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A Microcomputer-Based Teaching Evaluation System

Abstract Student evaluation of teaching performance is often done using standardized evaluation instruments. This study presents a computerized method of collecting student evaluation information that allows students to interactively develop and use their own evaluation instruments. Because evaluation information gathered in this fashion is unique to each student, a method of aggregating the data is also proposed. The results indicate that students take the task seriously and elect to use more questions than traditionally appear on standardized instruments. Data analysis from the individualized evaluations provides more accurate and specific suggestions about improving teaching effectiveness.

James J. Divoky

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