Evaluation items are printed on the front of each form, and response positions for instructor-generated questions are printed on the back. The online version of IAS includes items taken primarily from printed Form I and supplemented with additional items reflecting the diversity of instructional strategies incorporated in online instruction. 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 strongly 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. The 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 include clinical nursing, art studio, social-work field experience, etc.