spring 2015 - course evaluations

Spring 2015 CRS 325: Presentational Speaking Section .009: M/W, 8:00-9:20AM | 22 Students Section .014: M/W 3:45-5:45PM | 21 Students Role: Instructor of Record

Summary Instructor Rating: 4.84 out of 5.0

Based on the statement, “Overall, I rate this instructor as an excellent teacher.” 1=low | 5=high

CRS 325.009: Presentational Speaking

CRS Instructor Dionne,Terrell Jake, 47439, CRS325, Section - M009

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Department: Communication & Rhetorical Studies - VPATerm: Spring 2015Form: Department of Communication and Rhetorical StudiesInstructor: Dionne,Terrell JakeClass: CRS325 Section M009 (Presentational Speaking)Responses: 16 Enrollment: 22 Response Rate: 72.7%

Reason for taking the course:

• I felt like it• I wanted to become more comfortable and confident with myself presenting information to a group of people.• I wanted to learn more about being able to present and give speeches... and i had too.• I wanted to strengthen my presentational speaking skills• It is a requirement for my major• It is required for my major.• It was mandatory• It was required for my major• Personal interest and required for major• Prereq for grad school• Required• Required by major• Required by my major.• REQUIRED CLASS• Required course for Whitman• To get better at speaking in public and in front of people. Also to fill a requirement.

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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITYDepartment: Communication & Rhetorical Studies - VPATerm: Spring 2015Form: Department of Communication and Rhetorical StudiesInstructor: Dionne,Terrell JakeClass: CRS325 Section M009 (Presentational Speaking)Responses: 16 Enrollment: 22 Response Rate: 72.7%

2. Your estimated grade in this course: N %A 13 81.2%B 2 12.5%C 1 6.2%D 0 0.0%F 0 0.0%Total 16

3. Classes missed during the semester: N %0 1 6.2%1-2 12 75.0%3-4 1 6.2%5-6 2 12.5%7 or more 0 0.0%Total 16

4. Estimate the approximate number of hours per week that you spent outside of class studying and preparing for the course: N %0-2 9 56.2%3-4 6 37.5%5-6 0 0.0%7-8 1 6.2%More than 8 0 0.0%Total 16



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5Strongly Agree Summary Stats

N % N % N % N % N % N Mean StD5. I sought assistance when needed. 0 0.0% 1 6.2% 4 25.0% 5 31.2% 6 37.5% 16 4.00 0.97



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N % N % N % N % N % N Mean StD6. The objectives of the course were clearly

specified in the syllabus. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 6.2% 3 18.8% 12 75.0% 16 4.69 0.60

7. The objectives of the course were met. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 25.0% 12 75.0% 16 4.75 0.458. I gained an understanding of

concepts/principles in the field. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 31.2% 11 68.8% 16 4.69 0.48

9. I learned to apply principles from this course to everyday life. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 6.7% 6 40.0% 8 53.3% 15 4.47 0.64

10.The course content provided intellectual challenge. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 9 56.2% 7 43.8% 16 4.44 0.51

11.I learned from the contributions of other students in the course. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 6.2% 5 31.2% 10 62.5% 16 4.56 0.63



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12.The instructor's feedback on returned assignments was helpful.

0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 31.2% 11 68.8% 16 4.69 0.48

13.The instructor encouraged students'perspectives and ideas. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 6.2% 5 31.2% 10 62.5% 16 4.56 0.63

14.The instructor offered challenging viewpoints and/or perspectives.

0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 37.5% 10 62.5% 16 4.63 0.50

15.The instructor answered students' questions effectively. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 37.5% 10 62.5% 16 4.63 0.50

16.The instructor reflected a willingness to help students who were having difficulty.

0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 6.2% 3 18.8% 12 75.0% 16 4.69 0.60

17.The instructor appeared to have a thorough knowledge of the subject. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 31.2% 11 68.8% 16 4.69 0.48

18.The instructor seemed well prepared for each class.

