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Revised August 2016
Check if
Observed
Variety and Pacing of Instruction
Uses a variety of instructional methods
Responds to wrong answers constructively
Draws non-participating students into activities/discussion
Prevents specific students from dominating activities/discussion
Asks probing questions when student answers are incomplete
Guides the direction of the discussion
Mediates conflict or differences of opinions
Uses active learning strategies (group work, paired discussions, polling)
Provides explicit directions for active learning tasks (e.g. rationale, duration, product)
Specifies how learning tasks will be evaluated (if appropriate)
Provides opportunities for students to practice what they have learned
Examples of instructor actions or behaviors that demonstrate above:
Descriptor/Numeric Rating
Check if
Observed
Course Design and Usability
Relates this and previous class(es), or provides students with opportunity to do so
Provides and follows an outline or organization for the class module
Navigational instructions are consistent throughout and easy to understand
Uses effective transitions between class topics
Conveys the purpose of each class activity or assignment
Instructional materials are easily accessible and usable
Summarizes periodically throughout and at end of class or prompts students to do so
Previews by connecting current content to future classes
Instructor self-introduction is informative
Course website is free of errors and dead links
Students are directed to assistance (student resources and help buttons)
Examples of instructor actions or behaviors that demonstrate above:
Descriptor/Numeric Rating