Polytechnic Students Evaluation of Teaching: Developing an Instrument for Better Student Feedback
Agustinus Februadi
Politeknik Negeri Bandung
Abstract
Introduction - Student evaluation of teaching (SET) provides feedback from students to faculty member for the teaching effectiveness improvements. Most of the SET instruments were designed from the knowledge and experience of a group of faculty members complemented with the review of past research. Studies on the process of developing a robust SET instrument that contextually fit with the institution needs are limited. Aim of the study - This study is intended to develop a SET instrument that applicable to Indonesian polytechnic teaching setting. Method – Data were collected from 755 students from various departments of Bandung State Polytechnic. The exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used to analyse the data. Results – The data analysis process identify 15 valid and reliable measurement questions grouped in three dimensions including preparation and organization, teaching practice, and exam and feedback. Conclusion and Implication – The new 15 questions SET instrument is applicable to Indonesian polytechnic teaching setting. This study extends our understanding on the process of developing a robust SET instrument specifically designed for Indonesian polytechnic teaching setting.
Keywords: Student valuation of teaching, Confirmatory factor analysis, Exploratory factor analysis, Polytechnic
Topic: Technical and Vocational Education