Course evaluation by committee.

Area of Science:

• Dental Education
• Academic Administration

Background:

• The Department of Community Dentistry established an intradepartmental committee to assess student evaluation mechanisms.
• This initiative aimed to improve the quality and consistency of departmental course assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and apply an evaluation technique for departmental courses.
• To compare existing student evaluation mechanisms against established criteria.

Main Methods:

• A committee reviewed student evaluation tools within the Department of Community Dentistry.
• A novel evaluation technique was developed, comparing current methods against committee-approved criteria.

Main Results:

• Departmental course directors perceived the committee as successful.
• Faculty did not widely implement the committee's suggestions for improving course evaluations.

Conclusions:

• While the committee was viewed positively, its recommendations faced challenges in implementation.
• Reasons for limited adoption were identified, with suggestions for future procedural modifications to enhance effectiveness.