Five Characteristics

of an Effective Recommendation

Quality Matters OFC

Emily Wood

ConstructiveOffer solutions that will help the course meet standards

SpecificIdentify a specific example based on evidence from the course

MeasurableProvide indicators or measures to help the faculty developer know when they have made changes necessary to meet the standard.

SensitiveKeep it collegial. Consider how your message will be received by the faculty developer.

BalancedIdentify course strengths and areas for improvement.

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Constructive: Photo by waitscm under a CC-BY license

Specific: Photo by Wonderlane under a CC-BY license

Measurable: Photo by OakleyOriginals under a CC-BY license

Sensitive: Photo by thegoodlifefrance.com under a CC-BY license

Balanced: Photo by Ashley MacKinnon under a CC-BY license