Toward a Summative System for the Assessment of Teaching Quality in Higher Education

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Abstract

This study examines various aspects of an effective teaching evaluation system.  In particular, reference is made to the potential of Finks (2008) four main dimensions of teaching as a summative evaluation model for effective teaching and learning.  It is argued that these dimensions can be readily accommodated in a Teaching Portfolio process.  The Teaching Portfolio initiative that is in use for the Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education at the National University of Ireland Galway is a case in point.  The challenges encountered when attempting to develop mechanisms for the summative evaluation of quality teaching are explored, as well as some of the possibilities for their resolution.  
Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
JournalInternational Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Volume20
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2009

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education

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  • Authors
  • T. Murphy, I MacLaren, S. Flynn

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