Please see the individual responsible for SAIS in your department to request forms for your classes. Items emphasize the clarity and quality of information transmitted, as well as the nature of the interaction between instructor and student. Form B is designed for large lecture classes, with little or no in-class interaction between instructor and student. Items emphasize the quality of course organization and information transmitted. Form C is designed for seminar discussion classes which include a minimal amount of formal lecturing by the instructor.
Items emphasize quality of discussion as well as course organization and interest level.
Form D is designed for those classes whose purpose is the teaching of problem-solving or heuristic methods. Clear explanations, dealing with student difficulties, and quality of problems are emphasized. Such classes may include clinical nursing, art studio, foreign languages, and social work field experience. Form F is designed for discussion sections usually taught by graduate teaching assistants, in conjunction with a lecture class taught by a faculty member. Items focus on the ability of the discussion section instructor to interact with students and provide clear and useful explanations.