Evaluating Teaching and Learning

Question 1

Purpose of evaluation

Answer 1

Judge if we meet learners needs
Identify quality improvements
Allocate resources in the most effective manner
Feedback to teachers
Assess value of content for audience
Develop curriculum

Question 2

What are the structural dimensions in learning

-how would you assess this

Answer 2

Curriculum design
Physical environment
Teaching materials

Validated instruments

Question 3

What are the procedural dimensions in learning

-how would you assess this

Answer 3

Teacher-student interaction and engagement
Learning climate

Validated instruments

Question 4

What are the teacher characteristics you could assess

Answer 4

Teaching skills
Preparation and organisation
Enthusiasm and knowledge

Inference from evaluations
Qualitative feedback
Peer 360 review
Personal reflection

Question 5

What are the outcomes you could assess

Answer 5

Achievement of professional knowledge, skills and attitudes
The sum of teaching in terms of professional values and behaviours

Assessment score and results
Employability and attrition