Instructor and COURSE EVALUATION |
Enrollment: 13
Forms Completed: 13 (100%)
Core Items (A: Much Above Average, B: Above Average, C: Average, D: Below Average, E: Much Below Average)
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B |
C |
D |
>E |
RESP |
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N |
Overall Rating of the Teaching Effectiveness of this Instructor |
12/92 |
1/8 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
13 |
Overall Rating of this Course |
11/85 |
2/15 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
13 |
Additional Items (SA: Strongly Agree, A: Agree, U: Undecided, D: Disagree, SD: Strongly Disagree)
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D |
>E |
RESP |
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N |
My instructor seems well-prepared for class |
13/100 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
13 |
My instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations |
12/92 |
1/8 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
13 |
The instructor is reasonably accessible outside the classroom |
11/85 |
2/15 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
13 |
The instructor has stimulated my thinking |
11/85 |
2/15 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
13 |
The goals of the course are clearly stated and consistently pursued |
10/77 |
3/23 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
13 |
My instructor respects students regardless of sex, age or race |
13/100 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
13 |
Comments
What did you like most about this instructor and course?
- The course provided a framework of theory and skills to help me as a first-time writing instructor. Dr. Mueller is extremely helpful and supportive.
- Derek is erudite, efficient, and encouraging, making for a highly satisfying, structured course on pedagogy.
- Enthusiasm for teaching was one of the things I liked most about this instructor. I liked having the support and guidance structured into this course to assist first-time graduate instructors.
- This course was great! It supported me in my teaching and helped me prepare for every new task I had.
- Derek is an encouraging teacher. He is knowledgeable and it is clear he cares about his students. The course was pivotal to my growth as an instructor.
- Helping develop our pedagogies through reading different articles and having class time to share experience and prep.
- Derek is always available for questions, comments, concerns. We have learned from "theory" and each other methods to better instruct our classes.
- I feel well prepared to teach WRTG121 and confident in my ability to instruct.
- Derek is very supportive, and has great constructive feedback to give.
- Shows a passion for material. Invites reflection and critique.
- I enjoyed the collaborative nature of the class.
- Very engaged and caring, always around when needed, prepared our class in teaching was very valuable.
- Thoughtful engagements with readings and discussion.
What did you dislike most about this instructor and course?
- Just a thought--perhaps all course materials in one location. Not a big deal.
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- Sometimes the readings and assignments seemed overwhelming with all of my other responsibilities, but they were helpful.
- Information about what we did each day was found in a few different places--and was sometimes different than what was said in class.
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- Required attendance at Friday meetings--difficult to manage w/ my other commitments.
- We didn't always stay on topic during class periods. I didn't feel prepared enough for WRTG120 or WRTG121.
- I had a lot of trouble with the readings on rhetorical theory and couldn't quite connect them to WRTG120.
- I wish I had engaged more with our teaching logs, but I'm glad we focused on other things, too.
- Course information and materials spread across 4-5 mediums. Would like more assignments developing practical materials.
- I often felt like I couldn't find the link between what we were covering and how it related to teaching.
- Wish it was two semesters.
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What constructive suggestions do you have for this instructor or course?
- See comment above.
- More scaffolded lesson plan production for units beyond lit narratives.
- Stop pointing out all of your digressions and just go with them because most of the time no one would probably notice since the coversation helps move the time along.
- I would have liked even more in-class work time for each unit and 121.
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- Facilitate more interaction between students beyond "writing"--resource share/lesson plan demonstration.
- We need more time! Maybe have the workshops earlier in the summer so we can plan the semester earlier. This would lead to A LOT less stress during the semester.
- I'd like to see more focus on teaching instruction and work time.
- Make the snack list a requirement!
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- Access to more materials for 121.
- An appointed yarning monitor.
Additional Comments
- Dr. Mueller is a great instructor and director of the First-year Writing Program. He provides all of the support, tools, theories, and materials needed for me to grow as a student, as a scholar, and an instructor. 596 was a wonderful course!
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- I really liked the observations as well. The follow-up conversations were very helpful. There are so many positive things to say about this class, and Derek has been very supportive and encouraging.
- I enjoyed work times when we were to work in groups. Especially when it came to planning lesson plans and class activities it was very helpful. I would have liked a little more structured time when discussing articles we read. Overall a very beneficial course.
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- Thank you for always being supportive of us and for helping us become acclimated to the program.
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