Because of the Difficulty of Measuring Quality Teaching, Many Colleges

question 22

Multiple Choice

Because of the difficulty of measuring quality teaching, many colleges and universities rely heavily on student evaluations of the quality of instruction and accomplishment of course objectives.Which of the following is (are) a true statement(s) ?

• A)This is a good practice, which may improve the quality of instruction.
• B)This is a good idea but may have unintended negative consequences by causing faculty to decrease the rigor of a course.
• C)Both are true.
• D)Neither is true.

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Definitions:

Nonprogrammed Decision

pertains to decisions made in response to situations that are unique, are poorly defined and largely unstructured, requiring a custom-tailored solution.

Unique Problem

Refers to a problem that is distinct and different in its characteristics, not fitting typical patterns or previous experiences.

Programmed Decisions

Decisions that are routine and repetitive, for which established rules or procedures can be developed and applied.

Structured Problems

Structured problems are well-defined, clear, and straightforward issues that can be solved through recognized procedures and methods.