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The following information is intended to address common instructor questions regarding the Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) survey process.
For courses using MyUCLA:
For courses using Blue
Alternatively, you can view your response rates through your email:
Instructors and teaching assistants can access their individual reports after the survey period is closed and final grades have been submitted. Please see the SET Survey Schedule for specific dates.
For courses using MyUCLA:
If grades for a class are submitted after the Gradebook due date, then the instructor(s) and any associated Teaching Assistants will need to obtain their SET reports from the department’s Evaluation Coordinator.
For courses using Blue:
Alternatively, you can access your reports through your email.
Having a robust sample size is important to ensure you have a representative sample of students in your course, not just a small subset. Several strategies have been shown to be effective in increasing response rates. These include talking to students about the importance of SETs, giving students directions for how and where online to find them, setting aside time in class for students to complete them, checking on response rates, and sending reminders as needed. While the evidence is mixed, some instructors have found success in increasing response rates by offering small amounts of participation points or extra credit.
For more details, please visit the SET Assessment Guide for Instructors.
Reviewing and responding to SET data can elicit strong feelings. To help facilitate the review and interpretations of SET data, we suggest starting by reflecting on your course goals and identifying what worked well and areas where you want feedback. Then when you are ready, read and reflect on the responses with these goals and aims in mind. Give yourself time to process and take breaks if needed.
For interpreting results, examine both the quantitative and qualitative results together, looking for patterns and trends. Avoid focusing too much on negative comments or outliers, instead reflect on constructive or actionable feedback that can be used to inform your teaching. When you are ready to implement a change, start small and remember change is an iterative process. Compare your teaching over time, rather than against your colleagues. Finally, keep in mind SETs are just one source of evidence you can use to showcase your teaching.
For more details, please visit the SET Assessment Guide for Instructors.
This feature is only available for courses being evaluated on Blue.
Instructors can control whether or not to link to SET surveys in the left-hand navigation menu of their Bruin Learn course site.
The SET Assessment Guide for Instructors can help you understand the purpose of SET surveys, provides suggestions for how to interpret survey data, and offers recommendations for encouraging and responding to student feedback. If you encounter any issues or have any questions, please reach out to set@teaching.ucla.edu.
For questions, please contact the Student Experiences of Teaching team at set@teaching.ucla.edu
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