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1. The instructor develops evaluation methods that assess the individual responsibility for group activities.
2. The instructor is able bring closure to an activity in the time allotted.
3. The interactive teaching/learning activities are well organized.
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Activity Teaching
4. The instructor provides students with an opportunity for competition.
5. The instructor puts the students at ease during the activity.
6. The instructor keeps students focused on the activity
7. The instructor participates in the activities.
8. The instructor provides a reasonable amount of time for students to complete group activities .
9. The instructor provides a reasonable amount of time for students to complete group assignments.
10. The instructor provides adequate time for me to apply learning and theory.
11. The instructor encourages student involvement in activities
12. The instructor assists me to prepare for interaction activities.
13. The instructor challenges me to apply change practices.
14. The instructor challenges me to take risks.
Assignments/Quizzes
15. The instructor develops evaluation methods that assess the individual responsibility for group assignments.
Clear Expectations
16. The instructor establishes clear purposes for group activities.
17. The instructor establishes clear purposes for group assignments.
18. The instructor helps me identify clear learning objectives.
19. The instructor is clear about the objectives.
20. The instructor is clear about the student's role in the practicum experience.
21. The instructor is clear about the student's role in the clinical setting.
22. The instructor fosters the attainment of specific goals.
23. The instructor helps me individualize my practicum goals.
24. The instructor helps me individualize my clinical goals.
Clinical
25. The instructor helps me set goals.
26. The instructor guides me through the clinical process
27. The instructor ensures that I receive a clear orientation to the clinical experience
28. The instructor ensures that I receive a clear orientation to the clinical site.
29. The instructor facilitates the match of the clinical site and the student
30. The instructor assists me to set achievable and practical goals for the clinical experience.
31. The instructor assists the agency to set achievable and practical goals for the clinical experience.
32. The clinical environment is safe.
33. The instructor provides me with clear expectations for the clinical experience.
34. The instructor allows me sufficient time to refine clinical practices before assessment.
35. The instructor provides an individualized clinical experience that meets the needs and goals of the students.
36. The instructor provides clear clinical polices and procedures.
37. The instructor provides clear expectations for the clinical experience to the agency.
38. The instructor provides adequate time between learning and assessment
39. The instructor moderates problems between me and the clinical supervisors.
40. The instructor provides a clinical experience with a broad scope.
41. The instructor presents information that applies to the workplace.
42. The instructor provides a meaningful clinical experience.
43. The instructor provides effective feedback after the clinical experience.
44. The instructor provides effective feedback during the clinical experience.
45. The instructor models the expected behaviour, attitude, performance and professionalism
46. The instructor presents information that applies to the clinical setting
47. The instructor maintains appropriate contact with me while I am in the clinical setting.
48. The instructor maintains effective communication during the clinical experience.
49. The instructor provides support in choosing the clinical experience.
50. The instructor provides opportunities for me to participate in advising sessions relevant to my clinical placement.
Communication
51. The instructor asks appropriate questions
52. The course instructor is able to assist me with problems I encounter in the lab.
53. The instructor clearly states objectives.
54. The instructor clearly states course outcomes.
55. The instructor encourages interaction.
56. The instructor confronts practicum issues.
57. The instructor confronts clinical issues.
58. The instructor establishes rapport with participants.
