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Categories

Audio-Visual Materials General Teaching Materials Reading
Class/Computer Exercises Guest Lectures Reading Assignments
Clinical Sessions Laboratory Assignments Resource/Library Facilities
Computers Laboratory Equipment Seminars
Content Lectures Student Expectations
Difficulty Organisation and Integration Teaching staff
Examinations Organisation/Coordination Tutorials
Equity Practicals Workload
Feedback Prerequisites Workshops
Field Placements Problem Solving Sessions Written Assignments
Field Work Project Work  

 

Content

  1. The material covered has helped me to tackle the assigned tasks effectively. 
  2. Explanations have provided sufficient detail. 
  3. Social context and relevance of course material has been stressed. 
  4. Students have been shown broad issues. 
  5.  There has been a good balance between theory and application. 
  6.  Experiments have been well chosen. 
  7. The amount of content presented in this subject should be... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  8. The proportion of the subject devoted to theory should be...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  9. The proportion of the subject devoted to practical experience should be ... 
    (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  10. I am happy with the content of this subject. 
  11. Current developments in the field were highlighted. 
  12. New subject matter and approaches have been presented. 
  13. The subject demonstrated innovative practical / professional skills. 
  14. The subject was relevant to the requirements of my profession. 
  15. The subject was challenging.

 

Organisation and Integration 

  1. The unit outline has been followed closely. 
  2. The learning objectives have been made clear. 
  3.  It has been made clear what was expected of students. 
  4. There has been agreement between announced learning objectives and what was taught. 
  5. Organisation and progression was logical and coherent. 
  6. A clear and comprehensive view of the field has been given. 
  7. Presented alternative theories or points of view, when appropriate. 
  8. Topics have been presented in logical sequence. 
  9. There has been a good balance between various parts of the unit. 
  10. The relevance of the subject to the whole course has been demonstrated. 
  11. These classes have a valuable part of this unit. 
  12. Relationships between important topics within the subject have been explained. 
  13. Difficult topics have been structured in easily understood ways.
  14.  The interrelationship between various theories was explained. 
  15. This subject demonstrated links to other subject areas. 
  16. The subject showed how theory was related to practical situations. 
  17. I was made aware of the link between this segment and the subject in general. 
  18. There has been a clear and supportive relationship between the lecture and other classes. 
  19. There has been a clear and supportive relationship between these classes and the lectures. 
  20. Material in these classes has been linked to activities in other classes. 
  21. The lectures, tutorials and practicals were appropriately linked. 
  22. There has been good coordination between classes.

 

Workload 

  1.  The amount of material covered has been reasonable. 
  2. The amount of work required has been reasonable. 
  3. Quality of work has been emphasised more than quantity. 
  4. A wide breadth of material has been covered. 
  5. Overall, the workload for this subject was ... (Very Heavy - Very Light) 
  6. In terms of ease of understanding, the content of this subject was... (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  7. The pace at which the subject content was presented was ... (Very Fast - Very Slow)

 

Difficulty 

  1. A realistic definition of excellent performance has been applied. 
  2.  I have generally understood the material presented. 
  3. The content has been intellectually challenging. 
  4. Material has been presented at an appropriate level. 
  5. The amount of work required is appropriate for the credit received. 
  6. The amount of material covered in the course is reasonable.

 

Equity 

  1. The subject content addressed equity issues. 
  2. The subject content addressed gender issues. 
  3. Recommended texts have recognised women's contribution to the field. 
  4. Recommended texts have pointed out the social relevance of the subject content.

 

Lectures

  1. The lectures were relevant to the aims of the subject. 
  2. The lectures were well organised. 
  3. The lectures were valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  4. The lectures stimulated my interest in the subject. 
  5. The lecturers were interested in helping me to learn. 
  6. The lecturers gave me sufficient assistance when asked. 
  7. The demonstrations in the lectures were valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  8. My involvement in the lectures was high. 
  9. I looked forward to the lectures. 
  10. In terms of ease of understanding, the subject content of the lectures was ... (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  11. The number of lectures should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Guest Lectures 

  1. The guest lectures were relevant to the aims of the subject. 
  2. The guest lectures were well organised. 
  3. The guest lectures were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  4. The guest lectures stimulated my interest in the subject. 
  5. The guest lectures helped me to integrate theory with real-life applications. 
  6. The guest lectures helped me to understand the industry in which I hope to work. 
  7. In terms of ease of understanding, the subject content of the guest lectures was ... (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  8. The number of guest lectures should be ...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Seminars 

