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Douglas Anderson
Self-Evaluation 2006

Student Opinion Surveys Summary

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Fall 2005: MKT 425
 Spring 2006: MBA 600 | WRT 200 | MBA 504 | MBA 604
Summer 2006: MBA 624
 Fall 2006: MBA 600 | ENG 200 | GEN 230 | MBA 604

The survey instrument

Every course section I taught last year was evaluated by the series of questions in the table below. The students were asked to respond on a five-point Likert scale: strongly agree (1) to strongly disagree (5). Thus, a low score is good and a high score shows room for improvement. Starting with the second session of Fall 2007, the College changed the evaluation forms so that higher numbers are now desirable: strongly agree (5) to strongly disagree (1).

The full Scantron results are available on paper from the VPAA's office. Here, I tabulate the extreme three responses (or more, including ties) for each course section. The table below lists each item and the number of courses, out of ten, in which it was among the best and worst scores.

Note that all of the nineteen items were in one or more courses' worst or best lists. Ranking of items and discussion.

 

best

worst

1. The course disclosure gave a clear indication of course content and requirements

1

3

2. The course objectives were met

0

2

3. Examinations and assignments were useful learning tools

0

2

4. The course was well organized

1

8

5. Instructor generally provided for a full class period

10

0

6. I found it helpful to attend class regularly

0

6

7. The instructor incorporated relevant current material into the course.

1

0

8. The instructor stimulated student thoughts on the subject

3

1

9. The instructor's teaching methods were effective

0

4

10. The instructor was willing to meet for consultation outside the class period

6

0

11. The instructor effectively communicated subject matter to students

1

1

12. The instructor encouraged student participation

1

1

13. The instructor was responsive to student questions

3

0

14. The instructor's presentations were well organized

0

2

15. The instructor appeared to be knowledgeable in the field

4

0

16. I would recommend this instructor to another student

3

2

17. I would recommend this course to another student

0

2

18. I learned a great deal in this course

1

1

19. The instructor was enthusiastic

8

0

Summary Results

The comments column has all of the comments written on the end-of-course survey form. The self-assessment section on the discussion page has passages selected from the students' end-of-course email.

Fall 2005 (administered January 2006)

MKT 425 Market Research Survey

best

worst

comments

full class period

1.25

course disclosure clear

1.62

Great teacher & instructor

Didn't like everything done online. If that was the case I would have taken an online course.

I wish we had more time for this class. There is so much more that we could have done.

course well organized

1.33

teaching methods effective

1.62

relevant current material

1.38

effectively communicated subject

1.62

stimulated student thoughts

1.38

helpful to attend class regularly

1.75

encouraged student participation

1.38

    

instructor appeared knowledgeable

1.38

    

instructor enthusiastic

1.38

    

Spring 2006

MBA 600 Multimedia Apps in Business

best

worst

comments

consultation outside class

1.10

course disclosure clear

1.82

This is truly a useful course.

 

full class period

1.40

teaching methods effective

1.82

responsive to student questions

1.45

presentations well organized

1.82

instructor enthusiastic

1.45

recommend instructor

1.82
   

course well organized

2.27

my comment

The "disagree" columns had one mark all the way down. I suspect that it was the same student, who either mis-marked the form or was very unhappy with me. The same students took the follow-up course, MBA 604, the next session, and the student either marked correctly or felt better, as you can see below.

WRT 200 Analytical Writing

best

worst

comments

full class period

1.33

course well organized

2.00

Mr. Anderson was good at getting information conveyed to the class. He helped me with my writing a great deal.

I learned a lot about computers which was helpful not only in this class, but several other ones as well.

Excellent teacher, made me want to learn.

I would register for any course taught by Doug. He rocks!!

consultation outside class

1.36

helpful to attend class regularly

2.10

course disclosure clear

1.40

examinations and assignments useful

2.33

MBA 504 E-Skills for Management

best

worst

comments

full class period

1.00

examinations and assignments useful

1.25

I love this class. It is worth every cent + then some. I can't wait for MBA 600.

Learned more in this class than any other. Doug is a great human being, and an even better instructor.

The most I've learned in any course ever. Too much info, too little time.

Love it.