59. The instructor encourages me to ask questions
60. The instructor encourages me to make contact
61. The instructor helps students solve interpersonal problems within student groups.
Computer Labs
62. The instructor coordinates the classroom activities with the computer lab assignments.
63. The instructor demonstrates the importance of the computer lab for learning course concepts.
64. There is too little detail in computer presentations.
65. There is too much detail in computer presentations.
66. I enjoy the computer labs
Conservatory
67. There is sufficient time to practice.
68. There are sufficient opportunities to perform.
69. There is an integration of performance and academics.
70. The course encourages the development of skills I need at this point in my music education.
71. The instruction is appropriate for the age of the students.
72. The instruction is appropriate for the experience level of the students
73. The course provides the theory I expected at this point in my music education.
74. The course provides the theory I needed at this point in my music education.
75. The instructor provides sufficient practice time.
76. The instructor teaches the theory I expect at this point in my music education.
77. The instructor teaches the skills I expect at this point in my music education.
78. The instructor teaches the skills I need at this point in my music education.
79. The instructor teaches the theory I need at this point in my music education.
80. The instructor uses appropriate physical contact in teaching.
81. The program encourages the development of skills I expect at this point in my music education
82. The program encourages the development of skills I need at this point in my music education
83. The program provides the theory I expect at this point in my music education .
84. The program provides the theory I need at this point in my music education
85. The instructor's style is conducive to encouraging the best performance.
86. The instructor's suggestions help me build my performance skills.
87. The instructor prepares me adequately for the recital experience.
88. The instructor provides an effective assessment of my level of performance
Core
89. The instructor makes effective use of instructional time.
90. The instructor is helpful.
91. The instructor is well-prepared
92. The instructor is responsive to my learning needs as a student.
93. The instructor shows a respect for diversity (e.g. age, ethnic origin, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation).
94. The instructor shows respect for individual students.
95. The instructor provides fair assessment of my learning.
96. The instructor communicates course content in ways that help me learn.
97. The instructor effectively relates the subject matter to areas of study beyond this course.
98. The instructor appears to be knowledgeable about the subject
99. The instructor clearly communicates student responsibilities in this course.
100. The instructor gives effective examples, illustrations, or applications to clarify concepts.
101. The instructor gives timely feedback to students.
102. Instructor feedback aided my learning.
103. Opportunities for assistance are available (e.g. office hours, telephone, e-mail or web-site)
104. The instructor is approachable.
105. The instructor encourages student participation (e.g. questions, comments, input)
106. The instructor fosters an environment of openness and respect in which students feel comfortable participating.
107. The instructor explains clearly how my work will be evaluated.
Course/Program
108. The instructor delivers a course that impacts the community.
109. The course encourages the development of skills I expect at this point in my music education
Distance/Alternative delivery
110. I have reasonable access to my instructor.
111. I have sufficient communication with my Instructor.
112. The course materials are, overall, excellent.
113. The communication with my instructor meets my needs.
114. Overall, my instructor is helpful in directing my learning.
115. Overall, my instructor is helpful in directing my learning.
116. Even without face-to-face interactions, my instructor is able to explain concepts to assist my understanding.
117. Even without face-to-face contact, my instructor is able to explain the clinical relevance of theoretical concepts addressed in the course
