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1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.56 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
4 (44%) |
5 (56%) |
|
|
2. The instructor uses class time well.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.44 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (11%) |
3 (33%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.67 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (33%) |
6 (67%) |
|
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4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.33 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (11%) |
4 (44%) |
4 (44%) |
|
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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 |
| 4.44 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (11%) |
3 (33%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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6. The instructor speaks clearly and is easy to understand.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.33 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (22%) |
2 (22%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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7. The instructor answers questions clearly.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.11 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (11%) |
2 (22%) |
1 (11%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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8. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.22 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (33%) |
1 (11%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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9. The instructor appears to know his or her subject.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.56 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
4 (44%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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10. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.11 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
4 (44%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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11. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.78 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (22%) |
7 (78%) |
|
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12. The instructor asks questions to see if students understand.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.56 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (11%) |
2 (22%) |
6 (67%) |
|
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13. The instructor treats all students fairly.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.67 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (33%) |
6 (67%) |
|
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14. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.78 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (22%) |
7 (78%) |
|
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15. The instructor is genuinely interested in students.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.44 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (11%) |
3 (33%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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16. The instructor grades tests fairly.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.44 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (11%) |
3 (33%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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17. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.78 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (22%) |
7 (78%) |
|
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18. The instructor treated students with respect.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.56 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
4 (44%) |
5 (56%) |
|
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19. The instructor makes the material interesting.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.44 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (11%) |
3 (33%) |
5 (56%) |
|
|
20. The instructor engages in a healthy exchange of ideas and opinions with students.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.56 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (11%) |
2 (22%) |
6 (67%) |
|
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21. The instructor motivates students to do their best.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.11 |
9 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (33%) |
2 (22%) |
4 (44%) |
|
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22. How did the instructor show concern for students?
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| Brian made himself availible to every student.Ili |
| His willingness to help and he is always available even on weekends and answers email promtly. |
| Gave extension to turn in assignments to students who had computer problems. |
| Brian has his finger on the pulse of his students and, if he feels he needs to change tactics or see what students think of his assignments, he stops and asks for input. He is very creative and makes everything so interesting. |
| By asking questions alot in class. |
| Answering in depth the questions the students had and making sure the students didn't get lost or misunderstood his lectures. |
|
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23. What did you especially like/dislike about the way the instructor taught this course?
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| I loved everything about it. |
| His concern for students to understand the course and each lesson. |
| I like how we had choices on what we wanted to write our essay on. I dislike that discussions in class was sometimes unclear. |
| I appreciate the way all of the assignments tie in together to make our thinking clearer. New doors are opened and it is amazing to see how even our outlooks seem to change. |
| The range of knowledge the instructor had and how he could combine multi backgrounds of knowledge and info to the study of film and politics. |
|
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24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?
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| He is great!!!!! |
| He should teach more classes. A computer web class at night would be good. |
| Overall Brian is a good instructor who cares about his students and tries his best as a teacher. |
| Brian Richardson is one of the best instructors I've ever had in four years at Windward. He really cares about his students, wants them to succeed and works toward helping each achieve their goals. |
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25. Would you recommend this instructor to other students? Why or why not?
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| Yes I would recommend him yo everyone. |
| Yes. Because he is respectful to students and cares about each student. He does not have favorites. |
| I would recommend this instructor because he makes accomodations to his students. |
| Yes. I hope Brian will be around for a very long time and that he will be able to teach evening classes so my friends and I will be able to attend. |
| Yes, because the class is interesting and the instructor super knowledgable in the subject, making it interesting and enlightening. |
|
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1. The instructor clearly explains course procedures (attendance, assignments, exams, etc.).
