An Instructor Receives Poor Evaluations for a Particular Class

question 238

Multiple Choice

An instructor receives poor evaluations for a particular class. Which of the following should the instructor do FIRST to improve the performance?

• A) Read the comments to gain understanding of the low scores to find specific areas to work on.
• B) Re-develop the course from scratch.
• C) Practice the course in front of other instructors to receive direct feedback on how to improve.
• D) Contact each learner and ask for clarity on their responses.

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