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Indiana University Teaching Handbook
Preparing to Teach
Other Sources of Instructional Feedback
Classroom Assessment
Good teachers will often also want to do less formal evaluations. In fact, a set of techniques, called Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs), developed by Angelo and Cross (1993) have been developed to allow ongoing, immediate feedback. These techniques are quick to use, easy to interpret, and provide a wealth of information about students’ thinking.
CATs are feedback devices to help us determine how much, how well, and simply how our students learn. Campus Instructional Consulting staff can help you identify the question you would like to ask about your students’ learning and adapt a CAT to your topic. Many instructors on the Bloomington campus are beginning to use them regularly.
Teaching Consultation
Teaching Consultation is available to all instructors at Indiana University. This process is designed to provide you with a comprehensive and in-depth look at your instruction, both in its design and in the classroom presentation. Through the voluntary, individualized, and confidential service, you work with a teaching consultant to collect a variety of information on your classroom performance. Review and discussion of this information provides you with the kinds of insights into your teaching, which can assist in improvements. For more information, contact an IU instructional consultant. Check the list in the inside cover of this handbook for information specific to your school or discipline.
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