Final course evaluations  Sociology 727   Group Behavior    Fall 2001

 

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                                            5.0000

Instructor is effective in stimulating interest in the subject                                   4.4286

Instructor communicates a genuine desire to help students learn                        4.8571

Instructor is willing to help students outside the classroom                                 4.8571

Instructor is always present in class and arranges a substitute presentation         4.8571

Instructor is prepared for each class meeting                                                     5.0000

Instructor explains the material clearly and understandably                                 4.7143

Instructor's lectures are well organized                                                              4.5714

Instructor gives directions for assignments that are clearly understood                 4.8571

Instructor fully explains his or her grading standards and implements                   5.0000

them accordingly

Overall, how would you grade this instructor as an effective teacher                     4.8571

Would you want to take another course from this instructor                                1.0000

 

Valid N      7

 

Evaluation of Lecturing Performance

 

n      B+

n      He was very informative

n      overall really good

n      Improved substantially over the course of the semester

n      stimulating

n      good instructor

n      excellent

 

Evaluation of Reading Materials

 

n      Small doses were nice - he also supplied a list of supplemental readings. I still feel that an interdisciplinary mix would be better

n      B+

n      very diverse and informative

n      very interesting

n      It was relevant

n      really enjoyed them

n      mostly perfect - some a little winded

 

Level of Teaching Sophistication

 

n      I was impressed

n      A

n      Excellent. He knows his authors, dates and even specific journals, which is exceptional.

n      very familiar with the topic

n      high

n      very high, good knowledge base

 

Rapport with Students

 

n      He has a good relationship with the students

n      A

n      excellent

n      excellent

n      good

n      very good

n      excellent

 

Overall Evaluation of Instructor

 

n      B+

n      very good

n      excellent

n      good

n      highly skilled

n      great

n      excellent

 

Overall Evaluation of Class

 

n      I enjoyed the class

n      B+

n      good

n      good

n      excellent

n      very good

n      very good -- would recommend