Fall, 2004 Course Evaluation Summary

Davis Foulger

Brooklyn College

Questions Positive
Endpoint

Summary Data

Negative
Endpoint
TVR 30.5: Media Criticism
Responses
12
Did you receive a syllabus the first week? 1=Yes
1.00
2=No
Ability to Organize Ideas and Materials for Class 1=Excellent
1.33
5=Unacceptable
Ability to Stimulate Interest in the Subject 1=Excellent
1.33
5=Unacceptable
Ability to Encourage Independent Thinking 1=Excellent
1.55
5=Unacceptable
Ability to Generate Effective Class Discussion 1=Excellent
1.63
5=Unacceptable
Ability to Communicate Clearly 1=Excellent
1.55
5=Unacceptable
Openness to Comments, Questions, Viewpoints 1=Excellent
1.09
5=Unacceptable
Ability to Keep Time and Schedule Required by Class 1=Excellent
1.33
5=Unacceptable
Availability to Students Outside of Class 1=Excellent
1.27
5=Unacceptable
Clarity of Information Provided about Requirements and Assignments 1=Excellent
1.36
5=Unacceptable
Teacher's Promptness in Returning Tests and Assignments 1=Excellent
1.36
5=Unacceptable
Overall mean for Instructor Evaluation Questions
1=Excellent
1.38
5=Unacceptable
Gain in General Knowledge About Subject 1=A Lot
1.75
5=Hardly Any
Gain in Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems 1=A Lot
1.66
5=Hardly Any
Gain in Ability to Find and Use Information on Your Own 1=A Lot
1.42
5=Hardly Any
Gain in Ability to Express Your Ideas Verbally 1=A Lot
1.64
5=Hardly Any
Gain in Ability to Develop and Express your Ideas in Artistic or Creative Way 1=A Lot
1.55
5=Hardly Any
Overall mean for "your gain" Questions
1=A Lot
1.60
5=Hardly Any
Number of Assignments 1=Too Many
2.00
3=Too Few
Challenge Inherent to Assignments? 1=Very Challenging
1.75
4=Not Challenging
Usefulness of Assignments 1= Very Useful
1.58
4 = Not Useful
Difficulty of Examinations 1= Very Difficult
2.5
4 = Not Difficult
Fairness of Examinations 1=Very Fair
1.66
4 = Not Fair
Likelihood of Recommending Teacher to a Friend 1=Very Likely
1.08
5=Very Unlikely

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Question Positive Endpoint

Statistics

Negative Endpoint
Media Criticism Section 1
Media Criticism Section 2
Responses
21
12
Has a clear understanding of the subject matter. 1 = Strongly Agree
1.7
1.3
4 = Strongly Disagree
Clearly organizes and frames course content 1 = Strongly Agree
1.8
1.4
4 = Strongly Disagree
Creates an atmosphere which is conducive to questions and free expression of ideas 1 = Strongly Agree
2.3
1.8
4 = Strongly Disagree
Returns examinations and assignments quickly enough to provide timely and useful feedback 1 = Strongly Agree
2.0
1.6
4 = Strongly Disagree
Applies a consistent standard in grading. 1 = Strongly Agree
2.1
1.9
4 = Strongly Disagree
Clearly explains what is expected of students 1 = Strongly Agree
2.1
1.6
4 = Strongly Disagree
Gives helpful/useful responses to students 1 = Strongly Agree
2.4
1.7
4 = Strongly Disagree
Treats students with respect. 1 = Strongly Agree
2.4
1.7
4 = Strongly Disagree
Is available for help/consultation outside of class. 1 = Strongly Agree
2.2
1.7
4 = Strongly Disagree
Given the choice, I would take another course from this instructor 1 = Strongly Agree
2.8
2.3
4 = Strongly Disagree
Mean for "Instructor Evaluation" Questions 1 = Strongly Agree
2.18
1.7
4 = Strongly Disagree
Exams and Assignments Well Connected to Course 1 = Strongly Agree
1.9
1.9
4 = Strongly Disagree
Assignments Well Connected to Course Objectives 1 = Strongly Agree
1.8
1.8
4 = Strongly Disagree
Course Objectives and Requirements Are Clearly Defined in the Syllabus 1 = Strongly Agree
1.8
1.6
4 = Strongly Disagree
The Syllabus Was Helpful in Giving an Overall Sense of the Course 1 = Strongly Agree
2.0
1.8
4 = Strongly Disagree
I Would Recommend this Course to Other Students 1 = Strongly Agree
2.6
2.5
4 = Strongly Disagree
Mean for "Course Evaluation" Questions 1 = Strongly Agree
2.02
1.92
4 = Strongly Disagree
Gained Knowledge of Subject (Terminology, Methods, Skills 1 = Excellent Progress
2.4
1.9
4 = Little or No Progress
Learned Relevant Principles, Theories, or Concepts 1 = Excellent Progress
2.3
1.8
4 = Little or No Progress
Improved Writing 1 = Excellent Progress
2.3
1.8
4 = Little or No Progress
Improved Ability to Offer Thought Commentary and Critiques 1 = Excellent Progress
2.6
2.4
4 = Little or No Progress
Improved Critical Thinking Skills 1 = Excellent Progress
2.5
2.3
4 = Little or No Progress
Improved Ability to Use Information Resources to Research Topics 1 = Excellent Progress
2.1
1.8
4 = Little or No Progress
Mean for "Progress Made" Questions 1 = Excellent Progress
2.37
2.00
4 = Little or No Progress