ERIC Number: EJ1168571
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 8
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Student Evaluations of Teaching Are an Inadequate Assessment Tool for Evaluating Faculty Performance
Hornstein, Henry A.
Cogent Education, v4 n1 Article 1304016 2017
Literature is examined to support the contention that student evaluations of teaching (SET) should not be used for summative evaluation of university faculty. Recommendations for alternatives to SET are provided.
Descriptors: Teacher Evaluation, Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Evaluation Methods, Summative Evaluation, College Faculty, Rating Scales, Test Validity, College Students, Student Satisfaction, Educational History, Observation, Teacher Competencies, Literature Reviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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