Item Bank

List of Headings

• Knowledge and Skills
• Attitudes & Social Skills
• Self-Concept
• Vocational Skills
• Participation
• Effort
• Motivation
• Teacher
• Presentation
• Content
• Workload
• Difficulty
• Teaching Strategies
• Organisation and Integration
• Class Atmosphere
• Equity
• Media
• Resources
• WebCT
• Computer Based Education
• Grading
• Assignments
• Exams
• Feedback
• Clinical

Knowledge & Skills

1. I have learned a great deal compared to other units at this level.

2. I have been taught a good deal of factual material

3. I have gained a good understanding of concepts and principles in this field.

4. I have learned to identify main points and central issues in this field

5. I have become more competent in this area.

6. I have accomplished a great deal.

7. I have developed the ability to solve real problems in this field.

8. I have strengthened my ability to express ideas in writing.

9. I have improved my research skills in this field.

10. I have learned to apply principles of this field in new situations.

11. I have developed an ability to evaluate new work in this field.

12. I have developed the ability to communicate clearly about this field.

Attitudes and Social Skills

20. I would recommend this class to other students.

21. I have deepened my interest in the field..

22. I have enjoyed attending the classes..

23. I have developed plans to further my studies in this area..

24. I have developed leadership skills..

25. I have been encouraged to value new viewpoints.

26. I have been encouraged to develop new friendships.

27. I have been encouraged to be interested in community projects related to the unit.

Self-Concept

35. I have been made to feel a valuable member of the class.

36. I have grown and developed personally.

37. I gained a better understanding of myself.

38. I have developed a greater sense of personal responsibility.

39. I have increased my awareness of my own interests and talents.

40. I have gained more confidence in myself.

Vocational Skills

45. I have been encouraged to act in a professional manner.

46. I have developed a set of overall values in this field.

47. this unit has been relevant to my future.

48. I have been informed about career opportunities in this field.

49. I have developed skills needed by professionals in this field.

Participation

55. in general my background knowledge has been adequate for study in this unit.

56. this unit has been relevant to my other studies.

57. attending the classes has been important for an understanding of the unit's subject matter.

58. I have been encouraged to take an active part in the sessions.

59. I have been encouraged to participate actively in class discussion.

60. interaction with other students has been encouraged.

61. I have been encouraged to ask questions.

62. I have been encouraged to volunteer my own opinions.

63. student feedback has been welcomed.

Effort

70. I feel that I have devoted an appropriate amount of time to studying this unit.

71. I have utilised all the learning opportunities provided.

72. I have been motivated to do my best work.

73. I have attended classes regularly.

Motivation

81. I have been encouraged to be responsible for my own learning.

82. I have been stimulated to do outside reading about the field.

83. I have been stimulated to discuss related topics outside of class.

84. I have been encouraged to read widely in the area.

86. I have been encouraged to work independently.

87. I have been encouraged to think critically.

88. I found this unit to be intellectually stimulating.

89. I have been motivated to work hard.

Teacher

100. the teacher has been a good speaker.

101. the teacher has been punctual.

102. the teacher seems to have been well prepared for classes.

103. the teacher seems to have been well-informed on the material presented.

104. the teacher has shown enthusiasm for teaching the subject.

105. the teacher has shown concern for students.

106. the teacher has been approachable.

107. the teacher has been skilful in observing student reactions.

108. the teacher has been responsive to students needs and interests.

109. the teacher has been aware when students are having difficulty in understanding a topic.

110. the teacher has been professional in attitude.

111. I have found the teacher to be available for consultation apart from formal class times.

112. teaching staff have been helpful

Presentation

120. clear and concise instructions have been given.

121. classes have been audible.

122. writing has been clear and legible.

123. material has been presented in an interesting way.

124. challenging questions have been raised.

125. questions have been answered clearly and concisely.

126. material has been delivered at the right pace.

127. sufficient time has been allowed for note-taking.

128. sufficient time has been given to complete work in class.

129. material presented has been reviewed and synthesised well.

130. material presented has been summarised well.

