Quality
assurance at Goethe University is based on quantitative and qualitative instruments
of evaluation, which can be subdivided into those relating to study programs und
those relating to teaching itself. Teaching-related quality assurance consists,
first and foremost, of evaluation of individual courses, while program-related quality
assurance includes study program evaluation, key figures in studies and
teaching, as well as surveys. In addition, further specific target group related
evaluations are conducted.
The evaluation
of study programs is intertwined with the procedures of the internal
(re-)accreditation of study programs: The recommendations of the latter are
reviewed during the evaluation of study programs , whilst the results of the
former are presented to the external reviewers during the internal
(re-)accreditation process. This enables the faculties of Goethe University to improve
their study programs in a continuous process of reflection and discussion.
Evaluation of individual courses
The evaluation of of
individual courses is
a key instrument of quality assurance in teaching at Goethe University. By
providing structured and systematic feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of
courses, it is supposed to initiate a conversation and an understanding between
teachers and students concerning the quality of teaching. Therefore, the
evaluation of courses provides a substantial contribution to the continuous
development of teaching.
Evaluation of study programs
The
evaluation of study programs is a reliable way of enhancing the development
of teaching and studies at Goethe University. The objective is to promote
this development by collecting and evaluating feedback from the students,
lecturers, and staff of respective study programs.
Key figures and rankings
Key figures in studies and teaching are collected and provided by the
student and examination statistics. They are subsequently processed by LuQ for
key figure reports, which are then made available to the faculties and
institutes of Goethe University. Their aim is a continuous reflection and
discussion of the data in the faculties and thus an incentive for the
improvement of studies and teaching at Goethe University.
A key data portal is currently in
development. It will provide support for the analysis of key figures in studies
and teaching for those responsible for the respective study programs in the
faculties of Goethe University. For example, the key data portal will allow the
analysis of study progresses as well as the targeted analysis of specific
examinations. Its overall aim is the further development of study programs at
Goethe University.
University rankingsplay a key role in coining the public
image of a university. Moreover, they are an important source of information
for prospective students. Therefore, Goethe University participates in a
selection of national and international rankings.
Surveys and further evaluations
Wichtige Bestandteile der Qualitätssicherung in Studium und Lehre an der
Goethe-Universität sind Befragungen von
Studierenden sowie (zielgruppen-)spezifische Evaluationen:
