Irby Self-Assessment Teaching Scale

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SELF-ASSESSMENT INVENTORY FOR CLINICAL AND CLASSROOM TEACHIN

Adapted from David M Irby, Ph.D.

DIRECTIONS for Part I: Teaching Behaviors


In this inventory there are statements which reflect some of the ways clinical instructors can be
The scale ranges from 1 for "not at all descriptive" to 7 for "very descriptive" of your teaching b
For EACH statement, put an "x" in the cell under the the number on the scale which you think
Put "x" in the N/A box if the behavior is not applicable to the type of teaching you do.
In rating your teaching, respond to each item carefully and thoughtfully. Avoid letting your resp

TEACHER BEHAVIOURS

A. Organization/Clarity
1. Summmarizes main points
2. Explains clearly
3. Communicates what is expected to be learnt
4. Presents material in an organized manner
5. Emphasizes what is important

B. Enthusiasm/Stimualtion
6. Stimulates students'/residents interest in the subject
7. Is enthusiastic about the subject
8. Seems to enjoy teaching
9. Is a dynamic and energetic person
10. Has an interesting style of presentation

C. Instructor Knowledge
11. Reveals broad reading in his/her medical specialty
12. Directs students/residents to useful literature in the field
13. Discusses current developments in his/her specialty
14. Demonstrates a breadth of knowledge in medicine generally
15. Discusses points of view other than his/her own
D. Rapport
16. Provides professional support and encouragement to students/residen
17. Establishes rapport with others
18. Encourages a climate of mutal respect
19. Listens attentively
20. Shows a personal interest in students/residents
21. Corrects students'/residents' mistakes without belittling them
22. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of others
23. Willingly remains accessibl to students/residents

E. Instructional Skill
24. Encourages active participation in discussion
25. Utilizes audiovisual resources effectively
26. Gives students/residents positive reinforcement for good contributions
observations , or performance
27. Gears instruction to students'/residents level of readiness
28. Quickly grasps what students/residents are asking or telling
29. Answers carefully and precisely questions raised by students/residents
30. Questions students/residents to elicit underlying reasoning
31. Helps students/residents organize their thoughts about patient problem
32. Demonstrates clinical procedures and techniques being taught

F. Clinical Supervision
33. Communicates role expectations to students/residents
34. Guides students'/residents' development
35. Provides specific practice opportunities
36. Prepares students/residents for difficult clinical situations
37. Offers special help when difficulties arise
38. Observes students'/residents' performance frequently
39. Identifies students'/residents' strengths and limitations objectively
40. Provides frequent feedback on students'/residents' performance
41. Makes specific suggestion for improvement
42. Seems well prepared for reaching contacts with students/residents
43. Questions students/residents in non-threatening manner

G. Clinical competence
44. Demonstrates clinical skill and judgement
45. Demonstrates skill at data gathering
46. Objectively defines patient problems
47. Synthesizes patient problems rapidly
48. Interprets laboratory data skillfully

H. Professional Characteristics
49. Takes responsibility for own actions and procedures
50. Recognizes own limitations
51. Seems to have self-confidence
52. Is self-critical
53. Is open-minded and non-judgmental
54. Does not appear to be arrogant
Adapted from the
ASSROOM TEACHING IN MEDICINE UCSF Resident Teac
2003-2004

s clinical instructors can be described. To fill in this inventory, reflect for a moment on how you teach and
riptive" of your teaching behaviour
n the scale which you think best describes your current teaching behaviour
teaching you do.
lly. Avoid letting your response to some items influence your responses to others.

Not at all descriptive


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dicine generally X
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ent for good contributions,

of readiness X
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sed by students/residents X
ying reasoning X
ghts about patient problems X
ques being taught

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cal situations X

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imitations objectively X
dents' performance X
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ith students/residents X
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dapted from the
CSF Resident Teaching Fellowship
2003-2004

t on how you teach and what you do when teaching.

Very descriptive Not applicable


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