University of Hawai'i eCAFE

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Instructor: Noel Kent

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ES 420, Fall 2012
ES 420, Spring 2011
ES 301, Spring 2010
ES 420, Spring 2010
ES 420, Fall 2009

Noel Kent: ES 420, Fall 2012

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Ethnic Studies
Course:	ES 420 - American Ethnic & Race Relatns	Crn (Section):	76099 (001)

1. Class Level (pick one)

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Freshman	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	Grad	Other
3.19	16	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	4 (25%)	5 (31%)	7 (44%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

2. Course

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Elective	Required
1.6	15	0.51	Freq(%)	6 (40%)	9 (60%)

3. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	16	1.03	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (25%)	11 (69%)

4. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.31	16	1.01	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	7 (44%)	8 (50%)

5. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	16	1.06	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	6 (38%)	8 (50%)

6. I learned to identify main points and central issues in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.27	15	1.1	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	5 (33%)	8 (53%)

7. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.13	16	1.09	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	6 (38%)	7 (44%)

8. I developed greater awareness of societal problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	16	1.06	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	6 (38%)	8 (50%)

9. I became interested in community projects related to the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.94	16	1.12	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	4 (25%)	5 (31%)	6 (38%)

10. I enjoyed this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.07	15	1.1	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	6 (40%)	6 (40%)

11. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.31	16	1.01	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	7 (44%)	8 (50%)

12. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

The least valuable aspects of the course in my opinion were none. I enjoyed being able to have a class where we all sit down and discuss a topic, rather than have a lecture about it. It created a way for me to experience/hear my classmates ideas, creating new thoughts and ideas overall.

not sure

Honestly, I cannot think of anything I would change. This has been my favorite class I've ever taken at UH.

The fact that he does not follow the syllabus bothered me the most. That is the contract between student and teacher.

N/A

I believe that all of the aspects in this course were valuable.

13. The instructor seems to enjoy teaching.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	16	1.02	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (38%)	9 (56%)

14. The instructor seems knowledgeable in many areas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.69	16	1.01	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	14 (88%)

15. The instructor is sensitive to student difficulty with course work.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.88	16	1.15	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	1 (6%)	2 (13%)	7 (44%)	5 (31%)

16. The instructor broadened my understanding and grasp of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.19	16	1.17	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	6 (38%)	8 (50%)

17. The instructor was enthusiastic about the course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	16	1.03	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (25%)	11 (69%)

18. The instructor was easy to talk with and available for consultation.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	16	1.09	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	4 (25%)	10 (63%)

19. What did you find most valuable and helpful about the instructor?

I found his enthusiasm and passion for spreading knowledge a great asset because it made his class interesting; a class I wanted to come to everyday. Even though the entirety of the work consisted of reading books/articles and then writing papers, he supplied prompts that made the work interesting to write about. I'm just sad that I didn't have as much time as I would have liked to really be able to devote my time to this class.

His enthusiasm for what he teaches inspired me to learn more. He challenges us to try out new perspectives. He gets interesting class discussions flowing. He tells good stories. He is an expert at his subject. He brings up interesting and relavant current events. He keeps the class interesting by moving it forward with new topics each week or so. He does not lecture too much, but incorporates videos and peer presentations. He sets very clear guidelines for his papers and questions that he wants us to answer in our writing.

he is very open minded and accepting of everyone.

Mr. Kent has a very concise method of breaking down an issue for critical thinking. This is important for the learning process since students need to exercise the reasoning behind our decisions. Mr. Kent is also an "old- school" instructor; thus, technology is not his expertise. However, writing notes, oral exercises, and having no student-technology involved really helps the students gain a better learning habit.

He was willing to help students who were very busy outside of class by assigning some homework early and by giving make-up work.

For every paper, professor Kent provided us with a set of questions to answer as a guide. This was very helpful when getting started.

He was very approachable and made the class enjoyable.

He was not helpful whatsoever.

He goes over the material at a good pace while covering all the details.

He always presented both sides for every point or argument. It's helpful in seeing both sides of an issue before deciding where you stand.

Opened my eyes to different perspectives of race and ethnicity. My personal perspectives have also broadened.

