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    Instructor gave directions that were easy to follow.

    Instructor gave clear and precise critiques.

    Instructor was readily available for assistance.

    Instructor's demonstrations were helpful.

    Instructor recognized different levels of ability.

    This course helped me gain a broader understanding and appreciation of (Indicate Insert).

    Assignments were relevant to what was presented in class.

    Assignments contributed to my learning in this course.

    Assignments helped to stimulate my interest in the course material.

    Assignments were graded fairly.

    Assignments required a reasonable amount of effort.

    Useful feedback was provided on assignments.

    Assignments contributed to my attainment of course objectives.

    Assignments were appropriate to course level and credits earned.

    Assignments required a reasonable amount of time to complete.

    Computer assignments should be used again in teaching this course.

    Computer assignments required a reasonable amount of time.

    Written assignments helped me learn the subject matter of the course.

    Instructor gave clear objectives for written assignments.

    I had to collaborate with other students to complete assignments.

    Assignments helped me improve my problem-solving abilities.

    Instructor gave useful feedback on patient assessments.

    Instructor treated students as professional members of the health care team.

    Instructor demonstrated technical skills with confidence.

    Instructor identified specific problems with my clinical skills.

    Instructor gave practical suggestions to help students improve technical skills.

    Instructor helped students relate classroom learning to the clinical experience.

    The clinical experience helped me develop diagnostic skills.

    The clinical experience made a valuable contribution to my development as a professional.

    Instructor helped students relate theoretical learning to the clinical experience.

    The clinical site provided sufficient opportunities for practicing clinical skills.

    E-mail helped open lines of communication with other students.

    Rate the availability of computers in the lab.

    Rate the assistance received from the lab consultant.

    Having lecture notes available on the course Web page contributed to my learning.

    Having course materials on the web page contributed to my learning.

    See also the "Items Requiring an Insert" Section

    Course requirements were appropriate for the level of the course and credits earned.

    Course was well organized.

    Course was appropriately paced.

    Course description was accurate in describing course content.

    Material was coordinated in a meaningful sequence.

    The variety of classroom activities contributed to my learning.

    How often did you refer to the syllabus?

    Rate the quality of the syllabus.

    Instructor stimulated my desire to take additional courses in this department.

    Course content stimulated my desire to take additional courses in this department.

    How many courses have you taken in (Indicate Insert)?

    Instructor kept the balance between discussion and lecture well-suited to this type of course.

    Instructor handled class discussions skillfully.

    Instructor controlled class discussions to prevent rambling.

    Instructor encouraged students to express their own opinions.

    Instructor encouraged students to ask questions.

    Instructor showed respect for the questions and opinions of students.

    Instructor maintained an environment where students felt comfortable asking questions.

    Class discussion contributed positively to learning in this course.

    Instructor evoked participation from students that was useful to me.

    Instructor asked challenging questions.

    Instructor discussed points of view other than his/her own.

    Instructor discussed implications of various theories.

    Instructor summarized discussion to reinforce learning.

    Instructor budgeted sufficient time for students' questions.

    Instructor responded to students' questions in a helpful manner.

    Instructor kept class discussion focused on key issues.

    Controversial issues were handled well during discussion.

    Examinations covered material presented in the class.

    Examinations reflected important aspects of the course.

    Grading of the exams that have been returned to you was reasonable and fair.

    Quizzes were helpful in learning the material.

    Quizzes helped me to prepare for the exams.

    Quizzes should be used again in teaching this course.

    Examinations were fair.

    Examination items were clear and understandable.

    Examinations provided opportunity to demonstrate what I learned in the course.

    I would have preferred (Indicate Insert) exams in the course.

    Exams stressed synthesis and evaluation of information rather than memorizing facts.

    Instructor gave constructive criticism on written work.

    Instructor kept students informed of their progress.

    Instructor suggested specific ways students could improve.

    Instructor returned exams and written work promptly.

    Instructor gave an adequate amount of feedback on examinations.

    Instructor gave an adequate amount of feedback on written work.

    Instructor gave a clear explanation of the grading system at the beginning of the course.

    Grading policies were fair.

    Grading system motivated me to work hard.

    Enough feedback was given to me.

    Instructor responded to my e-mail inquiries promptly.

    Optional: Indicate a guest speaker's name for Items 70-72 by printing it in the small space after the item number on your request form. An item may be repeated with different names. (Other Pitt Faculty names cannot be used.)

    Guest speaker (Indicate Insert) was interesting and stimulating.

    Guest speaker (Indicate Insert) gave an effective presentation.

    Guest speaker (Indicate Insert) should be asked to speak again in this course.

    The relationship of handouts to course content was clear.

    Handouts were clear and understandable.

    Handouts were helpful in studying.

    Handouts made a valuable contribution to my learning in this course.

    Instructor treated students with respect.

    Instructor was sensitive to class difficulties.

    Instructor was willing to help students outside of class.

    Instructor gave students feedback without embarrassing them in front of others.

    Instructor seemed to take an active, personal interest in the progress of the class.

    Instructor gave individual attention to students.

    Instructor was concerned about students' progress in the course.

    Instructor was friendly and sympathetic in manner.

    Instructor encouraged interaction among students.

    Instructor was sensitive when I had difficulty understanding subject matter.

    Instructor showed a genuine desire to teach.

    Instructor was approachable.

    Fundamental principles needed to understand lab experiments were dealt with prior to lab assignments.

    Requirements of the lab assignments were made clear.

    Lab assignments/projects were challenging—not routine exercises.

    Ample opportunity was available to ask questions in the lab.

    Lab manual(s) or hand-out sheets were helpful in understanding lab assignments.

    If you came prepared for the lab, adequate time was allotted for completion of lab assignments.

