University of South Carolina
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Columbia SC 29208
Instructor KARLA POOL (as private and confidential)
Course Evaluation Results
Dear Instructor POOL,
This email contains evaluation results for BIOLOGY 110 / ContEd:
Enclosed are the results of the student evaluations for the class you taught during the Fall I
2006 session. These results will also be sent to the department chairs and program
directors.
Please review these results carefully. If you have any questions about them, please feel
free to call the Continuing Education Department at 777-8155.
Thank you for teaching for us.
The global indicators are listed first, followed by the individual average values, consisting of
the following scales:
- INSTRUCTOR
- INSTRUCTOR EFFECTIVENESS
- OVERALL INSTRUCTOR RATING
- CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSE
- OVERALL COURSE RATING
In the second part of the analysis the average values of all individual questions are listed.
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KARLA POOL
BIOLOGY 110
No. of responses = 12
Global Values
1
Global Index
1
INSTRUCTOR
-
INSTRUCTOR EFFECTIVENESS
-
OVERALL INSTRUCTOR RATING
-
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSE
-
OVERALL COURSE RATING
-
2
3
4
4
1
2
3
4
+
1
2
3
4
+
1
2
3
4
+
1
2
3
4
+
1
2
3
4
+
av.=3.2
dev.=0.86
av.=3.6
dev.=0.61
av.=3.46
dev.=0.62
av.=2.91
dev.=1.04
av.=3.2
dev.=0.85
av.=2.82
dev.=1.17
Survey Results
Legend
Relative Frequencies of answers
Question text
Std. Dev.
1
Mean
2
Median
3
4
5
Left pole
Right pole
Scale
n=Amount
av.=Mean
dev.=Std. Dev.
ab.=Abstention
Histogram
INSTRUCTOR
The instructor clearly stated the instructional objectives
of the course.
The instructor clearly stated the method by which your
final grade would be determined.
The instructor clearly explained any special
requirements of attendance which differ from the
attendance policy of the University.
The instructor graded and returned the students written
work (e.g., examinations and papers) in a timely
manner.
0%
8%
75%
1
2
3
4
0%
17%
17%
67%
Very Dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
25%
75%
Very Dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
33%
67%
Very Dissatisfied
1
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3
Very Satisfied
n=12
av.=3.58
dev.=0.79
Very Satisfied
n=12
av.=3.5
dev.=0.8
Very Satisfied
n=12
av.=3.75
dev.=0.45
Very Satisfied
n=12
av.=3.67
dev.=0.49
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The instructor met the class regularly and at the
scheduled times.
The instructor scheduled a reasonable number of office
hours per week.
Please indicate your satsifaction 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
If web sites, Blackboard, or other Internet resources
were part of this course, to what extent did they
enhance or detract from the learning experience in the
course?
0%
0%
8%
92%
Very Dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
33%
67%
Very Dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
50%
50%
Very Dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
11%
11%
33%
44%
Greatly Detracted
1
2
3
4
0%
8%
33%
58%
Very Satisfied
n=12
av.=3.92
dev.=0.29
Very Satisfied
n=12
av.=3.67
dev.=0.49
Very Satisfied
n=12
av.=3.5
dev.=0.52
Greatly Enhanced
n=9
av.=3.11
dev.=1.05
Always
n=12
av.=3.5
dev.=0.67
Always
n=12
av.=3.75
dev.=0.45
Always
n=12
av.=3.5
dev.=0.52
Always
n=11
av.=3.55
dev.=0.52
Always
n=12
av.=3.5
dev.=0.52
Always
n=12
av.=3.75
dev.=0.45
Always
n=12
av.=3.5
dev.=0.52
INSTRUCTOR EFFECTIVENESS
demonstrated command of the subject matter.
followed the course syllabus/outline.
was fair, impartial and treated students with respect.
enunciated well; speech was appropriate and effective.
encouraged students to learn.
showed enthusiasm for the subject matter.
used examples or illustrations to make the subject clear.
Never
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
25%
75%
Never
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
50%
50%
Never
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
45%
55%
Never
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
50%
50%
Never
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
25%
75%
Never
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
50%
50%
Never
1
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3
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presented material in a well-organized fashion.
stimulated thinking.
presented the course material in an interesting way.
made helpful comments on papers or exams.
made students feel free to ask questions, disagree, ask
for help, express their ideas, etc...
0%
8%
42%
50%
Never
1
2
3
4
0%
8%
42%
50%
Never
1
2
3
4
0%
25%
33%
42%
Never
1
2
3
4
17%
17%
33%
33%
Never
1
2
3
4
0%
0%
33%
67%
Never
1
2
3
4
9%
27%
27%
36%
Always
n=12
av.=3.42
dev.=0.67
Always
n=12
av.=3.42
dev.=0.67
Always
n=12
av.=3.17
dev.=0.83
Always
n=12
av.=2.83
dev.=1.11
Always
n=12
av.=3.67
dev.=0.49
Best
n=11
av.=2.91
dev.=1.04
Strongly Agree
n=12
av.=2.83
dev.=1.27
Strongly Agree
n=12
av.=3.17
dev.=1.03
Strongly Agree
n=11
av.=3.18
dev.=0.75
Strongly Agree
n=12
av.=3.17
dev.=0.94
Strongly Agree
n=12
av.=3.42
dev.=0.67
OVERALL INSTRUCTOR RATING
How would you rate this instructor with the others that
you have had at USC?