I felt that the course was very valuable. What help more was not the course itself but on how i write essays.

20. What did you find least valuable and helpful about the instructor?

The least valuable aspect about Dr. Kent was his lack of technological mastery. It was great having a smart board to be able to use, which was pretty cool, but kind of a hassle whenever we tried to watch any video/dvd/online video. It kind of took alot of time away from the class just having to mess with it, and then having to find someone to come and fix it.

Nothing.

nothing.

His grading is harsh

He would sometimes appear to feel that students were the sole persons at fault for not finding their required service learning work in time, however his colleague Ulla Hassager would often take months to respond to them. This happened to me and it has happened to others I have talked to. She was in the end helpful, as was Professor Kent, but she needs to make a greater effort to respond to the students who e-mail her and he needs to understand that she often does not respond in time and that this is not the student's fault. The two of them should discuss this together beforehand and do something about it so that unsuspecting students are not left stressing over it near the end of the semester.

I have no idea

He was the worst teacher I have had at the University of Hawaii. He is completely biased against certain students in the class, making it difficult to actually succeed and learn the material. He does not try to make his students better writers, but instead criticizes them without giving constructive criticism.

N/A

Strict grading were at times discouraging.

Every aspect of the course was valuable.

21. What two or three single words best describe this instructor?

Intelligent, Nice, Well-read

insightful, wise, caring

Insightful critical thinker

Contemplative, demonstrative

Brilliant professor

Humorous and Approachable

BIASED OLD GEEZER

Funny and informative

Intellectual, Inquisitive, Knowledgable

difficult, fair.

22. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would rate this INSTRUCTOR?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.27	15	1.03	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	7 (47%)	7 (47%)

23. The group work contributes significantly to this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.81	16	1.28	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	2 (13%)	2 (13%)	5 (31%)	6 (38%)

24. Reading assignments are interesting and stimulating.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	16	1.03	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	8 (50%)	5 (31%)

25. The course was a valuable contribution to my education.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.19	16	1.05	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	7 (44%)	7 (44%)

26. Audiovisual materials (or computers) helped to clarify difficult concepts.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.13	16	1.09	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	6 (38%)	7 (44%)

27. Other comments:

I think you don't really need to assign the book "Reading the Color Line". I never read it the entire semester, but was able to pick up on the topics that we were talking about in class through short overviews given by either you or the classmates. Having something like that I think would be easier on everybody's wallets. Also, posting the articles or videos on laulima for the readings would be a good idea to save paper, and make it easier to access for students who may need another reference to them

I loved the class and learned more than I ever though I would about race and ethnic relations. Professor Kent is one of the best teachers I have ever had.

First, it would have been best to indicate that this course has a seventeen- hour service learning requirement. Students like me live across the island where bus is the only mode of transportation. Thus, time is very limited from the very beginning. Second, the style of writing a good essay varies from every instructor; therefore, a detailed rubric of key points should have been acknowledged.

All in all, it was an interesting class. It encouraged students to be analytical. I express my thanks to Professor Kent - Ethnic Studies isn't my favorite subject but he made the class worth taking.

Great professor and great class. Look forward to taking another class from Professor Kent in the future.

Although many of us did not use the opportunity to have him correct our papers, I believe for future students it will be beneficial for them to be able to have him read over papers before the final is due.

NEVER TAKE PROFESSOR KENT. HE SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO TEACH IF HE DOESN'T EVEN GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO EXCEL. FOR THE EXTRA CREDIT, HE GAVE ME A 265 PAGE BOOK TO READ AND WRITE A REACTION, WHERE HE GAVE ANOTHER STUDENT A 5 PAGE ARTICLE TO READ INSTEAD. I ASKED FOR AN ALTERNATIVE READING AND HE GAVE ME A SINGLE PAGE ARTICLE TO WRITE 4-5 PAGES ON. HE IS BIASED!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER, HE WILL CLAIM YOU ARE ABSENT WHEN IN REALITY YOU WERE IN CLASS. WATCH YOUR BACK WITH THIS LIAR. NOTE TO PROFESSOR KENT: I HOPE YOU HAVE A CRAPPY AND LONELY LIFE IN HELL. THIS WORLD WOULD BE HAPPIER WITHOUT TEACHERS LIKE YOU.

