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HACC, Central Pennsylvanias Community College

Online Instructor Observation Form


Instructor: Rachel Gifford
October 15, 2015
Course: BUSI 101

Date Observed:
CRN Number: 25834

Observer: Suzanne O'Hop

# of Students: 43

Status: Tenure-Track
Track

Year/Tier: Year 1 Tenure

A. SYLLABUS REVIEW
Adherence to AP 766 Syllabus Requirements

Yes

Syllabus is updated to reflect current academic term

No
Yes

No

Comments:
Professor Gifford's syllabus is thorough and adheres to the College policy.
B. ALIGNMENT OF LAYOUT COMPONENTS TO COURSE CONTENT:
Course includes a "Start Here" (or similarly worded) introductory section or module
that is easy to locate and contains relevant course information
Yes
No
N/A
The use of graphics/images is relevant to course material

Yes

External links are active and relate to academic course material


N/A

No

N/A

Yes

No

Course material is organized in a logical and consistent manner appropriate to


student progression in the course as reflected in the syllabus
Yes
No
N/A
Comments:
Attractive color choices within the course.
Get rid of navigation links that you are not using.
Do not just drop-in external links; instead, give students a context via an html page
and link to the site from that html page.
The module structure is strong; I also really like the use of the "Summary" section in
your module.
C. ALIGNMENT OF COURSE COMPONENTS WITH LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Course assessments or exam are aligned with learning outcomes
N/A

Yes

No

Course assignments are aligned with course learning outcomes


N/A
Course content and materials are of sufficient breadth and depth
N/A
The use of multimedia supports and relates to course outcomes Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

N/A

Course assignment expectations, rubrics, and/or models of quality assignments


connect to
outcomes
Yes
No
N/A
Comments:
Consider adding more audio/visual elements (maybe have a video as part of the
overview page and the summary section?).
D. INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATION OF COURSE:
Instructor's level of communication (vocabulary, etc.) is appropriate for the
purpose and audience of the course
Yes
No
N/A
Instructor provides components for interaction (e.g., e-mail, phone, discussion
board, chat, etc.)
Yes
No
N/A
The course is on schedule and consistent with syllabus

Yes

No

N/A

The pace of the course is appropriate and effective


N/A

Yes

No

Instructor demonstrates knowledge of subject matter


N/A

Yes

No

Comments:
The overview pages are well-done and thorough.
Kudos on using checklists; students really appreciate them.
E. RAPPORT/INTERACTION (Instructors Sensitivity to the Learning
Environment)
Instructor/course requires and fosters student-to-student interaction
N/A

Yes

No

Instructor responds to in-course e-mail within two business daysYes

No

N/A

Instructor responds constructively to in-course assignment submissions


Yes
No
N/A
Instructor responds appropriately to student questions and comments
No
N/A

Yes

Instructor encourages students to contact him/her

Yes

No

N/A

Comments:
Think about giving specific feedback when grading discussions. The "great job,"
"nice work," and other "generic" responses might make students feel like you are
not truly interested in what they have to say.
F. OVERALL ASSESSMENT: Conclusions, Comments, Suggestions
Strengths:
Professor Gifford's course is very well-organized.
engaged with the material.

Students seem very

Suggestions for Improvement:


1. The ratio of replies to number of student posts should be higher. Work
on responding more frequently.
2. Work on personalizing your class more, particularly your Home page.
Conclusions:
Professor Gifford is a great addition to the ranks of HACC's full-time
faculty. She is right on-target for a first year tenure-track faculty member.
Improvement Plan and Follow-Up Observation Needed?

Yes

No

Follow-Up Due By:


Observers Signature:

Date:

Instructors Signature:

Date:

I Agree

I Do Not Agree*

*Instructors response may be attached


** Please forward to department chair, unit academic administrator, and Human
Resources

Formal Improvement Plan:

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