  1. The seminars were relevant to the aims of the subject. 
  2. The seminars were well organised. 
  3. The seminars were valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  4. The seminars stimulated my interest in the subject. 
  5. My involvement in the seminars was high. 
  6. I looked forward to the seminars. 
  7. In terms of ease of understanding, the subject content of the seminars was ... (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  8. The number of seminars should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Tutorials 

  1. The tutorials were relevant to the aims of the subject. 
  2. The tutorials were well organised. 
  3. The tutorials were valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  4. The tutorials stimulated my interest in the subject. 
  5. The tutorials assisted me in the understanding of the content of the lectures.
  6. The tutorials extended my understanding of the subject beyond the content of the lectures. 
  7. The tutorials provided guidance on how to effectively learn for the subject. 
  8. The tutorial work could be completed within the allocated time. 
  9. The assessment of tutorial work was fair. 
  10. My assessment grading accurately reflected my contribution to the tutorials. 
  11. I received adequate feedback on my tutorial work. 
  12. I received adequate feedback on my progress during the tutorials. 
  13. The tutors were interested in helping me to learn.
  14. The tutors gave me sufficient assistance when asked. 
  15. My involvement in the tutorials was high. 
  16. I looked forward to the tutorials. 
  17. In terms of ease of understanding, the subject content of the tutorials was ... (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  18. The workload for the tutorials was ... (Very Heavy - Very Light) 
  19. The required preparation for each tutorial should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  20. The assessment weighting of tutorial work should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  21. The number of tutorials should be ...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Practicals 

  1. The practicals were relevant to the aims of the subject. 
  2. The practicals were well organised. 
  3. The practicals were valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  4. The practicals stimulated my interest in the subject. 
  5. The practical work could be completed within the allocated time. 
  6. The additional work that was set to be carried out outside of the
    practicals was valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  7.  The demonstrators were interested in helping me to learn. 
  8. The demonstrators gave me sufficient assistance when asked. 
  9. The demonstrators exhibited sound knowledge of practical procedures. 
  10. My involvement in the practicals was high. 
  11. I looked forward to the practicals. 
  12. The assessment of practical work was fair. 
  13. I received adequate feedback on my practical work. 
  14. I received adequate feedback on my practical report. 
  15.  In terms of ease of understanding, the subject content of the
    practical work was ...  (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  16. The workload for the practicals was ...  (Very Heavy - Very Light) 
  17. The required preparation for each practical should be ...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  18. The complexity of the practicals should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  19. The assessment weighting of practical work should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  20. The number of practicals should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  21. The number of experiments should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  22. The length of the experiments should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)
  23. The complexity of the experiments should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Workshops 

  1. The workshops were relevant to the aims of the subject. 
  2. The workshops were well organised. 
  3. The workshops were valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  4. The workshops stimulated my interest in the subject. 
  5. In terms of ease of understanding, the subject content of the workshops was ...  (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  6. The workload for the workshops was ...  (Very Heavy - Very Light) 
  7. The required preparation for each workshop should be ...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  8. The number of workshops should be ...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Clinical Sessions 

  1. The clinical teaching activities were well organised. 
  2. The clinical sessions were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  3. The clinical work could be completed within the allocated time. 
  4. The lectures, tutorials and clinical sessions were appropriately linked. 
  5. The tutorials emphasised clinically relevant content. 
  6. The assessment of clinical work was fair. 
  7. I received adequate feedback on my clinical work. 
  8. There was a suitable range of patients. 
  9. There was adequate access to patients. 
  10. There was adequate access to nursing support. 
  11. My involvement in the clinical teaching sessions was high.
  12. My involvement in ward rounds / outpatients was high. 
  13. In terms of ease of understanding, the subject content of the clinical sessions was ... (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  14. The clinical workload for this subject was ... (Very Heavy - Very Light) 
  15. The required preparation for each clinical session should be ... (Greatly Increased Greatly Decreased) 
  16. The assessment weighting of clinical work should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  17. The number of clinical sessions should be ... (Greatly Increased Greatly Decreased)

 

Field Work 

  1. The field work was valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  2. The field work stimulated my interest in the subject. 
  3. The field work was well organised. 
  4. The assessment of field work was fair. 
  5. I received adequate feedback on my field work. 
  6. The workload in the field was ...  (Very Heavy - Very Light) 
  7. The assessment weighting of field work should be ...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  8. The amount of field work should be ...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Field Placements 

