Description:

Student evaluations can serve a variety of purposes in the classroom: they can provide insights on students’ experiences and understanding, help students reflect on their own learning, and provide instructors insight on assessments and other teaching methods. Traditional end of term evaluations like CTECs may not serve these diverse objectives. In this workshop, we will discuss the roles that evaluations can play, analyze the effectiveness of different types of student feedback in a variety of settings, and generate ideas about how to respond to and incorporate student evaluations into our teaching. Join us for an interactive online workshop where we explore several strategies for obtaining constructive feedback from students and peers. Workshop highlights include: 

- Diverse Feedback Methods: We will begin with traditional course evaluations and then move to other methods that you can use to gather meaningful insights on your teaching. 

- Real-time Feedback Techniques: Learn simple strategies for obtaining feedback from students in real time during class, allowing you to make instant adjustments to your teaching. 

- Peer Observations: Explore peer observation techniques to help you gain perspectives on your teaching from other supportive colleagues. 

- Small Group Analysis: Discover the benefits of Small Group Analysis, a service offered by the Searle Center, where students in your class provide targeted feedback during the quarter to help you refine your teaching approach. 

If you have any questions, contact Veronica Womack (veronica.womack@northwestern.edu)