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Subject: [NIFL-ESL:9579] RE: Evaluation forms
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Chris,
It sounds like your class is similar to one I teach so hopefully my suggestions will jive with your situation. I know my students would probably be confused by the 5 4 3 2 1 answering system on your evaluation sheet. You might either have an in-depth conversation with them about what the numbers mean or use a thumbs up, thumb to the side, thumbs down picture or the classic smiley/frown faces. The open ended questions are more difficult. I have noticed this is very hard for my students. Many of them are very confused by the word "wish." The I like, I do not like, and favorite activity questions are really good. You might try including something that asks the students what they learned in class. At the end of some classes, I ask the students to tell me one thing they learned that night. This gives me a good idea if my teaching strategies worked or not. Also, it is a good way to close class and let them know that I care about them as individuals. It is also good to show them their progress. If they can identify at least one thing they learned every class that is progress!!
I hope this helps!
Jennifer Morrow
Johnson County Public Library
Adult Learning Center
(317) 738-4677
jmorrow@jcplin.org
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From: Cleomathew@aol.com [mailto:Cleomathew@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 10:43 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [NIFL-ESL:9567] Evaluation forms
Hello everyone,
I want to say that I have gotten a lot of help from people on this list, and
so many good ideas about teaching and administering ESL classes. This list is
an incredible resource. Thank you!
A little about me and our program. I work for the Adult Literacy Department
of DeKalb Technical College in Georgia. I am Lead Teacher at a small ESL
program that meets in a concert hall. We have beginning through intermediate level
classes and we primarily interact with the Hispanic community. Classes are free.
I am developing an informal evaluation form for students to fill out for
their teachers. This form is for the teacher and program staff and won't be used
for any formal reporting. What questions have you found most useful on forms
like this?
I usually ask students to rate the types of activities and materials we use
in class.
Pair work (2's) 5 4 3 2 1
Journaling 5 4 3 2 1
Red picture dictionary 5 4 3 2 1
Blue Workplace +1 5 4 3 2 1
Worksheets 5 4 3 2 1
Then I have some open ended questions such as:
I tell students to use Spanish if it is easier for them to answer the
question. We really want to know what they think.
I like....
I do not like.....
My favorite activity is......
I wish the teacher would.....
I need......
Does anyone have other suggestions? Have you found particular questions that
produced helpful responses?
Thank you for any suggestions.
Chris Mathew
cleomathew@aol.com
Lead ESL Teacher at Plaza Fiesta
DeKalb Tech.
Georgia
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