118. The instructor collaborates with me to meet my learning needs.
119. The instructor encourages me to think independently.
120. The instructor facilitates my access to learning resources.
121. I'm able to develop a relationship with my instructor without face-to-face meeting.
122. The instructor is flexible in assisting me to meet course requirements.
123. The instructor is able to facilitate our communication.
124. The isntructor is knowledgeable about the practice related to this program.
125. The instructor is knowledgeable about the practice related to this course.
126. The instructor provides a meaningful distance delivery experience.
127. The instructor facilitates peer interactions.
128. The instructor follows through with commitments.
129. The instructor helps me find more information about subjects discussed in the course.
130. The instructor is well organized.
131. The instructor is courteous.
132. The instructor makes useful comments on my assignments.
133. The instructor motivates me to keep working in the course.
134. My written assignments were marked and returned within a reasonable time.
Doug Johnston's General Course Questions
135. Overall, how would you rate the faculty member's performance?
136. The course material is well organized.
137. The course material is presented in a logical sequence.
138. The course objectives/learning outcomes were discussed in class.
139. The course evaluation methods were presented clearly.
140. The textbook is a useful resource for the course.
141. The expectations for course assignments were made clear to me.
142. Overall, how would you rate this course?
143. The faculty member demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject.
144. The lectures are useful for helping me understand the course content.
145. The faculty member explains ideas and concepts clearly.
146. Powerpoint is an effective tool for helping me understand the course content.
147. The faculty member presents the subject with enthusiasm.
148. Did you attend more than 75% of the lectures in this course?
149. The faculty member demonstrates respect for all students.
150. Is the classroom suitable for the course?
151. The faculty member encourages students to participate in class.
152. The faculty member starts and ends the class on time.
153. The faculty member is available for help outside of class time.
154. Do you have any other comments about the course?
Enthusiasm
155. The instructor engages personally with class.
Evaluation
156. The instructor grades my participation in group assignments fairly .
157. The instructor grades my participation in group work fairly.
158. The instructor can assess my readiness for the practicum.
159. The instructor can assess my readiness for the clinical experience
160. The instructor provides me with an opportunity to self-assess my performance in the clinical setting.
161. The instructor provides me with an opportunity to self-assess my performance in the practicum experience.
162. The instructor provides me with the opportunity to assess the practicum.
163. The instructor provides me with an opportunity to self-assess my performance in the clinical experience.
164. The instructor provides me with the opportunity to assess the clinical experience.
165. The instructor provides opportunities for students to develop skills to self-assess their performance.
Feedback
166. The instructor provides feedback on the progress of my performance
167. The instructor provides the appropriate amount of feedback.
Individualized instruction
168. The instructor provides extra help as needed
169. The instructor is responsive to my learning situation.
170. The instructor is willing to assist me with difficulties I encounter.
171. The instructor is willing to provide me with direction.
Instructor attributes
172. The instructor is creative.
173. The instructor is willing to listen.
174. The instructor is flexible in responding to my learning needs.
175. The instructor is flexible in setting my practicum goals.
176. The instructor is flexible in setting my clinical goals.
177. The instructor demonstrates enthusiasm for subject.
178. The instructor is enthusiastic about the subject.
179. The instructor is accessible in the computer lab.
180. The instructor is a good listener.
Instructor Content knowledge
181. The instructor is able to apply knowledge to practice.
182. The instructor is able to relate theory to practice.
183. The instructor is familiar with the lecture material.
184. The instructor is comfortable with the material.
185. The instructor is knowledgeable about distance education.
186. The instructor is knowledgeable about the practicum experience.
187. The instructor is knowledgeable about the clinical experience
188. The instructor presents information that applies to real life.
189. The instructor provides me with a first-hand experience of the profession
Instructor skills
190. The instructor responds to my questions in a timely manner.
191. The instructor responds to students' confusion.
192. The instructor makes effective use of space.
193. The instructor is competent.
194. The instructor is familiar with the technology used in this course.
195. The instructor is able to troubleshoot technical problems.
196. The instructor is able to use the technology required for this course. e.g.. E-mail, web, tele /video conferencing.
197. The instructor has an awareness of the best strategies for communicating the course material.
198. The instructor demonstrates the activities effectively.
199. The instructor covers the stated objectives.
200. The instructor displays the ability to dialogue with students.
201. The instructor appears to be knowledgeable about lab safety
202. The instructor is knowledgeable about distance education strategies that assist my learning.
