University of Hawai'i eCAFE

eCAFE: Course and Faculty Evaluations

Instructor: Krisna Suryanata

Available Survey Results

GEOG 426, Spring 2012
GEOG 639,PLAN 639, Spring 2012
GEOG 696, Spring 2012
GEOG 102, Fall 2011
GEOG 763, Fall 2011
GEOG 102, Spring 2011
GEOG 322, Spring 2011
GEOG 326, Fall 2009
GEOG 637,PLAN 637, Fall 2009

Krisna Suryanata: GEOG 426, Spring 2012

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Geography
Course:	GEOG 426 - Envirnmnt, Resources & Society	Crn (Section):	88558 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.73	11	0.47	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (27%)	8 (73%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.82	11	0.4	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (18%)	9 (82%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.3	10	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	4 (40%)	5 (50%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.45	11	0.69	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	4 (36%)	6 (55%)

5. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

Debates! Totally helped explain all issues thoroughly

Post-debate discussions.

Debate and writing critique were helpful and motivational. I also like being able to have class discussion.

Debates. It really drilled the information into my head.

Increase awareness of environmental issues

The debates really help me to see both sides of an issue. I feel that I was better able to make decisions regarding the issues at hand having sat through or participated in the debates

6. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

None, class is very streamlined

Role playing in the debates for positions you didn't support

Some of the articles in book seemed like duds. And the general debate topics were overwhelming to prepare for as well as not effective to get really, or at least debate, the core of the idea, in my opinion.

Analysis reports.

The lectures

7. The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.56	9	1.01	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	7 (78%)

8. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	9	1.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (33%)	0 (0%)	6 (67%)

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

Intelligent, understanding, expectant of good work

caring, keen

organized and clear

stern, unapproachable, contradictory

Knowledgable, understanding

Thorough Knowledgable

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.7	10	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	1 (10%)	8 (80%)

11. Overall, the TA is an excellent teacher.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
4.9	11	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	9 (82%)	1 (9%)

12. What changes would you make in the writing assignments?

Less insistence on peer review. Perhaps peer review sessions after papers are handed in

Maybe a little less vagueness in posing the topic's question,but at the same time I do kind of like the freedom to pick a direction. This was better understood for the second paper.

Not so many small writing assignments

The ability to have drafts reviewed by teacher or TA.

A little less focused on the specific arguments of the readings. Give the students a little more room to form their own views and arguments on the issues

None

13. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this COURSE?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.64	11	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	2 (18%)	8 (73%)

14. What two or three single words best describe this teaching assistant?

Intelligent, diverse background

intellectually articulate

helpful and assertive

approachable

Kind and understanding

Very helpful very knowledgable

15. Global appraisal: considering everything how would you rate the overall effectiveness of this Teaching Assistant?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.82	11	0.6	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	0 (0%)	10 (91%)

16. Additional comments about your Teaching Assistant, please list.

Very cool guy

Both were good to have in class as each brought their own scope to the course

I enjoyed the input from both David and Bryan. They contributed greatly to the discussions and their contributions showed a great deal of knowledge in the course.

17. State in two or three sentences how this course could be improved.

Honesty no suggestions, course was outlined clearly in the beginning and it held true to the outline

More input from teachers in the post-debate discussions

Some of the readings should be updated. Also, class debates may benefit from more specific topics such as "water privatization in Peru: should the IMF be involved?", or "can tuna fishing in the US northwestern states sustain itself?" just for some off the head examples. Then on Thursday go over the general, big picture concept such as you do now.

Incorporate more recent developments in the issues being discussed

18. Other comments:

Just to again touch on the debates, I felt it overwhelming to properly prepare for the debate. A lot of the issues, especially the early ones, were very dependent on location, and it is difficult, at least for me, to analyze issues in Africa, Latin America, and other places around the world regarding the same topic. I don't know if you deliberately did this as a learning experience (or to watch us suffer hah), but I felt that it in some ways negatively affected my grade. And I can't say I learned much on some topics other than it really depends on where you live regarding an issue. I guess that is the spatial element of a geography class. But I appreciate the critique, especially in writing. It gives me some motivation to improve in effectively delivering a written argument. Thanks for the class. It was my favorite this semester.

Krisna Suryanata: GEOG 639,PLAN 639, Spring 2012 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Geography
Course:	GEOG 639 - Comm. Nat. Resource Mgmt	Crn (Section):	88606 (001)
Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Urban & Regional Planning
Course:	PLAN 639 - Comm. Nat. Resource Mgmt	Crn (Section):	89327 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.89	9	0.33	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	8 (89%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.78	9	0.44	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	7 (78%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.89	9	0.33	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	8 (89%)

4. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.78	9	0.44	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	7 (78%)

5. I learned to apply principles from this course to new situations.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	9	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (56%)	4 (44%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	9	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	3 (33%)	5 (56%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.78	9	0.44	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	7 (78%)

8. I learned to value new viewpoints.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	9	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (33%)	6 (67%)

9. I developed more confidence in myself.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	9	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	3 (33%)	5 (56%)

10. I developed skills needed by professionals in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.22	9	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	3 (33%)	4 (44%)

11. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.56	9	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (44%)	5 (56%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	9	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (33%)	6 (67%)

13. The course made me think hard and carefully.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	9	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (33%)	6 (67%)

14. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

Kem and Krisna are all-around just great teachers- some of the best I've had at UH. They really get you to think critically and ask a lot of their students... without having to ask. They're very knowledgeable and are able to connect to all types of students. I also appreciate that she set the deadline for our final papers a few weeks ahead of finals week, giving us students a breather to finish-up papers for other classes during the end of term.

grounded in theory but open to far ranging discussion. the best course I've taken as a graduate student, and this course in itself is a reason to return to higher education! having kem lowry join for class also a big plus! they greatly complement each others teaching styles.

Discussion, readings, and feedback from other students.

Readings on political and economic context for different resource management regimes, and class discussions where people from different parts of the world shared their experiences.

I can analyze the problems more careful.

