University of Hawai'i eCAFE

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Instructor: Karen Robbins

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FSHN 185, Spring 2012
FSHN 185, Spring 2011
FSHN 185, Fall 2010
FSHN 285, Fall 2010
FSHN 185, Spring 2010
FSHN 285, Spring 2010
FSHN 185, Fall 2009
FSHN 285, Fall 2009
FSHN 185, Spring 2009
FSHN 285, Spring 2009

Karen Robbins: FSHN 185, Spring 2012

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 185 - Food Sci-Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	49109 (0) 49120 (0) 49126 (0) 49127 (0) 49128 (0) 49130 (0) 49131 (0) 49136 (0) 49885 (0) 49912 (0) 49979 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.15	34	0.98	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	1 (3%)	5 (15%)	12 (35%)	15 (44%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.91	34	1.08	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	0 (0%)	9 (26%)	11 (32%)	12 (35%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.21	33	1.01	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	0 (0%)	8 (24%)	6 (18%)	18 (55%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.82	33	0.99	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	1 (3%)	10 (30%)	12 (36%)	9 (27%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.03	33	1.15	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	4 (12%)	3 (9%)	10 (30%)	15 (45%)

6. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.91	34	1.19	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	2 (6%)	7 (21%)	9 (26%)	14 (41%)

7. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.76	33	1.2	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	3 (9%)	13 (39%)	2 (6%)	14 (42%)

8. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	34	0.99	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	0 (0%)	7 (21%)	6 (18%)	20 (59%)

9. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.7	33	1.14	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	4 (12%)	9 (27%)	9 (27%)	10 (30%)

10. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	32	1.05	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	1 (3%)	8 (25%)	9 (28%)	13 (41%)

11. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.06	33	1.02	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	1 (3%)	7 (21%)	10 (30%)	14 (42%)

12. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.76	33	1.07	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	2 (6%)	11 (33%)	9 (27%)	10 (30%)

13. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.77	30	1.11	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	2 (7%)	10 (33%)	7 (23%)	10 (33%)

14. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.06	34	1.17	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	1 (3%)	7 (21%)	7 (21%)	17 (50%)

15. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	32	0.94	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	0 (0%)	5 (16%)	10 (31%)	16 (50%)

16. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.15	33	1.14	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	1 (3%)	4 (12%)	9 (27%)	17 (52%)

17. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.79	33	1.09	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	1 (3%)	8 (24%)	13 (39%)	9 (27%)

18. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.15	33	1.03	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	0 (0%)	3 (9%)	14 (42%)	14 (42%)

19. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.12	33	1.07	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	0 (0%)	5 (15%)	11 (33%)	15 (45%)

20. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.23	30	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (17%)	13 (43%)	12 (40%)

21. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.94	33	1.19	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	2 (6%)	6 (18%)	9 (27%)	14 (42%)

22. The instructor shows a genuine interest in the progress of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
3.97	33	1.19	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	1 (3%)	7 (21%)	7 (21%)	14 (42%)	2 (6%)

23. Which things, if any, do you think your instructor did especially well?

The course was paced well

Follow the textbook.

I liked how she explained the class materials. Used quite a few of videos that covered some of the class lectures.

She seems to be innovative as to adding course-related activities; she brings in alternative/current videos...

Teach us very valuable information we should use in every day life.

This is the first on line course that I've taken and I was pleased that everything that needed to be done was laid out in our syllabus.

Allowing the quizzes/tests taken online at any time; very convenient.

I feel she did well with taking the material and applying it into a scenario that made it easier for me to understand.

The instructor was extremely knowledgeable about the course that she teaches.I enjoyed this course and shared alot about what I learned with friends and family.It also helped me take better care of myself and my family by making healthy lifestyle changes/desicions in the food that we eat and prepare and changes that will help us live better and avoid future health problems.A course that everyone should take! I learned alot!

Dr.Robbins had us read aloud from the text in a further effort to create a inclusive group atmosphere. Class time goes by quickly because Dr. Robbins is interesting to listen to. This is an evening class and particularly hard to keep focus when all you want is to put your up and cruse.

Karen Robbins runs her classroom very fairly and efficiently. One thing I was extremely impressed with was the way she absolutely will not tolerate immature students disrupting class time and would immediately take action to separate them so as not to take important class time away from those students who were there to truly learn. Kudos to her!

Explain things good so that the class understands it instead of trying to figure things out

all

She gave the class notes and explained them very well so that I could understand.

nothing really

There was always something to do.

Her use of supermarket food products to demonstrate certain lessons was very helpful and eyeopening for sure.

provided notes for the class

I do like how she posts chapter worksheets for us to download and fill out. It helps me remember information.

I really enjoyed the tests, activities and how each assignment was graded on time!

24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?

Some of the things on quizzes and tests were not taught in class. She couldn't answer some questions that were asked by students.

Unfortunately, the way the class is structured does not offer students a complete learning opportunity. The notes for the class are straight out of the textbook in a fill-in-the-blank format that Dr. Robbins reads aloud. As she reads, we are to fill in the notes. I find it distracting and am unable to process the information because I am too concerned with getting the notes right. At test-time, I have to search for the information because I have not had the opportunity to really listen and absorb the information. When students ask more challenging questions, Dr. Robbins either does not know the answer, or answers in a round-about way that leads to something different than what was originally asked. I feel I know more about Dr. Robbins' many vacations to Europe and New Zealand than I do about food science. I don't feel I have received the knowledge on this subject that I was craving.

very good class!

Great teacher! I would take another FSHN class if i had the time!

She is well organized and keeps everything that we need to know or do in Laulima. If I have any questions for her, I use Laulima and she get's back to me ASAP.

Her classes are easy, yet I still learned a lot.

Ms. Robbins is a great professor!

She is a fantastic teacher. Patient and willing to take the extra time to help students out with any questions or will stay when class is over so others can take their tests and quizzes.

Extremely Knowledgeable teacher!

I would recommend Dr. Robbins as a professor.

Thus far, Karen Robbins has been the best instructor I have have encountered in pursuit of my academic career at UH-Maui College. She is professional, always prepared and exceptionally knowledgeable in her course material.

That she should explain the chapters more instead of typing things out and just doing the test right away. it gets confusing.

GREAT JOB

Karen Robbins is a good teacher and always gives us the time if I do not understand anything. She gives us extra credit. She is a very good teacher.

She talks with a mono tone voice so it is very hard to stay awake for 2 hours.

I personally do not learn from an insturctor who reads off information. It is hard to type notes and listen to her lecture. It was hard to learn the information given, so it became hard to take the tests. I am a very hands on learner and i found the class to be very auditory.

I enjoyed that she is a working professional - a dietician - and that she used her experiences and knowledge to teach us.

that she is a doctor

I would like to say that Karen is a wonderful teacher that has a whole knowledge of Food and Human Nutrition. I heave learned a lot about Nutrition and Fitness as well as applying it to my daily life.

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

She incorporates the outreach classes very well.

She encourages us to read and respond to other classmates comments and discussions. Even though this is an online course, I still feel close to my classmates because we are always communicating through Laulima.

She cares about them and returns emails promptly.

I feel Dr. Robbins deeply cares about her students. Like i stated earlier, she'll go over any questions you may have (during or after class) and will actually stay behind (after class is done) so that students can get in their test or quizzes before they leave.

Seemed to care about all students doing well in her course!

I am dyslexic and the original way the test format was presented it was very hard for me. I talked to Dr. Robbins; the rest of the tests had smaller and fewer of this type of garnering answers.

