Supplemental
Questions/Data Bank
The lists
of questions in this Data Bank have been compiled and adapted from a variety of
sources, including data banks used at The University of Western Sydney and
Curtin Technical University, Australia; Syracuse University, New York; and
Queen’s University. All are designed for a five-point answer scale, where 1 = strongly disagree and 5 = strongly agree.
These
questions are intended to provide information to instructors for teaching
improvement purposes and are therefore quite specific. Instructors should
select items related to their individual teaching approaches and objectives.
Assistance with selecting appropriate items, or formulating alternative ones,
is available from the PCTC.
If you formulate
your own questions in a particular
PCTC acknowledges the Centre for Academic and Instructional Development at
Saint Mary’s University for making this databank available to us.
Collaborative Learning / Group Work
Student Effort and Involvement
Audiovisual Aids (charts, movies, videos,
slides, models, etc.)
Course Difficulty, Pace, and Work Load
Special
Instructional Settings
Discussion/Recitation Sections
Community-Based and Service Learning / Co-op
Placements
Research
Supervision (honors projects, masters’ theses, and doctoral dissertations)
Student Learning
I gained an understanding of major
concepts in this field.
I learned to apply principles from
this course to new situations.
I learned to identify central issues
in this field.
I improved my ability to problem
solve.
I improved my ability to think
creatively.
I developed the ability to communi
I developed the ability to carry out
original research in this field.
I developed the ability to evaluate
new work in this field.
I learned to think critically about
issues in this field.
This course helped me think
independently about the subject matter.
I became more aware of multiple
perspectives on issues in this field.
I found this class intellectually
challenging.
My learning increased in this
course.
I made progress toward achieving
course objectives.
I learned more in this course than I
had expected.
This course helped me develop skills
in gathering and using evidence to support an argument or position.
In this course, I learned to
identify problems and explore different solutions.
As a result of this course, I am
better able to differentiate between fact and opinion.
I learned to evaluate the quality of
others’ arguments and positions by taking this course.
As a result of this course, I began
to challenge the opinions of others.
I feel better able to defend an
argument or a position as a result of taking this course.
As a result of this course, I began
to question some of my long-standing assumptions.
I gained analytical skills in this
course that I can apply to other courses.
As a result of this course, I feel
better able to challenge current practices in the field.
My interest in this subject area has
increased.
I looked forward to coming to class.
I discussed related topics outside
of class.
I voluntarily read outside material
on the course content.
I plan to take additional related
courses.
I developed a set of overall values
in this field.
I learned about career opportunities
in this field.
I developed a greater awareness of
societal problems.
I became interested in community
projects related to this course.
I learned to value different
viewpoints.
I reconsidered some of my former
attitudes.
I increased my appreciation of other
students in the class.
I developed an understanding of
people of other economic, social, racial, or ethnic backgrounds.
I gained a better understanding of
myself through this course.
I developed a greater sense of
personal responsibility through this course.
This course increased my awareness
of my own interests and talents.
This course helped me develop more
confidence in myself.
I developed a clearer sense of my
professional identity.
Collaborative
Learning / Group Work
I understood the objectives of the
group work.
The directions for group work were
clear.
I actively participated in group
work.
I learned from the contributions of
other students.
I felt included when working with
other students.
My contribution to the group was
valued.
I helped other students learn.
The instructor helped groups work
effectively.
My contribution to the group was
fairly assessed.
The methods of evaluating group work
were fair.
The credit given for the group
project was appropriate for the effort required.
Group work contributed to my
learning.
Student
Effort and Involvement
I attended class regularly.
I studied and put effort into this
course.
I was prepared for each class.
I participated actively in class
discussions.
I utilized all the learning
opportunities provided in this course.
I tried to relate what I learned in
this course to my own experiences.
I worked harder on this course than
on most courses I have taken.
I feel that I performed up to my
potential in this class.
The objectives of the course were
clearly explained.
The instructor followed the course
syllabus.
The instructor seemed well prepared
for each class.
The instructor used class time well.
The instructor’s presentations were
well organized.
Class discussions were well
organized.
Class sessions were clearly
connected to previous and subsequent sessions.
The instructor clearly defined the
students’ responsibilities in this course.
The instructor’s presentations were
clear and understandable.
The instructor spoke at an
appropriate pace.
The instructor spoke with expressiveness
and variety in tone of voice.
The instructor had a good command of
spoken English (or the language used in the course).
My interest in the subject matter
was enhanced by the instructor’s enthusiasm.
The instructor seemed genuinely
interested in the course material.
The instructor seemed to enjoy
teaching.
The
instructor slowed down when discussing complex or difficult topics. Index
The instructor made good use of
examples and illustrations.
The examples used to explain course
concepts had relevance for me.