The weekly readings were for the most part very interesting, and our discussions helped to solidify concepts and work out misunderstandings. Ultimately, reading Mark Baker's book at the end of the semester really helped to pull everything together for me.

This course had a lot of discussion among students. This discussion led me to think each toipic deeply. Sometimes, I was confused. but it was good opportunity for me to reconstruct my opinion.

15. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

none - do it again. offer it more..

At times, the volume of the readings made it difficult to focus on the main points of the week's topic.

Some of the readings seemed a bit redundant, especially around decentralization and co- management.

Occasionally the readings became a bit redundant as authors would build off of previous work or the work of others.

None.

16. The instructor puts material across in an interesting way.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	9	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (33%)	6 (67%)

17. The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.78	9	0.44	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	7 (78%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.78	9	0.44	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	7 (78%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	9	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	3 (33%)	5 (56%)

20. The instructor treated students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.78	9	0.44	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	7 (78%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	9	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	3 (33%)	5 (56%)

22. Students in this course are free to disagree and ask questions.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.56	9	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	2 (22%)	6 (67%)

23. The instructor suggests specific ways students can improve.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	9	0.73	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	3 (33%)	5 (56%)

24. The instructor was well organized and prepared for each session.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.78	9	0.44	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	7 (78%)

25. The course objectives were clear.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	9	1.12	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	1 (11%)	1 (11%)	6 (67%)

26. Please list your suggestions for improving the course and/or the instructor's teaching style and methods.

the best kind of instructor. open door policy to students, genuinely interested in their personal development, an inspirational course accompanied by an inspirational speaker.

Combined lecture with the discussions on readings may give a better foundation for applying CBNRM principles. Also, reduced readings with greater focus may give a clearer picture of the week's main points.

I like her teaching style.

Sometimes I felt like our discussions would go off on tangents that were a little off topic, but I liked the fact that the students were generally able to steer the conversation. Occasionally a bit more guidance may have been helpful to help us focus on specific concepts.

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.78	9	0.44	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	7 (78%)

28. Assignments are relevant to what is presented in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

29. The reading materials were relevant to the course objectives.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.89	9	0.33	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	8 (89%)

30. The projects were valuable in understanding the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.88	8	0.35	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	7 (88%)

31. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this COURSE?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.67	9	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (33%)	6 (67%)

32. Other comments:

timing of the coursework was great. emphasis on knowledge transfer was paramount - rather than simply assigning busy-work, or overloading during the final portion of the semester.

You are an excellent prof.

I really enjoyed the class and learned alot. Thanks

Thank you!

Krisna Suryanata: GEOG 696, Spring 2012 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Geography
Course:	GEOG 696 - Research Design/Methods Geog	Crn (Section):	81304 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.88	8	0.35	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	7 (88%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.88	8	0.35	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	7 (88%)

4. This course was helpful in developing new skills.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

5. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

group discussions

The instructor is sharp. She was willing to bridge both human and physical geographers by adhering to both of our needs in research methods. From my experience, it seems most human or physical geographers struggle with walking over to the other side, but not her. This is INVALUABLE to teaching a course such as this that contains both human and physical geography students new to the craft of research. This course is probably one of the most important for us grad students. It is critical we follow with Krisna as an example of how it must be taught. Additionally, she gave me great comments on my proposal, when I know it is out of her expertise. This impressed me.

The research proposal presentations were extremely valuable. It really showed what I was lacking and the fact that I was leaning heavily on the things that came easy to me. The portion of the class relating to the literature review were enlightening and helped me understand how to physically lay everything out. The best part of this course, outside of the construction of the research proposal, was the panel with current UH post-masters students. Their lessons, good and bad, were invaluable and I really appreciated their input. This needs to be a MANDATORY event every year this class is offered because it shows A) that graduating in two years is possible B) that graduating in five years is possible C) just how easy it is to hide in academics D) how to avoid common pitfalls

All aspect of the course would be very helpful for a graduate student

Feedback on our writing and details about how to produce a good project proposal step by step. Very useful discussion on gadgets and tools. Great insight given from past graduate students. Good information in the hands-on excel presentation from Dr Mora.

The push to get our assignments done and actually improve on our own proposals was great and although it may have been difficult to do at the time, it was well worth it overall. The book assigned for the course was also really helpful and a good supplement to the course material.

To think about the operationalized questions.

6. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

The literature review map was not helpful.

I don't think I found any

Readings

None

7. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.88	8	0.35	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	7 (88%)

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

admired, tenacious, quick-witted

Caring Knowledgable Professional

She is very clear, smart, and excellent.

Inspiring, Dedicated, High expectations. Krisna encourages you to excel beyond what you think you are capable of doing. This is difficult but necessary for academic growth, but this is what I benefited most from in this class.

Challenging Motivating Thought Provoking

- Organized - Helpful - Constructive

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.88	8	0.35	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	7 (88%)

10. State in two or three sentences how this course could be improved.

I think creating standards for the course would be a good start. Again, we can start with Krisna as an example.

A little more focus on the UH Manoa process to get a thesis approved and the different administrative processes involved. I think the graduate chair and the department head would like to have shown a little more interest in the different projects by attending the research proposal presentations

I think more practice in developing proposal would be nice

This course is well designed to help grad students write a proposal by the end of their first year. However, it is difficult for students who do not yet know what there thesis project will be so more focus on designing the actual project at the beginning of the course would be useful for those students.

11. Other comments:

Overall I really enjoyed this course and I am very grateful for the help on my research proposal. I feel that I am light years ahead of those in other departments and will have no problem finishing my thesis in a year.

thank you

I really enjoyed this class as it was challenging and really pushed me. This is a great course within the masters curriculum and many other students in different departments wish they had a class like this as well offered for them. I am grateful to have taken this course as it has been very helpful in my academic efforts and I credit this all to Krisna!