N/A

The videos and the articles we had to write on were very engaging. We had a lot to discuss and the articles brought up very real racial tensions among different people. This course forced you to deal with the ethical challenges of certain issues and really made you look inside yourself to what your definition of right amd wrong is and why or how you came To feel that way about a particular topic.

The way you grade papers are very difficult. Though i have answered the questioned assigned to the readings, i believe that most of the deductions were made from aspects of the paper that needed to be more explained.

Noel Kent: ES 420, Spring 2011 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Ethnic Studies
Course:	ES 420 - American Ethnic & Race Relatns	Crn (Section):	81313 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	15	0.41	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (20%)	12 (80%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	15	0.63	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	4 (27%)	10 (67%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.27	15	0.96	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	2 (13%)	4 (27%)	8 (53%)

4. I learned to identify main points and central issues in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	15	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	5 (33%)	8 (53%)

5. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	14	0.65	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	5 (36%)	8 (57%)

6. I developed greater awareness of societal problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	15	0.63	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	4 (27%)	10 (67%)

7. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	15	0.94	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	2 (13%)	5 (33%)	7 (47%)

8. My opinions about some topics changed because of this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.67	15	0.62	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (40%)	8 (53%)	1 (7%)

9. The course made me think hard and carefully.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.53	15	0.64	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	5 (33%)	9 (60%)

10. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

the service learning project. the discussions about the working class, african american slavery, and mexican immigration were thought provoking as well.

The method the instructor asked the questions to analyze the situation[s] read. The movies that were shown supported what we learned in class. The textbook[s] were informational and interesting. I enjoyed being in his class. I hope to be able to locate another course he may be instructing.

Disucssing race relations in America broadened my perspective on the topic. Growing up in Hawai'i limits me to the types of discrimination other races face in the mainland. I feel more knowledgable on the types of issues among minorities, white races, and the nation in all.

Current events related to American ethic relations

all of it

The guest speakers were very interesting and provided a first hand view on the topics we were learning about. The problem solving small groups were also fun and interesting.

Seeing different aspects of race - seeing where racial stereotypes come from, etc.

Events outside of Hawai'i

This was a very passionate subject that evolves in our society today and I was glad to have taken this course that broadened my horizon even more.

I found the article reviews pared with the complementary videos to be most beneficial.

Learning more about American Race and Ethnic relations, Its not talked about much in mainstream media and discussions therefore this class allowed me to develop a greater understanding of this content

11. Ten years from now I'll probably remember this course most by ...

the service learning project and the dog.

The classmates I have met. They were all extremely friendly and were not afraid to join in on the lectures. I will remember all of my classes like that.

Giving me the interest in pursuing an ethnic studies certificate.

talking about how laws effect people differently

racial tensions in america

the professor's genuine care for humanity and the people living in the United States who are under-privleged due to their race and ethnicity

The multiple aspects of immigration we learned about.

thinking about the ethnic issues of then

How small this class room was; it allowed the students to have intellectual discussions in a very intimate classroom.

the class discussions and the videos like a class divided.

12. The instructor seems to enjoy teaching.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	15	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (33%)	10 (67%)

13. The instructor seems knowledgeable in many areas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.87	15	0.35	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	13 (87%)

14. The instructor broadened my understanding and grasp of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.27	15	0.7	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	7 (47%)	6 (40%)

15. The instructor maintains an atmosphere of good feeling in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	15	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (33%)	10 (67%)

16. The instructor treated students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	14	0.51	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (43%)	8 (57%)

17. The instructor encouraged class discussion.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	15	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	12 (80%)

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

i appreciated noel's thoughts, but i wish there was more class discussion.

Possibly Professor Kent can encourage more group work to enhance student engagement and relationships.

being more flexible with deadlines

possibly by including literature from both sides of certain arguments as a way of reducing personal bias and opinion

More small group discussion.

N/A

Just keep on educating us students towards making good decisions

When assigning papers, I would have wanted him to give us a layout of exactly what he wanted rather than stating the questions verbally. It would have helped a lot if there was a structure that he wanted us to follow rather than for us to answer the questions he briefly went over in class.

