Get Your Students Hired
Feedback from multiple stakeholders is critical for course improvement as it provides a balanced view of course strengths and areas of opportunity.
In my field of study, I constantly stay informed of emerging technology. I bring this into the class as to add value to material.
I was struck by the term 'closing the loop.' While I believe I have practiced this skill before, I'm not sure I ever noted in such a poignant way.
Using both qualitative and quantitative analysis is best as it leads to a most comprehensive way to attain data. The use of pre and post tests are a great tool to see what students have learned.
It had not occurred to me to use something like a Concept Map or Portfolio as part of an evaluation method. I am curious to see how that would like in the courses we teach here and look forward to trying them out!
To comprehensively assess the effectiveness of a course design, it is crucial to employ multiple evaluation methods rather than relying on a single assessment. By gathering data from various sources and perspectives, instructors can gain a more holistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their course.
Evaluations along the way in your course keeps the student on track with their progression.
Focusing on only one method for evaluation is not enough to gather the whole picture for course improvement.
"Closing the Loop" is a major part of the teaching profession. Using quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate the teachers and curriculum will help create better courses in the future. Scoring instructors as well as allowing for anonymous feedback on course material may be a great way to start.