Evaluations are crucial to success in the education world. I have taught in the regular classroom- grades 3 and 4, resources gifted classroom grades K-5, college students, and graduate students. I always no matter what the age have students give me feedback on three questions so I can grow as a professional...
1. What am I doing well that I should continue doing in my class? (What do I need to continue?)
2. What am I doing that I shouldn't be doing in my class? (What do I need to stop or improve?)
3. What am I not doing that I should be doing in my class? (What something new and innovative to add?)
And of course other comments or suggestions are always welcomed and apart of my evaluation.
I like for parents and students both to give me this feedback. After I review this feedback, I look for patterns in improvements, strengths, weaknesses, etc.... Sometimes from my evaluations I will use those to set my goals for the year for my evaluation with my Chief of Academics and use them to guide me on what Professional Learning I will take part in this next year.
With my online courses I have utilized Surveymonkey, Moodle Evaluation, Google Forms and this has made it so much easier and quicker to get results to analysis.
Here is an example of some evaluations that I have done from previous classes I have taught.
This is a program evaluation that is given to teaches a year after they complete the gifted endorsement...
Follow-up Survey for Gifted Endorsement Program
Thank you for participating in this Gifted Endorsement Program Survey. Please check the
number that most reflects your professional development in the areas referenced.
1= ineffective 2= minimally effective 3 = effective 4= very effective 5= highly effective
1. Circle the number that indicates the effectiveness of the training in developing an overall
understanding of gifted instruction.
1 2 3 4 5
Ineffective Minimally Effective Effective Very Effective Highly Effective
2. Circle the number that indicates the effectiveness of the training in preparing you to
assess gifted students in the program.
1 2 3 4 5
Ineffective Minimally Effective Effective Very Effective Highly Effective
3. Circle the number that indicates the effectiveness of the training in preparing you to
implement differentiated strategies and skills in the program.
1 2 3 4 5
Ineffective Minimally Effective Effective Very Effective Highly Effective
4. Circle the number that indicates the effectiveness of the field experiences in preparing
you to implement assessment strategies for gifted students.
1 2 3 4 5
Ineffective Minimally Effective Effective Very Effective Highly Effective
5. Circle the number that indicates the effectiveness of the field experiences in preparing
you to design and implement differentiated strategies.
1 2 3 4 5
Ineffective Minimally Effective Effective Very Effective Highly Effective
6. Circle the number that describes the effectiveness of the gifted camp practicum in
preparing you to teach gifted students.
1 2 3 4 5
Ineffective Minimally Effective Effective Very Effective Highly Effective
Here are some results from an evaluation from Characteristics for Gfited Children....
| () Rate the instructor for the course |
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| - Poor (0): |  0 |
| - Average (1): |  0 |
| - Good (2): |  4 (25.00 %) |
| - Excellent (3): |  12 (75.00 %) |
| Average: 2.75 |
| () Rate the materials for the course. |
|---|
| - Poor (0): | 0 |
| - Average (1): | 1 (6.25 %) |
| - Good (2): | 6 (37.50 %) |
| - Excellent (3): | 9 (56.25 %) |
| Average: 2.50 |
| () Rate the content of the course. |
|---|
| - Poor (0): | 0 |
| - Average (1): | 1 (6.25 %) |
| - Good (2): | 5 (31.25 %) |
| - Excellent (3): | 10 (62.50 %) |
| Average: 2.56 |
| () Rate the assignments and products required from the course. |
|---|
| - Poor (0): | 0 |
| - Average (1): | 2 (12.50 %) |
| - Good (2): | 7 (43.75 %) |
| - Excellent (3): | 7 (43.75 %) |
| Average: 2.31 |
| () Rate the evaluations and assessments for the course. |
|---|
| - Poor (0): | 0 |
| - Average (1): | 2 (12.50 %) |
| - Good (2): | 5 (31.25 %) |
| - Excellent (3): | 9 (56.25 %) |
| Average: 2.44 |
| () Rate the on-line/moodle sessions for the course.. |
|---|
| - Poor (0): | 0 |
| - Average (1): | 2 (12.50 %) |
| - Good (2): | 10 (62.50 %) |
| - Excellent (3): | 4 (25.00 %) |
| Average: 2.13 |
| () Rate the required mandatory face-to-face sessions for this course. |
|---|
| - Poor (0): | 0 |
| - Average (1): | 0 |
| - Good (2): | 3 (18.75 %) |
| - Excellent (3): | 13 (81.25 %) |
| Average: 2.81 |
| () Which assignments and projects were helpful in gaining knowledge of gifted characteristics? |
|---|
| - Special Populations Project: | 12 (75.00 %) |
| - Utopia Learning Environment Project: | 7 (43.75 %) |
| - Case Study: | 13 (81.25 %) |
| - Bibliotherapy: | 11 (68.75 %) |
| - Creative Lesson: |  9 (56.25 %) |
| - Book/Movie Review: |  9 (56.25 %) |
| - Discussion Board Forums: |  11 (68.75 %) |
| - Local/State Policies: |  10 (62.50 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes... 1. Identify and apply the definition and major characteristics of gifted students. |
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| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 0 |
| - knowledgeable: | 8 (50.00 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 8 (50.00 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objective and outcomes... 2. Understand and apply the principles of human development and individual differences as related to giftedness. |
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| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 0 |
| - knowledgeable: | 12 (75.00 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 4 (25.00 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes... 3. Recognize different manifestations of giftedness (musical, artistic, mathematical, leadership, etc..) |
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| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 0 |
| - knowledgeable: | 9 (56.25 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 7 (43.75 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes... 4. Identify factors that enhance or inhibit the development of individual talents. |
|---|
| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 0 |
| - knowledgeable: | 10 (62.50 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 6 (37.50 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....5. Identify the characteristics and unique needs of special populations of gifted students such as females, highly gifted, and culturally diverse students. |
|---|
| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 1 (6.25 %) |
| - knowledgeable: | 9 (56.25 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 6 (37.50 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....6. Explain methods by which these populations might be better served. |
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| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 2 (12.50 %) |
| - knowledgeable: | 9 (56.25 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 5 (31.25 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....7. Summarize the major issues in the history of gifted education. |
|---|
| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 1 (6.25 %) |
| - knowledgeable: | 11 (68.75 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 4 (25.00 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....8. Summarize current trends, issues, and future directions of gifted education. |
|---|
| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 2 (12.50 %) |
| - knowledgeable: | 10 (62.50 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 4 (25.00 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....9. Explain current Georgia law and DOE regulations to gifted education. |
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| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 2 (12.50 %) |
| - knowledgeable: | 9 (56.25 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 5 (31.25 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....10. Explain local system policy and administrative procedures pertaining identification, placement and serving gifted students. |
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| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 0 |
| - knowledgeable: | 10 (62.50 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 6 (37.50 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....11. Relate the social and emotional needs of gifted students to instruction. |
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| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 0 |
| - knowledgeable: | 8 (50.00 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 8 (50.00 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....12. Relates the learning environment appropriate for gifted learners. |
|---|
| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 0 |
| - knowledgeable: | 7 (43.75 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 9 (56.25 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....13. Understand the environmental and cultural factors that may affect the instruction of gifted students. |
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| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 0 |
| - knowledgeable: | 9 (56.25 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 7 (43.75 %) |
| () Rate your knowledge on the course objectives and outcomes....14. Utilize appropriate technology. |
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| - none: | 0 |
| - some knowledge: | 0 |
| - knowledgeable: | 10 (62.50 %) |
| - very knowledgeable: | 6 (37.50 %) |
| () Any comments and/or suggestions for improvement in this class? |
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