Betsy McCall Teaching Portfolio - DeVry University Online Summer 2007

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DeVry University Online, My Math Lab, Summer 2007

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(4=excellent, 1=poor)	Summer A		Summer B
(4=excellent, 1=poor)	Math 114	Comp 100	Math 032
1. The instructor stated the course objectives clearly in the syllabus or in class.	3.59	3.41	3.76
2. The instructor stated the course objectives clearly in the syllabus or in class.	3.64	3.33	3.71
3. The instructor used course assignments which promoted learning.	3.5	3.19	3.59
4. The instructor seemed knowledgeable about the topics covered in class.	3.5	3.22	3.53
5. The instructor showed positive regard for students.	3.55	3.22	3.76
6. The instructor showed enthusiasm in teaching.	3.5	3.07	3.65
7. The instructor was accessible and approachable outside of class (office hours, email, phone).	3.5	3.15	3.59
8. The instructor maintained a supportive and appropriate learning atmosphere.	3.59	3.33	3.71
9. The instructor made the course interesting and challenging.	3.45	3.07	3.65
10. The instructor employed practical and relevant examples when appropriate.	3.45	3.11	3.65
11. The instructor used textbook and or lab materials effectively.	3.45	3.26	3.65
12. The instructor delivered the course in a clear and structured manner.	3.55	3.33	3.65
13. The instructor included valuable supplemental material such as audio-visual aids and lab activities.	3.45	3.15	3.65
14. The instructor provided opportunities to develop research skills and use the library.	3.36	3.04	3.47
15. The instructor used supplemental resources as appropriately needed, such as web-links, readings, etc.	3.36	3.15	3.41
16. The instructor encouraged active participation of students through discussions, team work, speeches, etc.	3.55	2.96	3.29
17. The instructor graded using clear criteria in a consistent and fair manner.	3.5	2.96	3.76
18. The instructor provided timely and specific feedback on assignments and tests.	3.55	3.00	3.59
19. The instructor regularly communicated about my progress in the course (online gradebook, conferences, progress reports, etc.)	3.59	2.96	3.71
20. Overall rating of the instructor.	3.59	3.07	3.71
21. Degree of new knowledge and skills acquired in the course.	3.45	3.07	3.71
22. Overall course rating.	3.41	3.19	3.88
23. How many total hours did you spend outside the threaded discussions?	3.45	4	4.24
24. How would you grade your instructor's ability to accomplish the Terminal Course Objectives of this course?	3.64	3.19	3.82

Summary and Reflections:
Spring A: DeVry Weighted Average for Math 114: 3.57, Comp 100: 3.15
This was the first term I taught the Comp 100 course, and my schedule was a little busy on top of everything. I learned a lot from the experience. It was definitely different doing the threaded discussions again and I was a little rusty! But next time I'll be an old hat at it again. The Math course went fine.

Spring B: DeVry Weighted Average: 3.73
I taught just the one course again this term It was a nice break.

Student Comments:
Summer A:
She was willing to help whenever needed and was very enthusiastic.

She was extremely helpful on every occassion. [sic]

Excellent follow-up and great words of encouragement.

Betsy was very knowledgeable and was very helpful through out the course.

Summer B:
she was very good at emailing me to let me know how well i was doing with the class structure and if i was falling behind she let me know without being critical.

encouragement, positive motivator, listening to my needs and very helpful.