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Question Personalization

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Question Personalization (QP)

Question Personalization (QP) is the process whereby you have the opportunity to add specific questions to the SLEQ form. The purpose of these questions would be to gain more information from students to facilitate course or program development. The questions added by the department are course level questions and should not be about the instructor, instead, they should be about aspects for the course the instructor has no control over. For example, ask student what they thought about the physical space (classroom, lab …) or ask the students how they think the specific course fits in to the program as a whole.  

A list of curated questions are now available in the BLUE evaluation system for departments to select and use during question personalization. Please review the included list of questions now to help guide your next question personalization process.

Questions Available For Departments

Open Ended

  1. How could this course be modified to make it more inclusive of all learners? [Inclusion is an attitude and approach that embraces diversity and learner differences and promotes equal opportunities for all learners.]
  2. What aspects of the classroom design (e.g., layout, desks/chairs, projector, blackboard) enhanced your learning?

Learning Environment

  1. The classroom environment supported my learning.
  2. The course respected diverse ways of learning.
  3. The classroom environment supported collaboration.
  4. I found this course intellectually stimulating.

General Learning Outcomes

  1. As a result of this course, I have improved my verbal communication skills.
  2. As a result of this course, I have improved my written communication skills.
  3. I learned skills that I will be able to apply beyond the course.
  4. This course improved my laboratory skills.
  5. I learned to critically evaluate scientific literature.
  6. The course developed my ability to interact with diverse groups of individuals.
  7. The course provided guidance on how to become a competent professional in my discipline.
  8. The course improved my ability to read and think critically.
  9. The course enhanced my ability to provide constructive feedback to others.
  10. The course helped me to consider the importance of ethics.

Course Content

  1. The course content matched the course objectives.
  2. I have learned and understood the subject matter in this course.
  3. Course materials were well prepared and carefully explained.
  4. The course was organized in a way that allowed me to build on previous skills I had learned in class.
  5. The course provided an appropriate balance between instruction and application.
  6. The content of the course was appropriate for the level of class.
  7. The course was organized in a way that enhanced my learning.
  8. The course assignments complemented the course lectures.
  9. The course work helped me understand concepts in the course more clearly.
  10. The laboratory work complimented my learning in class.
  11. The course enhanced my ability to apply theory to practice.
  12. The course provided me with the opportunity to think deeply about the course topics.
  13. The course enhanced my problem-solving skills.
  14. The course developed my ability to think critically about the subject.

Expectations

  1. The course objectives were clearly identified.
  2. The instructor clearly communicated their expectations of my learning.
  3. The grading expectations for course assignments, projects, papers, and/or tests were made clear to students during class.
  4. The workload in this course was appropriate.
  5. The grading clearly evaluates learning outcomes.

Difficulty

  1. In general, the level of difficulty in this course was appropriate.
  2. Course topics were delivered with sufficient depth of content.

Interest

  1. In this course, I felt motivated to learn.
  2. As a result of this course, I have greater appreciation for this field of study.
  3. This course made an important contribution to my program of study.

Teaching Strategies

  1. The assignments were engaging.
  2. Students were invited to share their ideas and knowledge.
  3. The course materials (e.g., readings, lecture notes, in-class exercises) contributed to learning the subject matter.
  4. The use of teaching technology (e.g., Brightspace, panopto, audio-visual presentations, PowerPoint presentations, email) was effective and appropriate.
  5. The learning activities were integrated into the course in a way that enhanced my learning.
  6. Having a TA (or TAs) was essential to this course.

Assessment & Feedback

  1. The evaluation methods used in this course were fair and appropriate.
  2. Feedback on course assignments enhanced my learning.
  3. I received meaningful feedback on tests and other work.
  4. Methods of assessing student work were fair and appropriate.

Institutional resources & support

  1. The lab/classroom was physically accessible.
  2. The physical facilities provided for this course were appropriate (e.g., classroom, furnishings, etc.).
  3. The physical environment of the classroom enhanced my learning.
  4. The physical environment of the classroom helped to facilitate my learning.

Inclusivity

  1. I felt represented in the course content and materials.
  2. This course had personal relevance.
  3. The course was organized to integrate content from diverse perspectives.
  4. This course developed my ability to think critically and detect biases when reading.
  5. This course helped me to examine ethical issues.
  6. The lab/classroom was physically accessible.
  7. Students were not excluded or disadvantaged by the use of technology.
  8. The department provided the necessary support for the instructor to make appropriate student accommodations.
  9. I felt comfortable sharing my ideas and knowledge.
  10. The course readings (e.g., PDFs, e-texts) were offered in an accessible format.
  11. The instructional materials (e.g., visuals) were presented in an accessible format.

Distance Learning

  1. I felt comfortable learning in distance compare in-person courses.
  2. Rate the availability of the instructor via email or online discussion.
  3. I spend more time on distance courses compare in-person courses.
  4. Did the e-learning unfold in a clear direction?

Requested by departments

  1. Once the pandemic is over and health restrictions are lifted, would you still be interested in taking some of your courses as online courses?
  2. which kinds of courses do you think are best suited to be online courses. Please select all that apply (max 3 selections)
  3. Once we return to in-person courses, are there any features of your online courses you would like to see preserved and integrated into the in-person courses?