Only suggestion is to possibly have hand outs or emails with the exact questions that we should address in the writing assignments.

19. What did you find most valuable and helpful about the instructor?

he put more emphasis on understanding ideas than he did papers.

His encouragement and true interest in this topic.

He was very knowledgable on the subject and challenged my writing skills to make me really think about the content.

service learning

His enthusiasm for teaching

He was very engaged in the topics and discussion.

N/A

No bias towards any issue.

He's willing to help his students and he's very passionate about this particular subject. He helped us broaden our perspective on the continuous societal problems and to approach problems by using our critical thinking skills.

The most valuable part about Noel Kent was his approach to include all students in the class discussions and continuity of relatable subjects throughout the year.

Passion as an instructor

20. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would rate this INSTRUCTOR?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.47	15	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	8 (53%)	7 (47%)

21. Other comments:

I loved this course and feel that it was the reason I will pursue an Ethnic Studies certificate.

Really enjoy having Chase come to class!

I hope you'll bring Chase to all your other classes too! :)

Really enjoyed the class

Noel Kent: ES 301, Spring 2010 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Ethnic Studies
Course:	ES 301 - Ethnic Identity	Crn (Section):	89232 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.94	16	0.25	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	15 (94%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.63	16	0.62	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	4 (25%)	11 (69%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	16	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	5 (31%)	9 (56%)

4. I learned to identify main points and central issues in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.63	16	0.62	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	4 (25%)	11 (69%)

5. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	16	0.62	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	8 (50%)	7 (44%)

6. I enjoyed this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.06	16	0.85	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	2 (13%)	8 (50%)	5 (31%)

7. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.63	16	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (38%)	10 (63%)

8. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

The Service Learning

i liked the service learning and i enjoyed the novels and articles that we read.

discussion after a book reading gives you a better understanding of the story along with different viewpoints from different people.

Learning about different races and ethnic identities. Learning how important each are.

Chance

Allowed me to reflect upon myself and apply our learnings to real-world instances.

The documentary films, such as Blood and Crips, among the others, were really helpful, because it allowed us to analyze real life case studies of ethnic identity issues.

talking about the different races of people was very interesting to me i enjoyed the class.

The service learning was, by far, the most valuable part of the course. Almost nothing taught in a classroom can substitute for actual real life experience.

the lectures

everything

I enjoyed most of the class. It drove me to think more about relationships and caused me to think about my own identity. The most valuable aspect of the course is the thought processes that the content cause me to have, and the new world views that I have acquired because of it.

The one theme we had in the class was about ethnicity and race. We use this theme for discussing different kinds of videos and from books. The theme itself is very valuable and is the main component of the course.

9. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

nothing a professor puts up for students can't valuable.

Sometimes too long of a discussion and too broad questions for in-class discussion.

no comments

The text book. It was so painful to read, that it was hard to absorb the material being taught.

none

All the content was relevant, but I wish we had more time to watch the whole movies. I found myself going out to rent the videos to better reflect on what we learned in class.

none

10. What things did you get from this course that will benefit you personally?

The aspects of identity that are tied into daily lives, experiences and the history of people

i've never learned about ethnic and racial values so it was great to have learned so much about it. every reading we've done was important and will benefit my future ahead.

Just shows how fluid identity is. Nothing is ever stagnant.

Things from this course that will benefit me personally include self-reflection and becoming aware of my own sense of identity as well as how it is played out among others in this world. From this course, I am benefited most in our Service Learning too because it always makes a even the smallest difference to help out others in need.

How to deal with other people of other races in a more positve way

From this course I gained a greater social awareness, and I am forcing myself to evaluate identity issues in my life and the life of those around me.

a better understanding of the world

it's much easier now to identify with other aspects of my identity.

The knowledge that helps me to understand behavior in relationships based on how people identify themselves and others.

I gained a lot of insight after taking ethnic studies. Through the ethnic studies program, we were required to put in hours for community service. I chose to work at a homeless shelter and I was able to open up to new ideas more. I have gained a lot of experience from this and may want to continue to help a bit. The professor was interesting and he was able to make the class itself interesting. I learned a lot from him and changed my way of how I view the world. The way of thinking of the professor, I believe, have benefitted me.

