Huge PRISMA meta-analysis (89 studies, 5million students) finds student course evaluations are worthless to harmful.
- do not predict learning in the course
- predict lower learning in subsequent courses
- charismatic delivery improves student evaluations, leads students to…
Was just told that I would come to be convinced of a particular (spurious) claim if I "just thought about logically".
Bro that is genius. I never thought of that. SOMEBODY SHOULD TEACH A CLASS ON THIS.
Correct! The string of symbols "a philosopher" is distinct from the philosopher Thomas Aquinas.
I hate having to constantly explain the distinction between use and mention so it's nice when folks get it right!
Correct! The string of symbols "a philosopher" is distinct from the philosopher Thomas Aquinas.
I hate having to constantly explain the distinction between use and mention so it's nice when folks get it right!
Weak man 1: So what's the plan today?
Weak man 2: I dunno. I was thinking about creating some hard times.
Weak man 3: omg I am so down.
Weak man 1: Count me in.
Only three wishes and I can't wish for more wishes?
Fine, I wish that I CAN wish for more wishes, and then I wish for more wishes.
This does not take a genius.
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