Worst
1
2
3
4
25%
8%
25%
42%
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSE
The amount of work required was appropriate for the
number of credit hours given.
The tests were fair and fairly graded.
The required textbook(s) was helpful in completing the
course.
The material presented in class was a good supplement
to the textbook and other reading material.
Adequate instructions were given to complete the
required assignments.
Strongly Disagree
1
2
3
4
8%
17%
25%
50%
Strongly Disagree
1
2
3
4
0%
18%
45%
36%
Strongly Disagree
1
2
3
4
8%
8%
42%
42%
Strongly Disagree
1
2
3
4
0%
8%
42%
50%
Strongly Disagree
1
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3
4
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The class periods were used completely and effectively.
The course provided me with new factual information,
theoretical principals and/or problem-solving skills.
0%
0%
58%
42%
Strongly Disagree
1
2
3
4
0%
17%
42%
42%
Strongly Disagree
1
2
3
4
18%
18%
27%
36%
Strongly Agree
n=12
av.=3.42
dev.=0.51
Strongly Agree
n=12
av.=3.25
dev.=0.75
Best
n=11
av.=2.82
dev.=1.17
OVERALL COURSE RATING
How would you rate this course with others that you
have had at USC?
Worst
1
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Profile
Subunit:
Name of the teacher:
Name of the course:
(Name of the survey)
Continuing Education
KARLA POOL
BIOLOGY 110
The instructor clearly stated the instructional objectives of the
course.
Very
Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
av.=3.58
The instructor clearly stated the method by which your final grade
would be determined.
Very
Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
av.=3.5
The instructor clearly explained any special requirements of
attendance which differ from the attendance policy of the
Very
Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
av.=3.75
The instructor graded and returned the students written work
(e.g., examinations and papers) in a timely manner.
Very
Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
av.=3.67
The instructor met the class regularly and at the scheduled times.
Very
Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
av.=3.92
The instructor scheduled a reasonable number of office hours per
week.
Very
Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
av.=3.67
Please indicate your satsifaction with the availability of the
instructor outside the classroom by choosing one response from
Very
Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
av.=3.5
If web sites, Blackboard, or other Internet resources were part of
this course, to what extent did they enhance or detract from the
Greatly
Detracted
Greatly
Enhanced
av.=3.11
demonstrated command of the subject matter.
Never
Always
av.=3.5
followed the course syllabus/outline.
Never
Always
av.=3.75
was fair, impartial and treated students with respect.
Never
Always
av.=3.5
enunciated well; speech was appropriate and effective.
Never
Always
av.=3.55
encouraged students to learn.
Never
Always
av.=3.5
showed enthusiasm for the subject matter.
Never
Always
av.=3.75
used examples or illustrations to make the subject clear.
Never
Always
av.=3.5
presented material in a well-organized fashion.
Never
Always
av.=3.42
stimulated thinking.
Never
Always
av.=3.42
presented the course material in an interesting way.
Never
Always
av.=3.17
made helpful comments on papers or exams.
Never
Always
av.=2.83
made students feel free to ask questions, disagree, ask for help,
express their ideas, etc...
Never
Always
av.=3.67
How would you rate this instructor with the others that you have
had at USC?
Worst
Best
av.=2.91
The amount of work required was appropriate for the number of
credit hours given.
Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree
av.=2.83
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The tests were fair and fairly graded.
Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree
av.=3.17
The required textbook(s) was helpful in completing the course.
Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree
av.=3.18
The material presented in class was a good supplement to the
textbook and other reading material.
Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree
av.=3.17
Adequate instructions were given to complete the required
assignments.
Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree
av.=3.42
The class periods were used completely and effectively.
Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree
av.=3.42
The course provided me with new factual information, theoretical
principals and/or problem-solving skills.
Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree
av.=3.25
How would you rate this course with others that you have had at
USC?
Worst
Best
av.=2.82
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Profile
Subunit:
Name of the teacher:
Name of the course:
(Name of the survey)
Continuing Education
KARLA POOL
BIOLOGY 110
INSTRUCTOR
-
+
av.=3.6
INSTRUCTOR EFFECTIVENESS
-
+
av.=3.46
OVERALL INSTRUCTOR RATING
-
+
av.=2.91
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSE
-
+
av.=3.2
OVERALL COURSE RATING
-
+
av.=2.82
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Comments Report
COMMENTS
Please provide any comments you would like to make:
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On-Campus Evening
On-Campus, Saturdays
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Off-Campus, Fort Jackson
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