Krisna Suryanata: GEOG 102, Fall 2011 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Geography
Course:	GEOG 102 - World Regional Geography	Crn (Section):	71631 (001) 78192 (002)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	78	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	23 (29%)	55 (71%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.53	78	0.57	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (4%)	31 (40%)	44 (56%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	79	0.9	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	3 (4%)	16 (20%)	22 (28%)	38 (48%)

4. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.27	79	0.89	Freq(%)	1 (1%)	3 (4%)	8 (10%)	29 (37%)	38 (48%)

5. I developed greater awareness of societal problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.37	79	0.89	Freq(%)	1 (1%)	2 (3%)	10 (13%)	20 (25%)	46 (58%)

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

what global issues have charged compared to which have persisted over 10 years.

the environmental problems of the world and the iclicker questions

remembering some of the interesting facts I learned in the course.

seeing some small example from class in the real world. Professor Suryanata has the unique ability to take a small example from the real world and apply it to the bigger concept of globalization.

The videos that were shown in class. they were really effective and helpful.

her accent

Using the iClicker for surveys and quizzes, it was the only class I ever did that in, but I liked it.

having more indebt knowledge of these countries I have visited or lived in, especially in the Middle East and during this war.

All the knew information I learned about different cultures and their stereotypes.

the huge room the class was in and all of the i clicker quizes

the amount of relevant, useful information that I learned. Although it was all mainly lectures, it was fun to learn about.

the teacher who walked around a huge class for more involvement in class discussions.

the good videos

Understanding how the world's cultures are realated with environmental, political, and personal issues.

remembering where Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India are on the map. Really that's the fundamentals of geography.

how much I learned

a class that gave me useful information about the political, social, and economical aspects of the real world that will definetly be of use.

My dislike of going to class

Applying what I hear on the news to my knowledge.

The many issues common throughout the regions of the globe and human impact on those issues.

Good memory...

If I do business in foreign regions, I'll have some background knowledge on the location ahead of time.

knowing what had happened in Sudan's genocide

learning about all the different countries that were covered in this course

The knowledge is south America.

remembering how Professor Suryanata called attention to the people who were not paying attention. It's good insentive to actually PAY attention in class, so as not to get called out.

My favorite class so far at UH Manoa. The content presented in this course is important for college educated students to know in today's increasingly globalized world.

Information on various places such as Sao Paulo.

the interesting relations between regions

Long boring lectures that I did not gain much from. I was bored most of the time and it was very difficult to pay attention. From this class I will probably remember that every country has deforestation, climate change and guest worker problems.

The overarching global issues that cover multiple regions. Also the lack of stress associated with it because of the generous grading system.

Learning that the air pollution in Asia literally keeps the skies orange and brown.

How easy it was.

The stressed importance that geographical issues do not stem simply from the present, but are highly influenced by the history, geo-politics, resources, religious beliefs, languages, environment, and legacy of the region.

Reocurring themes around the world.

I am personally fascinated by the subject of Geography, but having Professor Suryanata made this course even more interesting. Professor Suryanata is very qualified in this subject, and is truly passionate about the issues in the world today. Developing awareness of other cultures and issues in the world is very important to me, and this class was a great elective choice. Professor Suryanata and her assistant Benjamin were both very friendly and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed this class.

how much I learned about the rest of the world and the problems that they have there.

The natural disasters that every region in the world is facing on a daily basis. This class definately made me more aware of the countries around us and what they have to go through.

The case studies that we were showed during the lectures. As they made me more aware of some of the human and physical issues in the world today.

I probably will not remember the course.

Her accent and the difficulty of the quizzes. OH! and all the iClicker questions in class.

the Professor. She really had great knowledge of the course.

I'll remember this course because I'll most likely be able to remember more than just the capitals of countries but actual cultural, societal, environmental, etc. facts about every region of the globe.

She does not allow the usage of laptops in class. We're in college, not primary school. Unprofessional by assuming everyone is "facebooking".

Learning a lot

by the names of countries and physical features.

...the global concerns and world news we were introduced to in class. I don't keep up with it otherwise, though I should.

During this semester, professor Suryanata helped me to better understand different geographical regions throughout the world. In ten years I will remember this class, because of my excitement about attending in class participation. The material is interesting, and well taught. This course, compared to all other courses this semester, is by far the most fun and entertaining. I enjoy coming to class everyday!! Thank you professor Suryanata!!

the topics discussed that underscored the problems that will be occuring in the future.

Where different countries and cities are located on a map and the problems each region faces.

the online homework assignments

relating it to current environmental issues we are facing.

the detailed lectures and the videos that she uses in class. she also interacts with the class by asking us questions and getting us to think instead of just talking the whole one hour and fifteen minutes.

I will probably remember some of the content like the Rwanda genocide. Other information is hard to retain, but is interesting.

The proficiency and emphasis she placed on knowledge of deforestation.

I'll remember this class because she didn't let us use our laptops in class. Good decision.

the in-class iclickers.

different real videos, we watched in class

The important issues--being either environmental, economical, or social issues that were discussed in Latin America, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa & Southwest Asia, Europe, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Her powerpoint presentations.

7. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.51	79	0.64	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (1%)	3 (4%)	30 (38%)	45 (57%)

8. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.41	79	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (1%)	5 (6%)	34 (43%)	39 (49%)

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

very knowledgable

knowledgeable and engaging

Punctual, prepared, helpful

Fair. Knowledgeable. Compelling.

Well prepared for class lectures, responsible and easy to talk to

asian enthusiastic talkative

Passionate, Knowledgeable, Easy.

professional and approachable

intelligent and organized

well traveled, knowledgeable, well prepared

Intelligent, helpful, and understanding.

passionate, alert, and knowledgeable.

very knowledgeable

Knowledgable, enthusiastic, and strong

Hard-working, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable.

nice, smart

Great, Nice

Always right

she's fun.

curious, passionate, knowledgeable

Definitely knows her subject(s), but not spsecific of what she expects from students as far as exams go.

Dedicated, tough, thoughtful

She always smile

passionate strong-willed honest

Very into her subject

Organized, Enthusiastic, Focused

Intelligent

organized

enthusiastic, encouraging

hard to understand

Nice, understand, concept-oriented

Persistant and enthusiastic.

