Second, it provides the opportunity to evaluate the conference itself. Third, it allows evaluation of the course itself. Finally, it permits participants to bring closure to their own relationships, fostered and developed during the course. One of the topics of the course conference can be an ongoing formative course evaluation where students report their concerns, their likes and dislikes throughout the course. This has the potential for strengthening communication between instructor and students, and eases the remedy of chronic problems building up.
Discussions then center on what was done in class, study skills, complaints, etc.
Summative Course Evaluation Conferences are a possibility where a topic is devoted to a discussion of lectures, assignments, etc. It is not currently possible for participants to participate in this anonymously since the name of the participant appears at the top of each entry. However, the question of anonymity in course evaluations itself is suspect, it not being certain that more truthful opinions are derived from anonymity. Participants should be encouraged to take responsibility for their opinions. Ideal class size.