IDEA Course Evaluations
New Faculty Academy
Spring, 2014
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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
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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
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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)
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Online Evaluations
Student reminders via Raider Net email
accounts
Reiterate importance of their
feedback
Consider awarding extra credit
In-class administration procedures
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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
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Using Evaluation Results: Course
Improvement
IDEA Center Suggestions:
http://www.theideacenter.org/research-andpapers/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.
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Re-Evaluate to Measure the
Effect of Changes
Close the loop!
Were your changes effective?
If not, back to the drawing board….
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For Help
OIER Webpage:
http://www.roanestate.edu/?5498-InstructorResources-for-Faculty-Evaluations
IDEA Center Research and Papers:
http://www.theideacenter.org/research-andpapers
Shelley Esquivel, esquivelsl@roanestate.edu,
ext. 4822
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