Enthusiastic, Vietnamese, and lecturer.

Organized. Well-Presented, Knowledgeable.

smart, helpful

wise compassionate proactive

She is precise, well-organized, and is a very cultural person.

Intelligent, Helpful, positive

Strict. Knowledgeable. Enthusiastic.

Knowledgeable. Collected.

organized, professional, enthusiastic

Spirited, caring, worldly

She is the nicest teacher I've ever seen.

Cynic.

passionate, and helper

Aware(of others), upbeat

Educated Organized Experienced

Energetic, excited, and thoughtful

formal, intellegent

Intelligent Productive Encouraging

Nice and knowledgable,

enthusiastic, knowledgeable, positive

intelligent, interesting, nice

Organized, knowledgeable.

Passionate, engaging, helpful.

Energetic, nice.

nice, helpful, understanding

Knowledgeable, Enthusiastic, Nice

intelligent organized

Knowledgable, interesting, short (:

Smart, enthusiastic.

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.35	79	0.72	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (1%)	8 (10%)	32 (41%)	38 (48%)

11. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this COURSE?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.19	79	0.83	Freq(%)	1 (1%)	1 (1%)	12 (15%)	33 (42%)	32 (41%)

12. Global appraisal: considering everything how would you rate the overall effectiveness of this Teaching Assistant?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.29	79	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (1%)	10 (13%)	33 (42%)	35 (44%)

13. Additional comments about your Teaching Assistant, please list.

Straight homie, thats ma boy

gives good help on study guides after class

Thanks Ben. Very nice and helpful.

Very helpful, espically in the review sections.

The teaching assistant, Ben, helped grade all of the tests and homework, created tutorials on how to do the homework, created study guides for the tests, and taught one part of the lecture material. He was always available for help and he always the knew the answer to any question. On top of having office hours he was also willing to meet at a scheduled time.

Kept our grades up to date which was helpful

He goes out of his way to make sure everything is taken care of and the student gets all the info that it needed.

Seems on it and in sync with the instructor.

Ben was a great teaching assistant. Although I never had to come to him with any problems, I could tell that he was eager and willing to help anyone with questions.

Ben does a lot and is involved more than the usual teaching assistant.. in other words, approachable.

knowledgeable and willing to put in extra time to help students understand the material being covered in class.

Picky when it comes to essay answers and writing format

He's funny and knowledgeable.

Ben was really approachable and extremely helpful during study sessions.

Very helpful, great at responding to emails and answering questions, however, I think I'd like it if he was able to lecture more as well. =)

He was pretty cool

He's well prepared and he always encourage the students to ask questions.

Ben worked with all students, he's fun, and approachable.

The teaching Assist was excellent!

The TA has a good strong voice that is easily heard even without the assistance of a microphone.

At the review for each test he would not clarify much at all. I expected a lot more assistance than what was given.

Should be more professional. Shouldn't be talking to the professor while giving announcements and should be better prepared to speak. His approachable nature was great, but his approach to what he was responsible for made me, quite honestly, take the class less seriously.

He was awesome!

He was always willing to help and improve the students in the class.

Willing to have the elasticity to deal with a large class, and the problems that arose from the technology used to supplement the class.

Good Job Ben!

Benjamin was excellent to have in this class, and I know that all of my classmates will agree. He was very patient and helped answer any questions or concerns that we had. He is a very nice fellow.

Ben is a good person who does everything he can for our professor. He can lead discussions and answer questions almost as well as she does.

Ben was very helpful and also very intelligent and knew a great deal about the course.

He was very set on making sure that the students understood how to do the homework by making tutorials and posting them on Laulima. Also he was very kind.

He worked well with the Professor. Working under her I think he learned a lot because it really showed.

Ben was an excellent TA, thanks for all your help!

Rude

Great job! He helped us a lot.

Ben adds humor to the class, and is good at reminding everyone of what he and Professor Suryanata expect.

Ben was always helpful, and very knowledgeable about the material for the course. He guided students (including myself) in the direction of success.

Very helpful

He was nice. Did a good job.

Ben seemed to be a great TA. He definitely was helpful when addressing problems and working with students who were struggling. He made himself available as well.

he was very helpful by making things easier to follow and showing us which assignments are supposed to be done.

-He hosted study session, which were very helpful. -pleasant

Our T.A. was very helpful during Professor Surynata's lectures.

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Takes grammar seriously, which is a good thing.

Ben is probably one of the best teaching assistants I have had so far considering the fact that I am a freshman here at U.H. He always updates the class about upcoming homework and is very willing to provide assistance as well as leniency towards any conflicts with homework.

14. State in two or three sentences how this course could be improved.

Have the TA teach it

The iclicker question could be some of the questions on the tests. Course could be improved by giving several essay prompt questions before the test.

More multiple choice questions. Cumulative final + 3 essay questions is rediculous for a 100 level course.

N/A

Professor Suryanata has truly mastered teaching this class. She knows what works, what doesn't and what is fair. I see no area that needs improvement.

Have better review sessions before tests and talk more about the possible essay and short answer promps. Tests were hard because we had no idea what questions would be the essays.

Teacher assistant needs to be more involved in the course discussion. When we have study group sessions he needs to demonstrate all of his knowledge to the class to further enhance our chances of passing and understanding the course.

This course could be improved by going a little more in depth in certain areas of the world like Africa which people know little about and less time on places like Europe which more people are familiar with.

better audio environment

More interesting activities to keep the class involved.

I do not think that this course could be improved upon.

No comment.

Condensing the written portion of the test to either an essay or short answer could help and although I have taken tests like these in upper level classes, it may overwhelm freshman students. That's it.

The class is good just the way it is.

The information provided could be presented in a more interesting manor. The professor could be more open to other people's ideas, ever if they are wrong; use every wrong answer as a learning opportunity.

This is a good course and doesn't need much improvement.

Less time could be spent on asking so many students questions that the professor would answer herself eventually. More time could be spent elaborating on some topics actually covered in the exam, and possibly discuss topics that are written in the textbook that students may need elaborating on.

