Who evaluates is the key
Recently, another institution I teach at evaluated my online performance twice. The first individual who evaluated the course hammered me. Up until that time, I received positive feedback. So, I was shocked and livid. I requested a second evaluation with a different reviewer. This person proved positive and offered constructive criticism which I appreciated.
The initial reviewer wanted more course content added, and less student-centered facilitation. It was explained to me that I got a "tough one" the first time off. This correlates to the previous section that the human element must be accounted by all engaged.
Beatrice ,
So, you are suggesting providing students with a rubric to assess the instructor and the course? It could be an addition to the end of course evaluations and could be very helpful. Thanks!
What about a rubric for providing feedback to instructors for their online performance? The addition of a requiring a comment for all scores would keep responses/grading objective.
Thomas,
You said it so well in your other post that rubrics do not handcuff the instructor, but give them guidance. Excellent. This allows us to provide that individualized feedback to the students as well. Thanks for your continued input in these forums.