Content

140. the material covered has helped me to tackle the assigned tasks effectively.

141. explanations have provided sufficient detail.

142. social context and relevance of course material has been stressed.

143. use has been made of recent research findings.

144. good use has been made of examples and illustrations.

145. new subject matter and approaches have been presented.

146. students have been shown broad issues.

147. there has been a good balance between theory and application.

148. experiments have been well chosen.

Workload

155. the amount of material covered has been reasonable.

156. the amount of work required has been reasonable.

157. quality of work has been emphasised more than quantity.

158. a wide breadth of material has been covered.

Difficulty

160. a realistic definition of excellent performance has been applied.

161. I have generally understood the material presented.

162. the content has been intellectually challenging.

163. material has been presented at an appropriate level.

Teaching Strategies

170. humour has been used effectively.

171. the size of the classes has facilitated effective learning.

172. the teaching has been well suited to large groups.

173. the teaching has been well suited to small groups.

174. this type of class has been an effective way of teaching this subject.

175. a variety of teaching strategies have been used.

176. teaching methods have been compatible with learning objectives.

177. useful strategies for tackling work have been demonstrated.

178. important points have been stressed.

179. I have been provided with a range of intellectual challenges.

180. team teaching has been an effective way of teaching this subject.

181. I found the format of a series of specialist lecturers to have been valuable.

182. learning has involved guidance from a wide range of people.

Organisation and Integration

190. the unit outline has been followed closely.

191. the learning objectives have been made clear.

192. it has been made clear what was expected of students.

193. there has been agreement between announced learning objectives and what was taught.

194. as the unit progressed I could see the relationship between its various parts.

195. organisation and progression was logical and coherent.

196. a clear and comprehensive view of the field has been given.

197. topics have been presented in logical sequence.

198. there has been a good balance between various parts of the unit.

199. the relevance of the subject to the whole course has been demonstrated.

200. these classes have been a valuable part of this unit.

201. there has been good coordination between classes.

203. there has been a clear and supportive relationship between the lectures and other classes.

204. there has been a clear and supportive relationship between these classes and the lectures.

205. material in these classes has been linked to activities in other classes.

206. links to other subjects have been highlighted.

207. relationships between important topics within the subject have been explained.

208. difficult topics have been structured in easily understood ways.

Class Atmosphere

215. good classroom control has been maintained.

216. a class atmosphere conducive to learning has been maintained.

217. ample space for independent work has been provided.

218. class discussion has been kept relevant.

219. useful class discussion has been stimulated.

220. teacher-student discussion has been encouraged.

Equity

230. recommended texts have recognised women's contribution to the field.

231. recommended texts have pointed out the social relevance of the subject content.

232. the use of sexist or racist comments has been avoided.

233. the use of sexist or racist stereotypes and examples has been avoided.

234. the use of sexist or racist language has been avoided.

235. responses to questions have been provided regardless of the sex or race of the student.

236. both female and male students have been challenged to extend their thinking.

237. teaching staff have been helpful to both female and male students.

238. cultural differences amongst students have been acknowledged.

239. provision has been made for students with language difficulties.

240. provision has been made for students with disabilities.

241. the teaching catered for students' diversity (gender, cultural background, disability, etc.)

242. the unit catered for students' diversity (gender, cultural background, disability, etc.)

Media

250. effective use has been made of a wide range of media.

251. teaching materials appear to have been well prepared or chosen.

252. good use has been made of audio-visual aids to illustrate points.

253. the overhead projector has been used effectively.

254. the black/whiteboard has been used effectively.

255. the films/videos shown in class have contributed to my understanding of the field.

256. the use of slide presentations has been interesting and stimulating.

257. the use of visual aids has been preferable to black/whiteboard

Resources

260. the instructional materials provided have been excellent.

261. overall, the reading materials (texts, readings, handouts etc.) have been excellent.

262. the prescribed textbook(s) has been useful.

263. the textbook(s) has been easy to read and understand.

264. there has been sufficient quantity of recommended readings.

265. recommended readings have been appropriate.

266. recommended readings have been interesting.

267. reference materials have been readily accessible.