Lectures can get a little unorganized or off subject, but other than that my biggest concern is the preparation for the exam. The study guide could be greatly improved by not including what's not on the exam or by including EVERYTHING that actually will be on the exam. Also, this is not an english class and there is not enough time to write 2 page essay answers. And Suryanata wants us to answer with intro, body, and conclusion? That's just out of the question and most likely plays a large role in why students don't do so well on her exams. She expects too much for a 100 level course as far as the essay answers go and isn't specific about what she;s looking for in the essay either, which explains why we do so bad on the written part. I'd change this immediately!

Smaller classes would improve the learning experience of the students. By having smaller classes, student will pay more attention and focus more in class.

Perhaps this course could be improved by maybe not flashing through the slides so fast, since it's difficult to tell what sort of Info you need from the slide. Also, perhaps the really really important things could be in a color that emphasizes this, so that students can not write the whole entirety of the slide thinking they needevery bit of information.

Study sessions/exam reviews in class could be more detailed and meticulous

Krisna Suryanata: GEOG 763, Fall 2011 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Geography
Course:	GEOG 763 - Rsch Sem: Agricultural Geog	Crn (Section):	79084 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	6	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (100%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.83	6	0.41	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (17%)	5 (83%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.83	6	0.41	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (17%)	5 (83%)

4. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	6	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (33%)	4 (67%)

5. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.83	6	0.41	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (17%)	5 (83%)

6. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

Prof Surynata is an excellent discussion facilitator. The class discussions and the great selection of literature were very valuable. Prof Surynata's background in agriculture and knowledge of locally relevant issues are very valuable as well. The interview with Julie Guthman was fantastic!

Helped me to think critically and develop skills needed for graduate school programs.

Learning about the geographical discourse surrounding food and agro-food networks.

7. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

Some of the world systems theory did not align with my interests even though I understand why it's important to the discipline.

8. The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	6	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (100%)

9. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	6	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (33%)	4 (67%)

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

genuine inspirational thoughtful

Knowledgeable, friendly

Competent Passionate Challenging

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
5.0	6	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (100%)

12. Reading assignments are interesting and stimulating.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	6	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (33%)	4 (67%)

13. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this COURSE?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.83	6	0.41	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (17%)	5 (83%)

14. State in two or three sentences how this course could be improved.

a few guest speakers about agriculture in Hawaii and how it relates to the readings would be interesting.

The course is great, but I could see how the format depends highly on the quality of the students enrolled and somewhat reliant on one of the students that chooses to do the paper of the week having some background expertise or being dedicated enough to do background research. Maybe reserving 15-20 minutes or so at the end of each class to preview the next week's discussion topic with a brief lecture could address this problem.

15. Other comments:

I didn't fill in the above parts mostly because even though there were parts of the course/reading that I didn't enjoy, it was purely because those parts did not fall into my academic interest.

Krisna Suryanata: GEOG 102, Spring 2011 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Geography
Course:	GEOG 102 - World Regional Geography	Crn (Section):	81407 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.64	36	0.64	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (8%)	7 (19%)	26 (72%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	35	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (3%)	5 (14%)	12 (34%)	17 (49%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.19	36	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	3 (8%)	4 (11%)	12 (33%)	17 (47%)

4. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	35	0.91	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	0 (0%)	6 (17%)	14 (40%)	14 (40%)

5. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.19	36	1.17	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	2 (6%)	3 (8%)	9 (25%)	20 (56%)

6. I developed greater awareness of societal problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.53	36	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (3%)	2 (6%)	10 (28%)	23 (64%)

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

knowing and understanding the issues in different regions of the world

struggling so much to understand the content

The interesting facts i learned from it.

N/a

The awareness I gained through learning about the middle east and africa. This class eliminated alot of past prejudices and brought to light underlying issues on events in which I had just assumed I knew the whole story.

all the eye opening movies we got to watch about the differently cultures and how they are all perceived by the world through media and stereotypes. I gained a much greater knowledge about the world through this course and the TA's extra time.

how much of the information actually applies to my setting, wherever it may be. The information taught in this course is vital in understanding the complex world we live in.

My favorite class throughout my Freshman year.

Seeing a similar practice somewhere in the world.

Remembering what I learned about OPEC and oil-related political and economic agreements.

Will not remember this course.

A Well taught entry-level course.

My worst class ever.

watching the news and relating it to what we learned in class

talking about many different regions and countries.

I learned a lot about places around the world and the people that live there, it was so much information in such a sort amount of time. But I gained a lot of knowledge about cultures found throughout the world.

how it was one of my hardest classes and I'm an engineering major.

watching world conflicts develop and understanding the origin of them

the over basics

i dun no

I'll most likely remember this course ten years from now by continually recognizing the effects of globalization across all regions and common themes in their development both past and present.

Taking lots of iclicker quizzes and discussion.

things I learned that I should've had an understanding of earlier in life. Also, the large amount of studying and writing for exams.

the fact that it should be a cruise course but instead it was hard because the stuff to study was to broad and not clear

It's focus on issues in certain regions of the world

Knowing the political issues that are going on around this world. Why do we continue to wage wars with other countries.

World experience and knowledge about the various topics discussed about certain chapters.

8. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	36	0.87	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (3%)	7 (19%)	10 (28%)	18 (50%)

9. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.47	36	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (3%)	2 (6%)	12 (33%)	21 (58%)

10. The amount of work required is appropriate for the credit received.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	36	0.96	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	1 (3%)	3 (8%)	11 (31%)	20 (56%)

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

intelligent, kind

hard and unclear

Kind Knowledgeable

N/a

Traditional Passionate

Intelligent, organized, and patient.

Insightful, knowledgable, objective.

Passionate, pleasant, kind.

Quick, efficient, organized

Succinct and straightforward.

Passive knowledgeable

Organized Intelligent

Knowlegdable

Nice, Sweet, Smart

punctual, enthusiastic and helpful

knowledgable good lecturer likes concepts of geography

Smart, traditional

smart. sometimes confusing.

