Analyzing student feedback

Look at this example of student feedback. (Here is the actual survey used, so you can see what the students saw.)

  1. Do you think the students gave specific feedback that the instructor can act on?

  2. If YOU were this instructor, what change(s) would you make to your course after analyzing this feedback?

  3. Do you think the survey itself needs to be changed? How?


Comments

  1. AntoninaNovember 24, 2025 at 5:39 AM

    I think the students provided concrete information in their answers. This information can be used to analyze and improve the lessons.
    I would discuss the readings more in class, tell the students about upcoming homework and checking in advance, give more interaction.
    Only in the question about "One thing" I would say "one important thing".

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    1. James HunterDecember 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM

      Antonina, I agree: the "one important thing" question is better!

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  2. SvetlanaBDecember 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM

    1. It seems the students provided specific feedback.
    2. I would collect their feedback more often, ask CCQs and try my best to avoid confusing situations with HW. Readings could be given more attention to as well.
    3. I would add the question about the pace of the lesson .

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    1. James HunterDecember 9, 2025 at 6:55 AM

      Hi Svetlana, this is a *course* check-in, not just for a lesson; in that context, your comments are spot on!

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  3. Valentin ShpakDecember 9, 2025 at 6:07 AM

    Student's feedback seems clear enough although it may look controversial if we start to compare different feedbacks. And that may be confusing for a teacher. The survey can be upgraded and be more specific to include new aspects of an educational process. (Just follow the plan: https://storage.googleapis.com/reflectivepractice/content/assets/Hounsell%20evaluation%20cycle.png)
    Any type of pre-feedback at the beginning of the lesson could be helpful.

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    1. James HunterDecember 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM

      Ooh, why controversial? I'm curious! In general, student feedback can certainly be confusing, but I think it's the act of acknowledging it and either acting on it or being explicit about why you won't act on it that is key. My example of students wanting to know every assignment from the beginning of the course is a case in point.

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