University of Hawai'i eCAFE

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Instructor: Katsuhiro Ota

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CHN 101, Fall 2012
LING 102, Fall 2012
CHNS 101, Spring 2012
CHNS 102, Spring 2012
CHNS 101, Fall 2011
CHNS 101, Spring 2011
JPN 301, Spring 2011
JPN 401, Fall 2010
JPN 451, Fall 2010
JPN 401, Spring 2010

Katsuhiro Ota: CHN 101, Fall 2012

Campus:	Honolulu Community College	Department:	Chinese
Course:	CHN 101 - Elementary Mandarin I	Crn (Section):	21501 (0)

1. The amount of effort I put into this course was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Low	Low	Medium	High	Very High
4.0	3	1.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (33%)	1 (33%)	1 (33%)

2. The number of times I was absent from class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
2.33	3	1.15	Freq(%)	1 (33%)	0 (0%)	2 (67%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

3. The number of times I was tardy for class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
2.33	3	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (67%)	1 (33%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

4. The grade I expect in this class is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		F	D	C	B	A
4.67	3	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (33%)	2 (67%)

5. The number of semesters I have attended HCC

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		1	2	3	4	5+
1.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	3 (100%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

6. My overall GPA at HCC is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Below 2.0	2.0-2.49	2.5-2.99	3.0-3.49	3.49-4.0
3.67	3	2.31	Freq(%)	1 (33%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (67%)

7. For me, this course is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Required	Elective	General Education	Running Start	Other
2.67	3	2.08	Freq(%)	1 (33%)	1 (33%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (33%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	3	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (33%)	2 (67%)

9. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	3	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (33%)	2 (67%)

12. 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
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

14. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

16. The instructor appears to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

17. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

19. The instructor makes the material interesting.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

20. The instructor asks questions to see if students understand.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

21. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

22. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

23. The instructor is genuinely interested in students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

24. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

25. 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
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

26. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

27. The instructor motivates students to do their best.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	3	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (100%)

29. Overall, this is a very important course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.67	3	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (33%)	2 (67%)

30. Overall, this course is more important than I thought it would be.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.33	3	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (67%)	1 (33%)

31. How did the instructor show concern for students?

Making sure they were able to complete assignments/projects, etc. Ensuring that questions are answered, and allowing questions to be asked. He asked you how you were doing before class, and treated everyone fairly.

He would set up retakes on failed test assignments and allow students to turn in late assignments.

Professor Ota would ask students questions during the lecture to make sure all the students understand and are on track. Grades were also posted really quickly and he answered questions very clearly and was easy to understand.

32. What did you especially like/dislike about the way the instructor taught this course?

I liked that he was no boring but very brilliant and funny, yet staying on subject and learning alot each session.He knows his material, and sticks to it, and makes it come alive.

He had many examples to explain his way of thought.

I really liked the way the class was taught because it was easy to follow and professor ota made the class really interesting and fun.

33. What else would you like to say about this instructor/course?

Chinese Mandarin is very important and interesting. I think it is a very good course, and it will help me in my future. I plan on taking CHN 102 Mr. Ota is a very good teacher, he knows his subject well and is very well versed in the subject. He has helped me alot to learn well this past semseter.I look forward to learning more from him in the future.

Bu Ji Dou

34. Would you recommend this instructor to other students? Why or why not?

Yes. He is a very knowlegable in several subjects, and if he doesn't know, he will find out as soon as he can. He is very personable and funny.

Yes

Yes i would because professor ota definitely knows his area and i have learned a lot from the class.

35. Other comments:

No survey responses were found.

