Evaluation for Human Growth & Development

Overall Grade Distribution: Based on TWO class sections so far.

	A	A-	B+	B	B-	C+	C	D	F
(N = 65)	27.7%	15.4%	4.6%	10.8%	4.6%	10.8%	16.9%	6.2%	3.1%

Overall Course Evaluation Averages

Five point rating scales: 5=Very effective 1=Ineffective   5=Much more than most courses 1=Much less than most courses   5=Very difficult 1=Very elementary   5=Much heavier 1=Much lighter   5=Very fast 1=Very slow   I.e., The closer to 5.00, the better the score (usually).
Section / Question		Mean
Course Organization & Planning
1.	The instructor's explanation of course requirements.	4.37
2.	The instructor's preparation for each class period.	4.52
3.	The instructor's command of the subject matter.	4.61
4.	The instructor's use of class time.	4.44
5.	The instructor's way of summarizing or emphasizing important points in class.	4.39
Communication
6.	The instructor's ability to make clear and understandable presentations.	4.39
7.	The instructor's command of spoken English (or the language used in the course).	4.78
8.	The instructor's use of examples or illustrations to clarify course material.	4.33
9.	The instructor's use of challenging questions or problems.	4.41
10.	The instructor's enthusiasm for the course material.	4.59
Faculty/Student Interaction
11.	The instructor's helpfulness and responsiveness to students.	4.46
12.	The instructor's respect for students.	4.54
13.	The instructor's concern for student progress.	4.43
14.	The availability of extra help for this class (taking into account the size of the class).	4.33
15.	The instructor's willingness to listen to student questions and opinions.	4.52
Assignments, Exams, & Grading
16.	The information given to students about how they would be graded.	4.41
17.	The clarity of exam questions.	4.05
18.	The exams' coverage of important aspects of the course.	4.20
19.	The instructor's comments on assignments and exams.	4.22
20.	The overall quality of the textbook(s).	4.09
21.	The helpfulness of assignments in understanding course material.	4.07
Supplementary Instructional Methods
22-28	Summary data were not provided for responses to these questions.
Course Outcomes
29.	My learning increased in this course.	3.87
30.	I made progress toward achieving course objectives.	3.70
31.	My interest in the subject area has increased.	3.87
32.	This course helped me to think independently about the subject matter.	3.74
33.	This course actively involved me in what I was learning	3.74
Student Effort & Involvement
34.	I studied and put effort into this course.	3.93
35.	I was prepared for each class (writing and reading assignments).	3.81
36.	I was challenged by this course.	3.93
Course Difficulty, Workload, & Pace
37-39	Summary data were not provided for responses to these questions.
Overall Evaluation
40.	Rate the quality of instruction in this course as it contributed to your learning. (Try to set aside your feelings about the course content.)	4.11

Student Comments:

I think Dr. Paul is an awesome professor. He is easy to understand. Very effective.

I have enjoyed having Dr. Paul as an instructor. He somehow manages to keep his lectures interesting and fun. If I have the opportunity to take him for another class I will do so without a doubt.

Dr. Paul is an extraordinary teacher and his command of the subjects is remarkable. He seems as though he loves his job, and he does it well. I applaud Dr. Paul as a gifted person and an excellent teacher. His enthusiasm is evident in his lively class lectures. He really deserves more credit for his hard work and dedication to the students. He is one teacher I will never forget.

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