As previously stated, she is very fair and refuses to allow any student to take time away from other students unnecessarily. She will stop her lecture to answer any and all questions students may have of her but will not allow disruptive students to disrespect her or their fellow students. She treats her students with respect and as the adults they are and expects nothing less than the same in return. She is genuinely concerned for the academic progress of her students and is willing to assist them in any way to help them achieve success.

GReAT JOB

Karen does care about her students because if she did not she would not give us extra credit.

She reminded students the importance of logging on for our tests. She was also considerate of the class as a whole when she moved a student to the front of the class.

yup

26. Exams and assignments were returned promptly so that learning was reinforced.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.3	27	0.86	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	4 (15%)	8 (30%)	14 (52%)

27. Other comments:

Nope! Good!

There were questions that I answered "Neutral" and that is only because the question said "in class". Overall this online course was great!

One of the things I really liked about this course and Ms. Robbins was that my assignments and exams were returned promptly.

Overall, I really enjoyed the class with Dr. Robbins. She has a great insight into nutrition and I'm always eager to hear what she has to say about the next subject. All around, very fair and can't complain one bit.

Excellent instructor!!!!!

Dr. Robbins quizzed the class after exams on answers that were most missed by our individual section. This demonstrates her quest for better comprehension of material by all her students.

I wish all instructors at UH-Maui could be of the caliber of Dr. Robbins. I thoroughly enjoyed going to class each week and looked forward to her lectures.

GREAT JOB

I encourage everyone to take Karen Robbins class they will learn a lot and have fun also.

I think that the class could be more interesting if fun activitys such as somethign hands on was implimented. I feel that Powerpoints are a bit more interesting than coping notes for a few hours. I found that I lost interest during class. she is a Very knowledgeable and nice instructure however I did not find her method of teaching helpful towards my type of learning.

I think that Dr. Robbins did her best. This class was the most rowdiest I've ever attended. I am embarassed for the teacher that some students were disruptive, rude, and inattentive.

Karen Robbins: FSHN 185, Spring 2011 Back to top

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 185 - Sci Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	46292 (0) 46293 (0) 46294 (0) 46295 (0) 46296 (0) 46349 (0) 46352 (0) 46535 (0) 46839 (0) 47093 (0) 47148 (0) 47149 (0) 47162 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.24	29	1.02	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	1 (3%)	3 (10%)	9 (31%)	15 (52%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.15	26	0.99	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	5 (19%)	8 (31%)	12 (46%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.28	25	1.12	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	3 (12%)	8 (32%)	13 (52%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.97	29	0.94	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	0 (0%)	7 (24%)	12 (41%)	9 (31%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.24	29	0.99	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	1 (3%)	2 (7%)	11 (38%)	14 (48%)

6. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.07	29	1.07	Freq(%)	2 (7%)	0 (0%)	3 (10%)	13 (45%)	11 (38%)

7. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.15	27	1.17	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	1 (4%)	3 (11%)	10 (37%)	12 (44%)

8. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.41	29	0.95	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	0 (0%)	3 (10%)	7 (24%)	18 (62%)

9. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.11	27	1.01	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	6 (22%)	8 (30%)	12 (44%)

10. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.24	29	0.95	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	0 (0%)	4 (14%)	10 (34%)	14 (48%)

11. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.21	28	1.14	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	1 (4%)	2 (7%)	11 (39%)	13 (46%)

12. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.12	25	1.1	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	4 (16%)	10 (40%)	10 (40%)

13. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.04	26	1.09	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	2 (8%)	3 (12%)	9 (35%)	11 (42%)

14. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.08	26	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	6 (23%)	9 (35%)	10 (38%)

15. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	28	0.68	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (7%)	12 (43%)	14 (50%)

16. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	28	1.01	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	1 (4%)	3 (11%)	11 (39%)	12 (43%)

17. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.93	29	1.28	Freq(%)	3 (10%)	1 (3%)	3 (10%)	10 (34%)	12 (41%)

18. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.04	25	1.18	Freq(%)	2 (8%)	1 (4%)	2 (8%)	9 (36%)	11 (44%)

19. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.24	29	0.91	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	0 (0%)	3 (10%)	12 (41%)	13 (45%)

20. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.31	29	0.81	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (3%)	3 (10%)	11 (38%)	14 (48%)

21. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.97	29	1.18	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	3 (10%)	5 (17%)	7 (24%)	13 (45%)

22. The instructor shows a genuine interest in the progress of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
4.0	28	1.29	Freq(%)	2 (7%)	1 (4%)	3 (11%)	10 (36%)	11 (39%)	1 (4%)

23. Which things, if any, do you think your instructor did especially well?

Everything

she weas very organized

She answered all of our questions when we asked the to her.

She explained subject matter extremely well, especially being a dietician she was interested in what she was teaching. I really enjoyed taking this course sand would recomend it to a fellow student.

she was a very good teacher she took the time to explain to us some thing we did not get.

Keeps up with the syllabus.

nutrition label reading was explained very clearly, it was a complex task.

She taught the class very, well. She is very well knowledgeable on the subject she is teaching.

I believe that Dr. Karen is genuinely passionate about her work and what she teaches to us. She is very knowledgeable about her subject and explains the matter in a way that is simple to understand.

The teacher managed time well in each of the classes.

Very organized and even handed. Treats everyone with kindness and respect. Covers the material well. Loved her class and would like to take more classes she instructs.

she was very knowledgeable on the course content. Was awesome to be a student and learn about health and it's importance. It meant a lot to me as a student as well as someone who seeks help to be healthier. She was very open and very quick to respond to questions via the email.

she was always patient with the sky bridge students like myself. she made sure that we were not overlooked in any way. I appreciated that since this was my first sky class.

she is a very good teacher with a good attitude towards her students.

Had posting posted early for people that wanted to work ahead.

Any question I had, she would alaways give me an answer in a timely fashion. Although this was an online class, I felt like I had the attention of Karen when I needed it.

She is organized.

Very organized

Giving assignments.

I took one of Dr. Robbins' online classes and feel like she included as much pertinent information as she could within the timeframe given for the class. I really appreciate the note taking guides she assembles for each of the chapters in the book.

There is not one single thing this teacher did well in my view.

I felt the web assignments was fun and informative. I also liked the response to the assignments in the grading.

24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?

Interesting teacher

She is an excellent teacher. Treats each student the same and she is fair to everyone.

She is well trained in her field.

Does not answer questions directly w/ yes or no answers.

She is a great teacher and again she is very knowledgeable on the subject that she is teaching.

I think that Dr. Karen is a very sweet, and friendly person. I can tell she loves what she does. She as a person is also very interesting and lively.

overall a good class very interested on the subject she teaches.

She can move a little fast when going through the notes. I would like to write less and listen to what she is saying more. Sometimes the questions on the test are not covered in the book or notes but is something she said seemingly in passing. Can be a bit evasive when answering questions.

Awesome instructor, I'm glad to have been in her class. If I could do it all over again, I would've wanted to go into the field of nutrition. I am glad to have been under her instruction because she not only knows her content, she is so easy to talk to and get along with. Mahalo nui.

She made it easy to understand by speaking in terms that i am familiar with

i enjoyed her class

Really liked the postings you would make us do. Sometimes I wasnt able to finish my readings in time so doing the postings allowed me to learn things I might have not been able to read.

Needs to learn how to spell check on everything! Homework was a waste of time in preparing for the online quizzes. Some questions were had incorrect answers as choices.

Great Course

Nothing

Dr. Robbins is an absolute asset to the University - I wish more classes in this field were offered here.

One of the worst teachers I've ever had. Her online class, a "Canned classroom", was almost pure junk. Her curriculum, study guides, quizzes and tests were based on a previous edition of the text, one I don't have access to, therefore, it is outrageous to hold me responsible for this material (I have begged for faculty oversight to examine and verify my statements since the beginning of the semester, and no one has helped me). Her work is filled with typos, misspellings, nonsensical questions, errors and there is virtually no correlation between study guides and the tests they're supposed to prepare me for. When asking teacher for help, I got responses like "I'm on vacation." NO mention of helping me when she returns. No help after she returns.

