Textbook(s)

Are appropriate to course level

Are clearly related to course objectives

Are generally aceeptable in terms of departmental standards Present content in a systematie and logical order so as to enhanee the understanding of someone unfamiliar with the topie (Note: assess content order based on the sequence assigned in the course.)

Present material interestingly to encourage reading

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Supplementary Reading Lists

Contain relevant and current material Supplement course content Include content that is challenging yet not inappropriately difficult Specify location of supplementary materials Include information to direet reading in terms of its relationship to course content

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Lecture Outlines (provided students)

Communicate a sense of proportion and detail that is consistent with content

Provide enough information to assist the note-taking process without making note-taking unneéessary

Include space for students to write additional information

Are enhanced by lecture presentations in class

Study Questions/Review Materials

Prepare one to perform successfully on exams Cover content that is covered on the exam Are designed so that their completion facilitates student retention and understanding Do not foree students to foeus on large quantities of material that are irrelevant to exam content Provide opportunity to practice problem-solving skills

Visual Materials (as in prepared slides and transparencies)

Illustrate content enhanced by visual representation

Are clear and "graphically" illustrate the content

Include written elaborations that are clear and easily read Can be seen and read with ease everywhere in the classroom Contain manageable amounts of material so excessive amounts of time are not required to copy the material down

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Overall Conclusions

Compared with other course materials you have seen these are better than average

As demonstrated by these materials, the content selected for inclusion in this course is appropriate and justifiable

These materials communicate an appropriate level of instructor preparation and concern [1]

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