Question Bank. Examples 1. The quality of discussion in seminars was good. 2. Sufficient time was devoted to problemsolving

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1 Question Bank Categories TUTORIAL AND SEMINAR TOPICS/ DISCUSSION TIMETABLE MODULE WORK AND ASSESSMENT DELIVERY AND CONTINUITY Examples 1. The quality of discussion in seminars was good. 2. Sufficient time was devoted to problemsolving 3. The tutorials provided good support for the lecture material. 4. The seminars linked with this course/module were useful. 5. Tutorial and laboratory material was relevant and of good quality. 1. The course/module ran regularly and according to timetable. 2. Sufficient time was available to me for private study. 1. Course /module work was marked and returned promptly. 2. The lecturer made helpful comments on course/module work. 3. The feedback on my assessments has helped me to see where I need to concentrate my efforts. 4. The balance between coursework and assignments and final exams was right. 5. The course/module work and assessments were well co-ordinated and scheduled. 6. The written assignments were relevant to the work of the course/module. 7. There was good support of laboratory and tutorial assignments. 1. The continuity between lectures was good. 2. The order in which the lectures, tutorials etc. were given was appropriate. 3. Subject content was clearly structured. 4. The different lecturers in this course/module adopted a co-ordinated approach. 5. The course/module structure was explained and evident throughout the course/module. 6. The teaching sessions were clearly presented. 7. The pace and delivery was about right. 8. I was able to construct a useful set of notes. 9. The course/module was well organised. 10. Advice and support was available when Questions for

2 Categories LABWORK /PRACTICALS. PROJECTS I needed it. Examples 1. The laboratory work was useful. 2. The practicals linked with this course/module were useful. 3. I found the laboratory support for the course/module was good. 4. A demonstrator was always available. 5. I found the supervisor was good. 6. Practical classes were relevant. 7. The experiments were challenging. 8. Appropriate equipment was available. 1. The project was intellectually stimulating. 2. The project was challenging. 3. The project provided good training in experimental skills. 4. Work on the project improved my writing skills. 5. The support for report preparation was good. 6. Adequate help was available. 7. The supervisor ensured that appropriate equipment was available. 8. I was able to find a project to suit my interests. 9. I found the demands of the project acceptable. Questions for

3 Categories Examples Questions for PLACEMENTS (ABROAD) 1. I was given good advice to help on my choice of options for the year abroad. 2. I was able to obtain advice and help when I needed it during the year abroad. 3. I understood how the placement was to be assessed. 4. The supervisor offered support when needed. 5. The supervisor gave useful feedback 6. The industrial training developed skills were relevant to my degree programme. 7. The work drew on knowledge and skills from my degree programme. 8. The year abroad improved my understanding of countries outside the Ireland. 9. The work was challenging. 10. I found this to be of benefit for my final year. 11. The experience has improved my employability. PLACEMENT (IN HOSPITAL). SCHOOL PREPARATION 1. I was satisfied with the support from the school while on placement. 2. The pre-placement information provided me with sufficient information to prepare for the placement. 3. In terms of practical skills, I had enough school- based preparation for this placement. 4. I had enough school-based preparation for this placement in terms of the theory and pathologies I encountered. CLINICAL TUTORIALS/ TEACHER 1. I found the visits by the clinical tutor useful. 2. The clinical tutor used each session to cover a well-defined topic. 3. The tutorials provided good support for the lecture material. 4. Clinical tutor was knowledgeable about the subject. 5. I have become more knowledgeable in the area of my placement as a result of clinical tutorials. 6. I did a lot of work preparing for this placement. GENERAL COMMENTS ABOUT 1. The placement drew on knowledge and skills from my degree programme. 2. The placement length was adequate to

4 PLACEMENT give me a good understanding of the subject. 3. The availability of learning resources /reading material was appropriate to meet my needs. 4. The supervisor(s) was/were sensitive to the students needs and concerns. 5. Sufficient time was devoted to problem solving. 6. I found this placement to be of benefit for my clinical skills. 7. Feedback has helped me to see where I need to concentrate my efforts in future. 8. I had adequate opportunities to discuss problems encountered on the clinical placement. 9. I would rate this placement highly as part of my years work. 10. After completing this placement, I would consider working in this area again. 11. The supervisor was knowledgeable and helpful with teaching this area 12. The amount of work outside the placement was adequate.

