Dr. Snell's Fall 2008 Course Evaluations*
* During the Fall of 2007 a medical emergency prevented me from being in class during the last two weeks of  the semester; thus, "face-to-face" course evaluations were conducted by my colleagues in the Department of Psychology in PY101.08, but not in PY101.07.
* Department of Psychology Course Evaluations *
(1 = Strongly Disagree)   (2 = Agree)   (3 = Neither Agree nor Disagree)   (4 = Agree)   (5 = Strongly Agree)
Departmental Course Evaluations Items: PY101.07
on-campus		 PY101.08
on-campus		 PY101.740
online		 PY432.740
online
1. The instructor was enthusiastic about the subject matter. 4.83 4.81 na na
2. The instructor generally encouraged class participation. 4.00 3.92 na na
3. Instructor emphasized major points & made their relationship and significance clear. 4.45 4.50 na na
4. The instructor seemed to be interested in teaching. 4.83 4.81 na na
5. The instructor's use of examples helped to get points across in class. 4.41 4.46 na na
6. The instructor encouraged students to express their own viewpoints. 3.59 3.62 na na
7. Students had the opportunity to ask questions. 4.76 4.46 na na
8. The course was well organized. 4.48 4.69 na na
9. The instructor's presentations were well prepared. 4.72 4.65 na na
10. The instructor appeared to be thoroughly competent in his/her area. 4.82 4.69 na na
11. The instructor gave effective help when it was sought. 4.31 4.56 na na
12. The tests adequately covered the course material. 4.45 4.46 na na
13. Instructor returned tests/assignments within reasonable time period. 4.69 4.62 na na
14. The instructor made her/his grading procedures clear. 4.48 4.46 na na
15. The instructor's grading standards were fair and reasonable. 4.24 4.23 na na
16. I gained considerable knowledge from this course. 4.41 4.46 na na
17. The textbook used in this course was satisfactory. 3.69 4.00 na na
* IDEA Course Evaluations *
(1 = no apparent progress)   (2 = slight progress)   (3 = moderate progress)   (4 = substantial progress)   (5 = exceptional progress)
IDEA Evaluations Items PY101.07
on-campus		 PY101.08
on-campus		 PY101.73
online		 PY432.74
online
A. Progress on Relevant (Essential and Important) Objectives na na na na
B. Overall Excellence of Teacher na na na na
C. Overall Excellence of Course na na na na
21. Gained factual knowledge na na na na
22. Learned fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories na na na na
23. Learned to apply course material na na na na
24. Developed psychological  skills, competencies & points of view na na na na
25. Acquired skills in working with other team members na na na na
26. Developed creative capacities (e.g., writing, etc.) na na na na
27. Gained broader understanding/appreciation of intellectual activity na na na na
28. Developed skill in expressing myself orally or in writing na na na na
29. Learned how to find & use resources na na na na
30. Developed clearer understanding of/commitment to personal values na na na na
31. Learned to analyze and critically evaluate ideas na na na na
32. Acquired interest in learning more na na na na
AS REQUIRED BY UNIVERSITY GUIDELINES, (1) the instructor was not present when the students completed these instructor evaluations, (2) a student took the evaluations to the Chair of the department, and (3) the evaluation summaries were given to the instructor after the semester was completed.  
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