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DeVry University Online, My Math Lab, Fall 2006

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(4=excellent, 1=poor) Fall A Fall B
1. The instructor stated the course objectives clearly in the syllabus or in class. 3.63 3.74
2. The instructor stated the course objectives clearly in the syllabus or in class. 3.63 3.78
3. The instructor used course assignments which promoted learning. 3.59 3.63
4. The instructor seemed knowledgeable about the topics covered in class. 3.7 3.74
5. The instructor showed positive regard for students. 3.74 3.74
6. The instructor showed enthusiasm in teaching. 3.7 3.7
7. The instructor was accessible and approachable outside of class (office hours, email, phone). 3.7 3.7
8. The instructor maintained a supportive and appropriate learning atmosphere. 3.67 3.78
9. The instructor made the course interesting and challenging. 3.59 3.63
10. The instructor employed practical and relevant examples when appropriate. 3.59 3.63
11. The instructor used textbook and or lab materials effectively. 3.67 3.7
12. The instructor delivered the course in a clear and structured manner. 3.59 3.67
13. The instructor included valuable supplemental material such as audio-visual aids and lab activities. 3.48 3.59
14. The instructor provided opportunities to develop research skills and use the library. 3.37 3.3
15. The instructor used supplemental resources as appropriately needed, such as web-links, readings, etc. 3.48 3.56
16.  The instructor encouraged active participation of students through discussions, team work, speeches, etc. 3.67 3.44
17. The instructor graded using clear criteria in a consistent and fair manner. 3.63 3.59
18. The instructor provided timely and specific feedback on assignments and tests. 3.63 3.7
19. The instructor regularly communicated about my progress in the course (online gradebook, conferences, progress reports, etc.) 3.67 3.78
20. Overall rating of the instructor. 3.67 3.7
21. Degree of new knowledge and skills acquired in the course. 3.37 3.48
22. Overall course rating. 3.52 3.59
28. Terminal Course Objective #1 3.44 3.48
29. Terminal Course Objective #2 3.44 3.48
30. Terminal Course Objective #3 3.41 3.48
31. Terminal Course Objective #4 3.44 3.48
32. Terminal Course Objective #5 3.37 3.48
33. Terminal Course Objective #6 3.33 3.48
 
Summary and Reflections: 
Fall A: The threaded discussions seemed to go much more smoothly than in the previous term.  It was a rewarding experience.

Fall B:  I missed the threaded discussions. I miss interacting with the students daily.

Student Comments:
Fall A:
Professor McCall was very enthusiastic and exuberent [sic] in her approach to the class. She was awesome. Best instructor I have had through my experience at DeVry.

Very concerned about student, excellent skills for explaining problems.

She always answered questions in a timely manner.

Her encouragement she kept us posted on where were at and if we needed to pull up to keep on schedule.

She did an excellent job of reteaching me Math. I have not done math in almost 14 years but she did a wounderful [sic] job of informing and discussing the problems.

Very active in the threads and gives wonderful feedback.

The teacher helped us whenever it was needed and she was always open to help. She also made good use of progress reports to let students know how they were doing.
 

Fall B:
She was VERY good with the communication. She was always there for us when we needed her! ANY hour of the night or day we could call her. She gives us weekly reports on how we are doing which helps us to stay focused(another way). She also posted several different articles in the library for the class to help us learn.

The major strengths to me were the email that were sent from professor McCall. She let you know when you were ahead of schedule or when you were behind on schedule. Also if you needed help with anything just call her and she was available.
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