Münster Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Lectures – MFE-V
A brief multidimensional self-report scale designed to evaluate university lectures across the dimensions of instructor behavior and didactics.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Münster Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Lectures – MFE-V was developed by Meinald Thielsch, Gerrit Hirschfeld (2007). It is designed to measure Lecture Evaluation. The scale is intended for use with University students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 6 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Instructor Behavior, Didactics.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor Behavior | 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Didactics | 4,5,6 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Completely inapplicable, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = Completely applicable.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 3 to 21. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low satisfaction / Below average quality: 3 – 11
- Medium satisfaction / Average quality: 12 – 17
- High satisfaction / Above average quality: 18 – 21
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha: Instructor Behavior = .80, Didactics = .78.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.