Dimensions of Effective College Instruction
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Project MUSE in The Review of Higher Education
- Vol. 8 (3) , 211-228
- https://doi.org/10.1353/rhe.1985.0018
Abstract
Prior research on the dimensions of effective college instruction is critically summarized. Problems with factor analytic studies include: the lack of a theoretical rationale for item selection; the use of incorrect units of analysis; the lack of student randomization to classes; the failure to control for setting effects; and, low content and construct validity. Suggestions for future research and implications for summative and formative evaluation are described.Keywords
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