Department of Education Course Evaluation

Course: Cognition and Learning in Educational Settings

Spring 2008

Course Number: ED 173

Instructor: Peter Jones
Not valid if submitted before June 2, 2008 or after June 13, 2008.    

This survey is very important to the instructor, the Department of Education, and future students. We appreciate the time and thought you put into it, and your complete and honest responses will be invaluable. Please read the instructions for each section carefully, since there may be some confusion regarding the numbering. If you feel that you cannot respond to an item, please leave it BLANK. Your responses will remain CONFIDENTIAL. To maintain confidentiality, all responses are handled by an evaluation specialist who processes all responses and gives ONLY the final aggregate report to the instructor after the grades have been submitted to the University. Thank you for your cooperation

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The course content corresponded with the objectives stated by the instructor.

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The course has met most stated objectives.

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The requirements for the course were clear.

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The standards for evaluation and grading were clearly presented and were applied consistently.

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The reading and related materials were relevant to the course content.

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The course was interesting.

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The instructor was well-prepared for classes.

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The instructor demonstrated expertise in the subject matter.

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The instructor demonstrated familiarity with current educational practices.

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The instructor stimulated thinking concerning the content of the class.

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The instructor provided feedback to students on assignments.

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The instructor invited student contributions related to the course content.

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The instructor motivated student interest in the subject.

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The instructor helped students to apply concepts to relevant school situations.

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The instructor was available during scheduled office hours or by appointment.

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The course was valuable for my professional development.

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How would you rate your level of knowledge concerning the subject area of the course prior to enrolling in it?

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No Knowledge

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Very Limited Knowledge

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Somewhat Limited Knowledge

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Average Knowledge

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Better Than Average Knowledge

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Considerable Knowledge

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How would you rate your level of knowledge concerning the subject area of the course after taking it?

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No Knowledge

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Very Limited Knowledge

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Somewhat Limited Knowledge

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Considerable Knowledge

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19.

What best describes your prior teaching and/or administrative experience in elementary and secondary schools?

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No Experience (e.g., have not been involved with schools as a professional)

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Less than one year

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1 to 5 years

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5 to 10 years

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10 to 15 years

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15 to 20 years

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Very Extensive Experience (over 20 years)

20.

What is the PRIMARY reason you enrolled in this course? (Indicate only one)

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Required for academic program or for credentialing in California

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Elective taken for career advancement or to improve job skills

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Elective taken for intellectual enrichment

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Elective taken for collegial interaction

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Other (please indicate)

 

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What do you consider were the strengths of the course? What was the most valuable aspect of this course for you?

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What suggestions do you have for improving the course? Do you wish to provide any other feedback regarding this course (e.g. amount of preparation, workload, instructor, etc.)?

BEFORE YOU SEND YOUR EVALUATION:

If you are unhappy with your answers or unable to complete the form in this time period.

 

WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS EVALUATION:

To submit your completed evaluation to the course evaluator.