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Individual Reportfor Anton Vander Zee (HONS 110-03: Honors Academic Writing)

College of Charleston Course-Instructor Evaluations (Fall 2012)Project Audience 20Responses Received 16

Report Comments Term: Fall 2012

Creation Date Saturday, December 15, 2012

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Organization

Comments on organization:

1. Course materials were well-prepared andcarefully explained.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 4.4

Median 4.5

2. Course objectives were clearly stated andpursued.

Statistics Value

Response Count 15

Mean 4.5

Median 5.0

1. Course materials were well-prepared and carefully explained.

2. Course objectives were clearly

stated and pursued.

Comment

1. Highly structured course

2. The class had a sensible organization that encouraged our growth throughout the course.

3. Often it didn't seem like the Professor knew exactly how he wanted the class to run.

4. Very well planned out and organized. Schedule online and up to date.

Overall

3/17



Assignments

Comments on assignments:

1. Assignments, tests, and written work in thecourse reflected the content and emphasis of thecourse.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 4.8

Median 5.0

2. Required readings/texts were valuable.

Statistics Value

Response Count 15

Mean 4.1

Median 4.0

1. Assignments, tests, and writtenwork in the course reflected thecontent and emphasis of thecourse.

2. Required readings/texts werevaluable.

Comment

1. A lot of reading and a lot of papers- definitely a lot of hard work.

2. Were always relevant.3. I never felt like any of the required reading was useless or unnecessary.

4. Assignments fit what we were doing at each stage of the class and helped me to better understand the material.

Overall

4/17



Grading

Comments on grading:

1. Methods used for evaluating student work werefair and appropriate.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 4.5

Median 4.5

2. Feedback on graded assignments wasvaluable.

Statistics Value

Response Count 15

Mean 4.8

Median 5.0

1. Methods used for evaluatingstudent work were fair andappropriate.

2. Feedback on graded

assignments was valuable.

Comment

1. Gives a lot of great feedback. Always gives great feedback on rough drafts before you turn them in for a grade.

2. Sometimes I couldn't figure out what the professor wanted. I thought my writing was good but it seemed to be

the opposite of what he was asking for, and other times it seemed like it was exactly what he wanted. So it was abit wishy washy.

3. feedback was always valuable...I feel like he really took his time to help each student

4. I have never in my life had a teacher who graded with a method better than Dr. Vander Zee's. His grid methodand comments are thorough and I have never had to question why points were deducted or awarded becauseeverything is explained and supported very clearly.

5. I was thankful for feedback on assignments as it helped me to learn and to become a better writer.

6. Very detailed and methodical way of grading. Easy to understand what parts of writing need improvement toachieve a better grade.

Overall

5/17



6/17



Learning

1. I found this course intellectually challengingand stimulating.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 4.6

Median 5.0

2. I have developed my skills and knowledge.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 4.9

Median 5.0

3. Students were encouraged to share knowledgeand ideas.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 4.7

Median 5.0

4. This course increased my interest in thesubject.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 3.6

Median 3.5

7/17



Learning

Comments on learning:

1. I found this course intellectuallychallenging and stimulating.

2. I have developed my skills andknowledge.

3. Students were encouraged toshare knowledge and ideas.

4. This course increased myinterest in the subject.

Comment

1. In my experience, English professors focused more on content than actual writing techniques, so in this class, Iwas able to refine my writing skills--including transitions and quote integration--while also being graded on thecontent.

2. I enjoyed learning from fellow classmates and what they focused on in the class. I gained a betterunderstanding of my community and world through this class and I learned more skills and knowledge I cancontinue to use in my future writings.

3. I didn't really want to take a writing class in college, but I'm glad I got to take Vander Zee's class. Veryentertaining, and receptive of diverse research ideas.

Overall

8/17



Instructor

1. The instructor showed enthusiasm for teachingthe subject.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 5.0

Median 5.0

2. The instructor showed interest in the learningand development of the students.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 4.9

Median 5.0

3. The instructor was adequately accessible tostudents during office hours or after class.

Statistics Value

Response Count 16

Mean 4.9

Median 5.0

9/17



Instructor

How many classes has the professor missed in this course?

1. The instructor showedenthusiasm for teaching thesubject.

2. The instructor showed interestin the learning and developmentof the students.

3. The instructor was adequatelyaccessible to students duringoffice hours or after class.

Overall

Overall

10/17



Comments on instructor

Comment

1. Great professor, super enthusiastic about English and definitely cares about students, but he is extremelychallenging and requires a lot of work.

2. Very funny and made the course interesting. Teacher student meetings were much more helpful than any I'dever had before.

3. Absolutely phenomenal teacher! Showed a real desire to teach writing to students.

4. When he isn't a little flustered from running up the three flights of stairs, he always come into class with a smileand is genuinely excited to teach. That is honestly a feature that I thought I'd lose in the transition from high schoolto college, but it makes me hopeful that other professors will have the same love of teaching as Professor VanderZee.

5. The instructor was highly interested in our success in his class as well as in other areas of our academic lives.He encouraged us to always ask ourselves ques tions, learn and research more, gain more knowledge on oursubjects, etc. He was energetic about the class and very relatable as a teacher.

6. Great professor, very enthusiastic, caring, and helpful.

11/17



Overall this instructor is an effective teacher.

Comments on teaching

Overall

Comment

1. Enjoyable, tough, enthusiastic2. He was good but often seemed behind or scatter brained in returning papers and scheduling conferences.

3. Very organized manner of teaching. Has found effective resources, and doesn't overuse them.

12/17



Overall, this is a good course.

Comments on course:

Overall

Comment

1. A little frustrating because there are several different Honors 110 Academic Writing classes, Professor VanderZee is definitely more difficult and requires a lot more work than other teachers of the course. A lot more work andharder to get good grades all for the same credit as someone in a much easier section of the course.

2. I learned so much more through this class; I have gained many skills and knowledge through this class that hashelped me to become a better, more mature writer.

3. teaches the fundamentals of writing very well

13/17



Please comment on aspects of the instructor ’ s teaching or of the course that havebeen most valuable to you.

Please comment on aspects of the instructor ’ s teaching or of the course that youfeel most need improvement.

Comment

1. Cares a lot about his students, gives great valuable feedback on writing, pushes you to be a better writer.

2. His focus on effective writing styles and summarizing and argumentative methods was helpful and informative.

3. Teacher-student meetings on individual assignments.

4. His feedback was very thought-provoking and useful when I conferenced with him during office hours. I felt thathis point of you challenged my writing in constructive ways to help me become a better writer.

5. consistently available to explain feedback and to provide suggestions on how to improve

6. Dr. VZ has a very meticulous manner of grading and breaking down the specifics of a paper, and writing ingeneral, and this has made me more conscious of the breakdown of a piece of writing.

Comment

1. Requires a lot of work, has extremely high expectations

2. Clarity of due dates.3. I feel that he was a very well-rounded professor who does not need improvement from what he is doing already.

4. If the class was better organized that would help.

5. Great professor, but at times should stick to the most straight forward way of explaining assignments. Can getcaught up in the flowers of language that can make things confusing at times.

14/17



Reason for taking this course:

Before enrolling in this course, how much interest did you have in taking it?

How difficult did you find this course?

Overall

Overall

15/17



Your overall GPA:

Overall

17/17

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