For
Students can provide real feedback about teaching quality.
Against
Students lack perspective and may confuse strictness with poor teaching.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Teachers should encourage feedback with end of semester surveys for both teachers and students.”
“I like this because I can identify areas where I need to improve.”
“A few vindictive students could ruin a career if they have a bone to pick with the teacher.”
“Good teachers aren't necessarily popular and vice-versa.”