Section 9.

Evaluating and Documenting Teaching 1

LECTURE EVALUATION FORM

Lecturer's Name____________________________________________ Date ________________________

Topic______________________________________________________ Observer _____________________

Please mark an "X" or "√" in the space that best represents your evaluation of the lecture.

Poor Adequate Good Excellent

Enthusiasm

Speaks expressively or emphatically ______ ______ _____ _____

Moves about while lecturing ______ ______ _____ _____
Gestures with hands and arms ______ ______ _____ _____
Shows facial expressions ______ ______ _____ _____
Uses humor ______ ______ _____ _____
Uses extemporaneous delivery ______ ______ _____ _____

Clarity

Uses concrete examples of concepts ______ ______ _____ _____

Gives multiple examples ______ ______ _____ _____
Points out practical applications ______ ______ _____ _____
Stresses important points ______ ______ _____ _____
Repeats difficult ideas ______ ______ _____ _____

Interaction

Addresses students by name ______ ______ _____ _____

Encourages questions and comments ______ ______ _____ _____
Talks with students after class ______ ______ _____ _____
Praises students for good ideas ______ ______ _____ _____
Asks questions of class ______ ______ _____ _____

Task Orientation

Advises students regarding exams _____ ______ _____ ______

Provides sample exam questions _____ ______ _____ ______
Proceeds at good pace for topic _____ ______ _____ ______
Stays on the theme of the lecture _____ ______ _____ ______
States course objectives _____ ______ _____ ______

Rapport

Friendly, easy to talk to ______ ______ _____ ______

Shows concern for student progress ______ ______ ______ ______
Offers to help students with problems ______ ______ ______ ______
Tolerant of other viewpoints ______ ______ ______ ______

Organization

Puts outline of lecture on board ______ ______ ______ _____

Uses headings and subheadings ______ ______ ______ _____
Gives preliminary overview of lecture ______ ______ ______ _____
Signals transition to new topic ______ ______ ______ _____
Explains how each topic fits in ______ ______ ______ _____

Suggestions for improving the lecture:

This evaluation form was adapted from Pamela Cooper's adaptation of the form by Harry Murray, "Classroom teaching behaviors related to college teaching
effectiveness." In J. Donald and A. Sullivan (eds.) Using Research to Improve Teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1985, p. 25