Informal Early Feedback (IEF) October 11 th , 2019 Learning - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Yuting Chen Informal Early Feedback (IEF) October 11 th , 2019

Learning Objectives • Explain what IEF is and why it is important • Select an appropriate time and format to administer IEF • Analyze IEF result (with a specialist)

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What is IEF? Mid-semester student evaluation of your teaching https://www.marketing-interactive.com/customer-satisfaction-important-revenue-growth-salesforce/

Why is IEF important? • Learn some things about your teaching • Get feedback early enough to make changes • Uncover misunderstandings in your students’ learning • Improve student attitude because it shows that you care https://math.illinois.edu/academics/graduate-program/teaching-resources/informal-early-feedback

When should IEF be administered? A. Second week of class B. After first homework C. After first exam D. In the middle of the semester (week 8)

How to administer IEF? • Develop rated and open-ended questions (course content, instructor, student learning, grading, etc.) • Give in-class (~10 minutes, either online or paper form) • Maintain anonymity

https://www.hedwighouse.org/about/services/group-services Group Activity Form groups of four, develop 4 rated questions and 2 open-ended questions

What to do after IEF has been conducted? • Interpret the results (consult with a faculty or a specialist at CITL) • Communicate the results and plan of action with your students • Implement the changes CITL teaching evaluation service: https://citl.illinois.edu/our-services/teaching-evaluations-(ices)

IEF Comments from Previous Semesters • Lecture at 12pm overlaps with lunch time (Fall ‘17) • Lecture at 10am is too early for grad students (Spring ‘18) • Smaller sections will foster better discussion • Post lecture materials online • Active learning activities should happen after introduction • Move some sessions online

Now it’s your chance to give us feedback IEF Link: https://tinyurl.com/eng598TL https://www.burkert-usa.com/en/Contact/Contact/Feedback