Table 3 Examples of Course Changes Identified by Instructors and Related ChatGPT Findings
From: Exploring the use of ChatGPT to analyze student course evaluation comments
Example Change (I): Please list 3–4 changes you might make to your course or teaching based on the course evaluation comments: | Example Change (Chat1): Please list 3–4 changes I might need to make to my course or teaching based on the course evaluation comments. | Example Change (Chat2): I am a professor at a pharmacy school teaching a [Course Title] course. Please list 3–4 changes you might make to your course or teaching based on the course evaluation comments: |
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End class on time | Address the concerns regarding the early morning class time and strive to end classes on time. Consider rearranging the schedule or providing more breaks to ensure that class activities fit within the allotted time frame. | Address the concerns raised by students regarding the course going past the scheduled time or feeling dragged on. Consider implementing strategies to manage time more effectively during class sessions, ensuring that topics are covered within the allocated time frames and maintaining an engaging pace throughout the course. |
Provide more practice problems | Students expressed a desire for more interactive and hands-on learning opportunities. Incorporating more group work, class discussions, and hands-on activities can foster student engagement and deeper understanding of the course material. Consider integrating activities that encourage active participation and collaboration among students. | Identify [topics] where students have expressed a desire for more practice questions. Provide additional practice resources to reinforce their understanding of these challenging topics and support their learning process. |
Provide more structure for lab groups and TAs | Address the feedback regarding the lack of clarity and structure in certain aspects of the course. Take steps to provide clearer instructions, guidelines, and expectations for assignments and activities. Consider establishing a more structured framework or schedule to ensure students have a clear understanding of what they should be doing and when. | Address the concerns regarding the lack of clarity and structure by providing a detailed course outline and schedule at the beginning of the semester. Ensure timely and clear communication of important information, such as OSCE details and assignments, by providing advance notice to students, preferably a week ahead, to allow better preparation and time management. |
No theme identified about communication | Several students mentioned the need for clearer communication, especially in answer keys and instructions. Take the feedback into account and work on providing more comprehensive and detailed explanations. Ensuring clarity in communication will help students better understand expectations and improve their overall learning experience. | Improve communication and clarity. Address feedback related to the clarity of instruction by refining explanations and ensuring that key concepts are thoroughly covered. Consider offering additional examples and explanations to help students better grasp complex topics. |
No theme identified about assessment alignment | Students expressed a desire for better alignment between the homework assignments and quiz questions. Review the content and format of the homework assignments to ensure they directly prepare students for the quiz questions and help them succeed. | To address the concern about the disconnect between homework assignments and quizzes, review and revise the homework assignments to ensure they align closely with the quiz content. This will help students see a direct connection between their practice and the assessments. |