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This is a survey to get feedback on the quality of instruction you have been receiving so far this semester. Your feedback will enable the instructor to improve the way the course is conducted for the rest of the semester. All your answers are confidential and cannot be traced back to you.

STUDENTS' ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK WILL ONLY BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR.

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* 1. What helps you learn in this course?
(e.g. readings, discussions, assignments, teaching strategies, etc...)
Please explain.

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* 2. What can be done to improve the class during the second half of the semester?

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* 3. Are you having any difficulties?

Yes

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* 4. If yes

Please describe them

How are you trying to deal with these difficulties?

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* 5. Course Material

	Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree	N/A
I understand the course readings.	I understand the course readings. Strongly agree	I understand the course readings. Agree	I understand the course readings. Disagree	I understand the course readings. Strongly disagree	I understand the course readings. N/A
Course readings are engaging.	Course readings are engaging. Strongly agree	Course readings are engaging. Agree	Course readings are engaging. Disagree	Course readings are engaging. Strongly disagree	Course readings are engaging. N/A
Readings support and add to the material covered in class.	Readings support and add to the material covered in class. Strongly agree	Readings support and add to the material covered in class. Agree	Readings support and add to the material covered in class. Disagree	Readings support and add to the material covered in class. Strongly disagree	Readings support and add to the material covered in class. N/A
The textbook is useful.	The textbook is useful. Strongly agree	The textbook is useful. Agree	The textbook is useful. Disagree	The textbook is useful. Strongly disagree	The textbook is useful. N/A

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* 6. Instructor's style

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The instructor’s teaching style is engaging.	The instructor’s teaching style is engaging. Strongly Agree	The instructor’s teaching style is engaging. Agree	The instructor’s teaching style is engaging. Disagree	The instructor’s teaching style is engaging. Strongly Disagree
The instructor’s teaching style helps me understand the material.	The instructor’s teaching style helps me understand the material. Strongly Agree	The instructor’s teaching style helps me understand the material. Agree	The instructor’s teaching style helps me understand the material. Disagree	The instructor’s teaching style helps me understand the material. Strongly Disagree
Overall, the instructor’s teaching style enhances my learning.	Overall, the instructor’s teaching style enhances my learning. Strongly Agree	Overall, the instructor’s teaching style enhances my learning. Agree	Overall, the instructor’s teaching style enhances my learning. Disagree	Overall, the instructor’s teaching style enhances my learning. Strongly Disagree

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* 7. Course Pace

	Too fast	Appropriate	Too slow
The course pace is	The course pace is Too fast	The course pace is Appropriate	The course pace is Too slow

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* 8. Instructor's interaction with students

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The instructor is fair to all students	The instructor is fair to all students Strongly Agree	The instructor is fair to all students Agree	The instructor is fair to all students Disagree	The instructor is fair to all students Strongly Disagree
The instructor encourages me to raise questions and make comments.	The instructor encourages me to raise questions and make comments. Strongly Agree	The instructor encourages me to raise questions and make comments. Agree	The instructor encourages me to raise questions and make comments. Disagree	The instructor encourages me to raise questions and make comments. Strongly Disagree
The instructor offers enough guidance on assigned tasks.	The instructor offers enough guidance on assigned tasks. Strongly Agree	The instructor offers enough guidance on assigned tasks. Agree	The instructor offers enough guidance on assigned tasks. Disagree	The instructor offers enough guidance on assigned tasks. Strongly Disagree

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* 9. Instructor's feedback

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The instructor provides enough feedback throughout the course.	The instructor provides enough feedback throughout the course. Strongly Agree	The instructor provides enough feedback throughout the course. Agree	The instructor provides enough feedback throughout the course. Disagree	The instructor provides enough feedback throughout the course. Strongly Disagree
I receive timely feedback on my work.	I receive timely feedback on my work. Strongly Agree	I receive timely feedback on my work. Agree	I receive timely feedback on my work. Disagree	I receive timely feedback on my work. Strongly Disagree
The feedback I receive on my work is useful.	The feedback I receive on my work is useful. Strongly Agree	The feedback I receive on my work is useful. Agree	The feedback I receive on my work is useful. Disagree	The feedback I receive on my work is useful. Strongly Disagree

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* 10. Skills/Learning

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The course helps improve my understanding of the subject matter.	The course helps improve my understanding of the subject matter. Strongly Agree	The course helps improve my understanding of the subject matter. Agree	The course helps improve my understanding of the subject matter. Disagree	The course helps improve my understanding of the subject matter. Strongly Disagree
The skills/experience that I acquire through this course will be useful in real-life situations.	The skills/experience that I acquire through this course will be useful in real-life situations. Strongly Agree	The skills/experience that I acquire through this course will be useful in real-life situations. Agree	The skills/experience that I acquire through this course will be useful in real-life situations. Disagree	The skills/experience that I acquire through this course will be useful in real-life situations. Strongly Disagree
The course emphasizes understanding rather than memorization.	The course emphasizes understanding rather than memorization. Strongly Agree	The course emphasizes understanding rather than memorization. Agree	The course emphasizes understanding rather than memorization. Disagree	The course emphasizes understanding rather than memorization. Strongly Disagree

