James Shortly received positive evaluations from students in his tutorial sections for PHL100Y1Y in 2012-13. He scored above average in all categories assessed by students, with his highest marks for effectively directing discussion, explaining concepts clearly, communicating enthusiasm, and attending to student questions. Overall, 70% of tutorial leaders received a rating of 6 or higher for effective performance as a teaching assistant, and James' rating was 6.3 out of 7 in this category.

1. Tutorial Leader Evaluation Questionnaire Report
James Shortly
2012-13 PHL100Y1Y – Socrates Project Instructor: King
# of tutorial sections responding: 2 # of respondents: 24
The table contains your score distribution, your average scores, and the average scores of
all Socrates Project tutorial leaders in 2012-13. Question 9 is the students’ overall
assessment of your skills. 70% of tutorial leaders received an average of 6 or higher on
question 9. The average number of respondents per tutorial leader was 23.5.
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Your
Average
Averageof
AllSPTAs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. Effectively directs and encourages
discussion in tutorials. 0 0 0 0 4 9 11 6.3 5.5
2. Presents material in an organized,
well-planned manner. 0 0 0 2 3 10 9 6.1 5.6
3. Explains concepts clearly with appropriate
use of examples. 0 0 0 1 4 4 14 6.3 5.9
4. Communicates enthusiasm and interest in
the course material. 0 0 0 0 3 10 11 6.3 6
5. Attends to students' questions and
answers
them clearly and effectively. 0 0 0 2 2 8 12 6.3 5.9
6. Is available for individual consultation, by
appointment or stated office hours, to
students with questions and problems
relating to the course. 0 0 0 1 1 11 11 6.3 6.2
7. Ensures that student work is graded fairly,
with helpful comments and feedback
where appropriate. 0 0 3 4 1 6 10 5.4 5.6
8. Ensures that student work is graded within
a reasonable time. 0 0 0 2 2 11 9 6.1 5.7
9. All things considered, performs effectively
as a teaching assistant. 0 0 0 0 3 9 11 6.3 6