credit hours   A.) No other person
  B.) Between 13 and 25 credit hours   B.) 1 other person
  C.) Between 26 and 50 credit hours   C.) 2-3 other persons
  D.) 51 or more credit hours   D.) 4 other persons
  E.) I am a graduate student