Fix It--Don't Throw It Out: Student evaluations of teaching are valuable, but the system needs reform.

  • Published In: Liberal Education, 2024, v. 110, n. 4. P. 4 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gunter, Bernhard G. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the flaws in the current system of student evaluations of teaching (SETs) and the need for reform. SETs are widely used in higher education institutions in the United States but have been criticized for encouraging poor teaching, grade inflation, and racial and gender biases. The article suggests that institutions should explore alternative methods of evaluating teaching effectiveness, such as peer evaluations and class visitations. Additionally, the article highlights issues such as low response rates, biases in evaluations, and the impact of class size on evaluation scores. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Liberal Education. 2024/10, Vol. 110, Issue 4, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-1822
  • Accession Number:181753059
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