Evaluating Unisa course material using a Course Evaluation Instrument (CEI)

Abstract

At the University of South Africa (Unisa), the term "review" refers to an evaluation of course material (study guide, tutorial letter, prescribed books, etc) done by a Learning Developer from the Bureau for Learning Development (BLD). Subheadings in reviews are indicated by means of clear headings that divide the writing into sections. The person writing the review has to constantly bear in mind the topic under discussion. The logical development of ideas from one section to another, and within each section, is important. Learning Developers are encouraged to cite relevant evidence, and to be objective and specific. In a Unisa review, the evaluation of a module/course (using the tuition policy and the BLD evaluation instrument) is followed by a summary and the conclusions. The conclusions should be based on facts. Conclusions should be convincing, and any recommendations put forward should be clearly substantiated.