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Galen T. Pickett Assoc. Professor Physics and Astronomy PH3-103 California State University Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840-3901 (562) 985-4934 vc    (562) 985-7924 fax gpickett@csulb.edu

 
 
 

1. Clearly stated grading  and course objectives	Strongly agree =5 4 3 2 Strongly disagree=1 N/A 17 4 0 0 0 0	Course Average:4.81 College Average:4.44
2. Consistent grading.	SA=5 4 3 2 SD=1 NA 18 2 1 0 0 0	Course Average:4.81 College Average:4.49
3. Provided useful assignments	SA=5 4 3 2 SD=1 NA 16 3 1 1 0 0	Course Average:4.61 College Average:4.28
4. Reasonable expectations	SA=5 4 3 2 SD=1 NA 16 4 1 0 0 0	Course Average:4.71 College Average:4.38
5. Instructor well prepared	SA=5 4 3 2 SD=1 NA 17 4 0 0 0 0	Course Average:4.81 College Average:4.52
6. Instructor presented material effectively	SA=5 4 3 2 SD=1 NA 15 5 1 1 0 0	Course Average:4.52 College Average:4.22
7. Instructor was available	SA=5 4 3 2 SD=1 NA 11 3 0 0 0 6	Course Average:4.78 College Average:4.63
8. Overall teaching effectiveness	Excellent=5 4 3 2 Very poor=1 NA 15 5 0 1 0 0	Course Average:4.61 College Average:4.30

Analysis of written comments:
At the time of evaluations, enrollment in the course was 31, and 21 students filled out evaluation forms.  Of those 21,  12 had extra written comments to make.

I had established two unusual policies for this lab section, each of which earned comment by most of the students.
First, I insisted that the lab writeups be finished and turned in during the lab period.  Secondly, I gave a short quiz during the first 5 minutes of class covering the lab that the students were going to be doing.   Students are abmivalent on the whole about he quizzes, but are quite enthusiastic about completing the labs in the given time.  I am quite satisfied with both practices, and will continue them in my next lab courses.

Comments made during standard class evaluations:
1. I thought this class was fun.  I haven't taken a science class in 4 years.  But he explained thing good so anyone could do the experiments.
2. Good job
3. Keep up the good work ... and take over Kuck's job, please.
4. I love that we turn in labs the day we do them.  After discussing with group members and answering questions for 1 to 2 hours, I feel a formal write up would just be busy work.  It also prevents people from leaving early and not helping their group.  The reading quizzes weren't very helpful, but I did well on them anyway.  It would be less work for you if you took them out.  Thanks for all your help!
5. After the reading quiz, it would be helpful if you went over the answer.
6. The reading quizzes were helpful.  Turning labs the same day is also good b/c otherwise I think we would forget the information from the lab.
7. I really enjoyed the lab and Dr. Pickett was extremely available the help us at any time.  I don't feel the quizzes were efective since none seemed to read the material prior to class, but Dr. Pickett always explained the material clearly and I wish I would have taken his lecture.  He was great to learn from and very supportive and knowledgable.  Thanks.
8. In science, it takes a through and direct person to convey complex theories to simple students like those at LBSU.  Dr. Pickett is highly qualified to explain and teach and get people (like me) that are not necessarily science-minded to understand concepts and principles through activities.
9. Need more excitement in class.
10. I think professor Pickett was very effective and he explained things well.  I would, though reccommend that he spend more time going around the class and getting to all the groups.
11. I really love that we can re-do the labs and turn them back in.  I also love that we need to finish the labs before we leave, and turn them in.
12. The reading quizzes do not test for looking at the lab.  I look and understand the labs but do not always get points for them.  Turning in the lab the same day is a great idea.  If I had a week I would not do them.
 

last updated: June 23, 2005