11. The instructor appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.88	16	0.34	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	14 (88%)

12. The instructor broadened my understanding and grasp of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.56	16	0.63	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	5 (31%)	10 (63%)

13. The instructor treated students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	16	0.72	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	6 (38%)	8 (50%)

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

the textbook that we used was incredibly hard to read and understand. he also graded the papers harshly and was very picky about HOW we addressed the questions for our papers.

i understand that he tried very hard to get students to cooperate with eachother to speak their minds but this semester's bunch was quite quiet... perhaps think of another way of getting students to opening up to discussion.

I think he did good. Would be cool to have guest speakers of different origins to talk about their experiences rather than reading.

N/A Good course.

HE IS GOOD ALREADY AT WHAT HE DOES

Find a more exciting, up-to-date text book. Perhaps ditch the text, and add in another relevant non-fiction novel that deals with issues of identity.

N/a

Invite students to functions or events that help us to experiece relationships in the community from and ethnic identity students point of view.

How? I don't know! He did great overall!! Maybe he can assign us more papers to write. We watched videos in class and weren't required to write a video review. Maybe, he should add that on to the list of assignments?

15. Comment on the instructor's professional attitude and behavior.

as a person he's very nice and allowed us to turn in late work which is very appreciated.

very..."to the point", direct attitude but carries a sense of understanding his students with their problems inside and outside of school.

Cool demeanor.

Helpful and understadning attitude and behavior.

He is very professional.

HE IS OLD FASHION WHEN IT COMES TO BEING IN CLASS ON TIME BUT THAT IS WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE IN COLLEGE NEED.

very good

Professional and great attitude

Very professional and very truthful.

He has a great personality. He is one of the most interesting professors out there. He doesn't like to hesitate and lets go of his thoughts freely. Some people may disagree with what he says, but I personally believe what he says is right. The professor really has a kind heart and I hope a lot of professors at UH are like him in some ways.

16. Comment on the instructor's concern for the students.

Very Concerned

he genuinely cares about the students.

his concern for absences allows students to feel concerned about their bad habits of arriving late. if it to reoccur in the future, it may really hurt their careers.

He only wants the best from his students. If you have a problem or you can't turn in a paper on time, he will give you more time to make sure you do the best you can do.

Sometimes he assumes students are not paying attention and calls attention to them in front of the whole class.

He shows concern when students receive a C- or below on papers. His conferences helped better understand what he wants from students.

IT SEEMS LIKE HE REALLY CARES FOR THE STUDENTS.

Professor Kent seems to make time available to meet with student outside of the classroom. He will help those students who need it.

very good

very concerned. very attentive to students needs and problems.

He was very concerned for the students. He challenged us on our writing skills as well as being intellectuals for a better tomorrow.

As for concern for the students, he cares for each of the students individually. He makes time to meet the students during office hours. Also, he accepts late work so that students can get better grades. And he attempts to make sure everyone in the class graduates and pass the course.

17. The writing assignments helped me understand the course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	16	0.77	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	9 (56%)	6 (38%)

18. The course is highly recommended if it were taught by this instructor.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.06	16	0.77	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	1 (6%)	10 (63%)	4 (25%)

19. Other comments:

none.

Grading should be less harsh.

N/A

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF TAKING YOUR CLASS.ALOHA

The text book for this course is what I would consider to be very clinical, which is nice only if you're a student of sociology. It was hard to read and very insistent. The novels and articles we read and discussed, however, were excellent! I would like to see more "free" discussion of personal viewpoints of the material, rather than being probed to answer questions in a way that the Professor or text book deems to be correct.

I want to take a class from him again!! If there's a chance, I would. Thanks Professor Kent!