0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 6.2% 5 31.2% 10 62.5% 16 4.56 0.63

19.The instructor's teaching methods were helpful (e.g., lecture, discussion, etc.). 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 37.5% 10 62.5% 16 4.63 0.50

20.Overall, I rate this instructor as an excellent teacher.

0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 18.8% 13 81.2% 16 4.81 0.40



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N % N % N % N % N % N Mean StD21.The amount of work required was appropriate

for the course level. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 7 43.8% 9 56.2% 16 4.56 0.5122.The exams covered the important aspects of

the course. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 25.0% 5 31.2% 7 43.8% 16 4.19 0.83

23.The readings made a valuable contribution to the course. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 31.2% 6 37.5% 5 31.2% 16 4.00 0.82

24.The assignments were helpful in understanding the course material. 0 0.0% 1 6.2% 1 6.2% 7 43.8% 7 43.8% 16 4.25 0.86

25.The grading system was clearly explained. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 6.2% 4 25.0% 11 68.8% 16 4.63 0.6226.Overall, I rate this as an excellent course. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 6.7% 4 26.7% 10 66.7% 15 4.60 0.63



What could you have done to improve your learning experience?

• Drink more coffee before class

• I could have actually read the book

• I could have prepared for my speeches a bit more beforehand, or carefully look over what is required from each project.

• I could have probably practiced my speech more.

• I don't think anything

• I felt that I achieved the greatest possible learning experience

• I think he did a great job teaching us and helping us to learn and understand subjects.

• Jake was an excellent instructor. He made every class interesting with different exercises related to the course work. The course does not need improvements!

• Knowing which day we were presenting so it was more realistic.

• Maybe emphasize the proper way to research for a speech and then how to incorporate it into the outlines.

• practiced my speeches in front of people so I was less nervous when it became time

• Spend more time practicing my speeches

• work harder.



What do you understand as the course outcomes? How successfully were they met?

• How to give presentational speeches.

• I wasn't really sure, but I had a great time in this class.

• no as nervous in front of people while speaking

• The better you know the information you're talking about, the more comfortable you'll be in front of the classroom.

• The course cover every objective it set out to teach.

• The course outcomes were to become a better presentational speaker and I think I was somewhat successful.

• The course outcomes were to become a better speaker and be able to do things outside of your comfort level. I thought it was successful

• The outcome was for me to leave this class a better public speaker and I think i definitely met that goal.

• They were al met very well

• TO become a better presentational speaker. My outcome was successful

• To become a more efficient and skilled speaker or presenter. It was successfully met.



What do you consider to be the strengths and weaknesses regarding the course?

• 8am

• forced people to get out of comfort zones which was nice

• I think this class is a great class, I hate speaking in front of people but Jake made it way more enjoyable and it wasn't something I dreaded. He made the class comfortable and I would recommend anyone to take this class with him regardless their major.

• Strength: it's useful info. Weakness: a lot of the stuff going towards the speeches kinda sucked.

• Strengths were having to meet long time limits and not being able to read off notecards. Weaknesses was not knowing which day we werepresenting.

• Strengths: many speeches were given to have a lot of hands-on experience, and each speech got more personal, ultimately ending with impromptu which was a great skill experience. Weaknesses: being so early in the day, it was hard to concentrate, or to do a good job on some of the participation

• The biggest strength would be the mood of the room. It was never too serious and everyone always treated ech other with attention and respect.

• The course taught us how to become better speakers. I learned much more than expected

• The only weakness was the 8am class time. Other than that Jake was the strength of the class making each 8 am enjoyable.

• The professor made it easy to learn and stand up and give our speech. He encouraged participation in class.

• The strengths are the structure and I do not know any weaknesses

• The strengths were causing us to think outside of the box

• While the course gave us a good sense of structure in our speeches, there sometimes lacked creativity because of it.