Thorough and cultured

wise

nice

Professional & Knowledgeable

Knowledgeable, good professor.

Enthusiastic, passionate

nice, filipino, short

Knowledgeable, informative, and punctual

Energetic, Serious, and Kind

laid-back, open-minded

Knowledgeable and Focused

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.21	34	0.81	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	8 (24%)	11 (32%)	15 (44%)

13. Assignments make students think.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.79	34	1.15	Freq(%)	2 (6%)	3 (9%)	5 (15%)	14 (41%)	10 (29%)

14. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this COURSE?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.03	35	0.98	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	2 (6%)	4 (11%)	16 (46%)	12 (34%)

15. Global appraisal: considering everything how would you rate the overall effectiveness of this Teaching Assistant?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.33	36	0.96	Freq(%)	1 (3%)	0 (0%)	6 (17%)	8 (22%)	21 (58%)

16. State in two or three sentences how this course could be improved.

Have it last longer so she can teach more.

The information should be more organized.

Make it more lively, less boring.

N/a

More interactive material and a variety of presentation methods would have helped especially since the material is very detailed and in depth.Discussions should be shorter because students mind tend to wonder away from the subject as discuss draws out.

Maybe allow for half the class before the exam to review. I was unable to make it to the scheduled review sessions because of other classes I had to attend to. And instead of an exam being on two regional locations maybe do an exam for each one to obtain a deeper understanding of each topic. This way other students may not be as stressed as I was for each exam being a heavy chunk of our final grade.

Make handouts for notes, make the powerpoints readily available online, grade our tests faster.

I don't think this course needs improvement, she is an excellent professor and delivers the information wonderfully.

More covered in class less in the book.

Make it clearer what test information will be coming from the book, and what information will be coming from the lecture. Each book chapter spends a few pages on weather patterns and regional climate, a few pages on the region's society and political standing, but there is no indication in the class which parts of the book should be read very closely. Students end up wasting time reading and re-reading parts of the chapter that are densely packed with information, only to realize they studied the wrong things for the test.

Homework should be made more difficult.

Letting us use our laptops in class

Shorten the length of the exam. I like the essay questions but I felt that the exam was too much. Be specific about what material will be on the exams and on the random iclicker quizzes. Exams felt overwhelming and too much information given in one class period.

When we were running out of time, she sometime skipped a couple of slides or showed them for a secound and moved on to next topic very quickly. I thought it might be better if she explain more on those slides too.

We went over some powerpoint slides too quickly and some too slowly. Make it more smooth and scheduled.

I feel like this course needs to be more general. I feel like it went into detail on way to many different subjects and got way to confusing. It was also a lot of reading which unless you're going in to a major that deals with geography its very unnecessary and takes up to much time.

Enforce reading and relate the lecture to the text and essay questions.

fun

I understand Ms. Suryanata discourages the use of electronic devices during her lecture, however I feel that a majority of the students (as well as myself) can take more effective notes if they were permitted to use their laptop. I realize the reasoning in banning such devices, but I do not believe that responsible students should be punished or handicapped due to the misbehavior or lack of maturity displayed by others. Ultimately, final grades will reflect those who take the class seriously as compared to those who do not.

Covering more regions, or covering the regions more in depth.

Better study guides that narrow in on the specifics we should know for the exams.

efficient study guides

The course could be improved if reading certain sub-sections could be assigned prior to lecture so that the student can have a better and/or thorough understanding of what will be taught the next lecture.

I understand the amount of students in a single class, but most students look for grades being updated via laulima to keep themselves tracked of their own grades and to motivate themselves to study hard for upcoming mid-term and finals. Pretty much what I am saying is if possible, early updates of assignments and iclicker quizzes, etc.

This course was excellent and truly learned quite a bit. I really do not think that this course needs any additional improvement.

17. Other comments:

N.a

Brandon was an excellent TA. I can't express how grateful I was to have him as an extra aid. He was there whenever I needed extra help, extremely knowledgable on each region we discussed and timely on his email responses. I really enjoyed his lecture on his thesis too, very relevant to the course.

My favorite class!

A very good class!

I enjoyed the course. I learned a lot. I recommend this professor.

Dr. Suryanata is an very knowledgable prefessor and her lectures were clearly explained. By taking this course, I got more interested in certain countries, and it made me want to study more about those countries.

Good class, Okay teacher

It was hard to know all the needy details for each test.

party on

Overall, good course, good prof. I was always interested in geography, and this was a good 100 level course with a lot of information.

I enjoyed the topics of this class. However, I felt over whelmed with information between lectures and reading the chapters. I felt many of the multiple choice questions on the exams were too specific in detail such as "which country has the highest fertility rate?" All the countries are talked about often in different areas such as fertility rate, arable land, population, and many others and it's difficult to absorb the broader concepts as well as the specific details.

This class gave me a lot of new experiences that I will never forget. This is the start of a new road for me and I did my best in every way I can. Thank you for this wonderful experience and whether I pass or fail the course, this subject gave me both university experience, and personal life experiences. Thank you Professor Suryanata and Brandon for the experience throughout this semester. Now I know I have to grow up and press on hard.

I would highly recommend taking this course. It provides a social knowledge about the world.

Krisna Suryanata: GEOG 322, Spring 2011 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Geography
Course:	GEOG 322 - Globalization and Environment	Crn (Section):	89280 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.7	10	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (90%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.7	10	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (90%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.7	10	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (90%)

4. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	10	0.7	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	2 (20%)	7 (70%)

5. I developed greater awareness of societal problems.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	10	0.97	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	2 (20%)	7 (70%)

6. The instructor inspired me to be critical of ideas and materials.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	10	1.27	Freq(%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	8 (80%)

7. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

Group work and breaking into smaller groups help me communicate effectively

Going over issues that is happening now that we are not aware of in our everyday life

everything was great. I like the power point presentation, videos, and the guest lectures.

Some of the papers later in the course were useful and inspired critical thought.

class participation

The readings-I like reading materials about the environment and globalization and most of the material given was right on target.

