Student evaluations of their instructors are useful in assessing the quality of instruction. Under appropriate conditions, a positive correlation between the average evaluation and the average student performance indicates that the evaluations are valid. (Author/CJ)

Researchers tried training preservice teachers to make clearer presentations and produce greater student learning and satisfaction. Subjects received training in 17 instructional clarifying behaviors. Researchers videotaped their teaching pre- and posttraining. Learners rated content and satisfaction. Results indicated significant improvement in…