Noel Kent: ES 420, Spring 2010 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Ethnic Studies
Course:	ES 420 - American Ethnic & Race Relatns	Crn (Section):	81422 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.87	15	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	14 (93%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.73	15	0.59	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	2 (13%)	12 (80%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.53	15	1.06	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	12 (80%)

4. I learned to identify main points and central issues in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	15	0.72	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	1 (7%)	12 (80%)

5. I deepened my interest in the subject matter of this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	15	0.91	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	1 (7%)	4 (27%)	9 (60%)

6. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.53	15	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	4 (27%)	10 (67%)

7. I enjoyed this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.27	15	0.88	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	1 (7%)	6 (40%)	7 (47%)

8. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	15	1.12	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	3 (20%)	10 (67%)

9. The course made me think hard and carefully.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.53	15	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	4 (27%)	10 (67%)

10. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

The essays were a valuable portion of the class, and helped to better my analyzing and writing techniques. I felt the class was the best when everyone was engaged in the topic. The videos and problem solving scenarios were excellent in showcasing the many factors that surround racial relations.

Group discussions were wonderful.

Opening my mind to other perspectives, and views I hadn't really thought of prior to this course.

Great proffessor with solid knowledge of all racial/ethical problems surrounding the US. Great info on the videos and the service learning was a real eye opener.

Learning more about race, immigration, and ones identity. Professor Kent made us think and express how we felt on these issues.

The service-learning that we had to do. I enjoyed working with the kids and have become much more open-minded and learned not to stereotype people.

The videos he makes us watch. They definitely helped me to understand the topic of American Ethnic Race Relations a lot better.

I learned to think from many different perspectives in this course. Up until now, I never gave much thought about issues like immigration, racism, discrimination, etc. The many stereotypes in my head regarding people from different ethnic have changed since taking this class. Also, the service learning project has given me valuable experiences that I probably would not have pursued if I did not take this class.

The most valuable aspect of the course for me was the class discussion, it forced me to critical think, analize and go deeper into certain issues.

I really liked the Service learning project. It gives students hands one experience in working with lower class society. It helps to really understand what it's like and to have a little more compassion for them.

I learned the most watching the various videos in class.

Professor Kent's assignments

11. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

Nothing was 'least valuable', however I felt the course could have focused more on class discussions (which is hard to do).

none

The weekly readings. You can make it through the course by only doing readings for papers and for one's presentations. He makes the student summarize the content and present it during class so there's no need to read it on your own.

None. In fact, I wish the class was longer!

I can't think of anything that was least valuable to me.

The group work. We had to get into groups with various senarios and see what we would do as a group. The senarios were really outdated and didn't spark much debate. Also, everyday someone summarized the chapters. This was counter productive because by the end of the class, I knew someone would summarize the chapter so I didn't read it. Waste of class time and my time.

Noel did not send us email or handouts on question for the essay we were suppose to write, we had to memmorize it or write it down. i feel that if I'm paying to take this course I need to have course materials handed to me.

The service learning requirement was difficult. While I believe the idea is in the right place, the reality is that finding time for it when balancing School, Homework, Work, and an Intership is extremely tough.

Some of the readings were hard to sit through, sometimes repeating themes.

12. Ten years from now I'll probably remember this course most by ...

The issues which we covered that are prevalent in most of our everyday lives.

The interesting course matter and the service learning.

the "blue collar" video of 3rd graders learning about discrimination. Different cultures/people seeming to share similar problems

Going to the homeless shelter. For a part of our grade Professor Kent made us take part in service learning and I took part in volunteering at the homeless shelter. By making us do that he make me think differently about life and the way people live. He gave me the change to give back to community as well as help people who are in need.

The service-learning that we were required to do.

How Professor Kent was able to illustrate that American Ethnic Race Relations were not where they should have been in 2010--racism was still a problem. I am now more sensitive to racist acts (whether conscious or subconscious) in my every day life and I am thankful for that.

Service Learning and the awesome discussions.

The way I have changed my thoughts on ethnic and race relations.

The problems and situations we faced that are still going on. And how to deal with them.

Nothing. It was a forgettable class. It was very boring and I learned nothing new that I didnt already know. For being a 400 level class it really holds easy content.

The Dog.

Professor Kent. He was very knowledgeable and very welcoming to all opinions.

13. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.79	14	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	1 (7%)	12 (86%)

14. The instructor appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.73	15	0.59	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	2 (13%)	12 (80%)

15. The instructor broadened my understanding and grasp of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	15	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	12 (80%)

16. The instructor treated students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	15	1.06	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	0 (0%)	3 (20%)	10 (67%)

17. The instructor treated students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	15	1.12	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	3 (20%)	10 (67%)

18. The instructor makes me feel free to ask questions.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.53	15	1.06	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (20%)	11 (73%)

19. One real strength of this course is the classroom discussion.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.53	15	1.06	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (20%)	11 (73%)

20. Assignments make students think.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.47	15	1.13	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	2 (13%)	11 (73%)

21. Reading assignments make students think.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.47	15	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	4 (27%)	9 (60%)

22. The course was a valuable contribution to my education.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.47	15	1.06	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (27%)	10 (67%)

23. The course is highly recommended if it were taught by this instructor.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	15	1.12	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	3 (20%)	10 (67%)

24. Other comments:

You have an excellent class with brilliant content. I think everyone should take a class similar to yours. With such a good course, I can think of very few ways to improve it. With that being said, you should try to find ways to engage the entire class in discussion (my favorite part). Of course, this is a challenging thing to do. Thank you professor Kent. This was my favorite class this semester.

Excellent teacher, really wonderful person.

Thank you for making classes "enjoyable" while also urging us to think, from other(s) eyes and views, and outside the box

Professor Kent could do a better job of e-mailing students when he said he would (he's forgotten to e-mail us the details of an assignment more than once) but other than that, he's great.

I really enjoyed this class, although he constantly kept writing on my papers that my absences were a problem after I continued to come to class everyday, it was well worth taking his class.

Very old material and topics. Most of the articles were from 20 to 30 years ago. The teacher and the material is very outdated!

His grading can be a bit off at times.

Noel Kent: ES 420, Fall 2009 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Ethnic Studies
Course:	ES 420 - American Ethnic & Race Relatns	Crn (Section):	79111 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.58	12	0.51	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (42%)	7 (58%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	12	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (33%)	8 (67%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	12	0.78	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (17%)	4 (33%)	6 (50%)

4. I learned to identify main points and central issues in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	12	0.65	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	6 (50%)	5 (42%)

5. I developed the ability to communicate clearly about this subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	12	0.75	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (17%)	5 (42%)	5 (42%)

6. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.08	12	0.9	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	1 (8%)	6 (50%)	4 (33%)

7. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	12	0.75	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (17%)	5 (42%)	5 (42%)

8. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

The class discussions were great.

Class discussion. You can always read course material and interpret it exactly opposite of what the writer is trying to portray. Even though many of my classmates came unprepared ready to discuss, I like how we separated into groups and got to discuss amongst ourselves. I think that made it easier for those who are shy to express their feelings on topics and issues.

The aspects that were most valuable to me were the ideas and beliefs of the different social classes.

I learned a lot doing the required community service.

...

The issues discussed in class not only inforced the objective of the class, but also gave a lesson in American history that we don't get in traditional textbooks.

I felt the 'problem solving' sections were the most valuable because they allowed students to talk to each other. I do think that class participation should be emphasized more though because unfortunately some students, even within the smaller circles, did not talk. Perhaps requiring that each student talk in the circle would be a way of alleviating this.

learning sociological theories about race relations, discussions in class, hearing other people's opinions and hearing about their own personal experiences. it was a class about ethnicities and we all WERE actually very ethnically mixed

I liked the atmosphere, group discussions and open-ness to share thoughts and opinions in the class.

9. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

Nothing.

Nothing. Everything I had to do in and out of class was valuable.

The least valuable aspects of the course is his ability to create a tunnel vision for everyone towards what he believes, and papers have to be written on his beliefs not our own.

I thought everything was valuable.

The videos played in class were good examples of racialized acts of violence but sometimes felt too vulgar. I initially thought the papers challenged me intellectually, however once I began getting deducted on works I thought were well done, I began to question what the professor really wanted.

the style of assigning the written assignments, because there is no structure and I hate how he doesn't give us a exactly how he wants each writing assignment to meet his writing standards, because he is mostly most concerned on how we write then what the ideas we state in answering the questions of that issue.

While the video clips were interesting and quite information in and of themselves, there was very little time given to discuss the clips in-depth. This was more an aspect of timing that I felt was not portioned well in the class.