Everything! this was an awesome course. The readings were stimulating, the subject matter is very relevant to the events happening today. Professor Suryanata's lectures were not so formal to be boring or restrictive. They were engaging and pushed me to decipher globalization - the layers underlying freedoms and issues: social, cultural, environmental. I really liked that she asked us questions that gave us the opportunity to provide our input. My knowledge base was expanded greatly with this one course. I really loved how the course was not entirely lecture, discussion, or watching films. The same themes were presented us to in a multitude of ways that reinforced the point being made.

Readings

8. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

Sometimes the readings were just to overwhelming such as during times where book reports were due or near exam dates.

nothing really.

Many of the papers, especially early on, were biased, localized, not peer reviewed, and attempted to apply these perspectives as world truths. The peer review process in class was a joke. Needed more time and some sort of accountability to those who didn't review papers. There was not enough time given to properly organize a group presentation. Lack of interdisciplinary knowledge lead to misunderstandings of commonly used terms.

reading some long articles that I didn't much care about

none

Unfortunately the readings were a bit extensive. I preferred the weekly readings before the novel and book review. To read the whole book was time intensive. I would have preferred to have read books by Amartya Sen or Thomas Friedman than Cadillac Desert.

Book Report

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

environment

The ability of krisna to challenge students arguments no matter what side

Going green, population, food scarcity and government incentives

the planning aspect, and the architecture side of it.

the obnoxious and constant interrupting of students when they were answering broadly open ended questions.

critical thinking strategies

Most of the readings about environmental changes

My learning logs. I will always be able to refer to them. Plus, the course challenged us to draw connections to the trends of today. If we made those connections we should be able to remember them in our daily lives. Already I am uses the themes and arguments from our weekly readings and using them in other classes. Specific things will stand out to me: most likely things I have written about, such as, the Caribbean and how the people were saved from marginalization because of the unique organization of the state and intercropping; Amartya Sen's belief that freedoms can be made through democracy and a government that can distribute power and wealth - Its not about resources, its about distribution; the concept of political ecology; the clear explanation of capitalism (and its historical development)... I can go on. The videos were very impressive and there is a good chance that I will be able to take with me the main ideas of Krisna's lectures.

Trying to make a social movement for becoming 'green'

10. The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	10	0.97	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	8 (80%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	10	1.27	Freq(%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	8 (80%)

12. The instructor encouraged class discussion.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	10	1.27	Freq(%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	8 (80%)

13. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	10	0.63	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	9 (90%)

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

Caring, passionate, engaging

Extremely knowledgeable and willing to help whenever you need.

Strong-headed, cocky, unapproachable.

educated, organized

Funny, Strong, Educated

Intelligent, inspiring, personable

Really good person and teacher

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.56	9	1.01	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	7 (78%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.1	10	1.37	Freq(%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	2 (20%)	1 (10%)	6 (60%)

17. The reading materials were relevant to the course objectives.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	10	0.7	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	2 (20%)	7 (70%)

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

would recommend to other students if they need WI, interesting class on environment

Excellent. Though she can be a tough grader her materials given was fair

great course

poor.

This course has challenged me from day 1. I like this course and I would recommend it to anyone.

Excellent, I have learned material that is applicable, challenging, and led me to discover truths in globalization and the relationship of environment and the nature of social freedoms, political organization and power, etc.

positive

19. State in two or three sentences how this course could be improved.

reading assignments were massive

I really like this course, the professor really prepared for the class.

Connect the readings with presented material. Ask questions on material taught instead of snickering at answers based on personal perspective differences.

N/A

I looked forward to attending this class and a learned more than my high expectations.

i like doing quick notes, rather than typing a weekly paper on the readings

20. Other comments:

This class needs a complete overhaul, a text book, and a relavent reading list. The most useful single piece of information that might be applicable in my life in the future came from the novel I read.

Krisna, keep up the great work! You are truly a students favorite teacher!

Thank you Krisna, it was fun.

can we watch movies on websites such as freedocumentaries.org, instead of reading

Krisna Suryanata: GEOG 326, Fall 2009 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Geography
Course:	GEOG 326 - Envirnmnt, Resources & Society	Crn (Section):	78747 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	14	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	12 (86%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	14	0.85	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	3 (21%)	10 (71%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	14	1.08	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (36%)	8 (57%)

4. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	14	0.85	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	4 (29%)	9 (64%)

5. I learned to value new viewpoints.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	14	1.15	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	3 (21%)	9 (64%)

6. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	14	1.15	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	3 (21%)	9 (64%)

7. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

debates; new resources (media, print) for information

The suggested readings and summaries of topics

I enjoyed having a class based around debates. I found this very valuable because you see that there is a side to every issue. I feel it is an importnat skill to know how to present a side of an issue, even if you don't agree with it. I also feel that this class was the perfect amount of work for an upper level writing intensive class. I really got a lot out of it.

Really enjoyed the debate topics

The debate portion of the class was extremly valuble. It challenged me to view an issue from sides I wouldn't normally agree with. Provided an interesting learning opportunity.

The lectures after the debates were very valuable and helped clear up any misunderstandings.

Debates were a valuable tool that motivated outside research of important current issues and events. While the debate relied heavily on student effort, commentary was provided in a lecture for us to better understand the subject.

I thought that the debates encouraged me to research all viewpoints of different environmental issues as i was able to learn a lot from studying viewpoints that i had just passed negative judgements on. I learned to do the research myself before forming an opinion on an issue and that all sides of an argument usually are valid.

Debates by fellow classmantes coupled with instructor presentation on related topic.

The debates.

Debating, learning how to research properly.

Lecture after the debate helped me understand the issue more. The films/ videos she brought to the class were all great.

8. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

learning logs because rather than spark interest in a new topic via reaction papers to new required readings etc., writing learning logs was more like homework versus something exciting to talk/write about

Not clear on what topics she wants to cover up front. Needs more in depth understanding of the topics she presents. Needs to organize thoughts so they are clear, concise and to the point.