Labs
203. The lab exams cover the material presented during lab time.
204. The Lab Instructor answers questions to my satisfaction.
205. The Lab Instructor enforces lab safety rules and/or other regulations.
206. The Lab Instructor explains lab safety rules and/or other regulations.
207. The Lab Instructor interacts with students during the lab
208. The lab instructor is able to assist me with problems I encounter in the lab.
209. The lab instructor is accessible in the computer lab.
210. The Lab Instructor recognizes my difficulties in understanding.
211. The lab instructor starts labs on time.
212. I enjoy the lab portion of this class
Learning Environment
213. The instructor provides opportunities for peer teaching.
214. The instructor establishes supportive learning environment.
215. The instructor establishes a safe environment
Lecture
216. The instructor identifies the relevance of the material.
217. The instructor asks interesting questions.
218. The instructor asks stimulating questions.
219. The assignments are relevant to lecture content.
220. The course is organized.
221. The course material is organized.
222. Students are encouraged to become personally involved in the learning process.
223. The instructor avoids dependence on notes.
224. The instructor can suggest approaches for answering questions beyond his or her knowledge.
225. The instructor questions students to ensure the students understand the lecture material.
226. The instructor responds to students' interests.
227. The instructor uses movement and body language to sustain interest.
228. The instructor varies activities.
229. The instructor varies the pace of lectures
230. The instructor varies tone.
231. The lecture material is appropriate to the course level.
232. The lecture material is appropriate to the course.
233. The lecture material is delivered at a reasonable pace.
234. The lecture material is relevant to assignments in the course.
235. The lecture material provides an appropriate foundation for other work in this course.
236. The lecture material seems to reflect contemporary theories, concepts, or research findings.
237. The lecture material supplements, rather than repeats textbook information.
238. The lectures are clearly presented.
239. The lectures are organized.
240. The lectures are thought-provoking.
241. The lectures change the way I think about myself
242. The lectures change the way I think about other people
243. The lectures change the way I think about the world.
244. The lectures encourage me to question my assumptions.
245. The lectures encourage me to question my attitudes.
246. The lectures encourage me to think about the world from different perspectives.
247. The lectures encourage me to think critically.
248. The lectures repeat and effectively reinforce textbook information.
249. The presentation style varies during the lecture.
250. The instructor minimizes presentation of information straight from the text.
251. The instructor pauses appropriately to ensure student understanding.
252. The instructor is organized.
253. The instructor is prepared for the class.
Outcomes
254. The instructor provides enough opportunity to work with other students
255. The instructor provides me with the opportunity to discuss ethics.
256. The instructor provides me with the opportunity to discuss issues.
257. The instructor provides clear directions for all group activities.
258. The instructor provides clear directions for all group assignments.
259. The instructor provides opportunities for students to develop research skills.
260. The instructor provides opportunities for students to apply their thinking to group problem-solving tasks
261. The instructor encourages students to think critically about issues related to course content
262. The instructor encourages students to apply problem solving skills.
263. The instructor encourages me to problem solve
264. The instructor encourages me to think critically.
265. Working cooperatively facilitates my learning.
Practicum
266. The instructor facilitates the match of the agency and the student.
267. The instructor ensures that I receive a clear orientation to the practicum experience.
268. The instructor ensures that I receive a clear orientation to the practicum agency.
269. The instructor guides me through the practicum process.
270. The instructor allows me sufficient time to refine practicum practices before assessment.
271. The instructor assists me to set achievable and practical goals for the practicum.
272. The instructor assists the agency to set achievable and practical goals for the practicum.
273. The instructor challenges the agency to step outside its bounds.
274. The instructor challenges me to step outside my bounds.
275. The practicum environment is safe.
276. The instructor provides me with clear expectations for the practicum experience
277. The instructor provides support in choosing the practicum experience.
278. The instructor provides clear expectations for the practicum experience to the agency.
279. The instructor provides an individualized practicum that meets the needs and goals of the students.
280. The instructor presents information that applies to the practicum.
281. The instructor provides a practicum experience with a broad scope.
282. The instructor provides a meaningful practicum experience.
283. The instructor provides opportunities for me to participate in advising sessions relevant to my practicum .
284. The instructor provides clear practicum polices and procedures.
285. The instructor provides effective feedback after the practicum experience.
286. The instructor provides effective feedback during the practicum experience.
