This instrument was developed to give instructors input on the actual climate within a class in order to evaluate how conducive that atmosphere is to learning. No one questions that the context in which learning takes place influences directly the kind and quality of learning which occurs.
Most instructors work to create a constructive and positive classroom climate.
This form offers input as to how well an instructor is accomplishing this objective. Moreover, the form can also be used to give an instructor input on the kind of classroom climate students prefer. Knowing something about the climate students prefer and knowing something about their reaction to the actual climate in this class gives the instructor a clear sense of where changes might need to be made. The questionnaire is designed for use in small classes, seminars, or tutorials. It is not suitable for rating lecture or laboratory classes.