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BEST UNIVERSITY TEACHER AWARD - 2021HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSIONANNEX-IQuestionnaires on Best University Teacher Award Evaluation ParametersImportant Notes:i).ii).iii).Universities are required to follow “Parameters and Assessment Mechanism” mentioned in Table 2above while responding to questions and assigning weights against each of the parameters.Response to all the questions within the questionnaires is mandatory. The questions carry equalmarks, as below:Yes 2, Somewhat 1, No 0Weightage against each parameter must be calculated as per the following formulae:(Marks Secured divided by Maximum Marks multiply by Weightage) x 100Solved example for Parameter 3 below (Course Syllabus) in a scenario where answer to 9 questionsis “Yes” and 2 questions is “Somewhat”:Total questions in parameter 3 are 11, thus maximum marks are 22Weightage of parameter 3, as per Table 2 above, is 10 % or 10/100Marks Secured for Yes: 9 x 2 18 and for Somewhat: 2x1 2, so total marks secured are 20Weight calculation (20/22 x 10/100) x 100 9.09The total weight obtained by the candidate will be the sum of weights obtained by the candidate in allthe nine parameters.(Weight calculated on any other method or without responding against all questions will not beaccepted).iv).v).vi).Universities are required to use the provided template in responding against each question undervarious evaluation parameters. Questionnaires not filled as per the below format will not beaccepted.No marks will be accepted if the required documentary evidence is not attached in support ofaccomplishments claimed. The evidences must be attached in order against each parameter andmust be tagged properly to facilitate evaluation. The entire dossier must be page numbered.The questionnaires would be submitted to HEC along with other documents of the candidates forconsideration of HEC National-Level Best University Teacher Award (see “Procedure” section above).Table 3 – Questionnaires on Best University Teacher Award Evaluation ParametersName of Teacher:Designation & Department:University:Assessment Period: Fall 2020 – Spring 2021SNParameter Check ListResponse(Yes/Somewhat/No)1 PageAttachevidences(withappropriate

i. Does candidate have a degree in thediscipline?ii. Does candidate have a certificate,Commanddiploma, or other qualification in theof thecourse topic?Subjectiii. Does the syllabus demonstrate1.command of the subject?Maximum iv. Do the exams/assignmentsmarks (10);demonstrate command?v. Does the lecture and classroomWeightinteraction demonstrate command of(10%)the subject?Weight obtained by the candidate under “Command ofSubject”SNNo Yes No Yes No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Table-3 – Questionnaires on Best University Teacher Award Evaluation ParametersParameter Check ListResponse(Yes/Somewhat/No)Teachingi. Has the candidate submitted theirPhilosophystatement of teaching philosophy?2.Weight(10%)Weight obtained by the candidate under “TeachingPhilosophy”SNYes title/Annexnumber)For example:Copies ofDegree,Diploma,certificates er)One pageYes No statement onTeachingPhilosophyWeight should be assigned upon evaluating the qualityand originality of the statement.Table-3 – Questionnaires on Best University Teacher Award Evaluation ParametersParameterCheck yllabusMaximummarks (22);2 Pagev.vi.Was the syllabus made availableahead of time?Does the syllabus describe thesubject matter effectively?Are the learning objectives clear andwell crafted?Does the syllabus list anyprerequisites for the course?Is there a main textbook for thecourse?Was the textbook published in thelast three years?Yes Yes Yes o Somewhat Somewhat No No Yes No Yes No Yes No CourseSyllabus (s)developedduring theassessmentperiod

vii. Are other course materials (if any)selected professionally?viii. Does the syllabus list theexpectations from the students?ix. Does the course ask students to readthe assigned materials ahead oftime?x. Does the syllabus list or refer torelevant university or HEC rules (e.g.,on plagiarism)?xi. Does the syllabus describe anyspecial condition or requirement forthe course?Weight obtained by the candidate under “Course Syllabus”Weight(10%)Somewhat No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Table-3 – Questionnaires on Best University Teacher Award Evaluation ParametersCheck ListResponse(Yes/Somewhat/No)SNParameter4.i. Does the syllabus describe thegrading system (i.e., distributionof grades for different exams,tests, assignments, etc.)?ii. Have the tests, if any, beenprepared professionally?iii. Do the test questions assessproficiency in the learningobjectives?iv. Have the quizzes, if any, beenprepared professionally?Gradingv. Do the quizzes rewardSystem,preparation or insight?Tests, andAssignments vi. Has the professor given in-classassignments?Maximummarks (32);vii. Has the professor givenhomework assignments?Weightviii. Do the students receive grades for(10%)completion of the assignments?ix. Does the grading systemencourage students to act in waysas to achieve learning objectives?x. Does the professor assign gradesfor class participation?xi. Do the course describe how classparticipation will be graded?xii. Does the course require fieldwork?3 PageYes Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Somewhat No Yes No Yes No Yes No radingSystem, Tests,Quizzes,Assignments,developedduring theassessmentperiod