The instructor summarized or
emphasized important points in class.
The instructor related the course to
students’ experiences and backgrounds.
Course concepts, principles, and
ideas related to my experiences and background.
The instructor helped students
develop an interest in the material.
The instructor related theories and
concepts to practical issues.
Course ideas were integrated with
concepts I had previously learned.
The instructor presented diverse
approaches to problems and their solutions.
When appropriate, the instructor
presented divergent viewpoints.
The instructor used a scholarly
approach in presenting content (referring to theory, research, and debates in
the field).
The instructor treated students with
respect.
The instructor treated all students
fairly.
The instructor maintained an
atmosphere of civility in the class.
I was comfortable asking questions
in this class.
I had the opportunity to participate
in class discussions.
The instructor was open to
contributions from all class members.
The instructor valued the diversity
of life experiences among students.
The instructor saw cultural and
personal differences as assets.
The instructor challenged
stereotypic assumptions in class discussions.
The instructor accepted viewpoints
other than her/his own as valid.
My questions were satisfactorily
answered by the instructor.
The instructor was flexible in
dealing with students.
The instructor seemed concerned
about whether students learned the material.
The instructor promoted a feeling of
self-worth in students.
The instructor developed a good
rapport with me.
The instructor made me feel that I
am an important member of this class.
The instructor motivated me to do my
best work.
The instructor provided me with an
effective range of challenges.
The instructor offered specific
suggestions for improving my weaknesses.
The instructor helped me realize my
full ability.
My learning and success in this
course were important to my instructor.
I felt confident that I could
achieve in this course.
The instructor was skillful in
observing student reactions.
The instructor was sensitive to
student difficulty with course work.
The instructor accommodated students
with various learning needs.
The instructor accommodated the
needs of students with disabilities.
The instructor was available during
office hours.
The instructor was accessible to
students via email.
I was able to communi
The instructor responded to students’
emails in a timely manner.
The grading system was clearly
explained.
I understood how my grade was
determined for this course.
The instructor had a realistic
definition of good performance.
The type of assessment used in this
course was appropriate for the course objectives.
I had many opportunities to
demonstrate what I learned in this course.
My final grade in this course was
based on a variety of assignments and other assessments.
The
instructor adequately assessed how well students mastered the material. Index
The instructor provided helpful
feedback on my work.
The instructor provided prompt
feedback on my work.
The instructor kept students
informed of their progress.
I was aware of my academic progress
throughout the course.
I was encouraged to learn from my
mistakes in this course.
My grades accurately reflect my
performance in the course.
I was encouraged to assess my own
work in this course.
The class activities prepared me for
the exams.
The exam questions were worded
clearly.
I understood the exam questions.
The exams gave students an
opportunity to demonstrate what they had learned.
The exams reflected the objectives
of the course.
Exams emphasized understanding
rather than memorization.
Exams were returned within a
reasonable period of time.
Timely return of the exams permitted
me to clarify course content before further assessment.
I was able to benefit from the
feedback on my exams.
Answers to the exam questions were
adequately explained after the exam.
I learned from the mistakes I made
on the exams.
Exams were reasonable in length.
Exams were reasonable in difficulty.
The instructor took reasonable
precautions to prevent cheating on the exams.
Enough time was provided to complete
the exams.
The textbook helped me understand
course concepts.
The textbook was easy to understand.
The textbook presented various
perspectives on issues.
A textbook would be a useful
addition to this course.
The purpose of the reading
assignments was clear.
The assigned readings were at an
appropriate level for me.
The reading assignments were
relevant to the course objectives.
The reading assignments covered
material from diverse perspectives.
The reading assignments were
interesting.
The reading assignments made
students think.
The assigned readings were well
integrated with course topics.
The reading assignments required a
reasonable amount of time and effort.
I spent an appropriate amount of
time completing reading assignments for this course.
Writing assignments were relevant to
course objectives.
Directions for writing assignments
were clear.
I was able to select interesting
topics for my writing assignments.
Writing assignments were
interesting.
Writing assignments were
challenging.
Writing assignments encouraged the
inclusion of diverse perspectives.
I enjoyed incorporating various
perspectives into my writing assignments.
The
instructor was available to work with students individually on their writing. Index
Writing assignments required a
reasonable amount of time and effort.
I spent an appropriate amount of
time on the writing assignments for this course.
The criteria for grading the writing
assignments were clear.
I understood the criteria used in
evaluating my writing assignments.
Writing assignments were evaluated
fairly.
Writing assignments were returned
promptly.
I was able to use my instructor’s
comments to improve my writing.
The writing assignments helped me
improve my writing ability.
My confidence in writing has
increased.
The instructor communi
The criteria for developing an
effective presentation were clearly outlined.
I understood the directions for the
presentation assignments.
