Examine the course description. Outline the main items of the course. If it is a introductory course on U.S. History from 1865 to the Present, you will want to make sure that the relevant topics are covered: Reconstruction, railroads, expansion of the west, business growth in the 19th century, Spanish American War, First World War, Depression, Second World War, Korean War, Vietnam and the late 20th century from 1975 forward.
Write each individual topic on the paper. Determine if the class met this requirements. Examine the readings and the documents that the instructor assigned. Determine whether they covered the specific area.
Score the portion of the course on a scale from one to ten. Write this on the side of the section. Continue this process with all the other main sections of the course.
Add all the section numbers together and then divide by the number of sections. This will give you a general idea of the amount of information distributed throughout the class session.
Examine the sections individually and determine where the deficiencies are and what can be done to improve them. Write down the deficient issues and trouble areas for the course. By writing these down you force yourself to examine the course. These deficiencies can be examined and potential problem areas for the course can be addressed.
Determine whether the technology in the room was used. This includes, but is not limited to film, Internet access, computer technology and overheads. Students enjoy this type of visual interaction. Another advantage is posting the information on your personal website or college supported areas such as WebCT or Blackboard. This gives the student extra access when reviewing for tests or quizzes.