Student Experiences of Teaching
Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) — gives students a voice to provide feedback about their educational experience. Traditionally referred to as course evaluations — SETs are tools designed to improve the quality of teaching and establish institutional accountability for instruction.
Overview
Formerly known as the Evaluation of Instruction Program, the Student Experience of Teaching (SET) program is designed to prioritize the valuable insights students provide about their learning environment. This rebranding reflects a thoughtful shift, acknowledging that while students are not experts in course content or pedagogy, they play a vital role as agents in their own educational experiences. By focusing on meaningful feedback, the SET program emphasizes the importance of understanding and enhancing the teaching and learning process from the student’s perspective.
Information for Instructors
The content in this section includes answers to common questions about SETs and other helpful resources for course instructors and teaching assistants.
Information for Students
This section includes information for students about SETs and how to provide constructive feedback to instructors.
Information for Departments
Information to support departments’ implementation of SETs can be found in the links below.
Alternative Form
The Alternative Form is intended to improve SETs by providing a more reflective assessment of student achievement and inclusive teaching practices.
Questions
For questions, contact the Student Experiences of Teaching team at set@teaching.ucla.edu