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* 11. Course Activities

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	N/A
In-class discussions help me learn.	In-class discussions help me learn. Strongly Agree	In-class discussions help me learn. Agree	In-class discussions help me learn. Disagree	In-class discussions help me learn. Strongly Disagree	In-class discussions help me learn. N/A
In-class activities help me learn.	In-class activities help me learn. Strongly Agree	In-class activities help me learn. Agree	In-class activities help me learn. Disagree	In-class activities help me learn. Strongly Disagree	In-class activities help me learn. N/A
PowerPoint presentations help me follow in class.	PowerPoint presentations help me follow in class. Strongly Agree	PowerPoint presentations help me follow in class. Agree	PowerPoint presentations help me follow in class. Disagree	PowerPoint presentations help me follow in class. Strongly Disagree	PowerPoint presentations help me follow in class. N/A

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* 12. Assessment/Workload

	Too High	Appropriate	Too Low	N/A
The number of assignments is	The number of assignments is Too High	The number of assignments is Appropriate	The number of assignments is Too Low	The number of assignments is N/A
The number of exams is	The number of exams is Too High	The number of exams is Appropriate	The number of exams is Too Low	The number of exams is N/A
The level of difficulty of exams is	The level of difficulty of exams is Too High	The level of difficulty of exams is Appropriate	The level of difficulty of exams is Too Low	The level of difficulty of exams is N/A
The overall workload is	The overall workload is Too High	The overall workload is Appropriate	The overall workload is Too Low	The overall workload is N/A

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* 13. Assessment/Workload (Continued)

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	N/A
Assignments enhance my learning.	Assignments enhance my learning. Strongly Agree	Assignments enhance my learning. Agree	Assignments enhance my learning. Disagree	Assignments enhance my learning. Strongly Disagree	Assignments enhance my learning. N/A
Assignments are clear: I understand what is required of me.	Assignments are clear: I understand what is required of me. Strongly Agree	Assignments are clear: I understand what is required of me. Agree	Assignments are clear: I understand what is required of me. Disagree	Assignments are clear: I understand what is required of me. Strongly Disagree	Assignments are clear: I understand what is required of me. N/A
Group projects/group assignments enhance my learning.	Group projects/group assignments enhance my learning. Strongly Agree	Group projects/group assignments enhance my learning. Agree	Group projects/group assignments enhance my learning. Disagree	Group projects/group assignments enhance my learning. Strongly Disagree	Group projects/group assignments enhance my learning. N/A
The assignments make sense to me; I understand their purpose.	The assignments make sense to me; I understand their purpose. Strongly Agree	The assignments make sense to me; I understand their purpose. Agree	The assignments make sense to me; I understand their purpose. Disagree	The assignments make sense to me; I understand their purpose. Strongly Disagree	The assignments make sense to me; I understand their purpose. N/A
The grading system is clear: I understand the rubric used to grade my papers/assignments.	The grading system is clear: I understand the rubric used to grade my papers/assignments. Strongly Agree	The grading system is clear: I understand the rubric used to grade my papers/assignments. Agree	The grading system is clear: I understand the rubric used to grade my papers/assignments. Disagree	The grading system is clear: I understand the rubric used to grade my papers/assignments. Strongly Disagree	The grading system is clear: I understand the rubric used to grade my papers/assignments. N/A

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* 14. I understand what is expected of me in preparation and participation.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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* 15. I prepare well for class beforehand. (e.g. reading articles, watching videos, etc…)

Often

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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* 16. Overall, this is an effective course that adds to my learning.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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* 1. What helps you learn in this course?(e.g. readings, discussions, assignments, teaching strategies, etc...) Please explain.

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* 2. What can be done to improve the class during the second half of the semester?

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* 3. Are you having any difficulties?

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* 4. If yes

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* 5. Course Material

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* 6. Instructor's style

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* 7. Course Pace

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* 8. Instructor's interaction with students

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* 9. Instructor's feedback

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* 10. Skills/Learning

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* 11. Course Activities

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* 12. Assessment/Workload

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* 13. Assessment/Workload (Continued)

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* 14. I understand what is expected of me in preparation and participation.

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* 15. I prepare well for class beforehand. (e.g. reading articles, watching videos, etc…)

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* 16. Overall, this is an effective course that adds to my learning.

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* 17. Please add any comments or suggestions you might have in the box below.

* 1. What helps you learn in this course?
(e.g. readings, discussions, assignments, teaching strategies, etc...)
Please explain.