Evaluation sheet #1

At the pre-conference workshop, during the morning observations of the workshops, train-the-trainer folks will have the following evaluation sheet available to them in order to record their notes. The form is intended for personal use to by the train-the-trainer folks to record their ideas and to assist them with thinking about the relevant issues in a workshop presentation.

Evaluation form for model workshop

Preconference workshop “train-the-trainer” morning session

Instructions: Respond to the following statements by rating them and writing down notes during the observation of the morning workshop in your teaching area. If your response is positive, indicate why it is positive; if it is negative or neutral, indicate would could have been improved. It is not necessary to respond to all questions. This evaluation form will not be given to the instructor. The form is intended for your own personal use to record your ideas and to assist you with thinking about the relevant issues in a workshop presentation. It may be helpful to you during the afternoon discussions on “teaching techniques” and “critique and discussion of model workshop.”

Rating Key

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

+2 = exceeded expectations

+1 = acceptable

0 = neutral/No data to judge

-1 = less than acceptable

-2 = much less than acceptable

Instructor Skill

The instructor presented subject matter in a clear, understandable, and organized manner

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

Instructor adequately explained abstract concepts and ideas

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

Learning activities were well explained and contributed to the objectives of the workshop

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor responded well to questions posed by the participants

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor adapted easily to changing/unexpected workshop situations

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor’s style of presentation (appropriate eye contact, vocal pitch and tone, energy, movements, etc.) held my interest during the course of the workshop

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor used terms and expressions suitable for the level of the participants

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor effectively communicated his/her ideas and teaching points

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor was knowledgeable about the workshop topic

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor encouraged participants to share their knowledge and experience

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor was particularly good at…

Content

The objectives of the workshop were clearly stated

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The objectives of the workshop were achieved

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

Instructor used active learning techniques to keep participants engaged in the learning process

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor used a variety of teaching styles to accommodate a range of students' learning styles

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The workshop was well organized

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

I understood the logic and progression from one topic to the next

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The instructor used relevant examples

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

Pace

The length of the presentation was appropriate

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

The material was presented at an appropriate pace

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

Sufficient time was devoted to discussion

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

There was enough time to ask questions

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

If I were an instructor for this workshop, I would have made the following improvements or changes in these areas:

PACE

CONTENT

INSTRUCTOR SKILL

If you had MORE time to present this workshop topic, what additions would you make to the content?

If you had LESS time to present this workshop topic, what content would you exclude?