Final course evaluations SOC 726 Interpersonal Transactions Spring 2004

With the exception of the last question, scores range from 1 = Instructor is below average to 5 = Instructor is superior. On the last question, the range is 1 = YES, 0 = NO.

	Mean
Instructor demonstrates enthusiasm for the subject	4.75
Instructor is effective in stimulating interest in the subject	4.50
Instructor communicates a genuine desire to help students learn	5.00
Instructor is willing to help students outside the classroom	5.00
Instructor is always present in class and arranges a substitute presentation	4.50
Instructor is prepared for each class meeting	4.00
Instructor explains the material clearly and understandably	4.50
Instructor's lectures are well organized	4.00
Instructor gives directions for assignments that are clearly understood	4.50
Instructor fully explains his or her grading standards and implements them accordingly	4.50
Overall, how would you grade this instructor as an effective teacher	4.50
Would you want to take another course from this instructor	1.00

N = 4

Evaluation of Lecturing Performance

Lectures are very enthusiastic

It would be nice if lecture began on time so that it could end on time or shortly thereafter

Very good

Clarifies the reading and integrates them in a coherent picture

Evaluation of Reading Materials

Very good

Readings were interesting and were short enough that they could all be finished by class

The reading materials are usually very diverse in their perspectives which is appreciated

Very interesting. Offers a wide range of perspective on the (?) issue

Level of Teaching Sophistication

Excellent

High flexibility in seeing things from various points of view

Grad level class – met my expectations

Rapport with Students

I would say that rapport with students is positive. It is evident that Markus cares about the students

Excellent

Friendly and warm

Overall Evaluation of Instructor

Very good

Excellent

Good instructor – enjoyed class

Overall Evaluation of Class

Good class; learned a lot

The class was very enjoyable

More interesting than the group processes

Very good