Appendix G - SPIRE Course Evaluation Bio 101

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SPIRE Descriptive Data Tables for Spring 2012 Course Evaluation Forms 1 of 6Prepared by Strategic Evaluations, Inc. (Submitted May 24, 2012)

Spring 2012 Course Evaluation ResultsShaffer BIO 100

Information about the Students

1. What is your year in school?Count %

First Year 23 53.5%

Sophomore 15 34.9%

Junior 5 11.6%

Senior 0 0.0%

Grad Student 0 0.0%

PostBacc 0 0.0%

Missing 0 0.0%

Total 43 100.0%

2. What is your gender?

Count %Male 19 44.2%

Female 24 55.8%

Missing 0 0.0%

Total 43 100.0%

3. RaceAre youCount %

American Indian 0 0.0%

Asian 1 2.3%

Black or African-American 36 83.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%

White 3 7.0%

Multiracial 0 0.0%

Missing 3 7.0%

Total 43 100.0%

4. How many semesters of biological science course work have you had prior to enrolling in

this course?Count %

None 21 48.8%One 12 27.9%

Two 5 11.6%

Three 4 9.3%

Four or more 1 2.3%

Missing 0 0.0%

Total 43 100.0%

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5. Which best describes you?

Count %

I am a science major. 6 14.0%

I am a non-science major. 33 76.7%

I am currently undecided on my major. 4 9.3%

Course Ratings

6. InstructorStrongly

DisagreeDisagree Neutral Agree

Strongly

Agree

Mean

STD

a. The instructor was organized and presentedmaterial in a logical order.

0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.9% 79.1% 4.79 .41

b. The instructor presented material clearly. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.3% 83.7% 4.84 .37c. The instructor clearly communicated the goals

and objectives of the course.0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.6% 88.4% 4.88 .32

d. The instructor showed enthusiasm for the subjectmatter.

0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.6% 88.4% 4.88 .32

e.

The instructor developed a good rapport with thestudents.0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 18.6% 79.1% 4.77 .48

f. The instructor was available to students outside ofclass.

0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.3% 83.7% 4.84 .37

g. The instructor provided helpful feedback. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 18.6% 81.4% 4.81 .39h. The instructor varied class activities over the

course of the semester.0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 27.9% 67.4% 4.63 .58

i. The instructors lectures were at an appropriatelevel for me.

0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 23.3% 74.4% 4.72 .50

j. The instructor taught in a manner that served myneeds as a student.

0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 23.3% 74.4% 4.72 .50

k. The instructor used technology appropriately forthe course material and course objectives.

0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.9% 79.1% 4.79 .41

l.

The instructor evaluated my work andperformance fairly in this class.0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 18.6% 81.4% 4.81 .39

m. The instructor made connections to current topicsin science research throughout the semester.

0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.3% 83.7% 4.84 .37

A higher mean response indicates higher level of agreement, as Strongly Disagree equaled the value of 1 and Strongly Agree equaled the value of 5.

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7. Course FormatStrongly


Strongly

Agree

Mean

STD

a. The textbook used was current and

comprehensible.0.0% 0.0% 17.9% 30.8% 51.3% 4.33 .77

b. Lectures were delivered in a clear and

interesting manner.

0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 23.3% 74.4% 4.72 .50

c. Lecture material was relevant to the course

objectives.0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 75.0% 4.75 .44

d. In-class activities (e.g., labs and discussions)

were interesting, relevant and helped me

understand the concepts better.

0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 30.2% 65.1% 4.60 .58

e. Out-of-class activities (e.g., group projects

and assignments) were interesting, relevant

and helped me understand the concepts

better.

2.4% 0.0% 14.3% 45.2% 38.1% 4.17 .85

f. Writing assignments were interesting and

helped me understand concepts better.0.0% 2.6% 23.1% 25.6% 48.7% 4.21 .89

g. Instructional technologies and media used in

this course contributed to me learning theconcepts.

0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 38.1% 52.4% 4.43 .67

h. Exams were clearly written and fair.0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 37.2% 58.1% 4.53 .59


Course Ratings cont

8. Student ExpectationsStrongly


Strongly

Agree

Mean

STD

a. This course taught me what I wanted to know

about the subject matter.0.0% 2.3% 11.6% 44.2% 41.9% 4.26 .76

b. This course challenged me to think critically

and in new ways about the subject matter. 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 44.2% 53.5% 4.47 .74c. Taking this course has motivated me to pursue

a career in the sciences.20.9% 23.3% 16.3% 14.0% 25.6% 3.00 1.51

d. Taking this course has motivated me to pursue

additional courses in this field.25.6% 14.0% 23.3% 11.6% 25.6% 2.98 1.54

e. This course helped motivate me to attend

graduate/professional school after I complete

my undergraduate degree.