We only talked bout very extreme cases of racial discrimination and racial inequality. i wished we would have discussed more marginal cases, that are less obvious, and that even more require sociological analysis.

10. What things did you get from this course that will benefit you personally?

The required community service was great.

I learned things not only about course content, but also learned things about myself. Growing up on a small Island you have a different mentality than those raised in a more multicultural society. Especially living on campus. I take the things I learned from class back home, and try to impress them on my friends and family. My whole way of thinking, and looking at things, is much more.... i guess you could say intelligent or informed.

He has forced students to elaborate and every paper to the extreme in order to fully understand what we are saying.

I learned a lot about racism and discrimination that I did not know before. I did not realize how prevalent racism still was in society today. This class has made me more aware.

A more open understanding of what has happened in the past in regards to racial backgrounds and the mentality surrounding hate acts

the understanding of how people in this world still are and will always be discriminative and prejudice toward others of different cultures in this country and around the world.

This class helped me to see race relations from other's perspectives, not just my own.

I learned a lot from the other students in the course and how they think about and process information. This aspect helped me to think about how to approach difficult ethnic conversations with others.

I have understood some of my past experiences better/i saw them in a larger context.

11. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	12	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (50%)	6 (50%)

12. The instructor seems to enjoy teaching.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	12	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (33%)	8 (67%)

13. The instructor stimulated me to think about the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	11	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	5 (45%)	5 (45%)

14. The instructor broadened my understanding and grasp of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	12	0.87	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	0 (0%)	6 (50%)	5 (42%)

15. The instructor frequently discussed recent developments related to the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.58	12	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	3 (25%)	8 (67%)

16. The instructor maintains an atmosphere of good feeling in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	12	1.14	Freq(%)	1 (8%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (42%)	6 (50%)

17. The instructor treated students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	12	1.13	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (17%)	1 (8%)	4 (33%)	5 (42%)

18. The instructor encouraged class discussion.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.58	12	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	3 (25%)	8 (67%)

19. The instructor was willing to help.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	12	0.97	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	1 (8%)	4 (33%)	6 (50%)

20. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	12	0.87	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	0 (0%)	6 (50%)	5 (42%)

21. What did you find most valuable and helpful about the instructor?

Kent is a great teacher and totally willing to help his students when they need help.

His knowledge on subject matter. He is a very well informed instructor who really knows his stuff

What was most helpful about the instructor was that he knew why other ethnicities thought a certain way, and he was able to explain it.

He was willing and available to help all students and made class interesting by having class discussions.

His knowledgeable background

strong comments/suggestions on our writing

His knowledge on the subject of ethnic relations in respect to our history was impressive.

He posits good questions for thinking and discussing.

He stimulated and encouraged class discussions. He knew the subject well.

More role playing about racism since it isnt so prevalent in Hawaii unless youre haole.

22. What did you find least valuable and helpful about the instructor?

Nothing.

Nothing, everything in and out of class was valuable

The least valuable ideas of the professor is his ability to create a tunnel vision for everyone towards what he believes, and papers have to be written on his beliefs not our own.

His criticism. He also tended to be unclear on points he wanted students to make in regards to papers

the least valuable is his approach in helping the students understand what he wants out of us when we write an assigned paper, because he doesn't make it clearly how he wants it written to fit his standards or help us out to write a better paper.

His time scheduling is not what I would like. He came to class usually 5 minutes late, held class 5 minutes after class, if not 10. And I already spoke about how we don't have adequate time to discuss video clips.

inevitably for a class that deals with contemporary issues it was opinionated

the dog was cute but somewhat distracting

23. What two or three single words best describe this instructor?

intelligent, fair and awesome

Nice, helpful, resourceful, intelligent.

Good, knowledgeable, and fair.

interesting, helpful, kind

educated, reliable

well informed, open minded

open-minded

Enthusiastic, knowledgeable.

liberal, kind, knowledgeable

chill, understanding

24. Assignments make students think.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	12	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (50%)	6 (50%)

25. The group work contributes significantly to this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	12	0.62	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	7 (58%)	4 (33%)

26. The course was a valuable contribution to my education.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	12	0.65	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	6 (50%)	5 (42%)