Research Article
A Study on Instructor Factors Associated with the Student Evaluation of Teaching at University
1 Hongik University, 2 Pusan National University
Published: January 2005 · Vol. 9, No. 1 · pp. 275-305
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Abstract
This study is to find instructor factors associated with the student evaluation of teaching at universities, and to provide some insights into improving the student evaluation program based on the results. Using the surveyed questionnaires from the students who participated in the internet evaluation of teaching, this paper analyzes (1) the influences of instructor's teaching methods on student satisfaction and (2) the relationship between instructor's demographic characteristics and student satisfaction. Empirical test indicated that instructor's teaching methods have significant impact on student satisfaction. While instructor's demographic characteristics are not associated with student satisfaction, interaction effect between student and instructor gender on it is significant.
