Murray State University

The University of Washington has modified and expanded its instructional rating forms.  However, the Instructional Assessment System still consists of a set of student ratings forms which are tailored to different course types.  Below are descriptions of the types of courses for which each form is intended. Please note that two new forms have been added to the listing:  K & L, which are italicized below.
 

FORM A is designed for small lecture/discussion courses. Items emphasize the clarity and quality of information transmitted as well as the nature of the interaction between instructor and student.

FORM B is designed for large lecture classes, with little or no in-class interaction between instructor and student. Items strongly emphasize the quality of course organization and information transmitted.

FORM C is designed for seminar discussion classes which include a minimal amount of formal lecturing by the instructor. The items emphasize quality of discussion as well as course organization and interest level.

FORM D is designed for those classes whose purpose is the teaching of problem-solving or heuristic methods. Clear explanations, dealing with student difficulties and quality of problems are emphasized. 

FORM E is designed for those classes which are skill oriented and in which students get “hands on” experiences related to future occupational demands.  Such classes include clinical nursing, art studio, social-work field experience, etc.

FORM F is designed for quiz sections.  These are usually taught by graduate teaching assistants, in conjunction with a lecture section taught by a regular faculty member. Items focus on the ability of the quiz section instructor to interact with students and provide clear and useful explanations.

FORM G is designed for use in large lecture classes (such as those taught in math) which  rely heavily on homework problems and a textbook.  Emphasis is on instructor’s ability to communicate with students, and the value of the assigned problems and readings.

FORM H is designed for lab sections generally taught in conjunction with classes in the physical sciences. Items emphasize the instructor’s ability to provide information, stimulate learning, and demonstrate skills.

FORM I is designed for distance learning courses.

FORM J is a replacement for the Clinical Teaching Assessment Form. It is used to evaluate instruction provided through clinical and/or studio experiences rather than traditional academic coursework.

FORM K is designed for studio and design courses in which students work independently or in small groups to produce artistic, graphic, or other projects. Items on his form emphasize student skill development and quality of instructor guidance.

FORM L has been developed for use with English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. This form differs from other IAS forms in the simplicity of the language, the layout of the form (separation of course and instructor items), the elimination of items 1-4 common to all other IAS forms, and the inclusion of demographic items.

FORM X is a form designed by the Office of Educational Assessment in consultation with faculty at the University of Washington who wanted a general purpose, alternative rating form.