Hi David: I agree teacher evaluations by students are essential, if that's the the meaning of your post. Only when there is an opportunity for students to convey their feelings, comments, objections or praise, reflection on the learning that occured, or suggestions for impovements can real progress occur. What went wonderful last class may have a different expression the next go around. Students also evaluate us by our actions on a daily basis: Are we prepared and ready for class; do we appear to know the material; are we approacable and willing to answer questions; do we convey an attitude that suggests we care about the students success? These, and many other similar attributes contribute to forming an opinion in the mind of the student about teachers performance. Regards, Barry