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1. The course objectives and procedures were clear.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.45 |
11 |
0.93 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (9%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (27%) |
7 (64%) |
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2. The instructor was accessible to students outside of class.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.27 |
11 |
0.79 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (18%) |
4 (36%) |
5 (45%) |
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3. The course was well organized.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.27 |
11 |
0.79 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (18%) |
4 (36%) |
5 (45%) |
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4. The instructor knew the subject area.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.64 |
11 |
0.5 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
4 (36%) |
7 (64%) |
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5. The instructor encouraged students' participation.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 3.91 |
11 |
1.3 |
Freq(%) |
1 (9%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (27%) |
2 (18%) |
5 (45%) |
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6. The course material was presented in a clear and effective way.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.18 |
11 |
0.87 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (9%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (55%) |
4 (36%) |
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7. The instructor provided a good atmosphere for learning.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.36 |
11 |
0.92 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (9%) |
0 (0%) |
4 (36%) |
6 (55%) |
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8. The instructor encouraged me to think for myself.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.36 |
11 |
1.03 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (9%) |
1 (9%) |
2 (18%) |
7 (64%) |
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9. The instructor graded tests and assignments fairly.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.73 |
11 |
0.47 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (27%) |
8 (73%) |
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10. The instructor informed students of their grades on exams and assignments promptly.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.78 |
9 |
0.44 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (22%) |
7 (78%) |
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11. The instructor demonstrated concern for students.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.36 |
11 |
1.03 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (9%) |
1 (9%) |
2 (18%) |
7 (64%) |
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12. The instructor treated students fairly.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.73 |
11 |
0.47 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (27%) |
8 (73%) |
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13. What are the instructor's major strengths as a teacher?
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| Super easy |
| Very knowledgeable on the subject. |
| It was obvious he knew the subject area and he made his students motivated to learn because it was obvious that he was passionate about his teaching. Other teachers seem to only be there because it's a job, not because it's something they love to do. |
| smart, encourages participation |
| He knew the material and could show the proofs, quickly and effectively. He could also answer any question reguarding the topic bythe student. |
| He knows the materials very well and he used the video's to help us
understand more. |
| Knowledge in the field. Making things understandable in the students eyes |
| His course objective and procedure was clear to the students. |
| Knows the subject matter extensively, but presents the oftentimes complicated theories with simplicity and conciseness, making it easy for students to grasp the underlying principles. |
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14. What changes, if any, do you suggest to the instructor?
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| Go over the course content a little more, or at least what is going to be on the exams. |
| Perhaps breaking down the material a bit more to a level where the entire class could understand what was being taught. Don't get me wrong, he was an awesome teacher, I think he would be way up top though if he slowed down with his method just a little bit. |
| projects. it's easy for someone to just answer questions from the book, but may not beleive it, or beleive they couldn't arrive at answers on their own. |
| More informative about the lectures. More main points with subpoints than just randomly talking through the chapters |
| None, I really like the idea of the take-home quizzes, and the use of video to provide visualization of astronomical principles in action. |
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15. How did the instructor show concern for students?
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| Allowed to take tests after it was given. |
| He graded all the assignments fairly and when someone missed class with a valid excuse, he always gave them time to make up the work. He didn't want anyone to fail. |
| he let us know ahead of time when we'll have tests and quizzes |
| He actually answered their questions and showed proofs. |
| Encouraging us to learn. |
| There wasnt really much concern other than letting students that were borderline still had a chance. |
| He made sure all students understood the material, and the coursework itself. |
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16. Would you recommend this instructor to students? Why or why not?
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| Maybe, he's an easy teacher |
| Yes, interesting class... |
| Yes! Astronomy is such an interesting class and Mr. Kadala just topped it off because he's a very fun teacher. |
| yes, because he is a good teacher |
| it's a good class for students going into the sciences. it shows proofs and concepts that would be later used in for specific physics studies. |
| Yes, because he's very clear and he knows the materials very well. |
| Yes because hes a cool guy and can have debates with him in a subtle way all day long! |
| Yes, good at making a complicated subject easy to visualize and understand. |
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17. What else would you like to say about this instructor?
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| he made astronomy fun to learn. I enjoyed the videos we watched in class |
| The man can crunch numbers like I didn't think possible, by hand. |
| Thanks for the class and good luck with next year! |
| He made the subject matter very interesting as well. |
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