I did not like this class at all. I loved the subject and even reading the text book which I didn't expect. I felt the quizzes and exams were not focused on the important parts of the class, the questions repeats itself often, and I found more than one right answer to a question. There was also questions that weren't in the textbook. I felt their was too many mistakes to point out and I felt burdened by my other classes to go through all the mistakes therefore I had to settle for a very low grade. Even though we were provided a review sheet it was useless and didn't help out on the quizzes or exams which is it's purpose. The review sheet took about an hour just to fill out with no purpose. I felt the web assignments was very thoughtful and should be kept but should require more students to give a thoughtful reply and maybe a minimum words of 300 per assignment. The major improvements should be focused on the quizzes/tests and if you are going to have a review sheet then it should be for the review or might as well not offer it at all.

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

N/A

She wants to see everyone do well.

unwilling to accomidate students w/ medical need/illness.

Not compassionate at all, I had pneumonia and was out of school for two weeks. Had been to the doctor multiple times and brought a note in to excuse my absence. I had missed two online quizzes and a test. Yes they were online but i had pneumonia and was on strict bed rest from my doctor. She would not open the quizzes/test for me to take at a later date and said i was home so i should have been able to take them. Then another student had a death in the immediate family and she was equally not compassionate and said he should be taking the online quizzes during his absence since I was sharing the notes with him. I understand holding students to a high standard but I think that under the circumstances that is just ridiculous.

She would ask the class or students if we understood what she was talking about when she gave us notes or giving examples of a situation that we were discussing about.

I think that Dr. Karen does care for her students and truly believes that we can do a good job. She let's us be independent, and does leave it up to us to get the job done. She doesn't baby us, which is really great because we are at that stage where we don't and shouldn't be babied. She's also teaching us how to be adults.

I think she should make the test time longer. But for quizzes the time is perfect.

She seems very nutural but friendly at all time.

she always stopped to address our concerns on a point to point basis

not sure

I didnt really need any help so I cant comment.

She encouraged us via Laulima emails

She is willing to help if asked

Neutral.

Dr. Robbins was very unfairly criticized by one of the students in our class. This student went so far as to try to rally other students against Dr. Robbins. In my opinion, this student's accusations were way off-base and held no merit. In contrast to what this other student had to say about her, Dr. Robbins was always available for my questions, answered my emails promptly and gave me great feedback on my assignments. The time she devoted to putting together our study guides shows that she's a devoted instructor that goes the extra mile for her students. I appreciate her efforts and applaud her for a great learning experience.

She showed NO respect for her students by putting out extremely poor quality course materials; no respect for me when I came to her with my problems and issues. Sloppy, messy, disorganized course work shows a lack of respect for students, and I resent it very much.

26. Exams and assignments were returned promptly so that learning was reinforced.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.32	22	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (9%)	2 (9%)	5 (23%)	13 (59%)

27. Other comments:

Exciting class

Returned in a timely fashion.

I recommend this class be taken online, because the information is drawn out through out the hour and fifteen minutes in class. too much time avail for the amount of info.

Great teacher and is thinking about taking other nutrition class she is teaching. Learned a lot this semester in this class.

A VERY GOOD CLASS!

Love how she opens tests right away so the information is still fresh in my mind.

Loved the class!!

Tests were given the same due date as quizzes which left us no chance to review which questions were incorrect before taking the tests.

I will now need to go back and review every quiz and test, every page of the study guide, to show the errors and general sloppiness, so that I can get the grade I deserve in this class. I resent the amount of time I've had to spend on matters not related to learning in this class. Learning seems not to be a priority for this teacher. As someone who loves school, loves learning, this is very offensive to me.

Karen Robbins: FSHN 185, Fall 2010 Back to top

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 185 - Sci Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	45470 (0) 45471 (0) 45752 (0) 45769 (0) 45771 (0) 45772 (0) 45773 (0) 45774 (0) 45775 (0) 45779 (0) 45780 (0) 45781 (0) 45938 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.48	46	0.78	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	0 (0%)	2 (4%)	16 (35%)	27 (59%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.18	45	0.97	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)	9 (20%)	12 (27%)	22 (49%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.35	46	0.87	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)	3 (7%)	17 (37%)	24 (52%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.82	45	0.96	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	2 (4%)	13 (29%)	17 (38%)	12 (27%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	45	0.82	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	0 (0%)	4 (9%)	18 (40%)	22 (49%)

6. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	46	1.15	Freq(%)	3 (7%)	2 (4%)	6 (13%)	16 (35%)	19 (41%)

7. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	43	0.93	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)	7 (16%)	16 (37%)	18 (42%)

8. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	45	1.03	Freq(%)	2 (4%)	1 (2%)	4 (9%)	13 (29%)	25 (56%)

9. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.89	45	0.99	Freq(%)	2 (4%)	0 (0%)	13 (29%)	16 (36%)	14 (31%)

10. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.02	45	0.93	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)	10 (22%)	17 (38%)	16 (36%)

11. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.16	45	0.85	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	0 (0%)	7 (16%)	20 (44%)	17 (38%)

12. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.77	44	1.0	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	2 (5%)	16 (36%)	12 (27%)	13 (30%)

13. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	44	0.91	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	0 (0%)	12 (27%)	16 (36%)	15 (34%)

14. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.3	40	0.9	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	1 (3%)	4 (10%)	13 (33%)	21 (53%)

15. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.55	44	0.76	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	0 (0%)	1 (2%)	14 (32%)	28 (64%)

16. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	44	0.81	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	0 (0%)	3 (7%)	15 (34%)	25 (57%)

17. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.09	46	0.9	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	0 (0%)	11 (24%)	16 (35%)	18 (39%)

18. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.34	47	0.84	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)	2 (4%)	20 (43%)	23 (49%)

19. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	45	0.79	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	0 (0%)	3 (7%)	20 (44%)	21 (47%)

20. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	46	0.86	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)	4 (9%)	22 (48%)	18 (39%)

21. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.27	45	0.95	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)	7 (16%)	12 (27%)	24 (53%)

22. The instructor shows a genuine interest in the progress of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
4.14	45	1.01	Freq(%)	1 (2%)	2 (4%)	7 (16%)	13 (29%)	20 (44%)	2 (4%)

23. Which things, if any, do you think your instructor did especially well?

This was an online class. She organized her material very well.

n/a

She was very prompt with posting tests and quizzes. I loved that our assignments were posted ahead of time and that I could work ahead.

great explanations for assignments

Everything was organized so we new what assignments we had each week.

She did an awesome job this semester i really like her

modules and assignments and replying back to every homework assignment submitted and test with a grade

I liked that the class is structured the way it is. It is always consistent. I know when things are due and there are no surprises in the schedule. My favorite thing about this class is that I am able to move ahead in the schedule if I am able to. I don't have to wait until the end of the week to know what is coming up for the following week. I am able to prepare ahead of time which is a plus for me. My schedule outside of school is busy and this course allows me to work at a steady pace without overwelming me.

Clearly outlined the course and what was wxpected of the students, took her online class.

I aprreciated that she was quick to respond to any questions I had.

I think everything she did very well.

The note taking guidelines.

note taking guideline

she was particularly clear on what she expected out of me as a student, she was very thorough in class when going over notes, she showed pictures, had us read out of the book, asked questions and encouraged conversation in input over a topic that we are covering.

clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

She organized our note-taking guidelines very well

She explained the material best of her knowledge about the material. If had any questions she did answer.