Directions for presentation
assignments were clear.
Oral presentation assignments were
relevant to course objectives.
Student presentation assignments
were interesting.
I was able to select interesting
topics for my presentation assignments.
I was challenged by the presentation
assignments.
I had sufficient access to the
resources I needed to complete my presentation assignments.
Student presentation assignments
required a reasonable amount of time and effort.
I spent an appropriate amount of
time preparing my presentation assignments.
My oral presentations were evaluated
fairly.
The instructor’s comments helped
improve my speaking skills.
I used the instructor’s comments to
improve my speaking skills.
The presentation assignments helped
me become a better public speaker.
The presentation assignments
increased my confidence in public speaking.
I had no difficulty accessing the
computer-based assignments.
I understood the objectives for the
computer-based assignments.
The instructor provided the
necessary instructions to complete each computer-based assignment.
I understood the directions for the
computer-based assignments.
The instructor clearly explained the
various aspects of each computer-based assignment.
The instructor helped me gain the
skills that I needed to complete the computer-based assignments.
I developed the skills necessary to
complete the computer-based assignments.
I found the computer-based
assignments interesting.
I was challenged by the
computer-based assignments.
I had enough time to complete the
computer-based assignments satisfactorily.
My computer-based assignments were
evaluated fairly.
The instructor provided helpful
feedback on my computer-based assignments.
I used the instructor’s feedback to
improve the quality of my work.
The credit given to computer-based
assignments was appropriate for the effort required.
Learning to use presentation
software for assignments in this class contributed to my learning.
Learning to create a web page to
complete assignments in this class contributed to my learning.
Audiovisual Aids (charts, movies, videos, slides, models,
etc.)
Audiovisual aids used in this course
were stimulating.
The instructor generally used the
audiovisual aids effectively.
The audiovisual aids were a valuable
part of this course.
The audiovisual aids used in this
course were effective in helping me learn.
The use of the computer enriched my
learning experience in this class.
The instructor clearly explained
expectations for use of electronic communi
The instructor effectively used
electronic presentations as a basis for student participation in class.
The instructor effectively used a
discussion board/listserv in this class to engage students in class
participation.
I was able to actively participate
in the class due to the use of computer technology.
The instructor effectively used
instructional technology as a basis for group work in class.
Instructional technology used in
this course was well integrated with course topics.
Instructional technology used in
this course contributed to my learning.
The instructor clearly explained the
purpose of the course web pages.
The course web pages were well
organized.
I found the instructor’s updates to
the on-line syllabus helpful.
The course web pages were relevant
to the course objectives.
Computer labs were a valuable part
of this course.
Computer tutorials were a valuable
part of this course.
Support from staff in computer labs
was effective.
There was sufficient access to
computing resources for this course.
Course
Difficulty, Pace, and Work Load
The amount of information covered in
this course was reasonable.
The instructor set reasonable
standards for students.
The course content was presented at
a satisfactory level of difficulty.
I found the course challenging
enough to be stimulating.
Prerequisite courses adequately
prepared me for taking this class.
The instructor made sure that
students understood the current topics before moving onto new concepts.
I understood the current topics
before we moved onto new concepts.
The amount of work required for this
course was appropriate for the credit received.
The intensity of the instruction was
appropriate for my level of understanding.
The guest speakers addressed issues
relevant to the course.
The guest speakers contributed to my
understanding of the course.
The presentations by the guest
speakers were interesting.
The guest speakers were effective
presenters.
I was able to apply the guest
speakers’ presentations to course content.
The guest speakers contributed to my
learning.
The field trips were relevant to the
course objectives.
I was able to relate the field trip
experiences to the course content.
The field trips were of
instructional value.
The field trips were well planned.
The field trips were useful learning
experiences.
The field trips made a valuable
contribution to my learning.
I clearly understood the goals of
the research/field project.
The field experience enabled me to
develop a better understanding of the research process.
The instructor explained new
research techniques.
The instructor adequately prepared
me for the experience that I encountered in the field.
My research/field project was an
excellent opportunity to apply course concepts.
The instructor clearly communi
My research/field project provided
opportunities for learning that closely matched my interests.
I was challenged by the
research/field project.
The research/field experience gave
me insight into the appli
The research/field project was
valuable to my professional development.
Special Instructional Settings
The team teaching approach was
effectively used in this course.
Instruction was well coordinated
among the instructors.
The instructors involved in team
teaching appeared compatible.
Course content was effectively
presented within the team teaching approach.
The team teaching approach met my
learning needs.
Team teaching provided me with
diverse insights into the course content.
The team teaching method provided me
with a valuable learning experience.
The laboratory instructor was
concerned with safety.
The laboratory sessions were well
organized.
The use of laboratory equipment was
adequately explained.