    Criteria for grading lab reports were clearly specified.

    Lab reports were graded and returned promptly.

    Constructive feedback was provided in lab.

    Lab experiences helped to clarify the lecture material.

    Rate the overall quality of the laboratory.

    Lab instructor provided adequate individual attention.

    Equipment was readily available for the lab.

    (Indicate Insert) helped me learn the language.

    (Indicate Insert) increased my fluency in the language.

    Rate the quality of language instruction in helping you read the language.

    Rate the quality of language instruction in helping you speak the language.

    Rate the quality of language instruction in helping you write the language.

    Instructor conveyed knowledge of the subject matter.

    Instructor kept my attention during lecture.

    I had difficulty identifying the main points of the lecture.

    Instructor monitored student understanding during lecture.

    Instructor maintained eye contact with the class during lecture.

    Instructor dwelled excessively on obvious points.

    Instructor spoke with variety in tone of voice.

    Instructor made the course sufficiently difficult to be stimulating.

    Instructor required an appropriate amount of work for the credits received.

    Instructor taught near the class level.

    Instructor paced presentation of material so that students could learn.

    Instructor set high but attainable standards for students.

    Instructor's high expectations helped me perform to the best of my ability.

    Instructor made good use of class time.

    Instructor was well prepared for each day's class.

    Instructor gave well-organized lectures.

    Instructor related the subject matter to other fields.

    Instructor clearly explained the course objectives.

    Instructor lectured in a manner that facilitated good notetaking.

    Instructor clearly indicated transition from one topic to the next.

    Instructor planned classroom activities that engaged students in learning.

    This course made a valuable contribution to my professional development.

    This course helped me gain an understanding of professional ethics.

    Instructor was a good role model for this profession.

    Instructor treated me in a professional manner.

    Readings contributed to my attainment of the course objectives.

    Readings stimulated my interest in the course.

    Readings were relevant to the material presented in class.

    Readings on reserve at the library were available when sought.

    Readings could be completed in a reasonable amount of time.

    Recommended readings made a valuable contribution to my learning.

    How often did you complete the readings on time?

    Recitation section made a valuable contribution to my learning in this course.

    Material presented in the recitation section complemented the material presented in the main lectures.

    Recitation section provided the opportunity for discussion.

    Recitation section provided the opportunity for questions.

    Recitation assignments and/or quizzes were graded and returned promptly.

    Rate the overall quality of the recitation.

    Instructor designed meaningful tasks for small groups.

    Instructor set expectations for each student's contribution in the group.

    Group work contributed to my understanding of the course material.

    Group work helped to develop my skills in problem-solving.

    The members of my group put forth comparable effort.

    My group experienced difficulty working together.

    Scheduling conflicts prevented my group from working together.

    What percentage of the students in your group actively participated?

    Did all of the members in your group contribute?

    How satisfied were you with the quality of your group's work?

    Group work counts too much toward my overall grade in this class.

    Rate the overall effectiveness of your small group.

    Instructor stimulated me to reconsider many of my former attitudes.

    Instructor helped me understand values related to this field.

    Instructor helped me develop a greater awareness of societal problems.

    Instructor helped me gain insight into my own values.

    Instructor helped me become more aware of cultural diversity issues.

    This course helped to increase my skills in thinking.

    This course helped me to learn new approaches for solving problems.

    This course helped to develop my ability to solve real problems in this field.

    This course helped to broaden my interests.

    This course helped me learn to identify main points and central issues in this field.

    This course helped me learn to apply concepts from this course to new situations.

    This course enabled me to read research in this field with understanding.

    This course helped me communicate clearly about this subject.

    This course helped to improve my critical thinking skills.

    This course helped to improve my library research skills.

    This course helped to improve my writing skills.

    Rate your attendance in this class in comparison to other courses.

    How often did you attend class?

    This course enabled me to critically evaluate research in this field.

    This course helped improve my oral communication skills.

    Instructor helped me develop better study skills.

    Instructor helped me gain confidence in my presentation skills.

    Did you skip class due to availability of lecture notes?

    How helpful were the lecture notes in studying?

    Instructor encouraged initiative on the part of students.

    Instructor motivated me to do my best work.

    Instructor gave challenging assignments.

    Instructor stimulated me to discuss related topics outside of class.

    Instructor stimulated me to consider taking additional courses in this field.

    Instructor stimulated my intellectual thought.

    Instructor promoted thinking rather than memorization.

    Instructor actively engaged students in the learning process.

    Work commitments prevented me from attending class.

    Other students' behavior in the classroom was disruptive to my learning.

    Conferences with the instructor were helpful.

    Writing on blackboard was readable.

    Instructor's spoken language was understandable.

    Instructor comprehended the questions that were asked by students.

    Instructor gave students adequate time to copy boardwork before erasing.

    Instructor created an atmosphere that was open and positive.

    Instructor structured classroom activities to ensure equitable participation by students.

    Team teachers coordinated their instruction.

    Team teaching made a valuable contribution to my learning.

    The team-teaching approach provided insights a single instructor could not provide.

    Team teaching was used effectively in this course.

    Team teaching helped to make the course interesting.

    Optional: Indicate an author's name for the following items with (Indicate Insert) by

    printing it in the small space after the item number on the request form. An item may

    be repeated with different authors' names.

    The (Indicate Insert) textbook should be used again in teaching this course.

    The (Indicate Insert) textbook is clear and understandable.

    The (Indicate Insert) textbook made a valuable contribution to my learning.

    The (Indicate Insert) textbook helped broaden my knowledge of course content.

    The (Indicate Insert) textbook complemented the class lectures and discussions.

    The (Indicate Insert) textbook was appropriate for the course.

    The (Indicate Insert) textbook presented material in an interesting manner.