Katsuhiro Ota: LING 102, Fall 2012 Back to top

Campus:	Honolulu Community College	Department:	Linguistics
Course:	LING 102 - Intro to Study of Language	Crn (Section):	21538 (0)

1. The amount of effort I put into this course was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Low	Low	Medium	High	Very High
3.25	8	1.16	Freq(%)	1 (13%)	0 (0%)	4 (50%)	2 (25%)	1 (13%)

2. The number of times I was absent from class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
3.0	8	1.2	Freq(%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	4 (50%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)

3. The number of times I was tardy for class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
2.0	8	0.76	Freq(%)	2 (25%)	4 (50%)	2 (25%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

4. The grade I expect in this class is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		F	D	C	B	A
3.5	8	0.93	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	3 (38%)	3 (38%)	1 (13%)

5. The number of semesters I have attended HCC

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		1	2	3	4	5+
2.13	8	0.64	Freq(%)	1 (13%)	5 (63%)	2 (25%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

6. My overall GPA at HCC is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Below 2.0	2.0-2.49	2.5-2.99	3.0-3.49	3.49-4.0
2.88	8	0.99	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	4 (50%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)

7. For me, this course is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Required	Elective	General Education	Running Start	Other
2.5	8	1.2	Freq(%)	1 (13%)	4 (50%)	2 (25%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.63	8	0.74	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	6 (75%)

9. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	8	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (63%)	3 (38%)

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

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

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

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

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	8	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (25%)	2 (25%)	4 (50%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.5	8	0.93	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	3 (38%)	3 (38%)	1 (13%)

14. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.88	8	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	3 (38%)	2 (25%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.13	8	0.64	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	5 (63%)	2 (25%)

16. The instructor appears to know his or her subject.

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. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.88	8	0.99	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	4 (50%)	2 (25%)

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

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%)

19. The instructor makes the material interesting.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.5	8	1.41	Freq(%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	1 (13%)	3 (38%)	2 (25%)

20. The instructor asks questions to see if students understand.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.38	8	0.52	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (63%)	3 (38%)

21. The instructor treats all 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%)

22. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

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%)

23. The instructor is genuinely interested in students.

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

24. The instructor treats students with respect.

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%)

25. 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
4.5	8	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	2 (25%)	5 (63%)

26. The instructor grades tests fairly.

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%)

27. The instructor motivates students to do their best.

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

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	3 (43%)	3 (43%)

29. Overall, this is a very important course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.5	8	0.93	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (13%)	3 (38%)	3 (38%)	1 (13%)

30. Overall, this course is more important than I thought it would be.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.13	8	1.55	Freq(%)	2 (25%)	0 (0%)	3 (38%)	1 (13%)	2 (25%)

31. How did the instructor show concern for students?

He was willing to help out students no matter what especially if they're not doing so well in his class. Personally, I'm doing better than I thought I would be doing, but I can see others struggling and when they ask for help he is willing to do so.

He gives exam reviews so we can study, and he gives us extra time to turn in homework if we did not understand.

He frequently asks questions to asses our grasp of Linguistical concepts.

Always replied back when I had questions

He always made sure questions were answered.

32. What did you especially like/dislike about the way the instructor taught this course?

The way that he teaches the course is very open and straight to the point. He uses the time given wisely and doesn't waste any of it. If we didn't understand he would take the time to explain what is being taught.

He knew his material very well. He made it interesting for us students.

He tries really hard to help us understand.

Told some jokes

he took us through step by step and took his time explaining when we didn't understand something. you just needed incredible patience. when it came to presentation, he was often times soft-spoken and it was difficult to make out what he said. his note-taking methods were also a little disorganized.

He taught the course well. The material was just confusing and uninteresting.

33. What else would you like to say about this instructor/course?

I thought this course was going to be hard, but overall it was pretty easy going. As long as you kept up with the work, you will do fine and pass with at least a A or B.

I wish he could explain things better, at times he is hard to understand.

Very good class

this class had a lot of potential to be really great. i like mr. ota, he's funny and a teacher you wouldn't mind sitting through a whole semester with, but the way he presented his course materials was not engaging at all, sometimes even confusing. so coming to class felt completely unnecessary and a serious bore.

He's a good teacher but it would be better used elsewhere.

34. Would you recommend this instructor to other students? Why or why not?

Yes I would recommend Katsuhiro Ota to the other students. Although English is not his first language, he is still understandable and willing to teach a course about languages.

Yes, he is a good teacher and he is easy to understand.

only if they were linguistic students......

Yes easy class learn a lot

no, i felt the class did not give me what i paid for. i regret not having withdrawn from it when i had the chances to do so.

Yes, he is a splendid teacher.

35. Other comments:

n/a

No additional comments.

