"Students learn firsthand how experts think about and solve problems by interacting with faculty members inside and outside of instructional settings. As a result, faculty become role models, mentors, and guides for lifelong learning. In addition, effective teaching requires that faculty deliver course material and provide feedback in student-centered ways. Two Engagement Indicators investigate this theme: Student-Faculty Interaction and Effective Teaching Practices."
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Experiences with Faculty is expressed on a 60-point scale (e.g., Very often=60, Often=40, Sometimes=20, and Never=0) using the following questions:
| Student-Faculty Interaction | |
| Percentage of students who responded that they "Very often" or "Often"… | |
| 3a. | Talked about career plans with a faculty member |
| 3b. | Worked w/faculty on activities other than coursework (committees, student groups, etc.) |
| 3c. | Discussed course topics, ideas, or concepts with a faculty member outside of class |
| 3d. | Discussed your academic performance with a faculty member |
Effective Teaching Practices |
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| Percentage responding "Very much" or "Quite a bit" about how much instructors have… | |
| 5a. | Clearly explained course goals and requirements |
| 5b. | Taught course sessions in an organized way |
| 5c. | Used examples or illustrations to explain difficult points |
| 5d. | Provided feedback on a draft or work in progress |
| 5e. | Provided prompt and detailed feedback on tests or completed assignments |
Other NSSE Themes:
