SYP 3000, 5923 - Society & the Individual

Spring 2002
Kristin E. Joos, Ph.D. Candidate

If you complete this Mid-Term Evaluation and return it to me in class on Tuesday, March 26th, you will recieve Extra Credit-- 1 point if you respond to each question, 2 points if you provide a lot of feedback. Do NOT write your name on this, in order to protect your anonymity. You can also submit it to me by email at krisj@ufl.edu (warning: it won't be anonymous if you chose to email it).
 

1.  How can the instructor improve the teaching of this course?
 
 
 

2. Which aspects of this course do you like best?
 
 
 

3. Which aspects of this course do you like least?
 
 
 

4. What changes would you make in the lectures?
 
 
 

5. What changes would you make in the readings?
 
 
 

6. What changes would you make in the exams?
 
 
 

7. List three weaknesses of the course.
 
 
 

8. List three strengths of the course.
 
 
 

9. If you were teaching the course, what would you do differently?
 
 
 

10. In general, is your preferred format for the course a brief lecture then a class discussion or activity? If not, what type of format would you prefer?
 
 
 
 

Please respond Strongly Disagree (SD), Disagree (D), Neutral (N), Agree (A), Strongly Agree (SA) and add any comments for #11-23.

11. Overall, considering its content, design, and structure, this course is satisfactory.
 

12. Overall, considering the constraints and opportunities inherent in the subject matter and the short time period allotted in each class period, the instructor is satisfactory.
 

13. Overall, I am learning a great deal from this course.
 

14. This course is challenging me to think about things I had formerly taken for granted or not considered.
 

15. I clearly understand what is expected of me in this class.
 

16. I am able to get individual help when needed.
 

17. The course materials (PR & SS books) are appropriate
 

18. The course assignments are fair.
 

19. My grades reflect a fair evaluation of my performance.
 

20. The instructor seems concerned about the students.
 

21. The instructor expresses ideas clearly.
 

22. The instructor showes enthusiasm when teaching.
 

23. Please share any additional comments regarding the course, the instructor, or your experience...