Horizon of Medical Education Development

How to evaluate a professor in some prestigious universities in the world: the results of a comparative study

https://doi.org/10.22038/hmed.2022.62099.1198
Volume 14, Issue 1
Spring 2023
Pages 32-16
Horizon of Medical Education Development

Document Type : Original Article

Author

َAlireza Taheri

Department of Orthosis and Prosthetics, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract
Introduction: An essential indicator of the quality of universities is the ability of professors, which can be measured by evaluation. As a result, professional maintenance and development can be achieved. Evaluation is the most efficient way to improve the quality of education. This study aimed to take a closer look at the evaluation process in these universities, focusing on the education system. In conclusion, a comprehensive model was assessed in Iran for teacher evaluation in the higher education system.
Materials & Methods: This comparative study was examined using the Brady model in professor evaluation systems in universities based on the Shanghai ranking table and searching the websites of world-renowned universities. The data were extracted, then the types of university professor evaluation systems were examined. The quality of professors was also addressed through CWUR rankings. Finally, the highlights and experiences of professor evaluation were discussed in these universities and carefully investigated.
Results: A total of 15 universities surveyed had a specific website, and they included the professor's educational field as one of the evaluation criteria. The evaluation was done according to the type of university by students, colleagues, and managers. Each university applied the critical approach based on its evaluation protocol, which has already been announced to the professors. In this targeting, the evaluation was considered one of the parts of the learning process and emphasized its promotion.
Conclusion: According to the evaluation criteria prepared based on the goals of that university, the role and measurement of the professor's educational performance are critical in achieving the goals. These professors consider evaluation as one of the parts of the learning process and should seek to improve learning.

Keywords

Evaluation
professors
Assessment
educational performance
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