She really made you think about what you are eating and what you are feeding your family.I really enjoyed this course.

She explains lessons very well so that I can understand.

Be able to explain the questions that we had on something well enough so that I could understand what she was talking about

Karen explained the chapters in our book very well. She explained it to where we could understand what they are trying to say in each chapter. She also did numerous activities that helped with our understanding of nutrition.

The things she taught well would be the way that she talked to the class and the way that she explained things to that class

she taught very well.

all good

she always answered any question and explained them fully

I think that Mrs. Robbins is very thorough and a great teacher. The way she runs her class ensures that we will learn alot about food and nutrition. Out of all my classes this semester, with the exception of Interpersonal Communication, these were the classes I think I learned the most. Mahalo.

She explains very well, overall I like this class.

Examples, examples, examples! i like that she used food labels, food products, etc to give us a visual understanding on the subject.

Keeps on schedule

Giving feedback to our work assignments.

The outlines of the chapter notes.

Hard for me to answer many of these questions because my class with Karen was online. She is very knowledgeable and clearly loves the topic. I wish I could have been able to be in her lectures.

24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?

There was little interaction with teacher and student. The course was an online course, but i had little contact, one email, from the instructor through out the whole course. The course content i found interesting. The discussions that were posted by other students were interesting, but there could have been more interaction from the instructor.

She is a great instructor.

She's GREAT!!!

she made me interested more about my health and the importance of nutrients especially now that i am vegetarian and what i can do to stay healthy

Great professor, responds quickly to e-mail and questions and grades assignments in a timely manner.

Thanks miss for teaching this course.

It's been a great semester.

She is a funny woman that has lots of knowledge to share. Im curious on what Dr. Karen eats and the meals that she prepares because even though i have the knowledge i do now about food, it's still difficult to find receipts to healthy meals and cost friendly meals.

her teachings are out dated, and is supper FDA.

She's a nice lady

This was a good class and karen is a good teacher for it. Sh knows all the inforamation and explains it clearly. I would reccomend this class to other for sure.

She is a very good instructor and I would recommend her to other students.

I think that shes a very good teacher and knows a lot about the subject she teaches that she shares with the students.

i had fun learning in your class.

she is a very patient instructor

She's funny, not so serious like other teachers. She's always prepared.

She's great! I love her teaching that im going to take her FSHN 285 class next semester!

The reading material is informative Some tests have outdated question/answers (very few)

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

no concern what so ever

n/a

yes she is very caring

N/A

shes very helpful and answers questions almost instantly

none

some material in note taking not needed

Dr. Karen helped me in the beginning of the semester when there was a mix up of my schedule. even though it wasnt her job, she allowed me to come into her office and she helped me straighten it out.

This class was a little too boring

She is always available to answer any questions and asks questions to make sure that we understand.

Do more things to enforce the materials we are going over instead of it just usually being only doing the note taking guidelines. Do more of other things like videos or other things to help cover the material.

should offer extra credit!!

She's willing to help students from the satellite places and that's a good thing.

26. Exams and assignments were returned promptly so that learning was reinforced.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	40	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (10%)	16 (40%)	20 (50%)

27. Other comments:

will be asking for refund on this class as it was poorly taught and delivered

i think every should take this course or at least take the time to read the book its very informative

I would suggest doing other types of web assignments and discussions. It seemed rather boring and repetitive.

Had fun in this class.

This class was very interesting and informative also. it has been a great class experience for me in all.

I got tired of asking questions, because i never really got my questions answered.

I didn't feel like I learned much

None.

Sometimes she moves too fast to write it all down

Karen Robbins: FSHN 285, Fall 2010 Back to top

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 285 - Sci Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	45472 (0) 45473 (0) 45753 (0) 45939 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	15	0.62	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	3 (20%)	11 (73%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.13	15	0.99	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	3 (20%)	4 (27%)	7 (47%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

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%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.87	15	1.25	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	1 (7%)	3 (20%)	4 (27%)	6 (40%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

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%)

6. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.93	15	1.28	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	1 (7%)	3 (20%)	3 (20%)	7 (47%)

7. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	15	1.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	4 (27%)	4 (27%)	6 (40%)

8. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	14	0.85	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (21%)	2 (14%)	9 (64%)

9. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.93	15	1.1	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	3 (20%)	4 (27%)	6 (40%)

10. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.8	15	1.26	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	1 (7%)	4 (27%)	3 (20%)	6 (40%)

11. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	15	1.07	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	2 (13%)	5 (33%)	6 (40%)

12. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.8	15	1.01	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	6 (40%)	3 (20%)	5 (33%)

13. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.07	15	0.88	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (33%)	4 (27%)	6 (40%)

14. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	15	0.94	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (33%)	2 (13%)	8 (53%)

15. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.47	15	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (20%)	2 (13%)	10 (67%)

16. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.13	15	1.06	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	4 (27%)	2 (13%)	8 (53%)

17. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.87	15	1.25	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	1 (7%)	3 (20%)	4 (27%)	6 (40%)

18. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	15	1.13	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	3 (20%)	3 (20%)	7 (47%)

19. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

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%)

20. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	15	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (20%)	4 (27%)	8 (53%)

21. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.13	15	1.25	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	4 (27%)	1 (7%)	9 (60%)

22. The instructor shows a genuine interest in the progress of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
4.27	15	0.96	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (33%)	1 (7%)	9 (60%)	0 (0%)

23. Which things, if any, do you think your instructor did especially well?

none whatsoever.

I think that the communication between the teacher and students is very well.

Very prompt and in returning grades. Very lenient in grading web commentaries.

This was a self taught internet class. As long as you can follow directions, read a textbook, and submit assignments, quizzes and tests ontime, then one should not have a problem with this class.

everything

24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?

Learned a lot from your class, i am keeping the book i have because i wanted to go back and review it again.

She was an excellent teacher! I learned a lot in this class!

She is a very enthusiastic person. Though I never met her, her passion towards what she teaches is still aparent

This was the worst online class I have ever taken. No class discussions. no feedback about interesting ideas. Test bank had multiple errors that Professor Robbins ignored.

nothing

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

none

26. Exams and assignments were returned promptly so that learning was reinforced.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	14	0.84	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (21%)	3 (21%)	8 (57%)

27. Other comments:

I wish i could review some of my exams sooner than it comes available.

She did an awesome job this semester

Karen Robbins: FSHN 185, Spring 2010 Back to top

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 185 - Sci Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	48258 (0) 48259 (0) 48260 (0) 48261 (0) 48262 (0) 48263 (0) 48267 (0) 48268 (0) 48269 (0) 48926 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.77	26	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	4 (15%)	21 (81%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.59	27	0.68	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	8 (30%)	18 (67%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	28	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	9 (32%)	18 (64%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	30	0.85	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (3%)	5 (17%)	11 (37%)	13 (43%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.46	28	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	1 (4%)	10 (36%)	16 (57%)

6. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	30	0.86	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (3%)	4 (13%)	7 (23%)	18 (60%)

7. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	27	0.78	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	2 (7%)	8 (30%)	16 (59%)

8. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.64	28	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	1 (4%)	5 (18%)	21 (75%)

9. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	29	0.92	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (7%)	4 (14%)	11 (38%)	12 (41%)

10. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.54	26	0.84	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	2 (8%)	5 (19%)	18 (69%)

11. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.41	29	0.87	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (7%)	1 (3%)	9 (31%)	17 (59%)

12. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.32	28	0.86	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	4 (14%)	8 (29%)	15 (54%)

13. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.58	24	0.56	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	8 (33%)	15 (63%)

14. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.64	25	0.54	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	7 (28%)	17 (68%)

15. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.88	24	0.31	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (13%)	21 (88%)

16. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.83	24	0.35	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (17%)	20 (83%)

17. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.56	25	0.69	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	7 (28%)	16 (64%)

18. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.7	23	0.51	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	5 (22%)	17 (74%)

19. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.65	26	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	7 (27%)	18 (69%)

20. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.65	26	0.6	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	5 (19%)	19 (73%)

21. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	28	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	1 (4%)	9 (32%)	17 (61%)

22. The instructor shows a genuine interest in the progress of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
4.5	26	0.78	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	2 (8%)	6 (23%)	17 (65%)	0 (0%)

23. Which things, if any, do you think your instructor did especially well?

My instructor taught this subject very well and made me understand it in a way that i can relate to.

