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1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.87 |
15 |
0.35 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (13%) |
13 (87%) |
|
|
2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.67 |
15 |
0.49 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (33%) |
10 (67%) |
|
|
3. The instructor communicated effectively.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.6 |
15 |
0.63 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (7%) |
4 (27%) |
10 (67%) |
|
|
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 |
15 |
0.51 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (40%) |
9 (60%) |
|
|
5. I developed the ability to communicate clearly about this subject.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.27 |
15 |
0.7 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (13%) |
7 (47%) |
6 (40%) |
|
|
6. I developed enthusiasm about the course material.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.6 |
15 |
0.63 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (7%) |
4 (27%) |
10 (67%) |
|
|
7. I participated actively in class discussion.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 3.6 |
15 |
1.12 |
Freq(%) |
1 (7%) |
1 (7%) |
4 (27%) |
6 (40%) |
3 (20%) |
|
|
8. I developed more confidence in my ability to communicate effectively through writing.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.07 |
15 |
1.03 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (7%) |
4 (27%) |
3 (20%) |
7 (47%) |
|
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9. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
|
| The class lectures |
| The class discussions, were very helpful! |
| Professor Polokoff was very enthusiastic and tried to bring excitement to the class.
Good use of videos and powerpoint. |
| Topics were interesting and class discussions helped class participation and
active thinking |
| class discussion |
| The professor's background in psychopathology and practice in psychotherapy was ver
valuable. I think all if the students gained something significant from listening to the
experience of someone who has worked with afflicted individuals first hand. |
| I enjoyed the class presentations. |
| The essay portion of the course which consisted of four essays due every Friday for the first four weeks of class really helped me to gain a deeper understanding of the topics we were prompted to write about.
I also felt the essays were a GREAT alternative to simply relying on a mid-term and final grade. |
| Analyzing various disorders through the biopsychosocial model. Also, hearing personal accounts
from the professor's experience in counseling. |
| Emphasis on empirical research |
| The powerpoints were helpful esp when referring to DSM-IV criteria |
|
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10. The amount of work required is appropriate for the credit received.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.27 |
15 |
0.88 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
4 (27%) |
3 (20%) |
8 (53%) |
|
|
11. How can the instructor improve the teaching of this course?
|
| Provide quizzes throughout the term so the final is not cumulative. It's a lot of information. |
| She is great, she really pushes class discussions which helps greatly with allowing us to develop our own opinions about the subject matter. I dont really think you can improve when your that good! |
| None |
| She is a great lecturer and seeks active engagement from students. |
| Again, the professor's first hand experience and willingness to share really improved the
course. |
| To expand a little more on the above question. I believe the essays and the class presentation could
have been worth a little more. |
| I felt the professor did a great job of introducing the material. Her lectures supplemented the readings which allowed for me to gain a much better understanding of the material. |
| group discussions can help with class participation. |
|
|
12. What did you find most valuable and helpful about the instructor?
|
| Her enthusiasm and knowledge on the course material. |
| Her willingness to stay after class to answer any questions involving the class and personal information. |
| She enjoyed teaching her class.
