CTEC Multidimensional Question Bank

A. Course Organization and Planning

  1. Rate how well the instructor summarized major points.
  2. Rate how well the instructor identified the important concepts in the course.
  3. Rate how well the instructor presented content in a logical sequence.
  4. Rate how well the instructor gave each topic an appropriate amount of attention.
  5. Rate how well the instructor paced the course.
  6. Rate how well the instructor used class time.
  7. Rate the effectiveness of the instructor in communicating with the class.
  8. Rate how well the instructor presented class lectures in an organized fashion.
  9. Rate how well the overall organization of the course facilitated learning.
  10. Rate the clarity with which course objectives were stated.
  11. Rate how well the announced course objectives corresponded to what was taught in the course.

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B. Clarity, Communication Skills

  1. Rate the clarity with which the instructor communicated his/her ideas.
  2. Rate the clarity of examples.
  3. Rate how well the instructor's speech/lecture style contributed to his/her teaching.
  4. Rate the adequacy of the instructor's instructions concerning assignments.
  5. Rate how well the instructor brought out the main ideas in discussions.

C. Teacher Student Interaction

  1. Rate how well the instructor encouraged class discussion.
  2. Rate how well the instructor directed discussions.
  3. Rate how well the instructor kept appropriate control over discussions.
  4. Rate the instructor's willingness to provide help outside of class.
  5. Rate how well the instructor was accessible to students outside of class.
  6. Rate how well the instructor provided constructive evaluations/feedback.
  7. Rate the helpfulness of the instructor outside of class.
  8. Rate the helpfulness of the instructor's comments on tests and assignments.
  9. Rate how well the instructor motivated you to do your best work.
  10. Rate how well the instructor encouraged you to think for yourself.
  11. Rate the sensitivity of the instructor to student needs.
  12. Rate how well the instructor displayed interest in whether students learned.
  13. Rate how well the instructor answered students' questions.

D. Grading and Examinations

  1. Rate the sufficiency of the instructor's evidence to evaluate you in this course.
  2. Rate how well the instructor provided valuable feedback on graded material.
  3. Rate the clarity with which the grading criteria were defined.
  4. Rate how well the examinations accurately measured your achievement in this course.
  5. Rate how well the assignments remained consistent with the objectives of the course.
  6. Rate the appropriateness of the course projects.
  7. Rate how consistently the instructor returned assignments and tests promptly.
  8. Rate how well the exams accurately assess what you have learned in this course.
  9. Rate how well the exams stress important points of the lectures/readings/discussions.
  10. Rate how well the exams cover material or skills emphasized in the course.
  11. Rate how well the instructor provided adequate time for students to complete the exams.
  12. Rate the effectiveness of the instructor in preparing students for exams.
  13. Rate how well the instructor made constructive evaluations of your work.
  14. Rate how well the exams required synthesis of various parts of the course.
  15. Rate how well the exams allowed you to adequately demonstrate what you learned.

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E. Lab/Discussion Sections

  1. Rate how well the discussion and lecture segments of the course complemented each other.
  2. Rate how well the discussion segment remained relevant to the lecture segment.
  3. Rate how well the lecture segment remained relevant to the discussion segment.
  4. Rate how well the discussion sessions helped clarify readings and lectures.
  5. Rate how well the lab/discussion section was coordinated with lectures.
  6. Rate how well the lab/discussion section made an important contribution to the course.

F. Enthusiasm/Dynamism

  1. Rate the instructor's enthusiasm about the subject.
  2. Rate the instructor as a speaker.
  3. Rate the instructor's efforts to highlight the interesting nature of the subject.

G. Synthetic Approach

  1. Rate how well the instructor discussed points of view other than his/her own.
  2. Rate how well the instructor contrasted the implications of various theories.
  3. Rate how well the course effectively integrated theory and practice.
  4. Rate how well the instructor included recent developments in the field in the course content.

H. Course Materials

  1. Rate how well audiovisuals (movies, computer programs, etc.) contributed to your learning.
  2. Rate the instructional materials used in this course.
  3. Rate the text(s) used in this course.
  4. Rate how well the textbooks contributed to your understanding of the subject.

I. Career Preparation/Skills Acquisition

  1. Rate how well this course increased your skills in areas relevant to your future work.
  2. Rate how well this course gave you skills and techniques directly applicable to your career.
  3. Rate how well the instructor taught you how to recognize good arguments in this field.
  4. Rate how well this course helped you improve your ability to read critically.
  5. Rate how well this course helped you improve your ability to conduct research in this field.
  6. Rate how well this course helped you learn how to locate information in this field.
  7. Rate how well this course helped you to communicate clearly about this subject.
  8. Rate how well this course helped you improve your ability to solve real problems in this field.
  9. Rate how well this course improved your aesthetic judgments.
  10. Rate how well this course gave you the opportunity to develop original ideas.
  11. Rate how well this course made you more aware of your interests and talents.
  12. Rate how well prerequisite course prepared you for this course.
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