Instructor Reports

Instructor Reports provide comprehensive analysis of skills coverage and teaching effectiveness across all courses and sections taught by individual faculty members. These reports help administrators evaluate instructor performance, identify professional development needs, and ensure consistent skills delivery across different courses.

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What Instructor Reports Show You

Instructor Reports analyze skills at the instructor-course level, giving you insights into:

• Skills coverage across all sections taught by a specific instructor
• Course-specific expertise and teaching strengths
• Proficiency levels delivered in each course section
• Teaching consistency within the same course taught by one instructor
• Skills gaps that may need curriculum or training support

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Before You Start

To generate meaningful instructor reports, you’ll need:

• An instructor assigned to course sections in your system
• Processed syllabi for the sections taught by that instructor
• Skills data extracted from those syllabi through the processing system

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Accessing Instructor Reports

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Understanding the Course Section Heat Map

The Course Section Heat Map is currently the primary visualization for instructor analysis. It provides a color-coded grid showing how consistently an instructor teaches skills across different sections of the same course.

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Reading the Heat Map

Color Coding System:

• Red (Levels 1-2): Limited coverage of the skill in that section
• Orange (Level 3): Moderate coverage of the skill in that section
• Green (Levels 4-5): Extensive coverage of the skill in that section
• Gray: Skill not taught in that section

Layout and Structure:

• Rows: Each row represents a different skill extracted from course syllabi
• Columns: Each column represents a different course section taught by the instructor
• Selected Instructor Highlighting: The selected instructor’s sections are highlighted with a light blue background to distinguish them from other instructors’ sections (if any)
• Section Names: Column headers show both instructor name and section name for clarity

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Key Analysis Points

Teaching Consistency: Look for consistent color patterns across sections. Variations might indicate:

• Different teaching approaches between semesters
• Curriculum changes over time
• Need for standardized teaching materials

Skills Coverage: Identify skills that appear as gray (not taught) across multiple sections:

• May indicate curriculum gaps
• Could suggest instructor training opportunities
• Might reveal outdated course descriptions

Proficiency Levels: Notice the proficiency levels (colors) for each skill:

• Consistent high-level coverage (green) shows teaching strengths
• Mixed levels across sections may suggest inconsistent emphasis
• Low levels (red/orange) might indicate areas for curriculum enhancement

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Analyzing Instructor Performance

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Identifying Teaching Strengths

Use instructor reports to recognize excellence: Consistent High-Level Coverage:

• Skills that consistently appear as green (levels 4-5) across sections
• Indicates instructor expertise and effective teaching methods
• Can be used for peer mentoring or professional development leadership

Comprehensive Skills Teaching:

• Instructors covering many skills at moderate to high levels
• Shows breadth of knowledge and curriculum alignment
• Valuable for course scheduling and program coordination

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Spotting Development Opportunities

Look for patterns that suggest growth areas: Inconsistent Coverage:

• Same skills taught at different levels across sections
• May benefit from curriculum standardization support
• Could indicate need for teaching resources or training

Skills Gaps:

• Important skills marked as gray (not taught) in multiple sections
• Compare with course learning objectives to identify discrepancies
• May require curriculum review or instructor development

Low Proficiency Patterns:

• Skills consistently showing red/orange across sections
• Could indicate need for subject matter expertise development
• May suggest opportunities for targeted professional development

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Comparing Instructor Approaches

When viewing courses with multiple instructors:

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Teaching Style Analysis

Coverage Breadth:

• Compare how many skills each instructor covers
• Identify instructors who might benefit from curriculum guidance
• Recognize comprehensive teaching approaches

Proficiency Emphasis:

• Notice which instructors consistently deliver higher proficiency levels
• Identify potential mentors for other faculty
• Understand different teaching philosophies and their effectiveness

Curriculum Alignment:

• See how different instructors interpret the same course requirements
• Identify opportunities for faculty collaboration
• Ensure consistent student experiences across sections

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Using Reports for Faculty Development

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Professional Development Planning

Individual Growth Plans:

• Use skills gap analysis to create targeted development programs
• Identify subject areas where instructors need additional training
• Set measurable goals for skills coverage improvement

Mentorship Programs:

• Pair instructors with complementary strengths and development needs
• Use high-performing instructors as mentors for specific skill areas
• Create collaborative teaching opportunities

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Curriculum Support

Resource Allocation:

• Identify which courses or skills need additional teaching materials
• Determine where curriculum standardization would be most beneficial
• Plan professional development workshops based on common gaps

Course Scheduling:

• Make informed decisions about instructor-course assignments
• Balance instructor strengths with course requirements
• Ensure adequate skills coverage across all program offerings

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

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No Skills Data Displayed

If your instructor report appears empty or shows no skills:

1. Verify Syllabus Upload: Ensure the instructor’s course sections have uploaded syllabi
2. Check Processing Status: Confirm syllabi have been processed through the skills extraction system
3. Review Instructor Assignments: Make sure the instructor is properly assigned to course sections
4. Validate Course Sections: Ensure course sections exist and are properly configured

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Incomplete Skills Coverage

If skills appear to be missing or limited:

1. Review Syllabus Content: Check that syllabi contain sufficient detail about skills and learning objectives
2. Processing Quality: Consider reprocessing syllabi if they were processed with an older version of the skills extraction system
3. Manual Review: Use the skills review system to add any skills that may have been missed by automated processing

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Report Performance Issues

For slow-loading reports:

1. Course Selection: Start with smaller courses or fewer sections to test functionality
2. Browser Performance: Clear browser cache and ensure you’re using a supported browser
3. Data Volume: Large courses with many sections may take longer to process

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Next Steps

After analyzing instructor reports:

• Share insights with department heads or academic administrators
• Plan professional development based on identified gaps and strengths
• Review curriculum alignment to ensure consistent skills delivery
• Schedule follow-up analysis to track improvement over time