This class was great! I can't think of anything that was not valuable about it.

Nothing.

The learning logs were least valuable. I know that I at least stated my opinions and thoughts in class and did not think that it was necessary to write a 2 page journal about them. I know it is a writing intensive course though.

None

I thought that the learning logs were a little redundant. As long as i attended class i was able to engage and learn.

The learning logs.

none, i felt that everything we did in this class was valuable.

Sometimes the reading did not effectively help understand the debate.

9. The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	14	1.08	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (36%)	8 (57%)

10. The instructor treated students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	14	1.08	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (36%)	8 (57%)

11. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	14	1.08	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (36%)	8 (57%)

12. The amount of work required is appropriate for the credit received.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	14	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	7 (50%)	7 (50%)

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

knowledgeable

Cocky.

Knowledgable, intelligent

Enthusiastic, knowledgable, awesome.

intelligent, open minded, what a teacher should be like

knowledgeable helpful personable

Knowledgeable - Communicator - Fair

great

Challenging, fair, knowledgeable. She really is a wonderful professor. I feel so lucky that I was able to take her class. I've learned so much and even though it was a lot of work and very challenging, I loved it.

Very knowlegable professor and highly recommended.

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.64	14	1.08	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	12 (86%)

15. Assignments are interesting and stimulating.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.07	14	1.21	Freq(%)	1 (7%)	1 (7%)	0 (0%)	6 (43%)	6 (43%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	14	0.91	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (7%)	1 (7%)	5 (36%)	7 (50%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	14	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (14%)	3 (21%)	9 (64%)

18. My grades accurately represent my performance in the course.

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

19. What changes would you make in the writing assignments?

change compulsory learning logs to reaction papers to either print/media sources (i.e. TED talks, journal articles); more intellectually stimulating than rehashing course notes and trying to sum up what occurred over a period of four weeks

Have more opportunity for feedback than just the one draft.

I wouldn't change anything about the writing assignments.

None. I thought they were appropriatly assigned, and they helped with debates.

Instead of writing the learning logs, the students could journal about what they learned from each reading and debate to better evaluate their effort in the class. The learning logs were easy, but I thought a little too generalized.

The learning logs were a little redundant. Other than that the writing assignments were effective and really pushed me to put in valuable research.

Peer review sessions

none. I think they are a good length and effective for learning about the subject

Sometimes the comments she put on the papers were not consistent. She didn't leave any comments on the draft but marked off the points in the final paper. And sometimes I couldn't read her hand writing. I would appreciate if she can check and mark the papers more thoughtfully.

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.67	12	0.65	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (8%)	2 (17%)	9 (75%)

21. State in two or three sentences how this course could be improved.

possibly change up the format of debates/debriefs throughout the semester because it becomes very much the same and expected; do not always rely on powerpoint presentations and instead, assign required readings and open up for class discussion, which can go towards O credit

Make debates more structured, focus more on empirical evidence. Choose issues that clearly have two sides.

Well, I really enjoyed watching some of the video clips from Youtube, e.g. the story of stuff and the swedish professor on population. Maybe more short and exciting educational clips like that

Nothing...wish we could of spent more time on e-waste, and the tour de trash was amazing.

Even though these debates are of recent events in the world, perhaps students could bring in news articles or journal on those instead.

Just keep the course up to date with current environmental issues every semester.

not really sure because I strongly feel that this is the best course I've taken at UHM, and definitely one of the best classes I've had since I've been in college. I will always remember this experience.

it's already a great course!

Krisna Suryanata: GEOG 637,PLAN 637, Fall 2009 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Geography
Course:	GEOG 637 - Environment and Development	Crn (Section):	78756 (001)
Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Urban & Regional Planning
Course:	PLAN 637 - Environment and Development	Crn (Section):	78809 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	8	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	8 (100%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	8	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	8 (100%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

4. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.63	8	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	5 (63%)

5. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

6. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

I really enjoyed the readings, the position papers ensured that each student is on top of things and encourages group discussion

1) Reading materials. 2) Assigned paper writings. 3) Class discussions, including instructor and other students papers.

- the instructor writting reading responses and sharing them with students - the conceptualized framework of the class which had been stated through the semester (it helped students get main point and learn how each reading connects to each other)

i feel my position paper allocated by instructor are challenging ,and make me understand my deficiency on development theory as well as political ecology.

Exposure to key thinkers and concepts.

Systematic review of political ecology literatures

Comments on the draft submission of the three position papers were helpful for understanding the issues. The book review was also a valuable learning experience. I am extremely glad that I took this course. The course was demanding especially with reference to writing papers but the overall load distribution was balanced across the whole semester which was very helpful.

Useful discusions and vast array of helpful text

7. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

Although I like having position papers, I think the amount of readings per week can be demanding. I think it should be 3 max, per week.

Student feedback on the position papers were not very useful. There were not many comments on other students' position papers.

8. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.63	8	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	5 (63%)

9. The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

10. The instructor treated students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

11. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

12. The amount of work required is appropriate for the credit received.

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%)

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

Instructor is very direct and clear.

Very competent professor.

Very smart, nice to students, helpful

Smart Knowledgeable

Engaging Cooperative well-versed in the subject

Well versed experienced

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

15. Reading assignments are interesting and stimulating.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.63	8	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	5 (63%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

17. My grades accurately represent my performance in the course.

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%)

18. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this COURSE?

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.75	8	0.46	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	6 (75%)

19. State in two or three sentences how this course could be improved.

I think the weekly readings should be 3 per week instead of four. More readings from Liberation Ecologies would be good. Perhaps instead of a book review, a final project/research presentation would be a good way to have students pull together everything they've learned in class.

1) Preliminary explanation of class materials, or 2) Providing power point presentation of core principles and concepts.

the class might be started by going around the room letting each student say something about the reading for 2-3 minutes, so that the class can hear from everyone (apart from skimming through the commentaries)

The weekly reading load could be made lighter. Perhaps only 3 articles could be made compulsory instead of 5-6 articles per week.