MTU Student Rating of Instruction Instrument

Instructor's Name________________________________
Course Number (e.g., CH101) ______________________
Days Class Meets: _______________________________
Time Class Meets: _______________________________

FRONT SIDE

Instructions: As you respond to the following items, remember that an effective teaching/learning environment is interactive and requires the cooperative efforts of the students and the instructor. For a course to foster student learning, students must have mastered the appropriate prerequisite knowledge and skills, purchase and read textbooks, complete course assignments, and actively contribute to the learning environment of the class. To be fair to your instructor, please consider these important factors as you complete this form.

1 = Strongly Agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neutral
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly Disagree

	1	2	3	4	5
1. I wanted to take this course.
2. The pace of this course was consistent with my ability to learn the material.
3. Class sessions were thought provoking.
4. The organization of the course helped me to learn.
5. The instructor's grading policies were fair.
6. The instructor made students aware of his/her regular office hours.
7. The instructor encouraged students to seek additional help outside of class.
8. The instructor communicated the course material clearly.
9. The instructor made students aware of the specific goals of the course.
10. The instructor explained the importance of what we were learning..
11. The instructor welcomed student questions in class.
12. The instructor made connections between new material and material previously covered in the class.
13. Instructional resources (textbooks, handouts, etc.) furthered my learning.
14. The instructor was enthusiastic about teaching the subject matter of the course.
15. The instructor used class time effectively.
16. The instructor provided timely feedback on my work (homework, assignments, exams)
17. I am more interested in the subject now than I was before I took this class.
18. The classroom and equipment (if applicable) were adequate to support effective learning.
19. Given the opportunity, I would take another course from this instructor.
20. Taking everything into account, I consider this instructor to be an excellent teacher.
21. Optional Question I
22. Optional Question II
23. Optional Question III
24. Optional Question IV
25. Optional Question V
26. Optional Question VI
27. Optional Question VII
28. Optional Question VIII
29. Optional Question IX
30. Optional Question X

REVERSE SIDE

COMMENTS TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR - Your written comments will be forwarded directly to your instructor after the final grades have been submitted for this course. Please use this opportunity to assist the instructor in improving this class by providing constructive, helpful comments.

1. As I, the instructor, prepare to teach this class again, what aspect(s) of the course (teaching methods, assignments, areas of emphasis, etc.) should I preserve that effectively furthered your learning?

2. What aspect(s) of the course should I change to improve student learning? Specifically, what would you suggest?

3. (Optional Question)