Virginia Commonwealth University

1. Instructor:
2. Instrument:
3. Anticipated Final Grade:
4. Semester: Fall Spring       Year:

The purpose of this evaluation is to 1) provide information that will promote improvement in teaching and 2) aid the Department Chair and the Promotion and Tenure Committee in analyzing each faculty member's teaching effectiveness. Your thoughtful evaluation of the course and the instructor is greatly appreciated. Please be candid and detailed in your comments and evaluation. Please note that your identity will remain confidential and will not be revealed to your instructor.

Self Evaluation/Description

1. Reason for taking lessons
   Course required for degree program
   Recommended elective by advisor
   Chosen as an elective
   Other:
2. Personal preparation for lessons
   Fully prepared
   Moderately prepared
   Inadequately prepared
   Never prepared
3. Lesson attendance
   Always prompt
   Occasionally late
   Often late
   Skipped lessons

Instructor Evaluation

Please provide a rating on a scale of 1-5
1 = Highest; 3 = Average; 5 = Lowest; N/A = Not Applicable

1. Are there mutually understood long range (semester) objectives for your applied lesson instruction?
2. Are there mutually understood immediate objectives for each lesson?
3. Are you taught how to set and achieve long term goals in practice and performance?
4. Does the instructor communicate ideas in a readily understandable manner?
5. Does the instructor help you to motivate yourself and practice?
6. Is grading for your private lessons clear?
7. Are you given the instruction to which you are entitled?

Comments

Please tell us more about your overall experience with your instructor. What did you find most inspiring? What did you find most frustrating? What did you appreciate most about your instructor? If you could make changes, what would they be?

A signature is required for this document to be considered for Promotion and Tenure. Your instructor will not see the signed copy.

Signature: Date: