Student Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Midterm Feedback to Modify College Instruction

Abstract

This study examined the extent to which students reported that the comments and suggestions made on a mid-quarter course evaluation (MQCE) form effected change in instruction. Students in 85 management classes were asked: (a) whether their instructor administered the optional MQCE form; (b) if so, whether their instructor discussed the results of the MQCE with the class; and (c) whether the MQCE effected change in the course. Of the students, 54 percent indicated that the MQCE effected positive change in their course. A greater percentage of students who reported a meaningful and helpful discussion of the MQCE attributed change in their course to the MQCE (77 percent) than students who reported an inadequate discussion (50 percent) or no discussion of the MQCE, although such discussion was needed (13.6 percent).