Course Evaluations

Course Evaluations

These are the course evaluation questions that will be asked of each Geology course at the end of the quarter. The responses available are "strongly agree", "agree", neutral", "disagree", "strongly disagree", and "N/A", with some text-based questions as well. 

Student instructions: At the end of the quarter there will be an opportunity to evaluate this course. Course evaluations will take around 10 minutes. Results are anonymous and are not shared with the instructor or TAs until after final grades are submitted. These evaluations are used to assess the classroom community, faculty, TAs and overall class. They are reviewed regularly as part of faculty performance reviews, promotions, and raises. Faculty and TAs will read these evaluations each quarter to incorporate your feedback the next time this course is taught. Faculty would like to know what teaching strategies are successful. Your input is extremely valuable to the improvement of courses and the department.

Course questions

  1. Please indicate the overall educational value of the course. [required, automatic question]
  2. The learning goals of this course were clear to me.
  3. The learning goals of this course were reflected in the assignments and grading practices.
    1. Additional comments:
  4. The course prerequisites were appropriate preparation for the material covered in this course.
    1. Additional comments:
  5. The instructions provided to me gave me appropriate guidance on how to approach and complete assignments.
  6. Assignments helped me achieve the learning goals of this course.
  7. Assignments were reasonable in length and difficulty.
  8. Comments on the types of assignments (exams, papers, projects, etc)? Which assignments/lectures were most useful for your understanding in this course, and why? Which would you most recommend changing, and why?
  9. The time spent in class/discussion/lab/field promoted learning.
  10. The time required for work outside of class/discussion/lab/field was reasonable. (Average of two hours of outside work for each lecture or discussion hour per week).
  11. The pace of the course was appropriate for my learning needs.
  12. Attending class was a valuable use of my time.
  13. Course materials (textbooks, readings, videos, field gear, samples, etc.) were helpful to my learning.
  14. Which course materials were particularly helpful or unhelpful?
  15. I felt welcome to ask questions in class.
    1. Additional comments:
  16. What changes, if any, could be made to improve the equity and inclusivity of this course?
  17. If field trips were included as part of this class: The field trip(s) provided a valuable learning experience.
  18. Please share any additional feedback related to the course.

Instructor questions

  1. Please indicate the overall teaching effectiveness of the instructor. [required, automatic question]
  2. The instructor was available for consultation during office hours.
  3. The instructor treated me with respect.
  4. The instructor explained clearly.
  5. I felt motivated and/or challenged in a positive way by my instructor.
  6. Feedback on assignments helped me understand how to improve.
  7. Feedback on assignments was provided with enough time to help me learn.
  8. Please share any additional feedback related to the instructor.

Teaching assistant questions

  1. Please indicate the overall teaching effectiveness of the teaching assistant. [required, automatic question]
  2. If the TA scheduled office hours: The TA was available for consultation during office hours.
  3. The TA treated me with respect.
  4. The TA explained clearly.
  5. I felt motivated and/or challenged in a positive way by my TA.
  6. Feedback on assignments helped me understand how to improve.
  7. Feedback on assignments was provided with enough time to help me learn.
  8. Please share any additional feedback related to the TA.