CRS Instructor Dionne,Terrell Jake, 51124, CRS325, Section - M014

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Department: Communication & Rhetorical Studies - VPATerm: Spring 2015Form: Department of Communication and Rhetorical StudiesInstructor: Dionne,Terrell JakeClass: CRS325 Section M014 (Presentational Speaking)Responses: 14 Enrollment: 21 Response Rate: 66.7%

Reason for taking the course:

• A requirement for sport management.• An requirement class.• I am required to take this course, and also intered in taking a public speaking course.• I thought I would be good at presentational speaking.• I wanted to improve my public speaking skills.• It was either this or crs 225• It's a requirement for my major.• Needed to meet an additional skills requirement for core requirements.• required for major• (2) Requirement• Requirement for Sport Management• To fulfil my CRS electives.


CRS 325.014: Presentational Speaking


2. Your estimated grade in this course: N %A 13 92.9%B 1 7.1%C 0 0.0%D 0 0.0%F 0 0.0%Total 14

3. Classes missed during the semester: N %0 4 28.6%1-2 8 57.1%3-4 2 14.3%5-6 0 0.0%7 or more 0 0.0%Total 14

4. Estimate the approximate number of hours per week that you spent outside of class studying and preparing for the course: N %0-2 4 28.6%3-4 7 50.0%5-6 2 14.3%7-8 0 0.0%More than 8 1 7.1%Total 14



1Strongly Disagree

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3Neutral

4Agree


N % N % N % N % N % N Mean StD5. I sought assistance when needed. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 14.3% 8 57.1% 4 28.6% 14 4.14 0.66



1Strongly Disagree

2Disagree

3Neutral

4Agree


N % N % N % N % N % N Mean StD6. The objectives of the course were clearly

specified in the syllabus. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 21.4% 11 78.6% 14 4.79 0.43

7. The objectives of the course were met. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 35.7% 9 64.3% 14 4.64 0.508. I gained an understanding of

concepts/principles in the field. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 21.4% 11 78.6% 14 4.79 0.43

9. I learned to apply principles from this course to everyday life. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 42.9% 8 57.1% 14 4.57 0.51

10.The course content provided intellectual challenge. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 7.1% 4 28.6% 9 64.3% 14 4.57 0.65

11.I learned from the contributions of other students in the course. 0 0.0% 1 7.1% 0 0.0% 4 28.6% 9 64.3% 14 4.50 0.85



1Strongly Disagree

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12.The instructor's feedback on returned assignments was helpful.

0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 21.4% 11 78.6% 14 4.79 0.43

13.The instructor encouraged students'perspectives and ideas. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 28.6% 10 71.4% 14 4.71 0.47

14.The instructor offered challenging viewpoints and/or perspectives.

0 0.0% 1 7.1% 1 7.1% 4 28.6% 8 57.1% 14 4.36 0.93

15.The instructor answered students' questions effectively. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 28.6% 10 71.4% 14 4.71 0.47

16.The instructor reflected a willingness to help students who were having difficulty.

0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 21.4% 11 78.6% 14 4.79 0.43

17.The instructor appeared to have a thorough knowledge of the subject. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 21.4% 11 78.6% 14 4.79 0.43

18.The instructor seemed well prepared for each class.

0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 28.6% 10 71.4% 14 4.71 0.47

19.The instructor's teaching methods were helpful (e.g., lecture, discussion, etc.). 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 7.1% 2 14.3% 11 78.6% 14 4.71 0.61

20.Overall, I rate this instructor as an excellent teacher.

0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 14.3% 12 85.7% 14 4.86 0.36



1Strongly Disagree

2Disagree

3Neutral

4Agree


N % N % N % N % N % N Mean StD21.The amount of work required was appropriate

for the course level. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 35.7% 9 64.3% 14 4.64 0.5022.The exams covered the important aspects of

the course. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 7.1% 8 57.1% 5 35.7% 14 4.29 0.61

23.The readings made a valuable contribution to the course. 0 0.0% 1 7.1% 5 35.7% 3 21.4% 5 35.7% 14 3.86 1.03

24.The assignments were helpful in understanding the course material. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 7.1% 5 35.7% 8 57.1% 14 4.50 0.65

25.The grading system was clearly explained. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 35.7% 9 64.3% 14 4.64 0.5026.Overall, I rate this as an excellent course. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 21.4% 11 78.6% 14 4.79 0.43



What could you have done to improve your learning experience?

