University of Hawai'i eCAFE

eCAFE: Course and Faculty Evaluations

Instructor: Michelle Wong-Wilson

Available Survey Results

Michelle Wong-Wilson: HWST 197E, Fall 2009

Campus:	Hawaii Community College	Department:	Hawaiian Studies
Course:	HWST 197E - Piko Hawai'i	Crn (Section):	15722 (0)

1. Course objectives and procedures (for example, attendance, participation, grading, etc.) were clearly explained at the beginning of the term.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

2. Course objectives were met.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

3. The text(s) and class materials were helpful.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

4. Class activities (lectures, group work, student presentations, etc.) were helpful and well suited to the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	10	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (100%)

5. Assignments were clear and helpful in mastering course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	10	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (100%)

6. Assignment and exams were fair and appropriate.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

7. The total course workload was fair and appropriate.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

8. Regular attendance or participation was important to student success in the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	10	0.42	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (20%)	8 (80%)

9. The instructor was always prepared.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

10. The instructor presented difficult concepts clearly and understandably.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

11. The instructor knew the subject matter well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	10	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (100%)

12. The instructor used a variety of instructional techniques and methods to present course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

13. The instructor was willing to help students during office hours and/or via email.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	10	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (100%)

14. The instructor clearly motivated the students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

15. The instructor encouraged critical thinking.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

16. The instructor graded fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	10	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (100%)

17. The instructor made helpful comments on assignments and exams in a timely manner.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	10	0.42	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (20%)	8 (80%)

18. I would rate the overall effectiveness of the instructor: F=Inferior; D=Poor; C=Average; B=Good; A=Superior.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		F	D	C	B	A
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

19. If you were teaching this course: a. What would you do to improve it? b. What would you change?

If I were to teach this course I wouldn't change or improve anything from what I learned from this class.

N/A

I would change nothing. Aunty did really great.

nothing

There not much I would do to improve this course or anthing I would change. The course helped me learn more about the Big Island and helped me make connections that will last a lifetime.

N/A

nothing it is just fine like my tutu say if not broken then don't fix it.

20. What do you think of the teacher and his/her teaching methods?

perfectly fun

The instructor's teaching methods weren't to diffcult or hard to understand.

N/A

Well taught & made certain subjects fun to learn about.

she did great and there is nothing that needs to be changed

Very good.

she was awesome and I love how she thought us about the different wahi panas buy taking us to those different places we were learning about, it made it more visual rather than reading it from a book.

I thought her teaching meathods was very laid back, yet persuasive. She made me want to learn more, even after this semester ends.

i have enjoyed this class very much

good just she so nice

21. Has he/she contributed to your general knowledge or to learning job skills?

yes

She has contributed her general knowledge from what she learned, then thought it to us.

N/A

I believe that my instructor has contributed alot to my general knowledge & learning job/life skills.

yes she did. communicating and self confidence in what you learn about your self or un you kupuna. WAHI PANA NESS

Definitely.

Yes, Being that my first major is Early childhood ed and then education I wanted to become a elem. school teacher to teach hawaiian and this would help me know more about my own island and where I come from so that I may share it to my students.

She has contributed to my general knowledge.

N/A

yes help me to be a better person.

22. Other comments:

thanks for a wonderful semester

N/A

I LOVE THIS CLASS AND IM GOING TO MISS IT A LOT

N/A

mahalo nui

23. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	9	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (100%)

24. I enjoyed this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	9	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (100%)

25. I gained a better understanding of myself through this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	9	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (100%)

26. I developed a greater sense of personal responsibility.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	9	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (100%)

27. I developed more confidence in myself.

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%)

28. I help classmates learn.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.56	9	0.88	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (22%)	0 (0%)	7 (78%)

29. I performed up to my potential in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.78	9	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (11%)	0 (0%)	8 (89%)

30. I have become more competent in this subject area during this course.

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%)

31. I learned more in this course than I expected to learn.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	9	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (100%)

32. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

The aspects of the course were most valuable was the Huaka'i field trips we took as a class and as a group.I learned more when we visited the place we were learning then I learn in class.

all of the huaka'i

Doing hands on work with the class made learning things/places easier to remember on certain occasions.

learning about the land and wahi pana's around the big island. also the story of each ahupa'as that we learned

I Loved learning about my hawaiian culture. Aunty really helped me with a lot of the stories that we had in our books. The Huakai's we had. Even the tests that we were given. That really helped me to remember.

going to the places that we were learning about and hearing those stories that were of that special place and what made it so special or wahi pana

All the Huaka'i we went on. This was very important for this class. We got to experience each location and find out its significance. This was very valuable to my learing experience.

N/A

hawaiian culture

33. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

There were any least aspect of this course, it was very enjoyable and I highly would recommend this cousre to anyone to take.

N/A

The least valuable wouldn't be much because alot of what was covered seemed very valuable to me.

um nothing really i enjoyed everything

Nothing was least valuable.

none that I can think of

There was none. Everything that was taught in class was valuable. Wether it be learning about a place or learnig about protocal, all of it was importnant.

N/A

nothing

34. The instructor seems knowledgeable in many areas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

35. The instructor's voice was clear and understandable.

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%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

37. The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

38. The instructor gives individual attention to students in the class.

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%)

39. The instructor was able to stimulate and lead group discussions.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

40. The instructor suggests specific ways students can improve.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.7	10	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	1 (10%)	8 (80%)

41. Assistance from the instructor outside the class was readily available.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

42. The instructor was available and willing to help with individual problems outside of class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	10	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (100%)

43. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	10	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (100%)

44. The amount of material covered in the course is reasonable.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	10	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (100%)

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

everything

She would take us one by one to talk about how we've been doing this our classes and always find a way to help us out.

N/A

The instructor was always there for help whether it was personal or not.

she would help us through the ups and down she made us like famiy. even the other students in the class became close in a matter of weeks.

Aunty was always there for you if you needed to talk to her. She found ways to make time for you. Aunties time is very precious.

she was always there for the whole class even when others weren't and Aunty Noe Noe was willing to help me personally when I was at my lowest and told me If I needed anything she would be there just let her know and I truly value that and appreciated it.

Aunty Noe Noe was always avaiable for us, inside the classroom as well as outside of the classroom. She is our cheerleader and always providing us options on how to handle a certain situation.

her outgoing personality

hawaiian style

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

everything

She thought everything perfectly fine.

N/A

So far, nothing that I found seemed to be least valuable/helpful about the instructor.

nothing every thing was great

Nothing.

none

She was always helpful.

N/A

nothing

47. 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%)

48. I am generally pleased with the materials (texts, handouts) required for this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

49. The course has significantly increased my knowledge and interests.

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%)

50. The field trips were useful learning experiences.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	10	0.42	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (20%)	8 (80%)

51. The guest lecturers were interesting and stimulating.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)

52. The exams reflected the objectives of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.9	10	0.32	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	9 (90%)