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Common SCE Items

SCE Standardized Items
Item # Item Description*
1 Begin this course evaluation by reflecting on your own level of engagement and participation in the course. What portion of the class preparation activities (e.g., readings, online modules, videos) and assignments did you complete?
2 Based on what the instructor(s) communicated, and the information provided in the course syllabus, I understood what was expected of me.
3 This course helped me learn concepts or skills as stated in course objectives/outcomes.
4 In this course, I engaged in critical thinking and/or problem solving.
5 Please rate the organization of this course.
6 In this course, I learned to critically evaluate diverse ideas and perspectives.
7 Feedback in this course helped me learn. Please note, feedback can be either informal (e.g., in class discussion, chat boards, think-pair-share, office hour discussions, help sessions) or formal (e.g., written or clinical assessments, review of exams, peer reviews, clicker questions).
8 The instructor fostered an effective learning environment.
9 The instructor’s teaching methods contributed to my learning.
10 The instructor encouraged students to take responsibility for their own learning.


*Please see the University-wide Standardized Items PDF below for response options and notes.
       University-wide Standardized Items for Student Course Evaluations (SCE) - PDF
*Here is an example of SCE with University-wide Standardized Items only. 

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