Course Evaluations That Count: Turning Student Feedback into Teaching Insights

Facilitators:
Yuxin Tu, Senior Manager, Evaluation and Assessment, CTSI
Bridgid McNulty, Project Manager, Course Evaluations, CTSI
Cora McCloy, Educational Developer, CTSI
Course evaluations are one of the best windows into the student experience. Together with other sources of feedback, they’re a key way we hear student voices and understand how teaching practices are landing in the classroom. When approached thoughtfully, course evaluations can become a powerful tool for reflection, growth, and even recognition.
This 50-minute virtual session is designed especially for instructors new to U of T, but anyone interested in making better use of student feedback is welcome. We’ll walk through the course evaluation framework and share practical ways to turn student feedback into something useful. Along the way, you’ll discover tools and supports available to you, plus strategies to help your students provide more constructive feedback.
By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:
• Find your way through U of T’s course evaluation cycle and policies
• Position course evaluations so that your students understand their purpose and value
• Turn student feedback into evidence you can use — alongside other forms of feedback and data — for ongoing teaching reflection, teaching dossiers, or award files
• Access the tools and supports available on the Course Evaluation website.
How will the session work? The webinar will include short interactive activities, plus time at the end for your questions and discussion.