She tried to keep the class involved by asking for answers and opinions. |
| Her open discussions helped class to engage in topic and ask questions |
| projects and discussion |
| Her willingness to share and her empathetic attitude towards others who shared personal
experience was great. |
| Her work experience seemed to add more to the course. |
| Her experiences along with her professional experience with patients was really helpful when she would explain certain topics. I felt her knowledge of the material far exceeded that of most other professors that I have had. |
| Her level of experience dealing with diverse patients. Ability to apply concepts to everyday life,
making them easier to grasp. |
| She was very helpful with any confusions and very approachable. |
|
|
13. The writing assignments helped me understand the course content.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.4 |
15 |
0.83 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (20%) |
3 (20%) |
9 (60%) |
|
|
14. The assigned readings significantly contribute to this course.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.36 |
14 |
0.74 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (14%) |
5 (36%) |
7 (50%) |
|
|
15. In relation to the number of hours spent in class, this course requires an appropriate amount of homework.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.2 |
15 |
1.08 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (13%) |
1 (7%) |
4 (27%) |
8 (53%) |
|
|
1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.72 |
18 |
0.46 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (28%) |
13 (72%) |
|
|
2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.67 |
18 |
0.59 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (6%) |
4 (22%) |
13 (72%) |
|
|
3. The instructor communicated effectively.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.72 |
18 |
0.46 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (28%) |
13 (72%) |
|
|
4. I learned a good deal of factual material in this course.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.72 |
18 |
0.46 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (28%) |
13 (72%) |
|
|
5. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.61 |
18 |
0.61 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (6%) |
5 (28%) |
12 (67%) |
|
|
6. I learned to apply principles from this course to new situations.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.5 |
18 |
0.62 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (6%) |
7 (39%) |
10 (56%) |
|
|
7. I learned to identify main points and central issues in this field.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.39 |
18 |
0.5 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
11 (61%) |
7 (39%) |
|
|
8. I deepened my interest in the subject matter of this course.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.44 |
18 |
0.7 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (11%) |
6 (33%) |
10 (56%) |
|
|
9. I developed enthusiasm about the course material.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.44 |
18 |
0.62 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (6%) |
8 (44%) |
9 (50%) |
|
|
10. I was stimulated to do outside reading about the course material.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.17 |
18 |
0.99 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (6%) |
4 (22%) |
4 (22%) |
9 (50%) |
|
|
11. I participated actively in class discussion.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 3.83 |
18 |
1.38 |
Freq(%) |
1 (6%) |
3 (17%) |
3 (17%) |
2 (11%) |
9 (50%) |
|
|
12. I developed greater awareness of societal problems.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.65 |
17 |
0.49 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
6 (35%) |
11 (65%) |
|
|
13. I became interested in community projects related to the course.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 3.94 |
18 |
0.8 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (6%) |
3 (17%) |
10 (56%) |
4 (22%) |
|
|
14. I developed more confidence in my ability to communicate effectively through writing.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.22 |
18 |
0.73 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (17%) |
8 (44%) |
7 (39%) |
|
|
15. I try to relate what I learn in this course to my own experience.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.61 |
18 |
0.5 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
7 (39%) |
11 (61%) |
|
|
16. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
|
| The course in general was very valuable because it taught a lot about different disorders that we
witness in people and ways to deal with them. |
| Rachael gave us very useful information and helped us break down the important parts of the book to take with us for real life. |
| class discussions and you tube were helpful |
| class discussions, and writing papers! i had never written a paper for a psychology class, so this helped develop my writing skills, which I am grateful for! |
| Interactive aspects such as watching videos and commenting on them. |
| Because I personally enjoy the lecture style classes, I feel that having the
class run by powerpoint and in a lecture format was helpful in leaning about
each disorder in equal depth. By not feeling the stress and pressure to do
too many homework assignments and projects throughout the course, also helped
me to take in more information about each topic discussed. |
| The writing assignments were challenging, but very helpful for future academic endeavors. |
| Understandable presentation of lectures. |
| Class discussions were encouraged and were very helpful. |
| The powerpoint slides for each lecture were very clear and helpful. I enjoyed the disorders that we covered. I also thought that the student presentations were very interesting and well put together. |
| Class discussions |
| Media examples of the mental disorders so we could see what they looked like.
