| 100 Quality Classroom Teaching and Learning Attributes | |||
| Presentation skills - The instructor … | YES | NO | REMARKS |
| speaks in an audible voice. | |||
| varies the tone and pitch of voice for emphasis and interest. | |||
| avoids distracting mannerisms. | |||
| maintains eye contact throughout the class. | |||
| avoids extended reading from notes or texts. | |||
| spoke at a pace that allowed students to take notes. | |||
| uses classroom space well. | |||
| makes the subject interesting. | |||
| is enthusiastic about the subject matter. | |||
| Rapport with students - The instructor … | YES | NO | REMARKS |
| addresses students by name. | |||
| attends to students comprehension or puzzlement. | |||
| provides feedback given at intervals. | |||
| uses positive reinforcement. | |||
| incorporates student ideas into the class. | |||
| welcomes student participation. | |||
| models good listening habits. | |||
| motivates students. | |||
| stimulates interest in the course subject(s). | |||
| responds well to student differences. | |||
| demonstrates a sense of humor. | |||
| uses effective classroom management techniques. | |||
| demonstrates flexibility in responding to student concerns. | |||
| welcomes multiple perspectives. | |||
| treats students impartially. | |||
| respects constructive criticism. | |||
| is able to help many kinds of students. | |||
| Clarity - The instructor … | YES | NO | REMARKS |
| defines new terms or concepts | |||
| elaborates or repeats complex information. | |||
| uses examples to explain content. | |||
| makes explicit statements drawing student attention to certain ideas. | |||
| pauses during explanations to allow students to ask questions. | |||
| responds to questions clearly. | |||
| emphasizes major points in the delivery of the subject. | |||
| explains the subject matter clearly. | |||
| relates course material to practical situations. | |||
| Instructor organization - The instructor … | YES | NO | REMARKS |
| arrives to class on time. | |||
| states the relation of the class to the previous one. | |||
| locates class materials as they are needed. | |||
| knows how to use the educational tech needed for the class. | |||
| posts class goals or objectives on the board. | |||
| makes transitional statements between class segments. | |||
| follows the preset structure. | |||
| conveys the purpose of each class activity. | |||
| is well-prepared for class. | |||
| ensures the objectives of the class are clearly stated. | |||
| uses class time efficiently. | |||
| ensures learning activities are well organized. | |||
| ensures class remains focused on its objectives. | |||
| Content knowledge - The instructor … | YES | NO | REMARKS |
| makes statements accurate in their field. | |||
| incorporates current research in the field. | |||
| identifies sources, perspectives, and authorities in the field. | |||
| communicates the reasoning process behind operations or concepts. | |||
| is knowledgeable about the subject matter. | |||
| is confident in explaining the subject matter. | |||
| pitches instruction to an appropriate level. | |||
| uses a variety of illustrations to explain content. | |||
| provides for sufficient content detail. | |||
| focuses on important content in the field. | |||
| demonstrates intellectual curiosity toward new ideas. | |||
| Variety and pacing of instruction - The instructor … | YES | NO | REMARKS |
| uses more than one form of instruction. | |||
| pauses after asking questions. | |||
| accepts students responses. | |||
| draws nonparticipating students into the discussion. | |||
| prevents specific students from dominating discussion. | |||
| helps students extend their responses. | |||
| maps the direction of the discussion. | |||
| mediates conflict or differences of opinion. | |||
| demonstrates active listening techniques. | |||
| provides explicit directions for active learning tasks. | |||
| allows enough time to complete active learning tasks. | |||
| specifies how active learning tasks will be evaluated. | |||
| was able to complete the topics scheduled for the class. | |||
| provides time for students to practice. | |||
| Impact on Learning - The instructor … | YES | NO | REMARKS |
| helps develop rational thinking. | |||
| helps develop problem-solving ability. | |||
| helps develop skills / techniques / views needed in the field. | |||
| broadens student views. | |||
| encourages the development of students' analytic ability. | |||
| provides a healthy challenge to former attitudes. | |||
| helps develop students' creative capacity. | |||
| fosters respect for diverse points of view. | |||
| sensitizes students to views or feelings of others. | |||
| helps develop students' decision-making abilities. | |||
| develops students' appreciation of intellectual activity. | |||
| instructor develops students' cultural awareness. | |||
| helps students develop awareness of the process to gain knowledge. | |||
| stimulates independent thinking. | |||
| Instructional Strategies - The instructor … | YES | NO | REMARKS |
| teaching techniques is appropriate for goals. | |||
| has a good, broad level of questioning skills. | |||
| raises stimulating and challenging questions. | |||
| mediates discussion well. | |||
| proceeds at an appropriate pace. | |||
| uses multimedia effectively. | |||
| ensures board work is legible and organized. | |||
| creates ensures course handouts are used effectively. | |||
| provides clear directions for group work. | |||
| facilitates group work well. | |||
| helps students to learn from each other. | |||
| helps students apply theory to solve problems. | |||
| effectively holds class attention. | |||
| provides an effective range of challenges. | |||
| Overall | YES | NO | REMARKS |
| Overall teaching ability of the instructor is high. | |||