9.3% 2.3% 27.9% 23.3% 37.2% 3.77 1.25


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9. OverallStrongly


Strongly

Agree

Mean

STD

Overall, considering content, design, andstructure, this course was excellent.

0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 25.6% 69.8% 4.65 .57

Overall, considering the syllabus andobjectives, the organization of this coursewas excellent.

0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 16.3% 81.4% 4.79 .47

Overall, considering course content andobjectives, this instructor was an effective

teacher.

0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 14.0% 83.7% 4.81 .45


Open-Ended Comments (Alphabetized and edited for student anonymity)

10. Describe ways this course was different from other science courses you have taken at this university.

Because this teacher took the time with me even through science isn't my strong subject. Dr. Shaffer was very enthusiastic about the course. Everything was very organized from the lecturers to the homework assignments. From what I hear about other biology professors Dr. Shaffer actually cares about us passing his class. He actually helped the students and explained the information. He did a lot of discussion on different subjects, whereas my other classes didn't. He used a lot of real life experiments when discussing main topics and lectures. He was always available to help and was fantastic teacher. He was more engaging than my last bio/chemistry professor. He worked with the students more than my other science teacher. I thought it was good. I actually enjoyed this class I usually hate all my science classes. I actually learned something and he wanted to see me successful. I felt like was in part of the class, and that made me learn better. I have never taken a science class at the university, but taking this class was beneficial, my professor was

understanding and willing to help at any time.

I have never taken science courses in college. I have not took any other science courses. I was actually interacted in learning bio. The teacher was helpful. It was actually interesting. Science is normally boring but he made it fun. It was more hands on than my other classes. It also was more interesting. It was more personal he connected with us and you could tell he cared about you as a student It was very interactive and very hands on. It was well explained It was, actually to learn in a fun and enthusiastic way that kept me tagged along. Mr. Schaffer covered information that we can use in our daily lives. Teacher actually cared about everybody being successful in the class. This course actually challenged me to think and study. This course should not change at all. This course was easy and beneficial, Enjoyed it.

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This course was different from other science courses because we did pull everywhere and a little bit ofhands on activities.

This course was more in detail about the things he wanted us to learn. This is the first science course I've taken.

11. What aspects of this course were most valuable?

After the 1st test, study guides were helpful. All because all can be valuable in its own way. Dr. Shaffer always had slides that related to worldly things we could relate to. Dr. Shaffers patience. Everything Everything Everything Everything, learned a lot. I loved how the teacher was so willing to put everything aside to make sure everyone got the lesson. I think that the lectures wee. Learning about the body. Learning about things that I never knew. Lecturing was great, which in turn really help me grasp different concepts. Most valuable to me was, being able to do the honors contracts. Study guides, powerpoints The bond he had with us. The dialogue. The in class lectures because he gave great information.

The instructor The involvement and interaction with students during lecture and lab. The lecture on diabetes. The lectures in the course they were outlined as well as gone over in class. The lectures of this course were most valuable. The lectures, like the powerpoints. I enjoyed them the most. The lectures. The power points lectures. The powerpoint lectures. The real life lectures where Dr. Shaffer appealed to his lectures and made sure students understood

the material.

The subjects that related to real life.

The way he teaches and explained things. When we had a real life situation.

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12. What suggestions do you have for how the instructor can improve the teaching of this course?

Aside from being a great teacher already, the only thing I would add is maybe more group activitiesoutside of class.

Be a little more engaging. Continue to be happy about teaching, superb job, thank you. Dr. Shaffer is a great professor. For labs less group work. He did a good job at teaching this course. He did well for a first year teacher. He is perfectly fine right now. He listens to students suggestions and put it in good use. Honestly, nothing. Dr. Shaffer did a wonderful job. I could actually tell that he cared about us and if

we were learning anything, best Bio teacher I ever had.

I don't think he needs to improve on anything. He is a great teacher and enjoys teaching biology. I think he should do actual lessons and not so much lectures. I think Prof. Shaffer is an outstanding biology teacher. I really don't think he should change anything

about the way he teacher because he is able to relate science to people and things in everyday life.

Just keep doing what you are doing. Just to offer make up exams, some circumstances are unpredictable, especially because they count

so much towards grade.

Keep doing a great job, you are an awesome teacher. Keep doing what he been doing, he's a great instructor. Keep doing what he's doing. Keep doing what you're doing! Keep up the good work, you are going to be an outstanding professor. Keep up the good work. Make class a little more interactive to keep the class attention. Mr. Shaffer had done a wonderful job with the subject and relating with the students. None at all, just keep up the good work. None he's a great teacher. None that I can think of. None, he did a very good job. None. Did a great job. Nothing, he done great to me. Sometimes the wording on the test can be a little tricky and need explanation, that's the only thing

some questions are wither very broad or need complete explanation.

The instructor did a great job teaching this class. I would not advise him to change anything. The labs need to be every week from the first week to the last week and actually test formatted

study guides would help.

To keep doing what he is doing.

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