Katsuhiro Ota: CHNS 101, Spring 2012 Back to top

Campus:	Honolulu Community College	Department:	Chinese
Course:	CHNS 101 - Elementary Mandarin I	Crn (Section):	23885 (0)

1. The amount of effort I put into this course was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Low	Low	Medium	High	Very High
3.57	7	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)	0 (0%)

2. The number of times I was absent from class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
2.14	7	1.35	Freq(%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)

3. The number of times I was tardy for class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
1.57	7	0.79	Freq(%)	4 (57%)	2 (29%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

4. The grade I expect in this class is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		F	D	C	B	A
3.86	7	0.9	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	2 (29%)	2 (29%)

5. The number of semesters I have attended HCC

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		1	2	3	4	5+
1.86	7	0.9	Freq(%)	3 (43%)	2 (29%)	2 (29%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

6. My overall GPA at HCC is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Below 2.0	2.0-2.49	2.5-2.99	3.0-3.49	3.49-4.0
3.29	7	1.7	Freq(%)	2 (29%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	2 (29%)	2 (29%)

7. For me, this course is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Required	Elective	General Education	Running Start	Other
2.29	7	0.95	Freq(%)	1 (14%)	4 (57%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)

8. 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	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

9. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	1.51	Freq(%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (86%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	6 (86%)

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

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

12. 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
4.43	7	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

14. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	7	1.07	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	3 (43%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

16. The instructor appears to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.86	7	0.38	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	6 (86%)

17. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	1 (14%)	4 (57%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	7	1.07	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	3 (43%)

19. The instructor makes the material interesting.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

20. The instructor asks questions to see if students understand.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	5 (71%)

21. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	5 (71%)

22. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

23. The instructor is genuinely interested in students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	7	1.07	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	3 (43%)

24. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	1.13	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

25. 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
4.29	7	1.11	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

26. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.86	7	0.38	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	6 (86%)

27. The instructor motivates students to do their best.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	1 (14%)	4 (57%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	6 (86%)

29. Overall, this is a very important course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	5 (71%)

30. Overall, this course is more important than I thought it would be.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

31. How did the instructor show concern for students?

Tian Laoshi allowed us to retake tests if we were unsatisfied with the score. as a language class i beleive that this is a fair practice because language is a constant learning process and not factual memorization.

He helped when asked but that was it. had a bias for certain students. pretty sure he was slightly prejudice but his course and the way he ran his class was effective enough for everyone to learn.

he would ask about our work and email us about assignment that wasnt completed

He shows concern through his giving us a second chance to do better in class. If we mess up on a test, we can do corrections, and if he wasnâ??t concerned, he wouldnâ??t constantly remind us of dates for corrections or projects. He genuinely seems to care for how we do in this class; though he doesnâ??t make us stress out about it too much, so he makes it a very enjoyable class.

Always asks if students understand

mr ota showed mad love for his students when he talked to us with som much empathy.

32. What did you especially like/dislike about the way the instructor taught this course?

i really liked how dynamic he was as he taught. he really seemed enthusiastic about teaching us how to speak chinese.

liked: -easy flowing courses -the book and workbooks were easy to relate to Disliked: -was bias to students he liked -would go off topic when some one would ask him something off topic -sometimes he stopped class to talk to his co-worker (teacher who had her office in the same room)

grades posted online and updated frequently

There was nothing I particularity disliked about the course. Sometimes it was a little difficult to do the character parts on quizzes, since we didnâ??t usually know which ones to study, but otherwise, he taught the course just fine.

Professor Ota is overall very knowledgeable with this language which makes learning the language exciting to learn and gives confidence to the students

i felt it was funny when he would dance and try to be cool. one great laoshi

33. What else would you like to say about this instructor/course?

very fun guy.

its actually a very good course. people who put the effort into the class would get a lot out of it.

very educational

This was an amazing course. I was constantly warned that Mandarin was an incredibly difficult language to learn, and it is challenging, but it is far more enjoyable than Iâ??d originally anticipated. Ota Laoshiâ??s teaching method makes the lessons enjoyable to learn, the homework isnâ??t too overbearing, and the tests are, well, tests. Like any language, it is challenging, but unlike any other language class, this one is very enjoyable to take.

give this guy a giant bonus.