The note taking guidelines was a big help with studying for quizes and tests and preparing us for the final exam!

teaching the material and having a set and clear course.

answering questions and researching answers if not known

I think that the instructor did especially well in making the course interesting by using real life situations to explain things.

Give great examples

Explained lecture notes well and class lectures well organized.

made it easy for people to pass. open note quizes on laulima doesnt make anyone memorize and really learn the material.

she is really well organized

overall being able to explain clearly to those even in out reach!

I think the overall class time went well and she did explain things well. I like the fact that all the notetaking guidelines were all available on Laulima for us to print up and that really helped to study for quizzes and tests.

she does a very good job teaching. The way she talks is very friendly and inviting.

I liked how she was very orginized through out the semester. We followed the timeline of the syllabus.

She planned out her lessons really good. Everything was consistent and easy to understand. This is by far my favorite class because of how everything was organized and planned out.

Having web assignments. I thought that was good to have us do a little research on the subjects that we were studying. It helped to supplement with our chapter readings.

Since this was an online class I thought she was good in responding back if there were any questions and if there were any corrections she would let us know right away by email.

She challanged us with online assignments to learn more about our health and nutrition.

Making study guides to point out important facts

I take the online class so I can't answer most of these questions but overall, on the internet class, I personally will recommend this class to others. She's a genuine person and is well organized.

She had everything well put and it definitely was well thought out very well organized and she also post the assignments in advanced for students to do if your ahead.

Her syllabus to the course was very informative, and she made it clear for us to understand the values and concepts of this course.

24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?

I think that karren Robbins was a very good teacher and I got a lot of information while being in this class about Human Nutritin.

Mrs. Robbins was the best teacher I had this semester! I hope to take your FSHN 285 class!

She knows her subject well and helps the students to be successful

I feel like she knows her subject, but lacks on explaning questions clearly. Otherwise she is a really great teacher.

She is very passionate about this subject and well educated.

Shes a really good teacher

seems to know about her field but doesnt teach the specifics very well. has trouble with technical questions.

She is very kind and willing to help.

I really enjoyed taking this class and feel that I have learned alot in this past semester.

overall, the best teacher i had so far.

Having some kind of group discussion. I feel like I didn't get to know my classmates. Have some kind of project or questions that have to be answered and done by a couple of students. (small groups)

Very clear cut class. I felt like it was very well organized. It was a smooth course. I wish all my teachers could make things so easy to understand as Karen Robbins. Thank you! Not only did I understand everything but I really enjoyed it. It was a tough time for me in life but I looked forward to this class. Aloha!

Good instructor!

A+ teacher

I've been working for Lana'i Ed. Ctr. for 5 years and every student that takes her class, really enjoys it.

She's on top of everything she does.

Overall, one the best teachers around.

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

Mrs. Robbins have always answered my emails and always got back to me if i had a question about a certain thing she would be there to answer me.

Mrs Robbins was always there to help us students!

She always answers the students questions eventually

She has a really big heart and is willing to help you out if needed.

She makes sure all the students understand the material well and is available for help if needed.

No comment

She does a very good job.

She seemed to be very concerned about students when she felt things needed to be explained better.

She was always there if you had any questions or concerns.

Not much feedback hard to tell but she has made herslef available

None at this time

26. Exams and assignments were returned promptly so that learning was reinforced.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.46	24	0.85	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	3 (13%)	4 (17%)	16 (67%)

27. Other comments:

I really liked the class and is recommending this class to all of my friends.

I enjoyed her class.

i have taken a basic nutrition class in california and learned twice as much. i learned everything she teaches in 185 AND 285 all in one class (and it was only once a week) i feel that there was a lot of important info left out that could have been included in this class. In general, i was very disappointed with this class

the thing is test would be better if we could review quizes before we tool the test thats why 26 got a disagree

Great semester!

This was my first online class and i really enjoyed it!

no comment.

Karen Robbins: FSHN 285, Spring 2010 Back to top

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 285 - Sci Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	48264 (0) 48265 (0) 48266 (0) 48927 (0) 48975 (0) 48976 (0) 48977 (0) 48978 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	16	0.69	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	6 (38%)	8 (50%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.19	16	1.1	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	3 (19%)	3 (19%)	9 (56%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	16	0.78	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (19%)	3 (19%)	10 (63%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.12	17	1.08	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	4 (24%)	4 (24%)	8 (47%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	16	1.07	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	4 (25%)	9 (56%)

6. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	17	0.91	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	4 (24%)	6 (35%)	6 (35%)

7. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.56	16	1.04	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	8 (50%)	3 (19%)	4 (25%)

8. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	16	0.86	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (25%)	2 (13%)	10 (63%)

9. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.75	16	1.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	7 (44%)	3 (19%)	5 (31%)

10. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.94	16	1.15	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	5 (31%)	3 (19%)	7 (44%)

11. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.94	16	1.16	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	5 (31%)	3 (19%)	7 (44%)

12. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.47	17	1.15	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	1 (6%)	9 (53%)	1 (6%)	5 (29%)

13. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.63	16	1.14	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	8 (50%)	2 (13%)	5 (31%)

14. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.13	16	0.91	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (31%)	4 (25%)	7 (44%)

15. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	15	0.86	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (27%)	2 (13%)	9 (60%)

16. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	16	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	4 (25%)	10 (63%)

17. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	17	1.11	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (12%)	4 (24%)	3 (18%)	8 (47%)

18. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.35	17	0.78	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (18%)	5 (29%)	9 (53%)

19. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	16	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (13%)	5 (31%)	9 (56%)

20. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	15	0.8	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (20%)	3 (20%)	9 (60%)

21. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.24	17	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (29%)	3 (18%)	9 (53%)

22. The instructor shows a genuine interest in the progress of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
3.93	17	1.21	Freq(%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)	5 (29%)	2 (12%)	7 (41%)	2 (12%)

23. Which things, if any, do you think your instructor did especially well?

Her class was very interactive with weekly postings and her quiz' prepared you well for tests. She puts alot of work into keeping the class organized, and she does it much better than most teachers.

Well time managment with assigments, tests and exams.

She has all the assignments she wants us to do for the whole semester (not including quizzes) posted on laulima free for us to do at any time

Dr. Robbins structured her on line class well.

Made a note taking guide!!! BIG HELP!!!

It was easy to find all that we needed for the class assighnments.

Well, she was very fair. There wasn't any opportunity not to be.

Karen Robbins did a great job setting up the course so the material was easily understood and interesting.

Checking the assignments in a timely manner.

As an internet course the directions and expectations of this course was clearly stated.

24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?

She seemed very nice and interested in nutrition, She wants us to learn and wants to hear what we have to say. She is great.

She was a very helpful online teacher.

Karen, eventhough on the otherside of the computer screen seems very energetic, happy, and positive about learning and helping her students.

I took the internet course.

She was a great teacher and had alot of knowledge about nutrition and health.

Karen Robbins is very educated in this area of study.

