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Improving Learning and Teaching via Nationally Normed, Research-driven, Flexible Assessment. Shelley A. Chapman, PhD Senior Educational Consultant The IDEA Center. To improve learning, we can use a research-based student ratings instrument with reliable feedback for suggested action steps.
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Improving Learning and Teaching via Nationally Normed, Research-driven, Flexible Assessment Shelley A. Chapman, PhD Senior Educational Consultant The IDEA Center
To improve learning, we can use a research-based student ratings instrument with reliable feedback for suggested action steps.
Goals for this Session • You will learn how to measure teaching effectiveness in a way that yields data-driven suggested action steps. • You will discover how you can access valuable resources on teaching and learning at no cost.
Improving Learning and Teaching Using Data to Improve Learning Measurement Goal
What does effective teaching look like? Poll: How do you measure teaching effectiveness in your college or university?
Measuring Teaching Effectiveness Direct MeasuresArtifacts Indirect Measures Student Ratings To triangulate other sources of data To provide diagnostic feedback
Student Ratings of Instruction Most Surveys How well do students rate their progress on the types of learning the instructor targeted? How well do the instructor’s methods resemble those of a “model” teacher?
What is teaching effectiveness? Philosophy of IDEA Primary indicant of Teaching Effectiveness Facilitating Learning
EXAMPLE Teaching Methods Associated with Student Progress Learning Objective
Ways to Compare Scores • Adjustments • Norms • The entire IDEA database • To all those teaching courses in one’s discipline • To all those teaching courses at one’s institution • Benchmarking • Carnegie Classification • 6-10 Peers (in aggregate form)
What You Can Do • Use an instrument with validity and reliability that focuses on student learning to inform improvement efforts • Use the IDEA website for free resources to improve teaching and learning