Student Evaluation of College Teaching – What Do They Really Know?
J. Len Gusthart, Physical Education University of Saskatchewan The study was conducted to determine whether university students have self-insight into how they make overall evaluations of teaching effectiveness and whether there is consensus among the students in making overall evaluations in a experimental setting. It is anticipated that this preliminary study will provide further evidence of the validity of students’ overall evaluation of teaching effectiveness. 8C Active Learning Tests that Focus on Assessments of Application and Attitude Louise W. Smith, Marketing Towson University Professors often view course tests as a method of “seeing if the students have read the textbook.” As such, the questions are often based on concept descriptions and specifics. This professor tries to use the testing situation to extend students’ understanding, aid in “real-world” transitions, and gain self-confidence. 8D The Interdisciplinary World Courses at the University of Maryland, College Park Spe