34. Would you recommend this instructor to other students? Why or why not?

yes, i think everyone should strive to be multilingual and if students are interested in chinese, they should learn from him. this course was great.

no because its not a class one would take if they do not have time to study. you're learning a new language its not like you can do that without at least 2 hours a night for his class

i recommend Ota because he is a very nice teach and fair to student. he makes the course interesting and makes it funny

Of course I would. His teaching method is anything but mundane, so all of his lessons are very interesting and involving. He makes learning Mandarin fun, and has made it easier to absorb than if I were learning it by myself. Heâ??s a very dynamic teacher; he is always open for questions, willing to explain about the Chinese culture, and really stretches your mind to make you understand the language.

Yes. With just 2 classes a week you'll learn a lot and will not get lost in his style of teaching

if you like chinese yeah.

35. Other comments:

i gained a lot of knowledge from his class but i would not take him again for another course

great teacher give this guy a big bonus.

Katsuhiro Ota: CHNS 102, Spring 2012 Back to top

Campus:	Honolulu Community College	Department:	Language Arts
Course:	CHNS 102 - Elementary Mandarin II	Crn (Section):	24038 (0)

1. The amount of effort I put into this course was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Low	Low	Medium	High	Very High
3.2	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (80%)	1 (20%)	0 (0%)

2. The number of times I was absent from class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
2.0	5	1.22	Freq(%)	2 (40%)	2 (40%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	0 (0%)

3. The number of times I was tardy for class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
2.75	4	1.71	Freq(%)	1 (25%)	1 (25%)	1 (25%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)

4. The grade I expect in this class is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		F	D	C	B	A
4.2	5	0.84	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	2 (40%)	2 (40%)

5. The number of semesters I have attended HCC

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		1	2	3	4	5+
3.4	5	1.82	Freq(%)	1 (20%)	1 (20%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	2 (40%)

6. My overall GPA at HCC is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Below 2.0	2.0-2.49	2.5-2.99	3.0-3.49	3.49-4.0
3.75	4	1.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	1 (25%)	0 (0%)	2 (50%)

7. For me, this course is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Required	Elective	General Education	Running Start	Other
2.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)	0 (0%)

9. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	5	0.84	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	2 (40%)	2 (40%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	5	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	3 (60%)	1 (20%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)

14. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

16. The instructor appears to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	5	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (100%)

17. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

19. The instructor makes the material interesting.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)

20. The instructor asks questions to see if students understand.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

21. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

22. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	5	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (100%)

23. The instructor is genuinely interested in students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	5	0.84	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	2 (40%)	2 (40%)

24. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

25. 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
4.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)

26. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

27. The instructor motivates students to do their best.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	5	0.84	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	2 (40%)	2 (40%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

29. Overall, this is a very important course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	5	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	3 (60%)	1 (20%)

30. Overall, this course is more important than I thought it would be.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.2	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (80%)	1 (20%)	0 (0%)

31. How did the instructor show concern for students?

He would answer questions if students do not understand.

After every semi long phrase in Mandarin he would ask if everyone understands.

When I asked the instructor to teach us how to write characters, he wrote them without hesitation.

He goes over homeworks during class. Whenever students don't understand the audio dialogue from the CD, he puts it on in class and explains what the dialogue is. He asks them questions when there is a complex part in the material. When students don't know how to say a certain word he writes it on the board and goes over it.

32. What did you especially like/dislike about the way the instructor taught this course?

He talked about his experiences in China and Taiwan, which was interesting. Classes were interesting because he would ask students questions in Chinese and it's linked to what we're learning.

I liked that materials not in the book was covered. Also, the constant speaking of Mandarin. It helped me retain and understand when someone is talking in Mandarin.

I didn't really like that he stops the Chinese music to explains the meaning of the lyrics every time, because it distracts the music.

I liked that he provides examples and repeats the complex materials. He also has videos of the different lessons which was really fun to watch.

33. What else would you like to say about this instructor/course?

A teacher that is very interested in the Chinese language and enjoys talking about his experiences in China.

He is a great and funny professor.