  1. The field placement was valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  2. The field placement stimulated my interest in the subject. 
  3. The field placement was well organised. 
  4. The supervision of the field placement was well organised. 
  5. The supervisory support at the field placement was adequate. 
  6. The assessment of the field placement was fair. 
  7. I received adequate feedback on my work in the field placement. 
  8. The workload in the field placement was ...  (Very Heavy - Very Light) 
  9. The assessment weighting of field placement work should be ... (Greatly Increased Greatly Decreased) 
  10. The length of the field placement should be ...  (Greatly Increased Greatly Decreased)

 

Problem Solving Sessions 

  1. The problem-solving sessions were valuable for my
    understanding of the subject. 
  2. The problem-solving sessions were well organised. 
  3. I received adequate feedback on my problem-solving abilities. 
  4.  In terms of ease of understanding, the subject content of the
    problem solving sessions was ...  (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  5. The workload in the problem-solving sessions was ...  (Very Heavy - Very Light)
  6. The required preparation for each problem-solving session
    should be...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  7. The assessment weighting of problem-solving work should be... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  8. The number of problem-solving sessions should be ...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Project Work 

  1. The project work was valuable for my understanding of the
    subject. 
  2. The project work stimulated my interest in the subject. 
  3. The project work could be completed within the allocated time. 
  4. The assessment of the project work was fair. 
  5. I received adequate feedback on my project work. 
  6. In terms of ease of understanding, the subject content of the project work was ... (Very Difficult - Very Easy) 
  7. The workload for the project(s) was ...  (Very Heavy - Very Light) 
  8. The assessment weighting of project work should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  9. The amount of project work should be ...  (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Prerequisites 

  1. The prerequisite subjects were effective preparation for this subject. 
  2. My knowledge of statistics was adequate for this subject. 
  3. My knowledge of mathematics was adequate for this subject. 
  4. My knowledge of computing was adequate for this subject.

 

Student Expectations

  1. Compared to my initial expectations, this subject has proved to be ... (Much Better - Much Worse) 
  2. Compared to other similar subjects that I have taken at this university, this subject was ... (Much Better - Much Worse) 
  3. Overall, my expectations of the subject have been fulfilled. 

 

Organisation/Coordination 

  1. The teaching of the subject was well organised. 
  2. The teaching of the subject was well coordinated. 
  3. The number of students in the classroom was appropriate for effective student participation. 
  4. There was adequate information provided about the subject in the Department Handbook and the introductory lectures. 
  5. The course coordinator was accessible.

 

Teaching Staff 

  1. There was sufficient access to teaching staff. 
  2. There was sufficient access to technical staff. 
  3. The teaching staff demonstrated professional skill in the application of the subject. 
  4. The teaching staff exhibited sound knowledge of the subject matter. 
  5. The general atmosphere within the department has been one of helpfulness.

 

Written Assignments 

  1. The assigned written work was relevant to the aims of the subject. 
  2. Assignments are relevant to what is presented in class.. 
  3. The assigned written work was valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  4. Doing the assignments, projects or other activities has been a valuable learning experience. 
  5. Directions for assignments are clear and specific.
  6. The assigned written work had clear and specific directions.
  7. The assigned written work had well-chosen themes.
  8. The assigned written work improved my writing and analytical skills. 
  9. The assigned written work was assessed and returned promptly. 
  10. The assigned written work was assessed fairly.
  11. I received adequate feedback on my assigned written work.
  12. The assessment weighting of the assigned written work should be ... 
    (Greatly Increased Greatly Decreased) 
  13. There has been ample freedom for me to select assignment topics.
  14. Assignments have been interesting and stimulating.
  15. Adequate time has been provided for completing assignments.
  16. Assignments (papers, problem sets) seem carefully chosen.
  17. Assignments make students think.
  18. Assignments require a reasonable amount of time and effort.
  19. Doing the problem sheets has helped me understand the material.

 

Class/Computer Exercises 

  1. The class exercises were valuable for my understanding of the subject. 
  2. The class exercises could be completed within the allocated time. 
  3. The computer exercises were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  4. The computer exercises could be completed within the allocated time.

 

Examinations 

  1. Sufficient information was provided about the exam format. 
  2.  Sufficient guidance was provided for exam preparation. 
  3. The exam was a fair test of the subject as taught . 
  4. The exam was a fair test of my knowledge. 
  5. I received adequate feedback on my exam performance. 
  6. The exams cover the reading assignments well. 
  7. The exams cover the subject material well.
  8. Exams are creative and require original thought. 
  9. The exams are returned in a reasonable amount of time. 
  10. The examinations are graded very carefully and fairly. 
  11. The test items are adequately explained after a test is given. 
  12. Examinations have covered the important aspects of the subject. 
  13. There has been enough guidance provided to prepare students for examinations.
  14. The exams have reflected the content and emphasis of the course. 
  15. Exams have been reasonable in length and difficulty. 
  16. Examination items have been clearly worded. 
  17. The exams items have been adequately discussed upon return.

