The relationship between student evaluation of lecturer performance and lecturer self-assessment

Sahan, Ozgur and Sahan, Kari Coffman (2015) The relationship between student evaluation of lecturer performance and lecturer self-assessment. Erzincan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 7 (2), 85-94.

Abstract

Student evaluations are the most commonly used tool for assessing lecturer performance and competencies throughout the world. Student evaluations continue to be popular despite objections in terms of reliability and validity check issues, since students may not be able to assess lecturer effectiveness in every aspect. Regarding lecturer self-assessment, it would be intriguing to investigate the correlations between lecturers’ and students’ perceptions of lecturer performance. This study aims to find out what students think about their lecturers’ performance along with lecturers’ self-perceptions of themselves using the same poll, specifically the poll developed by Bursa Technical University School of Foreign Languages. The participants consist of 139 students and 19 lecturers. The present study also intends to see how honest the lecturers are with themselves in terms of teaching competencies and performance with respect to student evaluations. The results are analyzed and discussed regarding lecturers’ nationality (Turkish and foreign) and teaching experience. The main conclusion of the study emphasizes the importance of reflective-teaching and underlines how significant it is for lecturers to be aware of their performances and capabilities for self-improvement.

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Author: Ozgur Sahan

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