PSTDP Evaluation - 2012

Dear Student-Teachers,

In order to evaluate the program, we’d like you to answer the questions below. The data will help us incorporate changes if necessary and let us know what your opinion about the program is.

Thank you.



  1. I) Instructor

    – Analyze the aspects below considering each of the instructors you’ve been in contact during the course:

    With regard to teacher Vânia:
    Is the instructor enthusiastic about conducting the course?

    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Does the instructor assign tasks at an appropriate level of difficulty (teacher-students could achieve success with reasonable effort)?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Does the instructor make an effort to keep students attentive, engaged, and interested throughout the class?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Does the instructor demonstrate moderation and variation in the use of motivational strategies (did not overuse strategies to the point they became counterproductive)?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Is the delivery of the content... (you can mark more than one item)
    ...dynamic?
    ...engaging?
    ...organized?
    ...approapriate for the level?
    ...well-paced?


  1. With regard to teacher Courtney:

    Is the instructor enthusiastic about conducting the course?

    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Does the instructor assign tasks at an appropriate level of difficulty (teacher-students could achieve success with reasonable effort)?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Does the instructor make an effort to keep students attentive, engaged, and interested throughout the class?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Does the instructor demonstrate moderation and variation in the use of motivational strategies (does not overuse strategies to the point they became counterproductive)?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Is the delivery of the content... (you can mark more than one item)
    ...dynamic?
    ...engaging?
    ...organized?
    ...appropriate for the level?
    ...well-paced?


  1. II) Course evaluation
    Considering the course format, choose the alternative that best expresses your opinion:

    Only Methodology, the way it is currently organized
    One semester of Grammar + one semester of Methodology
    Only grammar classes throughout the course
    Methodology and Grammar taught simultaneously throught the year


  1. How relevant to your professional development is the Public School Teachers’ Development Program?
    very relevant
    somewhat relevant
    not relevant


  1. Is the content of the program useful?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Is the content of the program comprehensive (complete)?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Is the content of the program interesting?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Is the book and extra materials used in the program updated, covering the latest trends in the field?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. Is the book and extra materials used in the program at an appropriate level of difficulty?
    very relevant
    somewhat relevant
    not relevant


  1. How would you evaluate the assessment instruments in the program?
    a. Are the tests appropriate?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. b. Are the written assignments (portfolio tasks, journal reflections, discussion questions in the wiki…) appropriate?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. d. Are the oral participation rubrics appropriate?
    yes
    most of the time
    partially
    no


  1. III) General Comments- Please use the space below for any additional comments that you would like to make.





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