The laboratory equipment was
effectively set up.
I had appropriate and working
equipment available to conduct the laboratory exercises.
The laboratory room used for this
course had adequate facilities.
I had sufficient access to the
laboratory facilities to complete the laboratory assignments.
The laboratory instructor was
available throughout the laboratory sessions.
Students received individual
attention during the laboratory sessions.
Directions for laboratory
assignments were clear.
I was challenged by the laboratory
exercises.
Laboratory assignments required an
appropriate amount of time and effort.
Laboratory assignments were
reasonable in length.
Laboratory assignments were relevant
to course objectives.
The laboratory exercises clarified
lecture content.
Laboratory sessions were integrated
with lecture topics.
The laboratory instructor thoroughly
understood the laboratory experiments.
The laboratory instructor was
available during office hours.
I understood the appropriate
write-up format for laboratory reports.
Laboratory reports were evaluated
fairly.
Instructor feedback on laboratory
reports was helpful.
I used feedback on my laboratory
reports to improve the quality of my work.
Laboratory reports were returned
promptly.
The questions on the laboratory
quizzes were a good representation of the material covered in laboratory
sessions.
My laboratory techniques have
improved.
Laboratory sessions increased my
competence in using lab equipment and materials.
The laboratory sessions made an
important contribution to my mastery of course content.
The
laboratory was a valuable part of this course.
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Discussion/Recitation Sections
I found the discussion section
helpful to my learning.
The discussion section clarified
lecture material.
The instructor raised challenging
questions for discussion.
There was ample opportunity to ask
questions in the discussion section.
The discussion instructor treated
students fairly.
The discussion instructor
demonstrated knowledge of the content.
The discussion instructor was
available during office hours.
The questions on the discussion
quizzes reflected what I was expected to know.
The discussion section prepared me
for the examinations.
The discussion section was well
integrated with the lecture.
The discussion section was a
valuable part of this course.
The Teaching Assistant was
knowledgeable and competent regarding the assignment tasks required.
The Teaching Assistant gave clear
explanations and provided assistance as required.
The Teaching Assistant was
approachable and available to help students as required.
Community-Based
and Service Learning / Co-op Placements
I participated in the
community-based experience for at least the minimum amount of time required by
the instructor.
The instructor clearly explained
her/his expectations for the community-based learning experience.
I received an adequate introduction
to the community site.
I received appropriate supervision
at the community site.
I had sufficient access to resources
at the community site to complete my assignments.
The instructor provided a meaningful
connection between course concepts and the community-based learning experience.
The community-based experience was
an excellent opportunity for me to apply course concepts.
The instructor discussed important
ethical issues of working in the community.
I learned effective methods for
dealing with conflicts and problems at the community site.
The instructor often referred to and
drew on the students’ community experiences in class.
The instructor provided
opportunities for the class to reflect in meaningful ways on the community-based
learning experience.
The community-based experience
taught me things that I could not have learned in the classroom alone.
The instructor facilitated student
involvement in the seminar.
The instructor stimulated productive
class discussions.
I was actively engaged in the
discussion process.
The instructor encouraged students
to express their opinions.
I was comfortable expressing my
opinion during discussions.
The seminar allowed me to learn from
other students.
The class discussions contributed to
my learning.
The instructor presented divergent
viewpoints when appropriate.
The instructor was receptive to new
ideas and others’ viewpoints.
Divergent viewpoints helped me to
understand issues from different perspectives.
I was encouraged to think critically
about ideas and issues presented during the seminar.
The
instructor used a scholarly approach in presenting course content (presenting competing
theories, research, and debates in the field). Index
I was exposed to current research
and methods during the seminar.
I was intellectually challenged by
the seminar.
The instructor was available for
consultation with students.
Research Supervision (honors projects, masters’ theses, and doctoral
dissertations)
My research advisor was
knowledgeable about the research process.
My research advisor helped me refine
my research ideas.
My research advisor guided the
development of my research.
My research advisor was clear about
expected outcomes at each stage of the process.
My research advisor demonstrated an
open approach to different points of view regarding the problem being studied.
My intellectual curiosity about the
research topic has increased.
My research skills were enhanced
during the project.
I was encouraged to think critically
throughout the research process.
I was able to consult with my
research advisor when necessary.
I received timely feedback from my
research advisor.
I received helpful feedback from my
research advisor.
My research advisor was
knowledgeable about the school/college and university research requirements.
My research advisor taught me
scientific integrity.
My research advisor facilitated my
understanding of ethical aspects of the research process.
My research advisor facilitated
timely completion of my study.
My expectations for this course have
been fulfilled.
I am satisfied with the quality of
teaching in this course.
My experiences with this instructor
have been positive.
I have a positive attitude to
filling out this evaluation questionnaire.