Title: Model for teaching effectiveness index for decisions

Authors: Bijan Mashaw

Addresses: College of Business, California State University – East Bay, Hayward, CA 945423, USA

Abstract: This paper defines teaching as a process and develops a model to measure the effectiveness of the process. The model uses a teaching-learning approach derived from learning theories, motivational theories, and experimental design, to create an index for measuring instruction effectiveness. The validity and the strength of the model is tested through Factor Analysis and ANOVA techniques. The results show that the index is useful for rating, comparing courses or evaluating techniques, and can guide decisions regarding course improvements, methods, styles, and alternative teaching methodologies.

Keywords: effectiveness index; effectiveness models; teaching effectiveness; learning theory; motivational theory; experimental design; instruction; education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2009.031059

International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies, 2009 Vol.2 No.2, pp.146 - 161

Received: 04 Nov 2008
Accepted: 25 Mar 2009
Published online: 19 Jan 2010 *

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