Sample peer assessment form

Instructor ______Course ______

Assessment of Instructor’s Behaviours

Almost Never / Rarely / Some-times / Often / Almost Always
Clarity:
1. / Instructor explains ideas clearly. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
2. / Uses good examples to explain ideas/concepts. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
3. / Fails to define new or unfamiliar terms. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
4. / States objectives at the beginning of the lecture. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
5. / Stresses important points by pausing, speaking slowly, changing tone of voice, etc. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
6. / Indicates when a new topic is going to be presented. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Enthusiasm:
7. / Instructor is energetic and animated. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
8. / Speaks with good expression. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
9. / Emphasizes ideas using facial expressions. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
10. / Reads from notes during most the lecture. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
11. / Shows energy and excitement about the subject. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
12. / Expresses him/herself using his/her hands and arms. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
13. / Avoids eye contact with members of the audience. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Speech:
14. / Lecturer’s voice is clear and easily heard. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
15. / Speaks with a monotone voice. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
16. / Stutters, mumbles, or slurs words. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
17. / Speaks at an appropriate pace or speed. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
18. / Speaks at an appropriate volume. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

Assessor ______Date ______

UVic Learning and Teaching Centre 2006