Each academic unit may select up to 21 of these additional questions when designing their course evaluations.
The questions are identified as Instructor-Related or Course-Related; when there are multiple instructors, the Instructor-Related questions are asked for each instructor while the Course-Related questions are asked only once.
The list provides questions that address aspects of the instructor and course that have an impact on student learning, as well as providing useful information for improvement. The list should address all domains and be consistent with the priorities of each academic unit.
Alternatively, each academic unit may choose to develop up to 21 questions of their own. It is recommended that these be reviewed with a consultant from Teaching and Learning Services.
All questioned are answered on a 1-5 scale where 1 = Strongly disagree, 5 = Strongly agree and 3 = Neutral. A “Not Applicable” (N/A) option should be included where appropriate. Comments boxes may be included for any question.
Instructor-Related Questions
Respect for students
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Type |
Question |
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Instructor |
The instructor demonstrated respect for individual differences (e.g. disabilities, gender, race, religion etc.) |
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Instructor |
The instructor related to students in ways that promoted mutual respect. |
Communicating expectations
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Type |
Question |
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Instructor |
The instructor told us what we could expect to learn as a result of taking this course. |
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Instructor |
The instructor set high but attainable expectations for this course. |
Active engagement
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Type |
Question |
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Instructor |
The instructor encouraged students to actively participate. |
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Instructor |
The instructor provided adequate opportunities for questions and discussion during class time. |
Interaction with faculty members
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Type |
Question |
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Instructor |
The instructor was helpful to students seeking advice. |
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Instructor |
The instructor was available to students outside of class. |
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Instructor |
The instructor had a genuine interest in individual students. |
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Instructor |
Considering class size, the instructor was available for individual consultation. |
Evaluation / Feedback to students
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Type |
Question |
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Instructor |
The instructor provided useful feedback on my progress in the course. |
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Instructor |
The instructor graded student work promptly, considering the size of the class, and provided helpful comments and feedback where appropriate. |
Enthusiasm / Interest
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Type |
Question |
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Instructor |
The instructor stimulated my interest in the course. |
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Instructor |
The instructor’s use of examples and illustrations helped to heighten my interest. |
Organization
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Type |
Question |
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Instructor |
As the course progressed the instructor showed how each topic fit into the course as a whole. |
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Instructor |
The instructor conducted class sessions in an organized manner. |
Clarity
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Type |
Question |
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Instructor |
Overall, the instructor’s explanations were clear and understandable. |
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Instructor |
The instructor explained concepts clearly and understandably. |
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Instructor |
The instructor summarized material in a way that helped me remember. |
Learning activities and resources
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Type |
Question |
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Instructor |
The instructor used effective teaching aids. |
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Instructor |
The instructor’s use of teaching technology (e.g., myCourses, audio-visual presentations, PowerPoint presentations, email) was effective and appropriate. |
Course-Related Questions
Respect for students
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
The general climate in this course was good for learning. |
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Course |
The course respected diverse ways of learning. |
Communicating expectations
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
The course objectives were clearly explained. |
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Course |
In general, the level of difficulty in this course was appropriate. |
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Course |
Expectations for learning in this course were clearly communicated. |
Active engagement
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
There was a collaborative atmosphere in this course. |
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Course |
The assignments engaged me in learning. |
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Course |
Students were invited to share their ideas and knowledge. |
Evaluation / Feedback to students
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
The evaluation methods used in this course were fair and appropriate. |
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Course |
Feedback on course assignments contributed to my learning. |
Cohesion
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
The course content matched the course objectives. |
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Course |
The learning activities were well integrated into the course. |
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Course |
There was close agreement between the stated course objectives and what was actually covered. |
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Course |
The assignments in the course were clearly related to the course goals. |
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Course |
The evaluation methods reflected the important aspects of the course. |
Enthusiasm / Interest
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
In this course, I felt motivated to learn. |
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Course |
As a result of this course, I have greater appreciation for this field of study. |
Organization
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
Course materials were presented in an organized manner. |
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Course |
The course outline was consistently followed. |
Clarity
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
The course objectives were clearly explained. |
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Course |
The requirements of the course (projects, papers, exams) were adequately explained. |
Learning activities and resources
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
The course materials (e.g., readings, lecture notes, in-class exercises) contributed to learning the subject matter. |
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Course |
The physical facilities provided for this course were appropriate (e.g., classroom/lab space, structure, furnishings). |
Administrative / Context
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Type |
Question |
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Course |
Approximately how often have you attended the classes in this course? |
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Course |
Did you attend the section in which you were registered? If you changed section, please state your reason why. |
