GTA Duties and Evaluation Form - College of Sciences - Old ...

NOTIFICATION OF TEACHING ASSISTANT DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION FORM
PART 1 – NOTIFICATION OF DUTIES
Department of ______________________________________________
(To be completed by the Faculty Supervisor and reviewed with the GTA)
Course # __________ Course Title: _____________________________
Semester/Year: __________ Instructor: _________________ GTA:____________________
Location:__________________ Day/Time:_____________________________
NOTE TO FACULTY SUPERVISOR: Check required duties and fill in information below as it
pertains to the GTA assigned to this course. Meet with the GTA at the beginning of the
appointment to review these duties and discuss your performance expectations in relation to them
and to the evaluation categories (Part 2) so that the GTA understands all criteria by which he/she
will be evaluated.
A. General College Requirements (check required duties; strike through non-required duties):
Attend lectures as requested by faculty instructor
Present lectures as assigned by faculty supervisor
Attend all assigned labs/recitation sessions
Instruct _____ sections per week (review student evaluation form criteria with GTA as
noted above)
Prepare materials for laboratory sessions, set up and clean up after lab
Hold ______ office hours weekly (provide range of hours)
Attend weekly or as scheduled (_____________) meetings with Faculty Supervisor
Attend weekly or as scheduled (_____________) meetings with head GTA
Prepare problem sets/quizzes/exams for GTAs lab sessions
Make copies or prepare printing orders of coursework for instructor for lecture
Evaluate and return in a timely manner ______ papers/lab reports per student (fill in or
refer GTA to syllabus)
Read and evaluate ______ quizzes/exams per student (fill in or refer GTA to syllabus)
Proctor ______ lecture examinations, as directed by faculty instructor
Arrange/attend _____ field trips/observatory sessions (circle and provide details)
Make grade recommendations as appropriate for students in GTAs section(s)
Arrive promptly to open lab and be ready to begin on time
Follow guidelines for proper attire and professional behavior as provided by the faculty
supervisor
B. Supervising faculty member will not request the following of the GTA:
• Preparing faculty lectures
• Holding faculty office hours
C. It is expressly understood that the GTA will not engage in the following conduct:
• Arranging for substitute GTA to teach lab without faculty supervisor’s permission
• Canceling lab session without faculty supervisor’s permission
• Combining lab sessions without faculty supervisor’s permission
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C. Additional Department Requirements (all listed duties are required):
These job duties/expectations and the performance evaluation criteria (Part 2) have been
reviewed and discussed with the GTA assigned to this course at the beginning of the semester.
_____________________________
Instructor/Supervisor Signature/Date
_____________________________
GTA Signature/Date
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PART 2: PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF GTAS
Department:
Student’s Name: _______________________
Teaching Assignment: __________________
First Semester Evaluation _____
Semester & Year: ______________
Regular Semester Evaluation _____
This form is to be completed by the faculty member assigned as supervisor to the GTA. It should
be completed within the first five weeks of the semester and copies given to the GTA and
Director of the GTA’s Graduate Program. Copies of First Semester evaluations are due in the
Associate Dean’s Office by the eighth week of classes. It is suggested that all GTAs be evaluated
by class/lab visits at least once per year.
Please rate the GTA on each of the teaching skills listed below by placing an “X” in the appropriate
box (EE = Exceeds Expectations; ME = Meets Expectations; NI = Needs Improvement). Please
include comments, especially for students in the categories of EE (should use these in nomination of
student for Outstanding award) or Needs Improvement (give specific examples and suggestions).
Students receiving a NI rating should be given a follow-up evaluation during the last five weeks of
the semester, with copies given to the GTA, GPD and Associate Dean (by last day of final exams).
Section I.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
RATINGS
1. Performance of assigned duties as set out in Part 1 EE ME NI*
• Completes assignments and meets commitments and deadlines
(e.g., keeps office hours, returns student work in a timely
manner, etc)
• Attends required meetings and/or training sessions
• Interacts effectively and maintains a professional demeanor with
a wide diversity of individuals and work styles and is receptive
to feedback
2. Teaching Skills EE ME NI*
• Has appropriate level of knowledge of subject area and related
expertise
• Uses information, materials, equipment and techniques
accurately and appropriately
• Observes safety requirements for the lab (goggles, hoods, etc)
• Communicates clearly and accurately both verbally and in
writing
• Is punctual, prepared and organized for weekly section(s)
• Is sensitive to and concerned with students’ learning process and
level of understanding
• Deals impartially and with overall fairness when evaluating and
interacting with students
Overall Teaching Effectiveness
*See Section III
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Section II. Narrative-Style Evaluation
Complete a written evaluation of GTAs performance of those job duties and expectations reviewed
with them at the start of the assignment as outlined in PART 1, NOTIFICATION OF DUTIES. If
you use a separate page, be sure to include the GTA name, course name and number and Faculty
Supervisor name and GTAs signature.
_____________________ ______________________ _________
Faculty Member Signature Printed Name Date
_____________________ ______________________ _________
GTA Signature* Printed Name Date
*Your signature indicates that you have read the evaluation and that your supervisor has discussed it
with you, whether or not you agree or disagree with its content. If you wish, you may attach
comments to this form.
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Section III. Suggestions for students receiving “Needs Improvement”
Topic
Subject Knowledge:
- attend lecture ___
- review textbook ___
- other (see below) ____
Preparedness:
- submit lesson plan to faculty, one
week ahead of lab ____
- other (see below) ____
Punctuality:
- call faculty supervisor, each day
prior to lab period ___
- other (see below) ___
Cooperative Skills:
- observe faculty member in class/lab
setting ___
- other (see below) ____
Communication Skills:
- take appropriate English course ___
- receive instruction from faculty
supervisor ___
- other (see below) ____
Lab Safety:
- complete lab safety training with
ODU Environ Health & Safety
Office ____
- complete lab safety training with
departmental rep ____
- other (see below) ____
General description of GTA remedial plan:
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