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

Karen is a very helpful teacher. I was heasitant about online classes but Karen helped me navigate the website and now im a pro.

I dont know if Karen Robins let her students do makeup tests but if that is true then she might want to extend the deadlines if we contact her before the duration time limit is finished. Or if there was anymakeup or extra credit could be administered for those who missed the tests and quizes

Zero. This is an online course, I understand. But there is no personal connection. It's "read the chapter, look at some sight and summarize an article, take a quiz."

I never had any problems so i would not know.

As an internet course you can't do much with these students because the internet is the only communication.

26. Exams and assignments were returned promptly so that learning was reinforced.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.31	16	0.85	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (25%)	3 (19%)	9 (56%)

27. Other comments:

I strongly enjoyed this nutriiton class.

This was my first on-line class. I did not like it. I guess I need to see and interasct with my teacher along with my classmates.It might take me a while to accept the new age of teaching. It really lacks the human,social aspect that we've come to expect.

This class is a joke; if I knew I was paying to read a textbook I wouldn't have ever signed up. I can't believe something like this will have an effect on my GPA.

I would highly recommend Dr Karen's class to other students

Karen Robbins: FSHN 185, Fall 2009 Back to top

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 185 - Sci Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	47713 (0) 47714 (0) 47715 (0) 47716 (0) 47717 (0) 47718 (0) 47719 (0) 47721 (0) 47722 (0) 47878 (0) 47909 (0) 47910 (0) 47911 (0) 47928 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.69	26	0.6	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	4 (15%)	20 (77%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	25	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (16%)	6 (24%)	15 (60%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.64	25	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	7 (28%)	17 (68%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.24	25	0.98	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	4 (16%)	7 (28%)	13 (52%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	26	0.64	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	9 (35%)	15 (58%)

6. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	25	0.7	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (12%)	8 (32%)	14 (56%)

7. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	24	0.69	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (13%)	9 (38%)	12 (50%)

8. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.64	25	0.61	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	5 (20%)	18 (72%)

9. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	25	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	2 (8%)	9 (36%)	13 (52%)

10. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.48	25	0.64	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	9 (36%)	14 (56%)

11. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.58	24	0.62	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	6 (25%)	16 (67%)

12. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	24	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (21%)	6 (25%)	13 (54%)

13. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	25	0.69	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (12%)	9 (36%)	13 (52%)

14. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.58	24	0.56	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	8 (33%)	15 (63%)

15. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	21	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (29%)	15 (71%)

16. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	24	0.81	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (17%)	19 (79%)

17. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	24	0.92	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	9 (38%)	12 (50%)

18. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.63	24	0.61	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	5 (21%)	17 (71%)

19. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	24	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	8 (33%)	16 (67%)

20. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.58	24	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (42%)	14 (58%)

21. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.54	24	0.88	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	5 (21%)	17 (71%)

22. The instructor shows a genuine interest in the progress of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
4.36	26	0.93	Freq(%)	1 (4%)	0 (0%)	2 (8%)	8 (31%)	14 (54%)	1 (4%)

23. Which things, if any, do you think your instructor did especially well?

Explaining about certain terms of foods.

She has passion and love for your job and it shows.

I like the guidelines that she goes through in each class. I like the notes that she gives us because it really helps for the quizes and tests as well.

I truely appreciate how organized my instructor was! Dr. Karen had a set schedule, and we pretty much stuck by it. It really helped to have set dates for when everything was due. I also liked that she encouraged us to bring food labels and props into class so she could examine them. It was really helpful to examine food nutrition labels as a class.

The instructor did especially well on providing an activity such as going to supermarket to check out the nutrition facts and which of the following foods are healthy. In addition, the instructor also provide a note-taking guidelines to go along with the lectures.

She give a lot of examples about our subject matter. Always generalize the topics and connect it to our daily living...

I thought that Dr. Karen is an excellent teacher. I learned a lot from her class and am really happy that I took it.

This class is very interesting. Thanks Ms.Robins!!

Showing us some products from the store and showing us what is the good aand bad part of the product and look at the labels before you buy them because it might contian thing that you may not know about.

well laid out work sheets for learning

class was very well organized.

Her response about my question was very fast, so I really thank for her.

The whole set-up of this on-line class was well set up with the assignments, quizs, and exams.

Very organized and clear course!

I really enjoyed the fact that I was able to express my personal feelings about the subject matter and not be scrutinized after for it in the class discussion questions held online. I felt comfortable and fair as a student. I also was happy to know that she answered all of my e-mails promptly and accurately. She uses great techniques in teaching through websites and activities to make the student understand the importance of knowing about nutrition.

She gave a quote first thing in her syllabus that i didn't understand at first, but i got what she was saying after the first chapter. Good organization throughout the online classes, loved it! This course helped me improve my health and educate my family about nutrition.

I now have a very good understanding of basic nutrition and diet knowledge because of this course.

Directions through her laulima web class.

24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?

That she is an overall good teacher. I got to learn more about foods in a positive and negative light. Hopefully I will use her teaching in making the right choices in meals.

Dr. Robbins is an asset to Maui Community College. She is one of my all time favorite intructors in my educational experience ( UH Manoa, Uh West Oahu, MCC) Her style and her demeanor along with the way she carries herself is excellent. Give this Lady a raise! This class should be a mandatory bloc of instruction in all public High Schools and College...

She is a great instructor and I would recommend this class to anyone.

She's a good teacher. I have learned a lot from this class, and I have already begun to incorporate my new nutritional knowledge into my own life and eating habits.

This instructor is very nice and well-prepared in class. She made the class more fun and easier for the student to understand the subject.

I would definitely recommend her class to my friends and family.

Dr. Karen takes time to understand the needs of individual students. She is patient and has compassion in her answers. She takes time to try and help you understand your assignments.

That she schould talk more about the bad and good things about products and why or why not you schould buy them.

The instructor was extremely unwilling to help with individual problems. After several emails, she finally responded a week later. I had a very extenuating situation during the semester in which all of my other instructors were helpful and understanding of me turning in a few assignments late. This instructor had no sympathy.

She's doing an excellent job for this subject.

Have a great new year! Thanks for the great class!

I would definitely and positively appoint this class to all individuals for their benefit and others around them. She has helped me learn so much about food and how it affects us on a larger scale. With her class, I am able to make wise decisions about my personal health. Her teachings helped me on a more personal level than any other class and am so grateful for that.

Bravo. I loved your class. Even though i didn't meet you in person or on skybridge, I think that you're a great teacher. Thank you for having me as a student.

This course encouraged me even more to want to become a nutritionist and I really enjoy learning this subject matter.

I think taking this online class tought me how to manage my time more effectively. Her teaching style is great. I learned a great lot in this class.

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

SUPERIOR

If you didn't get enough notes during class she'd stay afterward just so you could write down what you needed.

The instructor treated her students very well and respect for them.

Very helpful and considerate.

She makes sure that everybody understands the class work and the activities that are handed out.

Great instruction and readily available for help!

One concern is the subject of quizzes and tests held online. For example, there was only one shot to take the quiz and if internet was disconnected unexpectedly and could not log back on while the test was in progress, like on a home computer, I would have to forfeit my quiz and get a bad grade on it. There was no makeups for the tests so I think that is a bit unreasonable because accidents do happen and cannot be prevented at all times, especially internet connection.

Did a wonderful job on her concern for her students. She reminded me about turning in the Supermarket Activity assignment and our first test.

no comment

She did a great job in directing the students through her class.

26. Exams and assignments were returned promptly so that learning was reinforced.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.53	15	0.62	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	5 (33%)	9 (60%)

27. My overall evaluation of this course is...

I enjoyed my time in this class and I think I did well in it too.