268. study guides have assisted my learning.

269. manuals have been of considerable assistance.

270. handouts and notes have helped me to understand the material.

271. the University libraries have an adequate selection of references for this field.

272. there has been adequate access to equipment needed to complete assignments.

273. the necessary materials have been always available.

274. equipment used has been reliable and in working order.

275. there has been enough opportunity to use the equipment

WebCT

276. the WebCT system has provided more flexible learning opportunities (eg studying from home).

277. the materials available through WebCT were helpful to my learning.

278. I have used the teaching and learning materials available in WebCT.

279. overall, WebCT quiz is an effective learning tool.

280. the assignment questions available in WebCT were useful.

281. the WebCT site provides useful information I needed.

282. the interactive materials on WebCT help my learning.

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Computer Based Education

285. There has been adequate access to the computer terminals for computer based learning.

286. I found the computer based presentations helpful in understanding concepts.

287. I prefer computer based tutorials to formal tutorials at set times.

Grading

300. the forms of assessment have been appropriate.

301. the weighting of various pieces of assessment has been appropriate.

302. the amount of work required has been appropriate for the credit received.

303. work requirements and grading system have been made clear.

304. I feel I have been able to judge my progress.

305. the assessment requirements have helped me to learn the material.

306. the assessment requirements have been closely linked to the topics covered.

307. the assessment requirements have been closely linked to the unit objectives.

308. I have had enough opportunity to demonstrate what I have learned in this field.

309. the grading of the work so far has been consistent and understandable.

310. assessable work has been marked and returned promptly

Assignments

320. doing the assignments, projects or other activities has been a valuable learning experience.

321. requirements for completing good assignments have been clear and specific.

322. assignments have seemed carefully chosen.

323. there has been ample freedom for me to select assignment topics.

324. assignments have been interesting and stimulating.

325. adequate time has been provided for completing assignments.

326. assignments have been relevant to what is presented.

327. doing the problem sheets has helped me understand the material.

Exams

335. examinations have covered the important aspects of the subject.

336. there has been enough guidance provided to prepare students for examinations.

337. the exams have reflected the content and emphasis of the course.

338. the exams have covered the reading assignments well.

339. the exams have covered the class material well.

340. exams have been reasonable in length and difficulty.

341. examination items have been clearly worded.

342. the exams items have been adequately discussed upon return.

Feedback

350. markers' comments and criticisms on assessable work have been helpful.

351. constructive and helpful feedback has been provided.

352. students have been kept informed of their progress.

353. specific ways students could improve their academic performance have been suggested.

Clinical

360. the teacher demonstrated how theoretical knowledge can be applied in a clinical situation.

361. the teacher spends sufficient time in demonstrating and explaining treatment techniques.

362. the teacher helped me to evaluate treatment options.

363. the clinical teacher simulated my interest in the subject.

364. the teacher relates diagnostic and treatment decisions to current research.

365. the teacher demonstrates the important features of the case history.

366. the teacher identifies ethical considerations.

367. the clinical teacher was professional in attitude towards patients, relatives and other health professionals

368. the clinical work seems to be well coordinated with the material covered in lectures and/or seminars.

369. the clinical teacher seems to have a good command of the subject and its clinical application

370. the teacher assists students to develop clinical problem-solving skills.

371. the teacher monitored my progress critically and constructively

372. the teacher provides a good role model for clinical practice.

373. the teacher inspired me to develop rapport with the patient

374. I reconsidered many of my former points of view about the mentally ill

375. the teachers demonstrations were clear.

376. the teacher emphasised history-taking as well as clinical signs.

377. the clinical teacher gave a helpful introduction to the clinical problems shown by the patient.

378. the clinical teacher helped me establish therapy goals and objectives.

379. the teacher assisted me in developing and refining clinical assessment skills.

380. the clinical teacher was effective in providing information for the planning of therapy sessions.

381. the teacher has shown me how to evaluate and modify my clinical approach.

382. the clinical teacher has encouraged me to act in a professional manner.

383. the teacher is knowledgeable about alternative procedures and techniques.