Reference table
The Dr. Fox effect: style vs substance in ratings
What the educational seduction studies found about delivery and content
A two by two summary of the Dr. Fox research on educational seduction. In controlled studies, how expressive a lecturer was moved student ratings a lot and achievement a little, while the content of the lecture did the opposite. Quality and teaching and learning teams can use it to explain why a single overall rating is a weak basis for decisions about staff. Koji helps by asking students separately what they enjoyed and what they learned, and by probing the reasons behind both.
What's in this reference table
| Effect on student ratings | Effect on student learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor expressiveness | Substantial | Small |
| Lecture content | Small | Substantial |
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<p>Source: <a href="https://www.koji.so/visuals/dr-fox-effect-expressiveness-vs-content-ratings-learning">The Dr. Fox effect: style vs substance in ratings</a>, Koji</p>
