授業改善に向けた全学の取り組み : 授業評価と授業改善計画書の一体化

Abstract

In 2004, Yokohama National University began a program of coupling School-Wide General Education Student Course Evaluations with School-Wide General Education Course Improvement Plans, as an approach toward improving the quality of education and each of the courses offered by the University. Since the project's inception there has been a very enthusiastic response from both faculty and students. Of all the course offerings included in this project from the University's current programs, Foreign Language and Physical Education courses have received the highest ratings, and all other course offerings have not been far behind. Evaluation issues included "Instructor's Style of Speaking, " "Instructor's Use of the Blackboard and Demonstrations, " "Course Syllabus" and "Method of Evaluation." Other issues were "Level of Course Subject Matter, " "Knowledge and Bearing of the Instructor toward the Course Subject Matter" and "Recommendability of the Course." From the coming school year (2006) it will be possible to put into practice what these evaluations have reflected, as a way of determining each programs' course offerings. In addition, the ability to use the information provided over the term of this project will produce a better level of accountability regarding teaching practices, and will serve as a means for self-development within the terms of that accountability. In order for this level of accountability to be achieved and the capabilities of this project to be fully realized, there must be a balanced system of administering both Student Course Evaluation and Course Improvement Plans. Furthermore, in order to bolster Course Evaluations and Faculty Development, there must be a plan for perpetuating this system.