The Small Group Instructional Diagnosis (SGID) is an opportunity for instructors to get STUDENT FEEDBACK on a selected course WHILE THE COURSE IS STILL IN PROGRESS. At the instructor's invitation, a Faculty Center representative goes into the class while the instructor leaves the room. The consultant divisdes the students into small groups and asks each team to spend eight to ten minutes discussing two questions: "What is helping you to learn in this class?" and "What can be changed to help you learn better?" Each team receives the questions on paper and is encouraged to take notes on their discussion. After eight to ten minutes, the consultant brings the groups back together and gets feedback from some of them while inviting others to share any major additions to, or disagreements with, what they heard from their colleagues. The whole process takes about 20-25 minutes.
If you want to learn more about SGIDs or want to schedule a SGID, please contact Dr. Victoria Bhavsar, Program Coordinator for the Faculty Center at vbhavsar@csupomona.edu or x4640. You may also contact Dr. Peggy Perry, Director of the Faculty Center for Professional Development at psmclaughlin@csupomona.edu or x2897.