34. Would you recommend this instructor to other students? Why or why not?

Yes, classes are not boring because of the teacher's personality.

Yes, it is a very helpful class.

I think he knows subject really well and the entire atmosphere of class was good, so I recommend other students to take his class.

Yes, I would because he is honestly interested in this subject and he can tell you a lot of interesting facts about where he's been.

35. Other comments:

A good course overall.

Katsuhiro Ota: CHNS 101, Fall 2011 Back to top

Campus:	Honolulu Community College	Department:	Chinese
Course:	CHNS 101 - Elementary Mandarin I	Crn (Section):	21397 (0)

1. The amount of effort I put into this course was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Low	Low	Medium	High	Very High
3.8	5	0.84	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	2 (40%)	1 (20%)

2. The number of times I was absent from class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
2.4	5	1.14	Freq(%)	1 (20%)	2 (40%)	1 (20%)	1 (20%)	0 (0%)

3. The number of times I was tardy for class was

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		0	1-2	3-4	5-7	8 or more
2.0	5	1.0	Freq(%)	2 (40%)	1 (20%)	2 (40%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

4. The grade I expect in this class is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		F	D	C	B	A
4.2	5	1.1	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)

5. The number of semesters I have attended HCC

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		1	2	3	4	5+
2.2	5	1.64	Freq(%)	2 (40%)	2 (40%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)

6. My overall GPA at HCC is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Below 2.0	2.0-2.49	2.5-2.99	3.0-3.49	3.49-4.0
4.0	5	1.41	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	1 (20%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)

7. For me, this course is

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Required	Elective	General Education	Running Start	Other
2.8	5	2.05	Freq(%)	2 (40%)	1 (20%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)

9. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	5	0.84	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	2 (40%)	2 (40%)

12. 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
4.2	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (80%)	1 (20%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	1 (20%)	3 (60%)

14. The instructor answers questions clearly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	4	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	3 (75%)

16. The instructor appears to know his or her subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	5	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (100%)

17. The instructor clearly explains complex ideas.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

19. The instructor makes the material interesting.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

20. The instructor asks questions to see if students understand.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

21. The instructor treats all students fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

22. The instructor is interested in the subject matter.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

23. The instructor is genuinely interested in students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)

24. The instructor treats students with respect.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

25. 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
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

26. The instructor grades tests fairly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

27. The instructor motivates students to do their best.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

29. Overall, this is a very important course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.8	5	0.84	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	2 (40%)	1 (20%)

30. Overall, this course is more important than I thought it would be.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)	0 (0%)

31. How did the instructor show concern for students?

Hes a nice guy, always making sure we understand what hes going over.

He asked if we understood the material and engaged us

He always asks if students understand or if there were any questions. When the topic was hard to understand, he spends more time explaining and going over it.

He taught in a way to get everyone involved in each others' lives, creating bonds, etc that will last outside of the classroom. Also reconfirms to ensure questions were answered in an understandable way.

32. What did you especially like/dislike about the way the instructor taught this course?

Nothing the class was well taught.

I liked how he went over past subject material as we moved pretty fast in pace during semester.

I like that he has a lively spirit and shares some of his experiences. He repeats many things to help us remember.

I liked how he incorporated Chinese culture and history into his course. The oral part of the course (pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, etc) was a big focus during class periods making me much more confident. I think his opportunity is to continue culture / history / current events and especially apply it to the writing in the course. Things like giving us tips on how to remember the writing (for instance, this radical is always associated with water so you have a clue when you see a kanji with this radical).

33. What else would you like to say about this instructor/course?

Its a good course, learned from it, and recomended to other people who want to learn mandarin to.

Continue on singing.

Very friendly and supportive.

34. Would you recommend this instructor to other students? Why or why not?

Yes because hes profesional in the mandarin language.

Yes, it's a good course and he knows the language and culture extremely well.

Yes, because students can benefit from his knowledge not only of the language but also its culture.

Absolutely. He has a thorough knowledge for the subject and knows what part of Chinese culture or history to incorporate to help us fully understand the material (or just to make it exciting). He is very supportive throughout class as well as when you ask for clarification or extra assistance.

