Course evaluation (LVE, Lehrveranstaltungsevaluation) is a central tool for quality assurance in teaching at Goethe University. By providing systematic feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of courses, it facilitates a dialog between instructors and students about effective teaching and contributes to the continuous improvement of education.

At Goethe University, LVE is conducted as a comprehensive survey every three semesters. In the meantime, departments can conduct voluntary evaluations or focus on specific aspects of evaluation. The survey is conducted "online in person," meaning that students complete the questionnaires using their own mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) during the course being evaluated. Participants in these anonymous surveys are not identifiable, and the process has been coordinated with Goethe University's data protection officer.

The success of the course evaluation depends on the fact that everyone involved is informed about its goals, content, implementation and data protection. Therefore, we have compiled important information about LVE at Goethe University for students and instructors in the form of FAQs on the following pages.