Creating effective course evaluations
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The document discusses guidelines for creating effective course evaluations, emphasizing the importance of including open questions that solicit detailed feedback about the course and instructors. It highlights considerations such as the use of consistent scales for responses and the purpose of the evaluations, including program review and accreditation. Additionally, it addresses the potential use of demographic information and how findings can support institutional missions.
Creating effective course evaluations
- 1. Creating effective course evaluationsLaura Bestler, Instructional Support Specialist course-evaluation@iastate.eduSeptember 27, 2011
- 2. When developing a questionnaire think about:What to include…What to consider…
- 4. Ask Open QuestionsWhat did you like BEST about this course?What two things would you CHANGE about this course?
- 5. Clear expectationsOrganizedPreparedKnowledgeableConsistentQuestions about an instructor’s attributes
- 6. ListenerRespectfulEncouragingEnthusiasticQuestions about an instructor’s behaviors
- 7. Use Consistent ScalesStrongly DisagreeStrongly AgreeVery PoorVery GoodVery EffectiveVery Ineffective51… and a No Opinion or Not Applicable option
- 8. Produce useful feedback to instructorsthat can inform their teaching
- 9. Consider:Program ReviewAccreditationPromotion & TenureHow will the information be used?
- 10. Demographic information?How will asking about student characteristics help?Is the information elsewhere?
- 11. Consider: Types of ReportsDean?Provost?Department?Instructors?
- 12. How will the findings SUPPORT the mission?Mission: Create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place.
- 13. http://www.celt.iastate.edu/elearningLaura Bestler, Instructional Support Specialist course-evaluation@iastate.edu