Just because of what you learn about supporting yours and others' health through responsible eating habits, this is a brilliant course to take even if you don't really need to take it.

My overall evaluation of this course is excellent because it made a big impact on me about choosing the food that I eat and how to stay healthy by being active. I reccommend to all the students to take this course because it can help you to maintain a good health and a long life.

I like the course because I learn more that what I know about NUTRITION, how to be healthy and to prevent myself to diseases or illnesses. I also like it very much because it taught me how to take good care of myself and to watch what am I taking such as food and drinks...

Excellent!

At the beginning of this class I had a difficult time trying to understand. After giving Dr. Karen a phone call and explaining my situation, she made suggestions and I tried some of them. It really improved the quality outcome of this class for me. I have to say that this class has become very enjoyable to be in.

This class you have to really pay attention beacuse she tells things that might be in the tests.

nice online study with good handouts for learning

I would recommend this course to everyone because it's clear, understandable, and healthy for you.

It was relly interesting class. I learned a lot from this class.

This is an excellent course for any students to take because I learned more materials here then any other Biology or Chemistry classes I had taken. Materials in this course is much easier to understand.

I did learn a lot but I do not care to take courses from this instructor again.

The instructor really knows her stuff. There were some questionable answers on the quiz though.

This is an invaluable course and think President Obama should make courses like this mandatory for college students to help achieve better health for all and hopefully to reduce the overall statistics and costs of medical coverage as a nation.

Great course!! I would recommend going thru the course study sections. There are alot of typos and gramatical errors! :)

I really enjoyed this course and her positive feedback and attitude towards the class. I feel she is a superb nutrional teacher and am glad to have taken her class here at MCC. She is very knowledgeable and open to all questions.

I had a great time taking this course online (it's my first time). Thought it would be easier than showing up to class but it seemed the same because the time on the web doing research made up for it. I got to learn a lot about nutrition and human health. This course will help me with my future by staying healthy.

The questions on the quizzes were relevant to the reading. I enjoyed learning this material and questions were useful in treating and helping unhealthy people.

I am not a health freak yet but I have learned a great deal on how to balance my diet and to stay healthy. There was alot of history about foods and was interested to read the book more thoroughly. Those weeks went by quickly and am excited to see my grade.

Karen Robbins: FSHN 285, Fall 2009 Back to top

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 285 - Sci Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	47724 (0) 47725 (0) 47727 (0) 47879 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	7	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	4 (57%)	2 (29%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	7	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	2 (29%)	3 (43%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	7	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	4 (57%)	2 (29%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	8	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	4 (50%)	2 (25%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	3 (43%)	3 (43%)

6. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	7	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	2 (29%)	3 (43%)

7. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	6	0.9	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (33%)	2 (33%)	2 (33%)

8. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

9. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.17	6	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (17%)	3 (50%)	2 (33%)

10. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	7	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	3 (43%)	2 (29%)

11. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	7	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	3 (43%)	2 (29%)

12. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.71	7	0.99	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (57%)	1 (14%)	2 (29%)

13. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	6	0.9	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (33%)	2 (33%)	2 (33%)

14. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

15. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

16. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

17. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

18. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	5 (71%)

19. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (57%)	3 (43%)

20. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (57%)	3 (43%)

21. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (71%)	2 (29%)

22. The instructor shows a genuine interest in the progress of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
4.33	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (57%)	2 (29%)	1 (14%)

23. Which things, if any, do you think your instructor did especially well?

organization of class work, test, and responses.

response through emails..

She had all the online work ready and prepared throught the whole course.

Answered my online questions.

The online assignments were straight foward, easy to follow, and complete.

Everything was well stuctured and well outlined.

i liked how she had a set schedule, everything had a specific date that it was due so it was extremely easy to follow.

24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?

She helped and encouraged students to look outside the curriculum to find available web sites that we could learn from as well as use in our day to day lives.

Well being that this class was online, I never met her. But I would say that she seems to be a nice lady.

Good instructor. Very interested in the subject and promoting good health.

N/A

She is deeply concerned about us taking good care of ourselves and our health. I believe she practices what she preaches.

she is well organized and a great instructor.

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

n/a

N/A

She is straight and up front with what is expected.

26. Exams and assignments were returned promptly so that learning was reinforced.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	3 (43%)	2 (29%)

27. My overall evaluation of this course is...

Very good class, one in which forces students to be responsible for their own outcome you get what you put into it.

this course went be very well. I expected it to be really hard and confusing but Ms. Robbins was very lenient on the time span that was given for the first time online course students, which helped a whole lot.

It's a good online class to take.

EXTREMLY TIME CONSUMING....LOT TO ABSORB

The course is good and very informational.

Anyone can definetely benefit from this class? Mahalo Dr. Karen!

GREAT!!!

Karen Robbins: FSHN 185, Spring 2009 Back to top

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 185 - Sci Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	45322 (0) 45323 (0) 45324 (0) 45325 (0) 45326 (0) 45327 (0) 45519 (0) 45520 (0) 45521 (0) 45838 (0) 45870 (0) 45939 (0) 45940 (0) 45941 (0) 45950 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.15	13	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (23%)	5 (38%)	5 (38%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.77	13	1.09	Freq(%)	1 (8%)	1 (8%)	1 (8%)	7 (54%)	3 (23%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	12	0.56	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	6 (50%)	5 (42%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.42	12	0.94	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (17%)	5 (42%)	3 (25%)	2 (17%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	15	0.87	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	3 (20%)	6 (40%)	5 (33%)

6. The instructor speaks clearly and is easy to understand.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.9	10	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	2 (20%)	4 (40%)	3 (30%)

7. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.62	13	1.16	Freq(%)	1 (8%)	1 (8%)	4 (31%)	3 (23%)	4 (31%)

8. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.83	12	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	3 (25%)	5 (42%)	3 (25%)

9. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.21	14	0.77	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (21%)	5 (36%)	6 (43%)

10. The instructor effectively uses the blackboard, overheads, films, pictures, computers, slides, or other aids.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.15	13	0.9	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (31%)	3 (23%)	6 (46%)

11. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.8	15	0.92	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	5 (33%)	5 (33%)	4 (27%)

12. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.91	11	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (36%)	4 (36%)	3 (27%)

13. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.93	15	0.93	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	4 (27%)	5 (33%)	5 (33%)

14. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.4	15	0.93	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	3 (20%)	5 (33%)	5 (33%)	2 (13%)

15. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.73	15	0.93	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	6 (40%)	4 (27%)	4 (27%)

16. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.73	15	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	6 (40%)	4 (27%)	4 (27%)

17. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	10	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (20%)	2 (20%)	6 (60%)

18. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.79	14	0.93	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	5 (36%)	4 (29%)	4 (29%)

19. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.73	11	0.91	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	4 (36%)	3 (27%)	3 (27%)

20. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.22	9	0.68	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	3 (33%)	4 (44%)

21. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	10	0.86	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	2 (20%)	3 (30%)	4 (40%)

22. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	11	0.66	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (27%)	5 (45%)	3 (27%)

23. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.85	13	0.9	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	4 (31%)	4 (31%)	4 (31%)

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

She should speak louder, explain lessons a little more, give us more time to do worksheets while she is available for help and let us know how we can get in touch with her for further help.

Maybe make more of the notes from lectures, for exams, a little more student dependant - make them search , and therefore read the chapters to fill in the notes. I really like the format for the chapter notes - but make it a little more challangeing for the students rather than just reading it to them word for word. can be another aspect for graded assignments.

Emphasize on what will be on the test.

There are way to many notes to follow up on. Maybe reducing the amount of notes and focus more on main points and test questions. Also, the test are way to hard and to possibly be able to pass the test you need to have your notes available during the quiz because the questions are pretty complex and there are so many from different chapters.