5 Categories Examples Questions for THE LECTURER(S) 1. Was courteous towards students. 2. Was enthusiastic about the subject. 3. Has good presentation skills. 4. Communicated clearly and effectively. 5. Encouraged me to participate. 6. Encouraged reflection. 7. Encouraged me to learn. 8. Could be contacted for advice if needed. 9. Used each teaching session to cover a well-defined topic. 10. Did not change or cancel too many lectures. 11. Was well prepared. 12. Was helpful in answering questions. 13. Gave tutorial assistance with examples and answers as required. 14. Started and finished on time. 15. Provided useful and relevant handouts when required. 16. Used helpful teaching aids. 17. Recommended appropriate texts etc. for further study. 18. Was knowledgeable about the subject. RECOMMENDED READING OVERALL RATING FOR COURSE/ MODULES 1. The choice of primary text was appropriate. 2. Useful learning material was distributed and/or recommended. 3. The information provided on this module (reading list, module outline, handouts etc.) was useful. 1. I would rate this module highly as part of my year's work. 2. The module was appropriate for the course.

6 Categories Examples Questions for DEGREE PROGRAMME 1. The first year courses/modules provided a good foundation for my further study. 2. My second year courses/modules allowed me to study subjects in greater depth. 3. I was satisfied with the optional courses/modules available. 4. The programme became progressively more challenging. 5. The programme was intellectually challenging. 6. I learnt a useful range of skills in the course/module of the programme. 7. My degree has made me capable of thinking for myself about the subject. 8. My degree has encouraged me to communicate more effectively. 9. There was a clear and rational pattern to the design of the programme. 10. The administration of the programme was good. 11. My second year prepared me well for the year abroad. 12. My industrial placement was a valuable part of the programme. 13. The vocational elements of the programme were appropriate. 14. My degree has developed my interest in the subject. 15. I would recommend this degree programme to other students. 16. Overall I learnt a lot from my degree. 17. There was good progressive development over the four years. 18. The programme was directly relevant to careers in my subject. 19. The overall amount of course/module work was about right. 20. Advice and support was available when and if I needed it. 21. The level of pastoral support offered by the department suited my needs. 22. Most lecturers were well organised. 23. Most lecturers used helpful teaching aids. 24. The availability of learning resources in the department (books, journals, CD- ROMs) was sufficient to meet my needs. 25. The examinations were fair. 26. The examinations were relevant. 27. The project work was stimulating.

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8 Categories Examples Questions for elearning RESOURCES Evaluation questions for assessing usability (i.e. ease of use) of TCD elearning resources (e.g. courseware, elearning material, etc). Naturalness 1. The language used in the instructional material is appropriate, user sensitive and free of jargon and abbreviation. 2. The font and style are easy to read. 3. The screen is not cluttered making it possible to distinguish between headings and paragraphs, and it is obvious where a paragraph begins and ends. 4. The instructional material reads from left to right allowing for easy eye movement. 5. Any colour, graphics, animation and highlighting used are appropriate. 6. The text is distinguishable from the background. 7. Link items are distinguishable from text. 8. Visited and unvisited link items are distinguishable. 9. The meaning of icons used are intuitive to the user. 10. The Navigation and direction through the instructional material is intuitive. 11. Reading the information on the screen does not require a lot of scrolling. User Support 1. Any error messages used are clear and detailed enough to allow recovery from the position that caused the error. 2. The Instructions provided are adequate. 3. Instructions are available at all times. 4. Examples provided are useful. 5. There are an adequate amount of examples used to maintain the users interest. 6. The current state of the interface is easily perceived. 7. Any feedback given is useful and prompt. Consistency 1. There is a consistent use of terminology. 2. There is a consistent used of font and style. 3. There is a consistency style used for

9 error messages. 4. There is a consistency use of navigational and direction facilities. 5. There is a heading on each screen and it is in a consistent position. Non Redundancy 1. There is an adequate amount of instructional material on each screen. 2. There is no repetition of instructional material. 3. The direction provided to get through each module is sufficient and not superfluous. Flexibility 1. The quit button is obvious and available at all times. The user can choose to go to any module desired at any time. Further evaluation questions for assessing elearning effectiveness, efficiency and Learner Satisfaction, can be found at: