Student feedback can be broadly categorized as summative or formative. Summative feedback, such as RIT’s Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SRATE), is gathered at the conclusion of a course ...

Consider the following scenario when giving student feedback. Dr. Walker has read hundreds of student comments over the years, but this one made her think a bit more about her feedback. “This is my ...

In Ken Bain’s 2004 study of college faculty, he found that highly effective instructors believe that their students want to and are able to learn. These faculty build trusting relationships through ...

For many instructors, we are lucky enough to teach the same courses more than once. As we do so, we start to identify common student patterns and which portions of the course or assignments are ...

Student feedback on teaching is a key tool for college instructors, informing both their teaching practices and also their tenure process and professional evaluations. Students privately and publicly ...

What method would you prefer to use for gathering feedback, and what makes it the best choice for your needs? An online form (e.g., Google Forms or Canvas). A quick in-class poll (e.g., Poll ...

The advice to focus on student comments is aligned with the 2019 findings of a faculty senate task force charged with evaluating the state of S-RATEs, RIT's system of student evaluation of instruction ...

It can be difficult to tell someone what you think of their work, even if you mean well and even if you think they're doing a good job. Sometimes the person doesn't understand what you mean, or ...

Focusing on student-centered instruction fosters a more effective and inclusive learning environment. Students possess unique perspectives and insights that can greatly enhance instruction and ...

This week, many Australian universities will be sending academics the results of the first semester student evaluation surveys. Personally destructive, defamatory, abusive and hurtful comments were ...

Feedback plays a crucial role in learning, helping individuals to understand and improve their performance, yet globally large and diverse student populations often mean that providing timely and ...

As educators, guidance counselors and mentors, one of our most important responsibilities is to guide and empower students with frequent feedback that enhances their learning experience and sets them ...