287. The instructor moderates problems between me and the agency supervisors.
288. The instructor presents information that applies to the profession.
289. The instructor maintains appropriate contact with me while I am on a practicum.
290. The instructor maintains effective communication during the practicum experience.
Respect
291. The instructor respects my ideas.
Student support
292. The instructor supports my professional growth.
293. The instructor resolves problems in a timely and appropriate manner.
294. The instructor provides appropriate materials for me to continue learning
295. The instructor provides appropriate materials for me to reinforce my learning .
296. The instructor provides contact information for further information.
297. The instructor acts in a consultative role to the practicum supervisors
298. The instructor acts in a consultative role to the clinical supervisors
299. The instructor ensures resources are available to have the technology functioning properly.
300. The instructor encourages students to learn independently
Student-centered questions
301. The instructor encourages an active interest on the part of students.
302. The instructor encourages me to take responsibility for my decisions.
303. The instructor encourages me to be a self- directed learner
304. The instructor encourages me to do creative research in this area.
305. The instructor encourages me to do independent research in this area.
306. The instructor facilitates my learning.
307. The instructor inspires self-confidence.
308. The instructor helps build confidence.
309. The instructor helps me to deepen my understanding .
310. The instructor adapts teaching style to meet my learning style
311. The instructor assists me to minimize stress in the practicum experience.
312. The instructor assists me to minimize stress in the clinical experience.
313. The instructor encourages me to act independently.
314. I enjoy the group work in this class.
Student/Instructor Interaction
315. The instructor acts in a consultative role to me
316. The instructor provides encouragement
317. The instructor makes an effort to personalize our interactions.
Student/student interaction
318. The interaction with other students enhances my learning.
Technology
319. I receive adequate support in using required technology.
320. I receive adequate support in using optional technology.
321. I would recommend this course using this technology
322. I would take another course that used this technology.
323. The purpose of using the technology is clear to me.
324. Technology is a barrier to my interaction with the instructor
325. Technology enhances my interaction with the instructor
326. The technology enhances the instruction I receive
327. The instructor uses appropriate technology
328. The instructor uses technology appropriately.
329. The instructor uses appropriate media to enhance learning.
330. The instructor appears confident in using the technology
331. The computer lab helps develop my computing skills.
332. The computer lab helps develop my problem solving skills.
333. Computer presentations are effective in helping to explain concepts
334. The instructor chooses appropriate technology for this course.
335. Video presentations are effective in helping to explain concepts.
336. The use of technology in this course encourages me to continue discussions.
337. The use of technology in this course encourages me to learn independently.
Timing/Pace
338. The interactive teaching/learning activities are an effective use of my time.
339. The instructor plans an appropriate progression of activities
Transfer/Linking
340. There are opportunities for experiential learning.
341. The instructor provides opportunities to apply course concepts.
342. The instructor provides opportunities to apply course content
343. The instructor emphasizes connections between lectures.
344. The instructor emphasizes connections within lectures.
345. The computer lab is related to classroom activities
346. The computer lab reinforces the content that I learned in the classroom
347. The computer lab reinforces the content that I learned in the classroom
348. The instructor facilitates the transfer of previous learning to this course.
349. The instructor encourages me to transfer knowledge to other avenues of life.
350. The instructor encourages me to want to learn more in this area.
351. The instructor encourages students to apply skills acquired in class in situations outside class
352. There is coordination between tutorial and lecture.
353. There is a clear connection between the lecture and lab
354. What I have learned is useful for my career
355. What I have learned is useful for my education.
356. What I have learned is useful for my life
Tutorials
357. Working cooperatively for quizzes facilitates my learning.
358. I enjoy the tutorial portion of this course
359. There is enough time to work on the assigned activity.
360. The tutorial clarified information presented in the lecture.
361. The tutorial enhances my understanding of the subject matter.
362. The tutorial exercises help me understand the subject matter of this course
363. The tutorial instructor answers questions to my satisfaction
364. The tutorial instructor provides me with enough assistance during tutorial time
365. The tutorial instructor recognizes my difficulties in understanding material.
366. The tutorial is practical..
367. The tutorial is relevant to the course.
368. The tutorial quizzes cover the tutorial material
369. The instructor starts tutorials on time.
370. The tutorial assignments are relevant.
371. I learn from working with other students
Workshops
372. I will be able to apply what I learn to other contexts
373. The time is sufficient to cover the material