Great job Doug! I've learned more in the 9 wks of this course than any other course! Loved it!

consultation outside class

1.00

course well organized

1.25

effectively communicated subject

1.00

encouraged student participation

1.25

instructor appeared knowledgeable

1.00

presentations well organized

1.25

recommend instructor

1.00

course objectives met

1.29

learned a great deal

1.00

    

instructor ethusiastic

1.00

    

MBA 604 Marketing Through New Media

best

worst

comments

full class period

1.00

helpful to attend class regularly

1.73

none

 

consultation outside class

1.00

course well organized

1.80

responsive to student questions

1.18

course disclosure clear

1.90

instructor ethusiastic

1.18

 

 

Summer 2006

MBA 624 Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation

best

worst

comments

full class period

1.00

course objectives met

1.36

Dynamic educator -- we need more like him!

4 hour classes are a bit long. Learning suffers during last hour.

Doug teaches things that are outside the box & extremely useful for this day and age.

Love the course and you Doug! Keep up the good work! I'm looking forward to 600 and 604.

I wish all instructors are like Doug and Walt.

stimulated student thoughts

1.00

course well organized

1.54

instructor ethusiastic

1.00

 

 

Fall 2006

MBA 600 Multimedia Apps in Business

best

worst

comments

full class period

1.00

helpful to attend class regularly

1.50

4 hours too long.

Very happy man!!

Nice job Doug! See you again for 604!

responsive to student questions

1.18

recommend instructor

1.55

instructor appeared knowledgeable

1.27

course well organized

1.60

Note | Starting with the second session of Fall 2007, the College changed the evaluation forms so that higher numbers are now desirable. Where before 1.00 was best and 5.00 was worst, now 5.00 is best and 1.00 is worst.

ENG 200 Analytical Writing

best

worst

comments

consultation outside class

4.8

recommend course

3.5

I really enjoyed Doug Anderson as a professor and he seemed to truly care about his students and their grades. He was always available for outside help and encouraged students to come see him for it.

I found this course very educational and appropriate. This class allowed for the free roaming for each individual student and the topic of their choice.

full class period

4.6

learned a great deal

3.3

instructor enthusiastic

4.5

helpful to attend class regularly

3.2

additional student comments

Mr. Anderson really knew his stuff and what he was talking about. His internet site that had all our work and class material on it was very useful. I was able to access material, and keep up with m work easily because of it. He is more than willing to help students whenever they needed.

I liked the fact that we were able to keep submitting drafts. It let people get far behind since the due dates were not enforced. I think we should not have the entire class online. It seemed like this should have been an online course since attendance was not enforced.

Doug taught the class like a business class and not a writing class. He never clearly stated what he wanted in the assignments and when they were due. This cause a lot of miscommunication and poor grading for the class. During class times we would play around on the internet and would change his mind daily about what he wanted done, how it was to be done and hen it should be handed in. I haven't learned anything from this class because I'm not a business major. He should only be allowed to teach classes relevant to business students and their degrees.

I thought that ere was no reason to come to class because we never learned anything. I felt like it was an hour long of directions to do on our paper.

I found this course to be a lot of work for 3 credits and it not being in my major.

The instructor wasn't very "class tuned" to speak. He didn't involve the class enough. A lot of people stopped attending. The class was not exciting or useful in most parts.

GEN 230 Creative Expression: Poetry

best

worst

comments

full class period

4.6

teaching methods effective

4.0

Course integrates technical learning with practical aspects and was fun. My computer skills were improved.

instructor enthusiastic

4.4

recommend course

3.9

consultation outside class

4.4

course well organized

3.6

recommend instructor

4.4

 

 

MBA 604 Marketing Through New Media

best

worst

comments

full class period

4.9

teaching methods effective

4.6

This class was my favorite. I learned so much.

Good Luck in the Future!

Doug, you are the best. So much more to learn.

Wonderful person.

stimulated student thoughts

4.9

course well organized

4.5

instructor appeared knowledgeable

4.9

helpful to attend class regularly

4.5

recommend instructor

4.9

    

instructor enthusiastic

4.9

    

discussion of these student opinion surveys

modified: January 2007
by Douglas Anderson
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