Methods of Social Research The course outline/syllabus clearly describes course topics, objectives, and requirements Course materials are relevant to the course The course materials contributed to my understanding of the course The professor covered all of the topics on the course outline The professor is well prepared each class The professor demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject matter The professor provides clear explanations The professor stimulates my interest in the subject matter The professor provides timely feedback The professor provides informative feedback The professor welcomes student participation The professor is accessible outside of class Overall, the professor is an excellent teacher Overall, my knowledge of the subject has increased I consider this to have been a good course I would recommend this professor to others The scores are means of the reported evaluations on a likert scale. A score of five represents “Strongly Agree�.
Spring 08 (Sec A) Spring 08 (Sec BB 3.38 3.06 4.06 4.15 3.87 3.38 3.86 4.06 3.57 3.31 4.46 4.27 2.74 2.45 3.06 3.38 3.15 3.06 3.38 3.71 4.86 4.70 4.71 3.86 4.00 4.14 4.56 4.06 3.97 4.15 3.57 3.45 N=49 N=58
Delinquency The course outline/syllabus clearly describes course topics, objectives, and requirements Course materials are relevant to the course The course materials contributed to my understanding of the course The professor covered all of the topics on the course outline The professor is well prepared each class The professor demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject matter The professor provides clear explanations The professor stimulates my interest in the subject matter The professor provides timely feedback The professor provides informative feedback The professor welcomes student participation The professor is accessible outside of class Overall, the professor is an excellent teacher Overall, my knowledge of the subject has increased I consider this to have been a good course I would recommend this professor to others The scores are means of the reported evaluations on a likert scale. A score of five represents “Strongly Agree”.
Fall 07 Spring 08 3.97 4.07 3.54 4.27 4.28 4.87 4.27 3.86 3.63 4.14 4.53 4.06 4.27 4.15 4.52 4.38 4.2 4.06 4.87 4.71 4.4 4 4.2 4.41 4.7 4.56 4.7 3.97 4.8 4.15 4.7 3.85 N=75 N=72
Sociology of Law The instructor has increased my interest in the subject matter of this course. The instructor has increased my interest in sociology. The grading in this class was fair. The instructor complimented the students when appropriate. The course organization was made clear from the beginning. Throughout the semester, the instructor let students know how they were doing. Course work was evaluated and returned within a reasonable amount of time. The instructor’s classroom presentations were usually clear. The instructor usually treated students with respect. The instructor’s classroom presentations were usually stimulating. The instructor appeared to enjoy teaching this course. The instructor has given me new viewpoints. The instructor did NOT insult students. The instructor seemed to be interested in the subject of this course. The instructor defined her expectations of students clearly. The instructor encouraged students to do their best. The instructor is an effective teacher. I would like to take another course from this instructor. The scores are means of the reported evaluations on a likert scale. A score of five represents “Strongly Agree”.
Fall 2000 Spring 2001 Fall 2001 Fall 2002 Spring 2003 4.23 4.2 3.53 4 3.85 3.95 3.97 3.37 3.95 3.62 3.69 3.54 3.3 3.57 3.39 4.49 4.28 3.97 4.05 3.88 4.26 4.27 3.87 4.43 4.09 3.54 3.63 3.28 3.65 3.44 4.62 4.53 4.33 4.14 4.06 4.28 4.27 4 4.24 4.15 4.77 4.52 4.2 4.52 4.38 3.9 4.2 3.93 4 4.06 4.9 4.87 4.87 4.67 4.71 4.46 4.4 4.07 4.14 4 4.62 4.4 4.27 4.43 4.41 4.9 4.97 4.87 4.67 4.56 4.24 4.03 3.86 4.15 3.97 4.46 4.27 4.14 4.1 4.15 4.31 4.2 3.87 4.05 3.85 3.62 3.47 2.68 3.35 2.81 N = 89 N = 90 N = 80 N = 81 N = 74
Research Methods The instructor has increased my interest in the subject matter of this course. The instructor has increased my interest in sociology. The grading in this class was fair. The instructor complimented the students when appropriate. The course organization was made clear from the beginning. h d l f h b Throughout the semester, the instructor let students know how they were doing. Course work was evaluated and returned within a reasonable amount of time. The instructor’s classroom presentations were usually clear. The instructor usually treated students with respect. The instructor’s classroom presentations were usually stimulating. The instructor appeared to enjoy teaching this course. The instructor has given me new viewpoints. The instructor did NOT insult students. The instructor seemed to be interested in the subject of this course. The instructor defined her expectations of students clearly. The instructor encouraged students to do their best. The instructor is an effective teacher. I would like to take another course from this instructor. The scores are means of the reported evaluations on a likert scale. A score of five represents “Strongly Agree”.
Fall 2000 ll Spring 2001 Fall 2001 ll Fall 2001 ll Spring 2002 4.23 4.05 4.4 4.53 3.97 3.95 4.43 4.4 4.27 3.87 3.69 3.65 4.97 4.52 3.28 4.49 4.14 3.97 4.2 4.33 4.26 4.24 3.87 4.87 4 3.54 4.52 3.28 4.4 4.2 4.62 4.53 4.33 4.4 3.93 4.28 4.27 4 4.97 4.87 4.77 4.52 4.2 4.03 4.07 3.9 4.2 3.93 4.27 3.97 4.9 4.87 4.87 4.2 3.87 4.46 4.4 4.07 3.47 3.28 4.62 4.4 4.27 4.43 4.33 4.9 4.97 4.43 4.67 4 4.24 4.03 4.67 4.15 4.2 4.46 4.27 4.15 4.1 3.93 4.31 4.2 4.1 4.05 4.87 3.62 3.47 4.07 3.57 4.07 N = 69 N = 60 N = 60 N = 71 N = 64
Minroties and Justice Expected grade in this course I attended (or participated in) all class sessions (and related, required meetings) I was well prepared for each class session I invested enough time and energy to meet or exceed course requirements The course objectives and requirements were clear The work required in this course was appropriate. Overall, I learned a lot in this course The instructor communicated ideas and information clearly and effectively The instructor provided me clear, useful, and timely feedback The instructor was helpful when asked for assistance The instructor treated students' ideas and opinions with respect Overall, I would recommend this instructor This evaluation form was designed by me in consultation with Erik Kristensen at the University of Ottawa Center for Teaching and Learning With the exception of the first question, the scores are based on a 5-point likert scale where 5 = "Strongly Agree" Grade Nearest whole letter grade, i.e., a B+=4, a C-=3
5 4 3 2 1
A B C D F
4.2 3.4 4.2 4.5 4.7 4.2 4.75 4.5 4.65 4.8 4.75 4.8
History of Criminological Thought 3.9 4.4 4.5 4.25 4.5 4 4.6 4.25 4.4 4.7 4.5 4.5