 

Reading Assignments 

  1. Reading assignments seem carefully chosen. 
  2. Reading assignments are interesting and stimulating. 
  3. Reading assignments make students think. 
  4. Reading assignments require a reasonable amount of time and effort. 
  5. Reading assignments are relevant to what is presented in class.

 

Laboratory Assignments 

  1. The laboratory was a valuable part of this course.
  2. Laboratory assignments seem carefully chosen.
  3. Laboratory assignments are interesting and stimulating.
  4. Laboratory assignments make students think.
  5. Directions for laboratory assignments are clear and specific.
  6. Laboratory assignments require a reasonable amount of time and effort.
  7. Laboratory assignments are relevant to what is presented in class.
  8. Laboratory reports are graded fairly.
  9. Laboratory reports are returned promptly.

 

Feedback 

  1. Markers' comments and criticisms on assessable work have been helpful. 
  2. The instructor tells students when they have done particularly well. 
  3. I received adequate feedback on my work.
  4. The feedback on my work included clear suggestions for further improvement.
  5. The feedback on my work was objective.
  6. The feedback on my work was provided promptly. 
  7. The feedback on my work was helpful to my learning.
  8. I was aware of my progress in the subject.
  9. I was able to discuss my progress in the subject.

 

Reading

  1. There has been sufficient quantity of recommended reading.
  2. The recommended reading was valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  3. The recommended textbook was valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  4. The textbook is easy to read and understand.
  5. The textbook presents various sides of issues.
  6. The textbook is accurate.
  7. The recommended reading was interesting.
  8. The recommended reading was readily available.
  9. The recommended reading was easily accessible in the library.
  10. Doing the recommended reading was essential for passing this subject.

 

Resource/Library Facilities 

  1. The resource materials were readily available.
  2. The resource materials were relevant to the subject.
  3. Library facilities (e.g. availability of books, subject librarian, etc) were adequate for this subject.
  4. I received adequate guidance on how to use the library effectively.
  5. I know how to use the library effectively.
  6. The books on reserve in the library were easily accessible.

 

General Teaching Materials

  1. Teaching materials appear to have been well prepared or chosen.
  2. The instructional materials provided have been excellent.
  3. The teaching materials (e.g. handouts, study guides, reading list, etc) were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  4. The teaching materials (e.g. handouts, transparencies, etc) were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  5. The teaching materials (e.g. scripts, preliminary questions, etc) were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  6. The teaching materials (e.g. recordings, musical scores, etc) were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  7. The teaching materials were used effectively by the teacher(s).
  8. Overall, the reading materials (texts, readings, handouts etc.) have been excellent.
  9. Study guides have assisted my learning.
  10. Manuals have been of considerable assistance.
  11. There has been adequate access to equipment needed to complete 
    assignments.

 

Audio-Visual Materials 

  1. Effective use has been made of a wide range of media.
  2. Good use has been made of audio-visual aids to illustrate points.
  3. The use of visual aids has been preferable to black/whiteboard.
  4. Films are a valuable part of this course.
  5. Films used in this course are interesting and stimulating.
  6. The films / videos were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  7. Use of films / videos should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)
  8. Slides are a valuable part of this course.
  9. Slides used in this course are interesting and stimulating.
  10. The projected slides were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  11. Use of projected slides should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased) 
  12. Audio tapes are a valuable part of this course.
  13. Audio tapes used in this course are interesting and stimulating.
  14. The audio tapes were valuable for my understanding of the subject.
  15. Use of audio tapes should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)
  16. Audio-visual material was used effectively.
  17. The black/white board was used effectively.
  18. Use of the black/white board should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)
  19. Use of overhead transparencies should be ... (Greatly Increased - Greatly Decreased)

 

Laboratory Equipment 

  1. The laboratory facilities were adequate for effective learning.
  2. The laboratory equipment was of a high standard.
  3. The laboratory equipment was consistently in working order.
  4. There was sufficient equipment available for student use.
  5. I was adequately taught how to use the laboratory equipment.

 

Computers 

  1. I prefer computer based tutorials to formal tutorials at set times.
  2. I received sufficient help with computing.
  3. There was sufficient computer training provided in the subject.
  4. There was sufficient access to the computers.
  5. The computer software was of a high standard.
  6. The computer software's on-screen help facility was useful.
  7. The computer software's documentation was of a high standard.