• I had a great learning experience

• I think I could have practiced a little more for the speeches to better my presentation.

• I wish I could have been less nervous in my speeches, but I did prepare a lot for each speech and I think that with each speech I got more confident. The professor and my classmates were also really helpful to feel more comfortable for me to speak infant of them.

• I would not have done anything else. This was the class i was dreading the most this semester and it turned out to be one of my favorites that ive taken during my time here at syracuse

• I wouldn't do anything, the learning experience went over my expectations. By far the best class I have taken!

• Less on format of speeches and more to effectively publicly speak in readers to performance, less content focused.

• More freedom on what we were allowed to give speeches about.

• Practice my presentations more and pay more attention in class.

• practice my speeches infront of other people/friends

• Put more effort into preparation before presentation.

• Read the assigned readings and take notes more



What do you understand as the course outcomes? How successfully were they met?

• I lost my fear of public speaking.

• I think the course outcome where to help us learn how to communicate and speak publicly in a successful manner. The outcomes were successfully met, now that I've taken this class I feel more confident and prepared to do public speaking.

• i think the course outcomes are to make you a more effective presentational speaker. i think the outcomes were definitely met because i know the structure of an effective speech and also feel comfortable giving a speech or presentation to an audience. this will definitely help me in future courses when i need to give a presentation.

• I understood how to better myself to become a better public speaker. He also did a great job providing us with assignments related to the topics we were discussing in class.

• Learning the different types of species and the rules and structures that come with them and YES they were met

• the course outcomes are to be able to prepare different types of speeches , outline them and present them in a professional manner. they were met. I feel that i can now present different types of speeches and present with confidence in front of an audience.

• They were met

• They were met because we absolutely gained experience speaking in front of groups.

• To apply principles of the course to daily life. Successful.

• To get an understanding of how to effectively deliver speeches in a variety of speeches. They were met.




• Great course, did multiple presentations and also understand how to write a speech

• I think the course was all strengths. It help me to get out of my comfort zone and get over my fear of public speaking. The class was also really fun which made me more interested in coming to class and hearing or doing a speech.

• I think the professor was the strength of the class. Jake was my favorite professor I've had at syraucse university. he made students feel comfortable with each other and kept the class that is required for most students in the class interesting and fun.

• Strength: fast and effective feedback from instructor

• Strengths are that this course was extremely interactive. This not only helped the class environment but it motivated people to go to class. Jake is a very great teacher and is helpful when you need it. He is available to reach any time needed and he made the course very enjoyable. I improved my presentational speaking skills after this class and i appreciate everything jake did for us. No weaknesses at all.

• Strengths: participation, student involvement Weaknesses: lack of content on ways to speak well, too much on formatting speeches

• The professor was great, very enthusiastic, and interesting. I genuinely enjoyed going to class and can't thing of weaknesses.

• The stregnths of this course was Jake as the awesome instructor that he is. I was really not looking forward to take Presentational Speaking, but Jake changed my whole experience. I would sometimes get annoyed of the group exercises that he made us do at first, but now I see that they really worked to make us feel more comfortable speaking in front of a room. His humor was key to his way to deliver class! I was laughing in every class. Overall, Jake don't change and most enjoyable class I think I'll ever take (outside of the PED classes)

• the strengths are definitely that jake is an AWESOME instructor. he makes you feel incredibly comfortable in a classroom where everyone kind of has to get to know each other and speak in front of audiences. he makes the class extremely extremely enjoyable. there are noweaknesses to this class, it was my favorite class this semester




• The strengths were deffinetly the professor and how he taught this course. I enjoyed the various presentations and after taking this class I feel alot more confident when presenting. Another strength was that the professor was always willing to meet with us and discuss ourspeeches. After every speech I meet with him and he gave me extremely constructive feedback on how to improve.


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