xiii. Does the course require lab work?xiv. Does the course outline describehow field work or lab work, ifrelevant, will be graded?xv. Does the course require groupwork?xvi. Does the course outline describehow group work will be graded?Weight obtained by the candidate under “Grading System,Tests, and Assignments ”SN5.Yes Yes Somewhat No No Yes No Yes No Table-3 – Questionnaires on Best University Teacher Award Evaluation ParametersParameterCheck s (14);Weight(05%)i. Has the faculty member (candidate)submitted a detailed lesson plan forthe entire semester (i.e., division ofthe course materials into individuallectures, with clearly definedcontent, learning objectives for eachlecture, assigned readings, otherhomework assignments, and powerpoint slides, if any)?ii. Does the lesson plan providelearning objectives for each lecture?iii. Does the lesson plan provide aprecise reading assignment (bothtextbook and other readings) foreach lecture?iv. Is the volume of assigned readingsfor each lecture feasible for studentsto undertake?v. Does the lesson plan includehomework assignments?Yes 4 PageNo Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes No Yes No vi. Does the lesson plan include in-classassignments or quizzes?Yes No vii. Does the lesson plan provide foractive learning in the classroom?Yes Weight obtained by the candidate under “Lesson umber)Somewhat No Lesson Plan (s)developedduring theassessmentperiod

SNParameterTable-3 – Questionnaires on Best University Teacher Award Evaluation ParametersCheck ximummarks (34);Weight(20%)5 Pagei. Does the professor use PPTs?ii. Have the PPTs been made availableto the students?iii. Is the length of the PPTs suitable forthe time allotted for the lecture?iv. Are the PPTs designed professionally(i.e., they are not just a handful ofslides thrown together withoutregard to the learning objectives,assignedreadings,in-classassignments, or active learningmodules)?v. Do the PPTs demonstrate thefaculty member's command of thesubject?vi. Has the university submitted avideotaped lecture by thecandidate?vii. In the videotape, did the candidateintroduce the learning objectives forthat specific lecture?viii. In the videotape, did the facultymember succeed in achieving thelearning objectives for the specificlecture?ix. In the videotape, does the facultymember demonstrate adequatecommand of the subject?x. In the videotape, does the facultymember's lecture style engage theattention and interest of thestudents?xi. (If relevant) In the videotape, ifthere was the presentation of amathematical or quantitativeexample or problem, was theprofessor well-prepared inpresenting such a problem?xii. (If relevant) was the mathematical/quantitative problem explainedeffectively to students?xiii. In the videotape, does the facultymember create a respectfulclassroom atmosphere?Yes Yes Somewhat Yes o No No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes PPTsdevelopedduring theassessmentperiodNo Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Videotape (s)of Lecturescapturedduring theassessmentperiod

xiv. In the videotape, is there a use ofactive learning?xv. (If relevant), in the videotape, arethe active learning moduleseffective and have been designedcarefully?xvi. (If relevant) In the videotape, doesthe faculty member use currentevent examples to illustrate theissues and motivate the discussion?xvii. (If relevant) In the videotape, doesthe faculty member handlepolitically controversial issues in abalanced manner?Weight obtained by the candidate under “ClassroomTeaching”SNParameterYes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Table-3 – Questionnaires on Best University Teacher Award Evaluation ParametersCheck ListResponse(Yes/Somewhat/No)i. Did the candidate submit astatement on their use oftechnology in teaching?Yes No Use ofTechnology7.Maximummarks (16)forquestions iiix with 03%weightage;2 % weightfor theStatementon use oftechnologyby thecandidate6 er)One pagestatement bythe candidateon Use ofTechnology.(Weight to thestatementshould beassigned uponevaluating itsquality andoriginality)ii. Does the faculty member use anyof the modern technological toolslisted below?iii. Does the faculty member assignany audiovisual materials ashomework assignment or use themin the classroom?iv. Does the faculty member use theflipped classroom approach?v. Does the faculty member use anautomated grading system, e.g., forin-class quizzes?vi. Does the faculty member askstudents to participate in a classYes Somewhat No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

blog or class-related social mediapages?vii. Does the faculty membercommunicate with studentsthrough email list servers or othergroup arrangements?viii. Does the faculty memberencourage or require assignmentsto be submitted electronically?ix. Does the faculty member usesmart classroom technology forinteractive learning?Weight obtained by the candidate under “Use ofTechnology”SNYes No Yes No Yes No Table-3 – Questionnaires on Best University Teacher Award Evaluation ParametersParameterCheck ListResponse(Yes/Somewhat/No)i. Did the candidate provide astatement regarding theirmentoring and student interactionactivities?Yes No Studentinteractionandmentoring8.Maximummarks (14)forquestions iiviii with05%weightage;5 % weightfor theStatementonMentoringand StudentInteractionActivities7 er)Statement bythe candidateon Mentoringand StudentInteractionActivities(Weight to thestatementshould beassigned uponevaluating itsquality andoriginality)ii. Does the faculty memberannounce regular office hours inwhich students could see her/himfor follow up questions or courserelated help?iii. In the videotape, does the facultymember try to create aninteractive learning environment inwhich students feel comfortable inasking questions?iv. Does the faculty member make anattempt to link the subject tocurrent events or other issues thatmight be of interest to students?v. (For faculty members advisinggraduate students) Does theYes No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No Yes Somewhat No