The table below contains the questions I used to evaluate what my students think about this course and me its instructor. The graph shows the student responses to these questions (mean response and its standard deviation is indicated for each question). Data were obtained from student evaluation summary statistics provided by the University of Arkansas-Monticello.
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Student self evaluation questions |
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1. My class participation was . . . 2. My interest in taking this course before I enrolled was . . . 3. My current interest in this course is . . . 4. Amount I have learned . . . |
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Instructor evaluation questions |
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5. Explains subject matter so that I understand . . . 6. Speaks clearly . . . 7. Demonstrates knowledge of subject . . . 8. Uses appropriate teaching aids effectively . . . 9. Promotes independent thought while offering proper guidance . . . 10. Encourages effective communication skills . . . 11. Is well prepared for class . . . 12. Is available for help during posted office hours . . . 13. Shows concern for students . . . 14. Increases my desire to learn more about subject . . . 15. Comments on my work (texts/assignments) in ways that help me to learn . . . 16. Shows interest in subject matter . . . 17. Establishes relevance of subject matter . . . 18. Overall effectiveness as a teacher . . . |
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Course evaluation questions |
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19. Goals and objectives clearly stated and being accomplished . . . 20. Course content organized . . . 21. Exams based on lectures and assigned materials . . . 22. Exam questions clearly written . . . 23. Grading procedures based on criteria in syllabus . . . 24. Course experiences relevant to subject matter . . . 25. Usefulness of textbook . . . 26. Usefulness of outside assignments . . . 27. Pace of presentation . . . 28. Overall rating of this course . . . |