Münster Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Lectures – Revised (MFE-Vr)
A student self-report scale designed to evaluate university lectures across the dimensions of instruction, student workload, and course materials.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Münster Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Lectures – Revised (MFE-Vr) was developed by Thielsch, M. T. & Weltzin, S. (2012). It is designed to measure Lecture Evaluation. The scale is intended for use with University students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Lecturer & Didactics, Overburdening, Materials.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer & Didactics | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 6 |
| Overburdening | 7,8,9 | 3 |
| Materials | 10,11,12 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Somewhat disagree, 4 = Neutral, 5 = Somewhat agree, 6 = Agree, 7 = Strongly agree.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 12 to 84. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low overall evaluation: 12 – 36
- Moderate overall evaluation: 37 – 60
- High overall evaluation: 61 – 84
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha = .81 – .93.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.