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Recommends theoretically grounded and empirically supported strategies to improve the development and assessment of students’ thinking skills – with bibliography. Idea Paper no. 37, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

Reviews the importance of departmental evaluation of teaching and provides an overview of options for putting an evaluation process in place. References and appendices with real examples of evaluative forms and processes. Idea Paper no. 36, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

Describes the seven areas that should be considered when evaluating teaching: subject matter mastery, curriculum development, course design, delivery instruction, assessment of instruction, availability to students, and administrative requirements. Idea Paper no. 21, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

Compares the “percentage” grading system to the “class-curve” system, to derive a set of goals or criteria for grading systems, which are then employed to evaluate three additional illustrative grading systems. Idea Paper no. 19, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

Guidelines for writing good multiple-choice exam questions that can evaluate higher levels of learning (such as integrating material from several sources, critically evaluate data, contrast and compare information), as well as provide diagnostic information. Idea Paper no. 16 , from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

Asserts that while prospective distance educators are flocking to certification programs, some academics question their value. Although certification programs, which can differ significantly in nature and intensity, go well beyond simple technology training, many newly certified distance educators have found that the certification does not necessarily lead to job security or even employment.