Our Services
- Student Ratings of Instruction
- Assesses effectiveness by focusing on learning and curricular objectives.
- Feedback for Department Chairs
- Comprises the only nationally normed tool for evaluating chairpersons.
- Feedback for Administrators
- Considers impressions of stakeholders on 10 pivotal characteristics.
Using IDEA to Improve Teaching
The Diagnostic Form Report facilitates the initial inquiry into how learning can be improved. Teaching methods and styles are presented in five categories on pages 3 of the Diagnostic Form Report.
- Stimulating Student Interest
- Fostering Student Collaboration
- Establishing Rapport
- Encouraging Student Involvement
- Structuring Classroom Experiences
POD - IDEA Center Notes provide guidance an employing each of the 20 teaching methods.
IDEA Papers and other resources are suggested for each of the five categories.
Best Practices related to using IDEA to improve teaching are offered from other institutions using IDEA.