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.57 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
1 (14%) |
5 (71%) |
|
|
2. The instructor uses class time well.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.71 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (86%) |
|
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3. The instructor is well-prepared and organized for class.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.71 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (86%) |
|
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4. The instructor is available for help outside of class.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.57 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
1 (14%) |
5 (71%) |
|
|
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 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
3 (43%) |
3 (43%) |
|
|
6. The instructor speaks clearly and is easy to understand.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.29 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (29%) |
1 (14%) |
4 (57%) |
|
|
7. The instructor answers questions clearly.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.0 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (43%) |
1 (14%) |
3 (43%) |
|
|
8. The instructor makes good use of examples in class.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.43 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
2 (29%) |
4 (57%) |
|
|
9. The instructor appears to know his or her subject.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.57 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
1 (14%) |
5 (71%) |
|
|
10. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 3.86 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
2 (29%) |
1 (14%) |
3 (43%) |
|
|
11. The instructor allows time for questions and encourages them.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.71 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (86%) |
|
|
12. The instructor asks questions to see if students understand.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.43 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
2 (29%) |
4 (57%) |
|
|
13. The instructor treats all students fairly.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.71 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (86%) |
|
|
14. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.57 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
1 (14%) |
5 (71%) |
|
|
15. The instructor is genuinely interested in students.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.43 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
2 (29%) |
4 (57%) |
|
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16. The instructor grades tests fairly.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.71 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (86%) |
|
|
17. Overall, the instructor is a very good teacher.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.43 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
2 (29%) |
4 (57%) |
|
|
18. The instructor treated students with respect.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.71 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (86%) |
|
|
19. The instructor makes the material interesting.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.14 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
1 (14%) |
1 (14%) |
4 (57%) |
|
|
20. The instructor engages in a healthy exchange of ideas and opinions with students.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.71 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (86%) |
|
|
21. The instructor motivates students to do their best.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.29 |
7 |
0.0 |
Freq(%) |
1 (14%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (14%) |
5 (71%) |
|
|
22. How did the instructor show concern for students?
|
| Allows us to meet with him out of class during his office hours, and e-mail him with any questions or concerns. |
| Brian was amazing in his creativity in making sure that we were able to understand the theories and ideas that he was presenting. When the class changed from evening to morning (after I had done the reading in preparation for the class during the summer) |
| He tries to make sure we understand the material and our assiggnments |
| He is very accessible to students through e-mail and of course during class he is always extending his services to fully answer questions and validates each student's responses. |
| he tries to explain the material better |
| He tries to make sure that the concepts are understood by each student and allows for personal interpretation. |
| Always gave detailed explanations, offered to give help outside of class hours. |
|
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23. What did you especially like/dislike about the way the instructor taught this course?
|
| I like all the books we read, because i had never read any of them prior to this class, they are eye-opening and fairly interesting. |
| Now that we have almost completed this semester, I can fully understand why he presented each reading and how it relates to all the others. It has made me more aware of political strategies and the influence of the media on everyone. |
| I liked watching the movies about the 50's and the Atomic bomb |
| I liked the book choices and the open ended discussions. |
| n/a |
| I like the choice of materials and various examples used to express the overall theme of the course. |
| Class discussions were very enlightening. |
|
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24. What else would you like to say about this instructor?
|
| Good teacher, keeps class interesting, intellegent. very well read! |
| Brian is very well-rounded and extremely kind and understanding. He presents his assignments so that everyone is able to understand them and makes learning enjoyable. |
| I really liked him as a instructor. |
| Maybe if there were a vocabulary list of terms to understand the course as a whole better that would be helpful. All in all though I enjoyed myself and was intellectually stimulated through each class period. I also enjoyed the different resources that w |
| n/a |
| He is freindly, helpful and has a nice smile. |
| Class procedings were much more engaging than most other classes. It was nice to do more than read power point slides for every class. |
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25. Would you recommend this instructor to other students? Why or why not?
|
| If they were interested in Political Science, then yes, ofcourse. |
| Definitely. I have already mentioned Brian Richardson's name to many friends as well as my freshman grandson. |
| Yes, seems to explain things well and likes the subject. He also brings in movies and music to get us to relate to the subject. |
| Yes I would because I think he is an extremely knowledgeable professor who knows his subject material thoroughly. I enjoyed this class! |
| n/a |
| Yes, he has helped me grasp a broader view on the science of politics. He is smart. |
| Yes, very interesting class. |
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