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Students' reactions as guides to course revisions
Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1989
Summary
Student feedback led to course improvements. Subsequent classes rated the interviewing course higher, showing positive changes in student perception.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Curriculum Development
- Higher Education Pedagogy
Background:
- Student evaluations are crucial for course enhancement.
- Adapting curriculum based on feedback is a key pedagogical strategy.
- Assessing the impact of course modifications is essential for educational quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of course changes implemented based on student feedback.
- To determine if modifications to an interviewing course improved student perceptions.
- To analyze the impact of responsive teaching on student satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Implemented four specific course changes based on prior student evaluations.
- Collected and analyzed ratings from three subsequent student cohorts.
- Compared student perceptions of the course before and after modifications.
Main Results:
- The four course changes were rated significantly higher by succeeding student classes.
- Student perceptions of the interviewing course improved demonstrably after revisions.
- Data indicates a positive correlation between course adjustments and student satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Course modifications driven by student evaluations enhance the learning experience.
- Responsive curriculum development positively influences student perceptions of course quality.
- Implementing student-suggested changes is an effective strategy for improving educational programs.