35. Other comments:

Thank you, Professor Ota.

Katsuhiro Ota: CHNS 101, Spring 2011 Back to top

Campus:	Honolulu Community College	Department:	Chinese
Course:	CHNS 101 - Elementary Mandarin I	Crn (Section):	23885 (0)

1. THIS CLASS contributed to IMPROVING these general education skills; Communicate Effectively by means of LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING, and WRITING SKILLS in various situations.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
4.0	2	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (100%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	2	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (50%)	1 (50%)

3. I developed new friendships in this class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	2	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (100%)	0 (0%)

4. I enjoyed this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	2	1.41	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (50%)	0 (0%)	1 (50%)

5. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

Everything was awesome! I loved the subject and I think I learned a lot from taking this class.

6. The instructor gives clear explanations.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.5	2	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (50%)	1 (50%)	0 (0%)

7. The instructor appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	2	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (50%)	1 (50%)

8. The instructor is friendly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	2	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (50%)	1 (50%)

9. The instructor maintains an atmosphere of good feeling in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	2	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (50%)	1 (50%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.0	2	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (100%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

11. The instructor was willing to help.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	2	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (100%)	0 (0%)

12. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	2	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (100%)	0 (0%)

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

He is very cool and trys to help us understand what he is talking about in the subject area.

14. Examinations cover the important aspects of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	2	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (100%)	0 (0%)

15. Which aspects of the course did you like the best?

Everything

16. Other comments:

Awesome! We should have a lot of Chinese things at this school like Chinese History, Chinese Literature, etc. China will rule the world! I think we should advertise more to the students to take Chinese because it's awesome!

Katsuhiro Ota: JPN 301, Spring 2011 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	East Asian Languages & Lit
Course:	JPN 301 - Third-Year Japanese	Crn (Section):	81777 (003)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	4	1.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	0 (0%)	3 (75%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	4	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	2 (50%)	1 (25%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	4	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	2 (50%)	1 (25%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.5	4	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (50%)	2 (50%)	0 (0%)

5. I enjoyed this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	4	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	2 (50%)	1 (25%)

6. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

I'm interested in translation, so I liked that we spent a lot of time translating the texts to English and learning the best ways to attack the sentences in order to properly understand them. I liked that the instructor doesn't just tell us the answer, but why the answer is the answer.

The ability to speak in Japanese and be able to listen to native Japanese all class long.

7. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

There was no aspect I thought wasn't valuable. I just think that not enough time is allotted for this course. We did a lot of reading and a little writing, but almost no speaking practice other than reading out loud and occasionally answering questions.

None.

8. The instructor gives clear explanations.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	4	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	2 (50%)	1 (25%)

9. The instructor appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	4	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	3 (75%)

10. The instructor is friendly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	4	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (50%)	2 (50%)

11. The instructor was available for consultation with students.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	4	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (50%)	2 (50%)

12. The course objectives were clear.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	4	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	2 (50%)	1 (25%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	4	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	2 (50%)	1 (25%)

14. The instructor was consistently well-prepared and organized for class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	4	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (75%)	1 (25%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	4	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	2 (50%)	1 (25%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.75	4	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	3 (75%)

17. The instructional materials (e.g., texts, handouts, etc.) were relevant to course objectives.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	4	0.58	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (50%)	2 (50%)

18. The instructor was fair in grading and criteria of grades.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.25	4	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (75%)	1 (25%)

19. Which aspects of the course did you like the best?

I thought the text was level appropriate and presented new material at a good pace. The instructor sometimes told us amusing stories, speaking at a somewhat natural speed. It's good for listening practice.

The ability to speak in Japanese and be able to listen to native Japanese all class long.

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
4.25	4	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (75%)	1 (25%)

21. Other comments:

These classes really should be 5 days, 6 hours per week. That or there need to be extra 1 credit supplemental classes for things like kanji or speaking or whatever else, so that students who want to do more work with teacher guidance can do it. I studied Japanese at another school where it was 5 days, 6 hours a week, and I never felt like we were rushed or ill prepared for tests. In this class we'd often still be covering the grammar points right up to the test, rushing through them to cover them all.

Great job.

