Evaluation Services
Click on the links below to learn more about the UTSA Teaching and Learning Center's Evaluation Services. Each item below includes a link to an online form that you can fill out if you are interested in one (or more) of our services!
Focus Groups
What
A highly structured focus group where a facilitator elicits both quantitative and qualitative feedback about a course from a group of 8-10 students. The instructor receives a transcript of anonymous student comments, a histogram depicting student satisfaction levels, and a color-coded table reflecting course or program strengths and weakness.
Why
Focus groups can serve as a complement to traditional student ratings, allowing the instructor to obtain both qualitative and quantitative feedback typically not gathered in traditional end-of-semester student ratings.
How
A trained TLC focus group presenter will conduct the focus group session.
When
At any point during the course.
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Quick Course Diagnosis
What
A Quick Course Diagnosis is a 15-20 minute interactive course evaluation protocol.
Why
Quick Course Diagnosis results allow instructors to collect both qualitative and quantitative information within a 15-minute time period. These data, a histogram depicting student satisfaction levels, a summary of the student learning outcomes best achieved and least achieved (optional), and a color-coded table reflecting course or program strengths and weakness, can be used for longitudinal analysis.
How
A TLC trained presenter will come to your class to conduct the activities.
When
At any point during the course.
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Faculty Classroom Observations
What
A TLC trained observer will visit classes of faculty to document teaching expertise and to offer constructive feedback. Written documents can augment promotion portfolios or teaching award packets. This service is also available university-wide to all graduate Teaching Assistants, thanks to the University Teaching Fellows Program.
When
At any point during the course.
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Professional Portfolio Coaching
What
The Director will offer advice on shaping a professional portfolio, including a review of philosophy statements.
Why
Portfolios allow faculty to document, reflect on and interpret the evidence for solid teaching, giving others an in-depth look at their abilities.
How
The Director will schedule a one-on-one meeting with you to review your portfolio
When
Please fill out the form in the link below so that we can schedule a meeting time with you!
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One-on-One Consultation
What
The Director is happy to meet with individual faculty members to help them grow professionally. Together you will explore teaching and assessment options.
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