Discover The Teaching Archetypes
Data-driven profiles from 1,400+ evaluations — no rigid categories, just a continuous spectrum to help you find the teaching style that fits.
No rigid categories — instructors exist on a continuous spectrum
Star Performer
High ratings, impressive classroom presence
High overall ratings and standout classroom performance, but may fall short on course challenge or out-of-class/online resources.
Students love this instructor, but may not learn deeply enough; or great in class while outside support requires self-navigation.
Star Instructor
Profile 0High overall teaching ratings, but weaker in course challenge and technical depth.
💡 Students like this instructor, but may not learn deeply enough.
- •Instructor effectiveness and overall teaching ratings
- •In-class sessions and clear communication
- •Online interactions
- •Computer skills and technical depth
- •Learning-related questions and challenge level
- •Instructor-related questions and respect
In-Class Strong
Profile 8Excellent in-class sessions with high challenge, but weak online resources and course design.
💡 Great in class, but need to figure things out on your own outside class.
- •In-class sessions quality
- •Learning-related questions handling
- •Challenging and students learn a lot
- •Out-of-class support
- •Course-related questions handling
- •Syllabus clarity
- •Computer skills
- •Online course materials