All four types of evaluations available, unit, teaching, honours course, and postgraduate course (coursework) have a set of “standard” questions. These questions were pre-printed on the questionnaires for the 2000- 2003 period. These ‘standard’ questions allow for comparability of data across time and in the case of unit questionnaires across units.

Unit

• The unit has fulfilled the objectives stated in the Outline

• The assessment requirements were clearly spelled out

• The unit was well taught

• The workload was not too heavy for this course

• There was reasonable opportunity for individual consultation with teaching staff

• Feedback on submitted work was helpful

• Teaching staff treated students with respect

• The unit stimulated my interest in the subject

• I gained a good understanding of the content

Teaching

• The lecturer seemed well organised

• The lecturer presented material in an interesting way

• The lecturer gave adequate feedback on my work

• The lecturer treated students with respect

• The lecturer seemed to know the subject well

• The lecturer communicated enthusiasm for the subject

• The lecturer emphasised thinking rather than just memorising

• The lecturer’s explanations were clear

• The lecturer was available for consultation

• The lecturer helped me to improve my learning skills

Honours

Section B – Administration and Resources

• Course objectives were clearly stated

• Assessment requirements were clearly spelled out

• Access to necessary library resources was adequate

• Access to computers was adequate

• Accommodation provided for Honours students was reasonable

Section C – Study and Supervision

• The responsibilities of staff and students were explained well

• Feedback on submitted work was prompt and helpful

• The course helped develop independent research skills

• Supervision assistance with the project was helpful

Section D - Coursework

• The coursework was relevant to the overall Honours course

• The coursework load was manageable

• The coursework was well taught

• Teaching staff were readily available for consultation

• Postgraduate (coursework)

• The course fulfilled the objectives stated in the Handbook

• The coursework load was manageable

• The coursework was well taught

• Teaching staff were readily available for consultation

• The assessment requirements were clearly spelled out

• Access to necessary resources was adequate