Current Events Teacher/Class Evaluation

Evaluate Current Events class by answering the following questions.
Name (optional): 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What is your expected grade in this class?*
    A
    B
    C
    D


  1. I ______completed my assignments.  *


  1. Was the class instruction well organized?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Rank the following aspects of this class in order from MOST effective to LEAST effective (1 being the most effective aspect of this class).*
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    CNN10  
    Class Starters  
    Review Activities like Kahoot, quizlet live, or quizzizz  
    Projects  
    Use of video clips  
    Use of google classroom  
    Powerpoints  


  1. Evaluate your teacher:*

            1 2 3 4 5      
      The teacher challenged students to do their best work. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher explains the material clearly. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher answers questions well. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher shows genuine concern for students. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teacher encourages students to speak up and be active in the class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher is effective at motivating students.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher treats all students fairly and is consistent in enforcing classroom rules. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teacher likes and respects students.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I feel the teacher has high expectations for students. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I have learned a lot from this teacher about this subject.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The pacing of the class is appropriate-not too fast and not too slow. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The classroom environment is a positive one and I feel safe. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teacher used a variety of teaching methods to teach material (Ex. discussions, projects, student presentations) Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. How would you rate the teacher's ability to encourage class participation?*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Do you feel enough homework assignments were given in this class?*
    Yes
    No


  1. In your opinion what were some of the my strengths as a teacher? *


  1. What are some things about the class or instruction I could do better? Be specific. -*


  1. I feel like an area I need to work on is assigning homework/out of class assignments. What recommendations would you make regarding homework assignments & projects? Some things you might want consider: suggestions for homework assignments, grading homework, amount of homework-too much not enough homework, did hw relate to class instruction, etc.*


  1. What types of test do you feel are best for learning?*
    multiple choice test on paper
    vocabulary test for each unit
    essay and discussion questions
    informal assessment (not written down like teacher asking questions in class)
    daily quizzes
    taking test on your chromebooks


  1. Which assignments do you think were most effective for learning Current Events?
    Check all that apply.*
    CNN10 News & Worksheet
    Flipboard assignments
    Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Boards
    Current Events Summaries
    Cartoon Analysis
    Student News Daily Videos & Questions
    KQED Learn Videos & Discussions
    Ted Ed lessons
    60 Second Civics Podcast


  1. Rate effectiveness of each of the following activities used in class. *

          A B C D F    
      Class Starters   
      Videos and viewing questions   
      Teacher's use of audio & visual materials. For example photos, political cartoons, recordings, etc.   
      Class Discussions    
      CNN10   
      Google Classroom   
      Incorporating technology (websites like Padlet,READ WRITE THINK Timeline, Quizlet, Flipboard etc)   
      Worksheets   
      Powerpoints used in class   
      Review games like Kahoot or quizlet live   
      Interactive Notebook (To be honest I would give myself an F on this one. 2nd Semester I am "going whole hog" for the interactive notebook.   
      Flocabulary Videos & Worksheets   
      Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Boards   


  1. Choose two things you rated in Question 13. One you gave a high rating for and one thing you gave a lower grade for. Explain your rating for each one.*


  1. Was Google Classroom an effective (good) tool in communicating assignments? *


  1. Research studies show students learn more by "doing" or "teaching" others. What are some practical activities or strategies that I can use to allow students to do this?*


  1. Evaluate the Everfi website & modules. Did the modules help you learn about financial literacy? If you are the teacher would you assign all 9 modules to your students or specific modules? Explain. Which modules do you rate high?
    Savings, Banking, Payment types, Credit Scores, Higher Education, Renting vs. Owning, Insurance & Taxes, Consumer Protection, Investing*


  1. Is it important to learn about current events? Why?*


  1. Overall how would you rate your learning experience in class. *


  1. What advice would you give to another student who is taking this class next year?*





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