Abstract:
Student evaluations of instructors and courses in the first two weeks of the fall semester determine the factors that form impressions in the early stages of the semester. Results indicate differences exist between upper and lower level courses with presentation of material and perceived worth of the course as key factors that students use to form first impressions. Students' expected grade and gender bias have little impact upon rating of instructor or course characteristics. Syllabi that are perceived by students to reflect the course experience can help mold first impressions.
Keywords:
first impressions of instructors and courses, syllabi
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