[NIFL-ESL:9567] Evaluation forms

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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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