Lecture Self-Appraisal - Step 1

In this, the ACTION section, lecturers are compelled to ACT on improving their lectures. Let's begin the process by evaluating one (or more) of your lectures. This questionnaire is designed to allow you, the lecturer, to evaluate your own lecture (we do not collect any data!). This "moment in time" assessment, will provide a diagnostic view of your strengths as well as those areas where you can improve. You will receive two distinct forms of feedback from this assessment: (a) A score which is categorized by learning domain and (b) links to resources concerning lecturing for each domain.

Completion Steps:

  1. Present your lecture
  2. Within a few hours of completing your lecture, complete the statements below by selecting the response that best suits your performance from the drop-down menu on the right.
  3. Press the submit button.
  4. Review your scores and peruse the resources as you see fit.
Speaks at a reasonable pace
Uses gestures to demonstrate emphasis
Uses questions to encourage learning
Ensures that all learners can hear each other's questions or comments (getting learners or teacher in specific situations to repeat them if necessary)
Is aware of all students in all locations, not just those who take an active role in the lecture and/or activities
Emphasizes key points by pausing, speaking slowly, modulating voice
Sound level of AV equipment suitable to room.
Asks for input from a variety of learners (not just questions)
Responds to learners questions specifically
Incorporates learners ideas, comments into lecture
Implements interactive learning activities at appropriate times
Uses visual aids (board /overhead, illustrative materials, technology, graphs, videos diagrams) to explain new or unfamiliar terms or further facilitate explanation of new terms.
Speaks at sound level appropriate to room
Relates humourous anecdotes at appropriate times
Uses concrete/ relevant examples or analogies to explain concepts and principles
Clearly indicates transition from one topic to the next within a single lesson
Technical terms, all new concepts and potentially difficult words are presented ually
Sufficient seating and desks for all students in the classroom
Verbalizes everything that is visually presented
Smiles and/or appears to be relaxed
Reviews topics covered in previous class at beginning of the session
Speaks Clearly
Speaks in dramatic or expressive way at appropriate times
Indicates out of class resources relevant to lecture or activities (WEBCT, Blackboard, other CMS, website URL's, books)
Basic comforts (lighting, temperature) present in the room.
Explains subject matter in familiar, colloquial language
Uses visual aids at appropriate times to facilitate explanation
Shows respect for all students
Defines new or unfamiliar terms
Summarizes topics covered in current class prior to closure of session
Encourages learners to ask questions and express opinions during class
Repeats new/potentially difficult concepts more than once during session
Asks questions, pausing long enough for learners to reflect and then respond
Effectively manages physical space for all students in the classroom including annoyances from cell phones, computers, personal audio devices, etc.
Speaking is focused on the audience most of the time.
Overheads presented in colours and fonts that can be easily read
Puts outline of lecture/session on board or overhead screen prior to lesson beginning
Checks for understanding before proceeding to next topic


 
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