| A | B |
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| Demonstrated relevance of the course content | Use practical assignments and reiterate how these will benefit students later when they are on the job. |
| Used assignments that enhanced learning | Break up big projects into smaller assignments that build on each other. |
| Summarized/emphasized important points | Provide lectures that highlight important parts of the readings and give your professional opinion on the topics being studied. |
| Was responsive to questions and comments from students | Respond in a timely manner to emails and other communications. |
| Established an atmosphere that facilitated learning | Be patient, positive, and encouraging when responding to student questions and comments. |
| Was approachable for assistance | Respond in a timely manner to emails and other communications. |
| Was responsive to the diversity of the students in this class | Treat all students with respect regardless of differences of gender, race, or age. |
| Showed strong interest in teaching this class | Communicate enthusiasm about the course topic. |
| Used intellectually challenging teaching methods | Design discussion questions that encourage conversations and where students can apply ideas to their own experience. These may be on controversial topics. |
| Used fair grading methods | Rubrics. Provide the grading criteria when the assignment is made and again when feedback is given. |
| Helped students analyze complex/abstract ideas | Use concrete, realistic examples and analogies, especially those from the instructor’s personal experience |
| Provided meaningful feedback about student work | Give positive comments as well as constructive criticism. |
