Course: ______
Teacher: ______
Date/Time:______Activity: Lecture Tutorial Other ______
What were the most important things that you learned in the previous lecture that helped you to learn effectively during this class/activity?
What could be done differently in the previous lecture to better prepare you for this class/activity?
Please briefly explain the most important things that you learned during this class/activity.
What important questions remain unanswered?
With regards to this practical workshop session: / Please circle the appropriate number1 = Not at all effective ßà 5 = Very effective
1. How effective was the previous lecture in preparing you for what you had to do in this session? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
2. How effective was the teacher in relating lecture’s learning objectives to this clinical practice workshop? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
3. How effective was the teacher in guiding you through the experiential learning process? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
How effective is this teacher in:
/ Please circle the appropriate number1 = Not at all effective ßà 5 = Very effective
1. Making clear the learning aims and objectives of this lesson? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
2. Demonstrating their advanced discipline knowledge and using it to assist your learning? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
3. Using teaching techniques and strategies to engage you with learning? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
4. Exhibiting their interest in the teaching task and making themselves available to help with your learning needs? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
5. Regularly testing your knowledge, giving feedback, and adapting their approach to help develop your understanding? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
6. Finding out what you already understand about the topic and how it relates to other areas of knowledge? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
7. Organizing learning activities in a structured and coherent manner? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
8. Using features in the learning environment (light, sound, air, etc.) to enhance your learning experience / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
9. Using appropriate learning materials and aids in a way that assists your learning? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
10. Seeking your feedback to improve his/her teaching? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
11. In helping you to learn overall? / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
12. What other comments do you have about the effectiveness of teaching during this activity?
NB: Questions regarding teaching to be observed were based upon the standard SET questionnaire.
Contacts: Dr Steve Drew (GIHE), Dr Christopher Klopper (EPS), Ms Janine Masters (GIHE)
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