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IDEA Course Evaluations

IDEA Course Evaluations. New Faculty Academy Spring, 2014. Purpose/Uses. Administrative Measure Effectiveness Improvement

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IDEA Course Evaluations

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  1. IDEA Course Evaluations New Faculty Academy Spring, 2014

  2. Purpose/Uses • Administrative • Measure Effectiveness • Improvement “The most crucial use of [course evaluation results] is for the improvement of instruction. Only your careful study of your evaluation results and student comments can accomplish that goal.” -RSCC Faculty Handbook

  3. Timeline • FIF Completion • Paper (in class): Refer to instructions sent by your division • Online: April 3-April 30 (Complete by April 9 if adding additional items) • Evaluations • Paper (in class): April 10-April 16 • Online: April 10-April 30

  4. Faculty Information Form (FIF) • Online FIF • Objectives • Contact Dean or department secretary for guidance on selecting Objectives • Essential (1-2) • Important (2-3) • Additional Items (directions and sample items on OIER webpage)

  5. Online Evaluations • Student reminders via Raider Net email accounts • Reiterate importance of their feedback • Consider awarding extra credit • In-class administration procedures

  6. Results • Summary Report • Definitions • “Unreliable” • “Representative” • Converted scores • Raw vs. adjusted scores • IDEA results are adjusted for: • Student effort/work habits (#13) • Student desire to take course, or motivation (#15) • Class size

  7. Using Evaluation Results: Course Improvement • IDEA Center Suggestions: http://www.theideacenter.org/research-and-papers/pod-idea-center-notes-learning • Strategies for improving teaching include: • Helping students answer their own questions. • Explaining how each topic fits into the course. • Relating course material to real life situations. • Scheduling course work in ways which encourage students to stay up-to-date with their work. • Forming “teams” or “discussion groups” to facilitate learning. • Involving students in “hands-on” projects such as research, case studies, or “real-life” activities.

  8. Re-Evaluate to Measure the Effect of Changes • Close the loop! • Were your changes effective? • If not, back to the drawing board….

  9. For Help • OIER Webpage: http://www.roanestate.edu/?5498-Instructor-Resources-for-Faculty-Evaluations • IDEA Center Research and Papers: http://www.theideacenter.org/research-and-papers • Shelley Esquivel, esquivelsl@roanestate.edu, ext. 4822

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