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Clemson University Student Evaluation of Teaching

Evaluation Report for Brian Croxall teaching ENGL 310 004 during Fall Semester 2009
   Respondents = 7 Enrolled = 17 Response rate = 41%

Global Questions

G1. The instructor clearly communicated what I was expected to learn.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%2   28.57%5   71.43%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.7140.48857
Same Level4.3030.9625832
Same Discipline4.3050.90353340

G2. The instructor made the relevance of the course material clear.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%1   14.29%6   85.71%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.8570.37857
Same Level4.3450.9735830
Same Discipline4.2790.94053336

G3. The course was well organized.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%7   100.00%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class5.0000.00057
Same Level4.1761.0755833
Same Discipline4.2250.98753330

G4. There was a positive interaction between the class and the instructor.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%7   100.00%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class5.0000.00057
Same Level4.3970.9915831
Same Discipline4.4800.85753330

G5. The instructor's teaching methods helped me understand the course material.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%1   14.29%6   85.71%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.8570.37857
Same Level4.1261.1275828
Same Discipline4.1471.04443324

G6. The instructor's verbal communication skills helped me understand the course material.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%7   100.00%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class5.0000.00057
Same Level4.2191.1005822
Same Discipline4.2650.99353315

G7. The instructor clearly explained what was expected on assignments and tests
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%2   28.57%5   71.43%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.7140.48857
Same Level4.2031.0835828
Same Discipline4.2531.00353327

G8. The instructor kept me informed about my progress in the course.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%2   28.57%5   71.43%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.7140.48857
Same Level4.1021.1504830
Same Discipline3.9871.12543324

G9. The feedback I received on assignments and tests gave me the opportunity to improve my performance.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%7   100.00%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class5.0000.00057
Same Level4.2391.0715832
Same Discipline4.2121.01253337

G10. Overall, the instructor is an effective teacher.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%1   14.29%6   85.71%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.8570.37857
Same Level4.2961.0135828
Same Discipline4.3350.92953318

G11. The instructor's grading procedures gave a fair evaluation of my understanding of the material.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%2   28.57%5   71.43%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.7140.48857
Same Level4.2281.0305826
Same Discipline4.1960.99443313

G12. How much work did you put into this course relative to your other courses?
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%4   57.14%3   42.86%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.4290.53547
Same Level3.8111.0154831
Same Discipline3.8460.92143327

G13. How difficult was this course for you relative to your other courses?
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%1   14.29%4   57.14%2   28.57%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.1430.69047
Same Level3.2221.1763832
Same Discipline3.3611.08433329

G14. To what extent was this course a requirement for you?
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%1   14.29%5   71.43%1   14.29%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.8330.40856
Same Level4.4860.9675833
Same Discipline4.3301.00553328

G15. Was this course in your major?
        Type: Yes - No
YesNoNR
7   100.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%

G16. Was this course team-taught?
        Type: Yes - No
YesNoNR
1   14.29%6   85.71%0   0.00%

G17. Please indicate your satisfaction with the availability of the instructor outside the classroom by choosing one response from the scale. In selecting your rating, consider the instructor's availability via established office hours, appointments, and other opportunities for face-to-face interaction as well as via telephone, email, fax and other means.
        Type: Satisfaction
1234NR
0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%7   100.00%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
This Class4.0000.00047
Same Level3.5570.7074833
Same Discipline3.6060.63543336

G18. Please comment on the strengths of the instructor and the course.
        Type: Essay
StudentComments
#1 - Friendly and very approachable. Helped the class come to a better understanding of the works. Great teacher!
#2 - Lead us in the right direction, but allowed students to create discussions on what we read.
#3 - Great class, great required literature.
#4 - great communication outside the classroom, willing to help, seemed like he really enjoyed the material being taught
#5 - I enjoyed having Croxall for ENGL 310. Due dates and instructions for assignments were available and clear. Class discussions were always alive.
#6 - The instructor knew the material well.

G19. Please comment on the weaknesses of the instructor and the course.
        Type: Essay
StudentComments
#1 - None!
#3 - Sometimes, class participation was not encouraged because instructor had such strong opinions of the readings being discussed.
#4 - first essay seemed ambiguous and rather difficult, but understanding of what was expected of us developed as the class progressed
#6 - There was none.

G20. Please comment on any teaching methods you found particularly helpful, and suggest alternative methods that you feel would improve the course.
        Type: Essay
StudentComments
#1 - He was able to put things into perspective and made the class enjoyable. It is easier to learn when class isn\'t torture, and his class definitely wasn\'t torture.
#2 - blog posts encouraged close reading
#4 - the blog forced me to actually read and give my opinion of the material in a way that is more conversational than an essay which was nice
#6 - I found the open discussion helpful.

G21. I would recommend this instructor to a friend. Yes or no? Why?
        Type: Essay
StudentComments
#1 - Definitely. He helped the class understand all the works. He provided feedback on all papers which helped develop my writing at a better level. I am taking one of his classes again next semester.
#2 - yes, very well taught course. I enjoyed the readings and learned a lot from our discussions
#3 - Yes, interesting and engaging teacher and class.
#4 - Yes, very helpful
#5 - Yes!
#6 - Yes, the instructor is fun and makes the course fun.

Departmental Questions

D1. I learned to apply principles from this course to other contexts.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%4   57.14%3   42.86%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.4290.53547
Same Level4.1001.0614814
Same Discipline3.9321.05743176

D2. I developed more confidence in my ability to communicate effectively through writing.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%3   42.86%4   57.14%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.5710.53557
Same Level4.0711.0994813
Same Discipline3.9591.05243174

D3. As a part of my overall course load, this course was a priority to me.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%3   42.86%4   57.14%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.5710.53557
Same Level3.5831.2324813
Same Discipline3.5571.13543175

D4. This course challenged me intellectually.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%2   28.57%5   71.43%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.7140.48857
Same Level3.5921.2484814
Same Discipline3.7911.09943175

D5. The instructor is enthusiastic about the course material.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%7   100.00%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class5.0000.00057
Same Level4.5120.8685809
Same Discipline4.5270.78953165

D6. The instructor treats students with respect.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%1   14.29%6   85.71%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.8570.37857
Same Level4.6510.7465814
Same Discipline4.6420.73053169

D7. The instructor makes me feel free to ask questions.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%1   14.29%0   0.00%6   85.71%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.7140.75657
Same Level4.6060.8435808
Same Discipline4.5950.79053159

D8. The instructor sets high standards for students.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%1   14.29%6   85.71%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.8570.37857
Same Level4.3590.8675811
Same Discipline4.3240.81153157

D9. The assigned reading is well integrated into the course.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%7   100.00%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class5.0000.00057
Same Level3.8721.2384806
Same Discipline4.1061.07843153

D10. The assigned writing is well integrated into the course.
        Type: Agreement
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0   0.00%0   0.00%0   0.00%2   28.57%5   71.43%0   0.00%
FocusMeanStdevMedianObservations
Class4.7140.48857
Same Level4.3311.0025812
Same Discipline4.2690.96153169

D11. What did you find most valuable and helpful about the course?
        Type: Essay
StudentComments
#1 - The feedback he gave on our papers.
#2 - teaching us to read closely
#4 - close reading skills developed
#5 - Variety of assignments.
#6 - The material that I learned.

D12. What would you like to see changed in subsequent offerings of this course?
        Type: Essay
StudentComments
#1 - Less poetry and more novels.
#6 - Nothing should be changed.