Betsy McCall Teaching Portfolio - DeVry University Online Fall 2009

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DeVry University Online, Fall 2009

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(4=excellent, 1=poor)	Fall A		Fall B
(4=excellent, 1=poor)	Math 092	Comp 100	Math 032	Math 092
1. The instructor stated the course objectives clearly in the syllabus or in class.	3.86	3.5	3	3.5
2. The instructor stated the course objectives clearly in the syllabus or in class.	3.86	3.5	3	3.5
3. The instructor used course assignments which promoted learning.	3.86	3.38	3.2	3.67
4. The instructor seemed knowledgeable about the topics covered in class.	3.71	3.5	3.2	3.67
5. The instructor showed positive regard for students.	3.71	3.75	3.2	3.67
6. The instructor showed enthusiasm in teaching.	3.71	3.62	3.2	3.67
7. The instructor was accessible and approachable outside of class (office hours, email, phone).	3.86	3.75	3.2	3.67
8. The instructor maintained a supportive and appropriate learning atmosphere.	3.71	3.62	3.2	3.67
9. The instructor made the course interesting and challenging.	3.86	3.62	3.2	3.67
10. The instructor employed practical and relevant examples when appropriate.	3.86	3.62	3.2	3.67
11. The instructor used textbook and or lab materials effectively.	3.71	3.62	3.2	3.67
12. The instructor delivered the course in a clear and structured manner.	3.71	3.5	3.2	3.67
13. The instructor included valuable supplemental material such as audio-visual aids and lab activities.	3.86	3.62	3.2	3.67
14. The instructor provided opportunities to develop research skills and use the library.	3.86	3.62	3.2	3.67
15. The instructor used supplemental resources as appropriately needed, such as web-links, readings, etc.	3.71	3.38	3.2	3.5
16. The instructor encouraged active participation of students through discussions, team work, speeches, etc.	3.71	3.25	3.2	3.5
17. The instructor graded using clear criteria in a consistent and fair manner.	3.86	3.62	3.2	3.5
18. The instructor provided timely and specific feedback on assignments and tests.	3.86	3.5	3.2	3.33
19. The instructor regularly communicated about my progress in the course (online gradebook, conferences, progress reports, etc.)	3.86	3.5	3	3.5
20. Overall rating of the instructor.	3.71	3.5	3.2	3.5
21. Degree of new knowledge and skills acquired in the course.	3.86	3.25	3.2	3.33
22. Overall course rating.	3.86	3.5	3.2	3.5
23. How many total hours did you spend outside the threaded discussions?	3.86	3.5	4.4	3.67
24. How would you grade your instructor's ability to accomplish the Terminal Course Objectives of this course?	3.86	3.5	3.2	3.5

Summary and Reflections:
Fall A: DeVry Weighted Average for Comp 100: For :
The evaluations we receive from students will henceforth be less useful, in my mind, than they had been heretofore. The evaluations have become "optional", and students are able to skip past them permanently, and not just delay to later in the week. This means that only students with strong feelings are likely to post... this could be good, or it could be quite bad. I look at them with a larger grain of salt than I had before.

Fall B: DeVry Weighted Average for : For :

The term was pretty smooth.

Student Comments:
Fall A:
Professor McCall provided clear and in depth reasonings in her gradings so that you could understand why you did not receive points in an assignment.

Very knowledgeable and on point. Courteous and helpful

Her major strength's were teaching the course, a lot of patience, and the ability to bring me into the 21st century.

Fall B:
The instructor communicated regularly and efficiently. She was more than available and very supportive.

She was there when we needed her.