Katsuhiro Ota: JPN 401, Fall 2010 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	East Asian Languages & Lit
Course:	JPN 401 - Fourth-Year Japanese I	Crn (Section):	72225 (002)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.55	11	0.69	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	3 (27%)	7 (64%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	11	1.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	2 (18%)	4 (36%)	4 (36%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.09	11	0.7	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (18%)	6 (55%)	3 (27%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.82	11	1.33	Freq(%)	1 (9%)	1 (9%)	1 (9%)	4 (36%)	4 (36%)

5. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.09	11	0.94	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	1 (9%)	5 (45%)	4 (36%)

6. I enjoyed this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.91	11	1.04	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	3 (27%)	3 (27%)	4 (36%)

7. I generally understood the material presented in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.73	11	1.01	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	4 (36%)	3 (27%)	3 (27%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.09	11	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	0 (0%)	7 (64%)	3 (27%)

9. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

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The grammar and items in language that you can't learn from direct translations and looking things up in the dictionary.

I thoroughly believe that Ota sensei's explanations were extremely helpful. While it often seemed like side-tracking, I really learned a lot from his blurbs, whether or not I was tested on them.

I think the most valuable aspect of the course was that Ota Sensei actually gave us reading material from other resources than just the workbook. That way, the class could see how and what people write instead of some generic story that was written into the book.

We got to hear examples that we could relate to.

I felt that the most valuable aspects were when we went over our grammar points, however I felt that some of the examples used weren't clear in explaining how these grammar points should be used.

I liked that we used actual newspaper articles as reading materials; it was the sole thing that made me feel as if I was improving in my study of Japanese.

Feedback from Ota-sensei on all written assignments. He also allows us to submit homework through e-mail to him, which is really convenient.

He explained very clearly so we could understand. Like, he explained in Japanese then translated in English. His class was easy to understand.

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10. The instructor gives clear explanations.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.09	11	0.83	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (27%)	4 (36%)	4 (36%)

11. The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	11	1.26	Freq(%)	1 (9%)	0 (0%)	2 (18%)	3 (27%)	5 (45%)

12. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.36	11	0.81	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (18%)	3 (27%)	6 (55%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.55	11	0.69	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (9%)	3 (27%)	7 (64%)

14. The instructor appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

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%)

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

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He's very helpful, and easily-approachable. While he is very strict and quick to point out mistakes in grammar, he isn't standoffish about it, and would always happily explain what I had done wrong.

Everything that Ota Sensei taught was valuable. During the course of this semester, I was not bored or out of interest once. Ota Sensei teaches in a way were it's very easy to understand and super fun while still learning a great deal about the Japanese language and about Japan itself.

He goes through and reads your assignments thoroughly and gives helpful feedback.

He is pretty funny, always keeps the class interesting, never a dull moment with him.

Well he is definitely peppy. Also, asking him for help outside of class, he was quite helpful. It was also really nice that he recorded an audio file of every article we read. His readings are really crisp and clear, something you sometimes don't get with the book CD. So I really appreciated that, and the videos that were assigned for class. I think we got counted off way too much for not hearing the long "-u" in transcription assignments, but the videos were really interesting.

He knows a lot about Japan and culture and linguistics about Japanese language. He shares examples to help us understand the hidden meanings behind some assigned readings.

Whenever, we had questions, he was open to ask and helped to understand.

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16. Audiovisual materials (or computers) used in this course were well chosen.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.27	11	0.47	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	8 (73%)	3 (27%)

17. Other comments:

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i miss speaking japanese in class :( and also we just translated stuff in class without focusing that much on grammar and making sentences. a little disappointing but a really easy class

I think the class could have used more speaking parts. I do feel that I've grown in my ability to understand what I read and listen to, but I sometimes feel that I have gone the entire semester without having spoken any new grammar.

