I. Overall Course Effectiveness:
* Overall, how satisfied were you with this course? (Use a Likert scale: Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Very Dissatisfied) *This provides a general overview.*
* What was the most valuable aspect of this course? *Focuses on strengths.*
* What was the least valuable aspect of this course? *Highlights areas for improvement.*
* Would you recommend this course to other students? Why or why not? *Provides a concise summary of student experience.*
* What grade would you give this course overall and why? (Allows for justification and deeper insight)
II. Course Content and Structure:
* Was the course content relevant and engaging? Please explain. *Encourages elaboration.*
* Were the learning objectives clearly defined and achieved? *Focuses on assessment and goal attainment.*
* Was the pace of the course appropriate? Too fast, too slow, or just right? *Addresses pacing issues.*
* Was the course structure (e.g., lectures, assignments, assessments) effective in helping you learn the material? Please explain. *Explores structure and its effectiveness.*
* Were the readings/materials assigned helpful and appropriate for the course level? *Addresses resource selection.*
* Did you feel the workload was manageable? *Addresses time management issues.*
III. Teaching and Instruction:
* How effective was the instructor's teaching style in helping you learn the course material? *Addresses teaching methods.*
* Were the instructor's explanations clear and understandable? *Focuses on clarity of communication.*
* How available and helpful was the instructor during office hours or via email? *Addresses instructor accessibility.*
* Did you feel the instructor provided sufficient feedback on your assignments? *Focuses on feedback quality and timeliness.*
* What could the instructor have done to improve the course? *Directly solicits suggestions for improvement.*
IV. Assignments and Assessments:
* Were the assignments/assessments relevant to the course objectives? *Links assignments to learning outcomes.*
* Did the assignments/assessments effectively assess your learning? *Evaluates assessment effectiveness.*
* Was the grading rubric clear and fair? *Addresses fairness and transparency of grading.*
* Did you find the assessments challenging but fair? *Balances difficulty and fairness.*
V. Open-Ended Questions (use sparingly):
* What are your overall suggestions for improving this course? *Allows for broader, less-structured feedback.*
* Is there anything else you would like to share about this course? *Catches any missed aspects.*
Important Considerations:
* Anonymity: Ensure students feel comfortable providing honest feedback by guaranteeing anonymity.
* Length: Keep the survey concise to encourage completion.
* Variety of question types: Use a mix of Likert scales, multiple-choice, and open-ended questions.
* Follow-up: Use the feedback to make improvements and communicate those improvements to students in the future.
Remember to tailor these questions to the specific course and context. Analyzing the responses thoughtfully will provide valuable insights for improving the course in the future.