In this assignment I discussed the role of the instructor and its similarity and difference in traditional vs. on-line learning environments. I also discussed the utility of teaching evaluations. I have briefly formulated a concise set of recommendations as to how evaluation practices can be improved in higher education administration.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- How is the role of the instructor similar and different in traditional vs. online learning environments?
- Student evaluations of faculty are often misused, inaccurate, and demeaning. To what extent do you agree?
- Briefly formulate a concise set of recommendations as to how evaluation practices can be improved in higher education administration.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment aims to explore the similarities and differences in instructor roles between traditional and online learning environments. It also examines the validity and effectiveness of student evaluations in assessing faculty performance. The assignment concludes with recommendations for improving evaluation practices in higher education administration.
- The changing role of instructors in online learning environments.
- The effectiveness and limitations of student evaluations in assessing faculty performance.
- The impact of student evaluations on instructor morale and job security.
- The need for improved evaluation practices in higher education administration.
- Recommendations for enhancing the fairness and accuracy of student evaluations.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- How is the role of the instructor similar and different in traditional vs. online learning environments? This section analyzes the distinctions and commonalities between instructor roles in traditional and online learning settings. It highlights the challenges faced by online instructors in providing clear guidance in a virtual environment and emphasizes the importance of adapting to different communication patterns. The section also discusses the changing role of instructors in a learner-centered environment.
- Student evaluations of faculty are often misused, inaccurate, and demeaning. To what extent do you agree? This section critically examines the use of student evaluations in assessing faculty performance. It delves into research suggesting that such evaluations are often influenced by subjective factors such as instructor appearance, accent, and teaching style rather than actual teaching effectiveness. It also highlights the potential for inaccurate evaluations to impact instructor morale and job security.
- Briefly formulate a concise set of recommendations as to how evaluation practices can be improved in higher education administration. This section presents recommendations for improving student evaluation practices in higher education. It proposes changing the nature of evaluations from anonymous to confidential, implementing a customer tracking system, and conducting in-depth interviews with selected students to provide a more comprehensive assessment of faculty performance.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This assignment focuses on the roles of instructors in traditional and online learning environments, student evaluations of faculty, and recommendations for improving evaluation practices in higher education administration. Key concepts include online learning, instructor roles, student evaluations, evaluation practices, and higher education administration.
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- Carol Benjamin (Autor), 2009, Teaching Evaluation and the Teaching Portfolio, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/265338