Ota Sensei is by far one of if not the best teacher at UH Manoa. Never have I had so much fun but still learned so much in a class. Also, at first during the beginning of the semester, I was ashamed of my Japanese considering how bad it is and being at a high class level, but throughout the semester I started to feel less ashamed and actually tried to translate what I thought the reading said. Ota Sensei did a great job of correcting me without making me feel as if I did not understand it. Ota Sensei: You are truly a great teacher. I know I asked some silly questions during class (I honestly was curious about what I was asking even if it was silly) but I'm glad that you answered them thoroughly. I know I'm not the best student but I can say that you and your class brought out more of me than any other teacher/class has so far. I wish you the best of luck for the future and don't be surprised if I take another class you might be teaching! :D

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I really liked his class, was great teacher. However, the test was too hard.

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Katsuhiro Ota: JPN 451, Fall 2010 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	East Asian Languages & Lit
Course:	JPN 451 - Structure of Japanese	Crn (Section):	72231 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.3	10	0.67	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	5 (50%)	4 (40%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	10	0.63	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	6 (60%)	3 (30%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.7	10	1.16	Freq(%)	1 (10%)	0 (0%)	2 (20%)	5 (50%)	2 (20%)

4. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

everything including topics discussed that weren't in the textbook, i.e. differences in the Japanese language that differed in terms of region, gender, etc.

Thorough explanations; good reading material; helpful teacher.

Learning syntax into more depth helped a lot with my writing.

Explanation of certain grammar points/semantic points, especially from the view of a native speaker.

homework assignments

5. The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.8	10	0.92	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	2 (20%)	5 (50%)	2 (20%)

6. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	10	1.15	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	3 (30%)	1 (10%)	5 (50%)

7. The instructor appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.2	10	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (20%)	4 (40%)	4 (40%)

8. The instructor is friendly.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	10	0.82	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (30%)	4 (40%)	3 (30%)

9. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.5	10	0.85	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (10%)	4 (40%)	4 (40%)	1 (10%)

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

his humor and wit as well as vast knowledge of a wide range of topics related to Japanese

Gives good examples; fluency in Japanese and English allow for the greatest amount of understanding about the Japanese examples; good sense of humor.

He is understandable.

Easy to understand most of the time, goes over stuff just to be sure we understand.

Very friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable

11. Reading assignments require a reasonable amount of time and effort.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.8	10	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (40%)	4 (40%)	2 (20%)

12. I feel that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
3.3	10	0.95	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	2 (20%)	4 (40%)	3 (30%)	1 (10%)

13. Other comments:

I like the way he conducts his class. His fun demeanor helps to keep a friendly atmosphere and his discussion of topics not presented in the book but still related to Japanese linguistics kept me interested in the class and kept me wanting to learn more. I would take any Japanese class from him anytime.

I learned a lot in your class. thank you

I feel a bit bad for being so dead in his class and not answering questions, but it was early in the morning...

Thank you!

Katsuhiro Ota: JPN 401, Spring 2010 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	East Asian Languages & Lit
Course:	JPN 401 - Fourth-Year Japanese I	Crn (Section):	81936 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	5	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (100%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.75	4	0.5	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (25%)	3 (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
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

6. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

7. I enjoyed this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

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
4.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)

9. I improved my abilities to revise my rough drafts and to make my writing more effective.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	1 (20%)	3 (60%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	1 (20%)	3 (60%)

11. I generally understood the material presented in this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (60%)	2 (40%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	5	0.71	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	3 (60%)	1 (20%)

14. What did you find most valuable and helpful about the course?

learnig new kanji and expresions

Instructor was very willing to explain a lot of things until the students understood, at times providing multiple examples/ways of explaining things (i.e. grammar and vocabulary)

He grades reasonably. He allows you to make mistakes, and helps you along the way. He makes it easy for the class to ask questions. He doesn't just stick to the book--he incorporates his own teaching styles, teaching his students other things that aren't included in the book and brings in outside sources to use in the classroom (youtube videos, real-life stories and examples, etc.)

discussion on translation

15. The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

16. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

17. The instructor appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

18. The instructor maintains an atmosphere of good feeling in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.8	5	0.45	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	4 (80%)

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

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.6	5	0.55	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (40%)	3 (60%)

20. The instructor uses class time well.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.4	5	0.89	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (20%)	1 (20%)	3 (60%)

21. Other comments:

Enjoyed class thoroughly, hope to take classes under this instructor again.

Awesome teacher! I want him as my Japanese teacher again!

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