I understand that this is a food and nutrition class, but it seemed to me that the instructor comes from a one sided view; that view of a skinny, healthy, vegetarian-type, who eats well. She overlooked the fact that despite the title of the course, there are those individuals who may not fit the mold of the "all-american" girl or boy. In our class, we had several overweight students and some of the ways the instructor spoke gave the impression that they made wrong choices in their lives which is why they are the way they are and that "they" will or most likely get health issues because of this choice. Her comments "because of being overweight" or "suicide with a fork," I know hit a cord with some of my classmates. I don't think she did it intentionally, but it was done and I think perhaps she needs to evaluate the way that she chooses to speak to her students.

She needs to be more attentive to her on line students questions and concerns

I really enjoyed the Supermarket assignment where we got to do an assignment away from the computer. More assignments like that could be fun!

I loved this class and learned a lot, which kind of surprised me because I thought I already knew a lot about the subject matter. The only thing I would like to suggest is that when returning grades regarding discussion posts on Laulima, it would be helpful if you could reference the "module/unit #"in the subject line of the private message on Laulima instead of just saying "grade". Then it would be easier for students to doublecheck that you have returned grades on all their discussion and web assignment posts.

More participation on her part would be appreciated, just to see her online presence more, such as responding or initializing more postings/updates/or just providing more supplemental material in understanding the text. Or anything to spice things up a bit.

thought she did a great job!

The instructor could improve the teaching of this course to make sure that the websites she tells us to go to for web assignments/web discussions are available and up to date. The instructor could also have this big warning sign at every quiz/test telling us that UH Laulima is not available at a certain time.

Professor Robbins could improve her teaching by allowing students to make-up missed quizzes and exams if they were facing difficult time in life due to death or family problems.

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

She is very professional, but she should learn to keep an open mind toward other majors and be sensitive to the fact that she uses certain terms such as "obese" or "African" when we have people of that nature in our class.

Fabulous!!!

I feel the instructor should come down to the students level and not let her titles and degrees get to her head. She is very boastful, but I can deal with it.

Positive and professional attitude.

Although I have never met Dr. Robbins in person, her emails and instructions are detailed and her email replies are very helpful and done in timely manner.

I did not have much interaction with this instructor, a few emails at most, I cannot comment on her attitude or behavior.

great attitude and willingness to help if needed.

I think the instructor's professional attitude and behavior is very good. She gives us our grade within the week it is due. She also gives us a chance to improve on our homework/web assignments.

I would suggest that Professor Robbins be more sympathetic and understanding towards students who are facing difficulties in life, such as death or family problems.

26. My overall evaluation of this course is...

It wasn't what I expected. I didn't think I was paying for a class where all I did was copy notes off a board every class period. I thought it was going to be more hands on and interesting.

VERY informative, will stay with and benefit the students LONG after the class - given the fact that they really want to know how to use the info from the class in their future! GREAT Class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This course is a little tough for a 100 course. There is a lot of note taking, homework and tests. The tests are very hard. It is a very tough class, yet very interesting, but it could be toned down a notch.

I learned alot from the course but struggled with the test. Homework was good along with the lab and projects. Need to cut down on the notes!

Dr. Robbins is very knowledgeable about her profession as a nutritionist. She always came in well dressed and prepared with current articles to share or personal experience stories to share about the dayâ??s topic. I would probably have enjoyed the class more if I was actually in Kahului where I could have more class interaction. Because I took this class via satellite, it was difficult for the instructor to interact with Lahaina and Molokai students often. Unless it was role call or asking questions, little interaction was made with the outreach classes. Often it was technological issues such as broken microphones for students, voice distortion (loudness and static?), and the tech person not following the class well (sometime had trouble following from to instructor, to ELMO, to whiteboard, to other classmates, ect). Also, I did not like how an entire class period would go by with just note taking on the agenda, most of which are just excerpts taken directly from the book. I don't feel I gained any special insight into certain subjects that I couldn't have garnered on my own from just reading the text. A classroom setting should provide a more interactive experience than just taking lots of notes. I enjoyed the video breaks that we had at the beginning of the semester; more of those towards the end would have broken the monotony.

very interesting and informative

Great course. Works well as an online course!

I think this class should be offered as a science alternative for all campuses because it is very much relevant to each individual's life- much more so then some of the standard science courses. I was really grateful that my academic counselor allowed me to take it.

It was okay.

highly recommended for other students dealing with issues dealing with food and food dynamics

A-/B+.

Overall, I really enjoyed Professor Robbins online nutrition class. The only thing I would suggest is that she be more understanding towards students who really want to succeed in life.

Karen Robbins: FSHN 285, Spring 2009 Back to top

Campus:	Univ of Hawaii Maui College	Department:	Food Science & Human Nutrition
Course:	FSHN 285 - Sci Human Nutrition	Crn (Section):	45578 (0) 45579 (0) 45580 (0) 45871 (0)

1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	8	1.16	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	5 (63%)

2. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	8	1.04	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	4 (50%)

3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	8	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	2 (25%)	5 (63%)

4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.63	8	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	6 (75%)	0 (0%)

5. The instructor clearly explains the goals, objectives, and overall purpose of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.86	7	1.07	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	3 (43%)	2 (29%)

6. The instructor speaks clearly and is easy to understand.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.86	7	0.69	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)	1 (14%)

7. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.75	8	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	5 (63%)	1 (13%)

8. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.5	8	1.07	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	1 (13%)	4 (50%)	1 (13%)

9. The instructor seems to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	8	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (50%)	4 (50%)

10. The instructor effectively uses the blackboard, overheads, films, pictures, computers, slides, or other aids.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.57	7	1.13	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	3 (43%)	1 (14%)	2 (29%)

11. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.86	7	0.9	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	2 (29%)	2 (29%)

12. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.75	8	1.16	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	0 (0%)	4 (50%)	2 (25%)

13. The instructor emphasizes important points.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	8	1.07	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	3 (38%)	3 (38%)

14. The instructor asks questions to see if the student understands.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.63	8	1.19	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	1 (13%)	3 (38%)	2 (25%)

15. The instructor encourages an atmosphere of good feeling in the class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	8	1.04	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	4 (50%)

16. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	8	1.04	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	4 (50%)

17. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	8	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (50%)	4 (50%)

18. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	8	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	3 (38%)	4 (50%)

19. The instructor is willing to help with individual problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.88	8	1.25	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	3 (38%)

20. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	8	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	3 (38%)	4 (50%)

21. The instructor clearly explains what is expected of students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.13	8	1.13	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	2 (25%)	4 (50%)

22. The instructor clearly explains the grading system.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.13	8	1.13	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	2 (25%)	4 (50%)

23. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	8	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	3 (38%)	4 (50%)

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

The instructor could be a little more interactive. I had never taken an online class, so it is different that a regular class.

connect more with the students even if it was an online class.

Double check that the tests are consistent with the current subject chapters

I thought the class was well put together and that she was able to discuss issues that was pertinent at hand. Liked the her style of teaching and use of the computer as an a class room.

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

The teacher was fair and let us know what the class material would cover, what is expected of us throughout the semester, and tests and quizzes were graded promptly.

N/a

26. My overall evaluation of this course is...

I liked this course and feel like I learned a lot.

It's a good class, but the class itself online is complicated trying to connect with the teacher..

I really enjoyed taking the 2 food classes with her. I learned alot about nutrition and why it's important to stay healthy. If I did not take these classes I would not have taken the time to gather the information I learned here. I enjoyed doing the assignments and reading the discussions from my other classmates. I have recommended this class to other colleagues..

Very well put together and the time frame, plus the processing was great. I would recommend this class to others.l