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What if student evaluations measured what actually matters?

March 27, 2025 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, Newsletter, Resources, Teaching

Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) are a staple in higher education, but what do they really tell us? Research shows that evaluations can be biased,