Student learning, perhaps the best measure of exemplary teaching, can be examined indirectly through correlated measures of teaching. Guidelines for good practice in assessment of teaching include use of multiple methods; assessment of multiple dimensions of learning; use of multiple assessors; distinguishing qualities best assessed by the…

The potential contribution of classroom research as a tool in the training of teaching assistants is explored. By collecting data on what students are learning in their classrooms, teachers can assess the effectiveness of their own teaching. (MLW)

This article defines classroom research and classroom assessment within the higher education context. Classroom research is the study of learning by disciplinary faculty in their classrooms, whereas classroom assessment is one approach to classroom research using feedback from students. (MSE)

Ten examples of quick and easy classroom assessment techniques, carried out by higher education faculty in 10 different disciplines, are described. The techniques, designed to inform and inspire faculty to adjust classroom instruction, focus on four dimensions of learning: declarative, procedural, conditional, and reflective. (MSE)

Adopting an inquiry approach to teaching by learning the techniques of classroom assessment can give an instructor a much clearer picture of how his teaching affects student learning. This chapter describes the approach and how it is being used in a variety of classrooms. (Author/MLW)