Hazleton Faculty Development Program
Checklist
for Evaluation of Course Materials
Rate the instructor in each of the categories below. Indicate areas
you are unable to evaluate or which are not applicable. Use the questions
following each head as suggestions.
1. Course Syllabus:
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Is the syllabus current or consistent with the contemporary knowledge of
the subject?
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Is the syllabus well organized?
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Does the course cover the material thoroughly?
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Is the course syllabus at an appropriate difficulty level?
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Are readings and/or assignments relevant and current?
2. Homework Assignments
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Are they effectively coordinated with the syllabus?
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Are they challenging for students?
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Do they include opportunities for active learning or collaboration?
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Are they appropriate in frequency and length?
3. Course Objectives (this category to addressed after the pre-observation
consultation):
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Are the course objectives educationally appropriate and important?
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Are they consistent with other sections of the same course?
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Has the instructor clearly communicated the objectives to the students?
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Will course completion logically prepare students for more complex courses
on the subject?
4. Examinations:
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Are the exams consistent with the course objectives?
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Do they reflect the important aspects of the subject?
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Are they challenging to students?
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Are standards equivalent to other sections of the same course?
5. Textbooks and Handouts:
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Are they appropriate to the course level?
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Do they support the course objectives?
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Are they in general agreement with the department's standards?
6. Overview:
What is your overall judgment on how thoroughly these materials reflect
the instructor's preparation for his/her teaching work?
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