Episodes
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Gender Bias and Timing of SETs
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
A number of studies demonstrate gender bias in course evaluations. In this episode Whitney Buser, Jill Hayter, and Cassondra Batz-Barbarich join us to discuss their research that looks at the timing of when these gender differences emerge and theories for why they exist.
Whitney is the Associate Director of Academic Programs in the School of Economics at Georgia Tech. Jill is an Associate Professor of Economics in the College of Business and Technology at East Tennessee State University. Cassondra is an Assistant Professor of Business at Lake Forest College. Whitney, Jill, and Cassondra are the authors of an article entitled “Evaluation of Women in Economics: Evidence of Gender Bias Following Behavioral Role Violations.”
A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Biases in Student Evaluations of Teaching
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
A growing body of evidence suggests that student evaluations of teaching are subject to gender and racial bias. In this episode, Dr. Kristina Mitchell joins us to discuss her recent study that examines these issues. After six years as the Director of Online Education at Texas Tech University, Kristina now works for a science curriculum publishing company and teaches part time at San Jose State University.
A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
Gender Bias in Course Evaluations
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
Have you ever received comments in student evaluations that focus on your appearance, your personality, or competence? Do students refer to you as teacher or an inappropriate title, like Mr. or Mrs., rather than professor? For some, this may sound all too familiar. Kristina Mitchell, a Political Science Professor from Texas Tech University, joins us in this episode to discuss her research exploring gender bias in student course evaluations.
A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.