Feedback done right

For your feedback in the course evaluation to have a real impact, it should be constructive and targeted. Here are some important rules that you should follow:

For a reliable evaluation, it is crucial that as many of you as possible take part. This is the only way for lecturers and quality representatives to gain a comprehensive picture of the teaching situation at the university.

Remember: the more students take part, the better the evaluation will work.

Honest feedback is the key to improvement. Answer questions spontaneously and authentically without thinking too long. Your honest opinion helps lecturers to take targeted measures to improve teaching.

Feedback should be balanced. Take part in the surveys not only if you want to criticise, but also to emphasise positive aspects. Praise is just as important as criticism in order to get a complete picture of the course. So be sure to tell us what went particularly well.

Your criticism should always be constructive and respectful. Mean or unobjective comments rarely lead to change. Think about what information is useful for lecturers to improve their teaching and give feedback that is fair and thoughtful. This way, your feedback is more likely to be taken seriously and contribute to improvements in the long term.

If you rate one or more questions negatively, give concrete examples in the comments field that illustrate your opinion. Refer to personal experiences and name situations that clarify your rating. This will make your feedback comprehensible and easier to understand.

Ideally, you should focus on aspects that can be directly addressed by the lecturers and offer suggestions on how these could be improved. In this way, you make a valuable contribution to the further development of teaching.