International Journal of Active Learning
Vol 4, No 2 (2019): October 2019 Article in press

Student evaluations of professors: Does a professors’ gender, race, or age influence student ratings?

Adibifar, Karam (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Feb 2019

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine and describe whether students’ ratings of professors are influenced by the professor’s gender, age, and race. A survey is used to collect data. The sample (n= 319) used in this study is drawn from 16 different undergraduate classes taught by 9 different instructors. Students in this survey are enrolled in required general studies courses from a large-size public university in Southwestern United States. Using analysis of variance and frequency distribution, the findings reveal that professors’ gender, race, and age are related to how they are rated by students. The findings also indicate that female and male students differ in rating their professors. Furthermore, the research findings suggest that professors’ attitudes and interactions, as well as whether or not they post student grade, or accept students’ assignments online affects student ratings of professors. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijal

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

International Journal of Active Learning p-ISSN 2528-505X | e-ISSN 2615-6377 is an international, refereed publication for all those who teach and support learning in Higher Education and those who undertake or use research into effective learning, teaching and assessment in universities and ...