Writing essays also helped improve my writing and research abilities. |
| She did a really good job getting class discussion going. |
| All the information provided (PowerPoints, external links, readings, and etc.) |
| I enjoyed the conversations that were held during the class. The instructors as well as many students had experiences that made the material from the text more real and applicable outside of the course. |
| lecture |
| PowerPoints and student presentations. |
|
|
17. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
|
| none |
| didn't really care for the book |
| The slides had too many words on them. Condense and make so that it is easier to take notes. |
| I think that by having only one final at the end of the course is a little
too much since there was so much material covered. I feel that if there was a
midterm that tested on the first half and a final that covered the second
half of the material, then it might be a little better. |
| N/A |
| I do not believe this course should be 5 days a week even if it is given during the summer session. |
| I though that the text book was a little dry. |
| Student presentations |
| I think that we spent too much time on the individual presentations at the end of the term. With only 6 weeks in the summer term we should not be spending the last 2 weeks presenting to our classmates on topics that won't be on the final. The presentations should have been shorter, or she could have required us to write a paper instead. I would have liked to not rush through the material we are going to see on the final in the first 4 weeks just to make time for these presentations. |
| The bulk reading. |
| I didn't have a lot of background in psychology, where I felt many other students did. Therefore, a lot of the material used vocabulary that was very new to me. The least valuable aspect of this course (for me, personally,) was the amount of technical vocabulary that was used as they could've been substituted for much easier vocabulary. I also felt that sometimes important details were stressed less than they should've due to the explanation of less important points. |
| nothing really |
|
|
18. The instructor gives clear explanations.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.5 |
18 |
0.62 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (6%) |
7 (39%) |
10 (56%) |
|
|
19. The instructor stresses important points in lectures/discussions.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.56 |
18 |
0.78 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (6%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (28%) |
12 (67%) |
|
|
20. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.71 |
17 |
0.47 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (29%) |
12 (71%) |
|
|
21. The instructor treated students fairly.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.78 |
18 |
0.43 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
4 (22%) |
14 (78%) |
|
|
22. The instructor encourages constructive criticism.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.56 |
18 |
0.7 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (11%) |
4 (22%) |
12 (67%) |
|
|
23. The instructor suggests specific ways students can improve.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.33 |
18 |
0.59 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (6%) |
10 (56%) |
7 (39%) |
|
|
24. I was able to get individual help when I needed it.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.5 |
18 |
0.79 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (17%) |
3 (17%) |
12 (67%) |
|
|
25. The amount of material covered in the course is reasonable.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.44 |
18 |
0.51 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
10 (56%) |
8 (44%) |
|
|
26. How can the instructor improve the teaching of this course?
|
| I think she could do more interacting activities when learning some of the disorders instead of only
lectures, but I can understand how that would be hard because it is hard to find activities to teach
about disorders. It's a tough topic. |
| Rachael was a great teacher. I learned a lot from her. I loved her enthusiasm and her grasp of the concepts. Great teacher! |
| No comment |
| our fourth paper topic was a little difficult to understand, so maybe she could explain it to future classes a little better. |
| Make her presentations more note-taking friendly, and stress the significance of certain material over others so students know what to expect when studying. |
| I was very impressed on how smoothly this course went since this was your
first time being a "professor." The powerpoints were not too much in material
and just enough to learn and process each one. I understand that you are
looking for some criticism to improve your teaching skills, and the only
thing I can think of is to have students do more outside research on their
own. Bring in outside articles or look up studies to bring into class. I
think that having everyone pick a disorder and present to the class was a
good idea and is something that should be kept in future classes. |
| It's great! |
| I would try not to read directly from the PowerPoints. It can be very distracting. |
| I think Rachel did an outstanding job. Her lectures were very clear and I learned a lot about a multitude of psychological disorders. |
| Groupwork might encourage students to participate more in class and form better bonds with fellow students. Class did not feel particularly close. This might be in large part due to the short, six-week nature of the class more than any other factor, though.
Some powerpoint slides had typos, but it didn't take away from the quality of the presentation. |
| Cut down on the amount of time devoted to class discussion. Sometimes it got in the way of covering all of the material. |
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| Nothing that I can think of. |
| Although the powerpoints were very helpful, informative, and concise, I felt that the instructor read directly from powerpoints too often. To improve, I think that she should use the powerpoints as more of a guideline. |
| better lecture and better powerpoints |
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27. Other comments:
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| Thanks Rachael! |
| Excellent professor! Truly enjoyed lecture, and loved that she was not monotone. It kept me awake and into the day's topic! Also loved how she was very understanding when we needed help and did not hesitate to answer any of our questions. Great class because of the professor! |
| Great term! |
| I learned so much from Rachel and would recommend her as an instructor to a fellow student. |
| Teacher did a great job encouraging students to speak up and voice their opinions, and never seemed to make any student feel like a fool for doing so. Also was able to communicate to students on their level, vs. academia. |
| Very very good class. I wish I could have taken it during the school year, when we could have covered the material more thoroughly with Rachael. She is a very good teacher, and I would take another class from her. |
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| N/A |
| All in all, this was a very fun and informational class. Even though I felt very intimidated from all the other students who had real life experiences or had taken other psychology classes, I did enjoy this class. Rachael was a very fun and I believe her experiences help her be the best abnormal psychology instructor!! I love how she can relate practically anything to the course; this truly shows her passion for the subject. |
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