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Table 1 Round 2 modified TPI questions and true score values

From: Development and implementation of a formative instructional coaching program using the Teaching Practices Inventory within a health professions program

Question

Possible True Score

1. Asked for student questions OR paused for student questions [3 s minimum]a

1 if > 3

2. Used small group discussions or problem solving

1 if 1

2 if > 1

3. Asked students to predict results and then compared observations with predictionsb

1 if ≥ 1

4. Posed a question followed by a small group discussion

2 if > 1

5. Used an audience response system

0

6. Followed an audience response system with a mini-lecture or discussion

1 if > 2

7. Percent of time spent lecturing

2 if 0–59%

1 if 60–79%

0 if 80–100%

8. Asked students to reflect on the lecture and/or their learning at the end of classc

1 if Yes

9. Expected students to view pre-class material and/or complete a related assignment before or at the start of classd

2 if Yes

10. Assessed student knowledge at the beginning of the class session

1 if Yes

  1. Note: Original questions from round 1 stated below
  2. aAsked for student questions OR paused for student questions for at least 3 s
  3. bAsked students to record predicted results and then compared observations with predictions
  4. cAsked student to reflect at the end of class
  5. dStudents expected to view pre-class material and complete related assignment before or at the start of class?