Cumulative Evaluations: As Teaching Assistant
- REL300: Interpreting Religion (Fall 2014)
- NT655: The New Testament and Ethics (Fall 2013)
- NT502: Introduction to the New Testament, II (Spring 2013)
Quantitative Evaluations
Total Number of Students: 34 (97% of
questions answered)
Scale: 4 = Very good…
1 = Poor
1) States goals and objectives for class
session.
1) Average 3.6 |
4 63% |
3 37% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
2) Clarifies course material.
Average 3.8 |
4 85% |
3 15% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
3) Draws in examples relevant to course
content and student experience.
Average 3.9 |
4 88% |
3 12% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
4) Clarity of leadership (voice, manner,
etc.).
Average 3.8 |
4 88% |
3 12% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
5) Ease in leadership and/or facilitative
role.
Average 3.8 |
4 79% |
3 21% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
6) Responsive to classroom environment.
Average 3.8 |
4 82% |
3 15% |
2 3% |
1 0% |
7) Engages student questions with
seriousness and respect.
Average 3.9 |
4 88% |
3 12% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
8) Negotiates differences in student
views.
Average 3.8 |
4 81% |
3 19% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
9) Gives helpful written feedback on
papers.
Average 3.6 |
4 62% |
3 38% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
10) Helped me learn.
Average 3.6 |
4 70% |
3 24% |
2 6% |
1 0% |
11) States goals and objectives for
presentation.
Average 3.7 |
4 70% |
3 30% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
12) Presents clearly (content and style).
Average 3.9 |
4 88% |
3 12% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
13) Invites discussion.
Average 3.8 |
4 84% |
3 16% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
14) Responds to student questions and
comments.
Average 3.8 |
4 85% |
3 15% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
Quantitative Evaluations for NT502
Total Number of Students: 24 (100% of
questions answered)
Scale: 5 = Strongly
agree… 1 = Strongly disagree
1) States goals and objectives for class
session.
Average 4.8 |
5 83% |
4 17% |
3 0% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
2) Clarifies course material.
Average 4.8 |
5 83% |
4 17% |
3 0% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
3) Draws in examples relevant to course
content and student experience.
Average 4.7 |
5 71% |
4 25% |
3 4% |
2 0% |
1 2% |
4) Clarity of leadership (voice, manner,
etc.).
Average 4.8 |
5 83% |
4 17% |
3 0% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
5) Ease in leadership and/or facilitative
role.
Average 4.9 |
5 88% |
4 12% |
3 0% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
6) Responsive to classroom environment.
Average 4.8 |
5 88% |
4 8% |
3 4% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
7) Engages student questions with seriousness
and respect.
Average 5.0 |
5 96% |
4 4% |
3 6% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
8) Negotiates differences in student
views.
Average 4.5 |
5 58% |
4 38% |
3 4% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
9) Gives helpful written feedback on
papers.
Average 4.5 |
5 67% |
4 21% |
3 12% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
10) Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching
and the subject.
Average 5.0 |
5 96% |
4 4% |
3 6% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
11) Communicates information clearly.
Average 4.8 |
5 83% |
4 17% |
3 0% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
12) Is well organized.
Average 4.9 |
5 88% |
4 12% |
3 0% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
13) Stiumulates me to learn the course
material.
Average 4.5 |
5 58% |
4 29% |
3 13% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
14) Helps me learn.
Average 4.8 |
5 79% |
4 21% |
3 0% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
15) Demonstrates respect and care for
students.
Average 4.9 |
5 92% |
4 8% |
3 0% |
2 0% |
1 0% |
Student Comments
"Chris is clearly passionate about the material and invites discussion and fosters conversation well. His use of technology in the classroom has made the readings/discussions interactive both inside and outside of the classroom."
"Provided good explanation for tough concepts. Understood content very well. It was obvious he had a good understanding of not only the material, but where students would run into trouble."
"Very good at explaining difficult concepts by providing relatable examples; helps students understand the dense material."
"Truly enjoyed being in his class—very kind and knowledgeable in this field. Also very personable."
"Chris did an excellent job introducing us to Storify and twitter by showing us how they could be used as tools for studying religion. In addition, I feel that his teachings on Plutarch help[ed] set the educational tone for the semester."
From NT655:
"Chris is a very natural presenter with ease and comfort in classroom management. His sense of humor coupled with deep intellectual reflection will be great assets in his academic career and future teaching. He is one ofthe best TA's I have had in my three years at Candler. He is also very accessible to students."
"Chris did an excellent job. He was a helpful voice in the classroom and did a great job when he presented in class."
"Chris in class interjections added a depth of insight and often invited additional sources into the conversation. His lectures were very clear and helped to contextualize the course readings."
"Very insightful and his comments always helped facilitate conversation, clarify, and show different views."
From NT502:
"This was the saving grace of the this course! It was very conversational, enjoyed the readings, and it made us think in news ways and understand our own ways of thinking."
"Chris is by far the best TA I have had at Candler. He is well prepared, respectful, accessibly, and engaging. He "knows his stuff" without being intimidating or condescending. He made class time enjoyable, productive, and well worth my time!"
"Our group sincerely respected each other and in part this is due to how Chris set up the group."
"Chris has a calling, and he has certainly found it in teaching. I do not think he could improve."
"Fantastic class leadership. Handles situations with humor, grace, and respect. Encourages multiple points of view, without silencing or privileging any. Encourages honesty, openness, and respect amongst students, as well as critical engagements."
"The best [teaching assistant] I have ever had lead a class discussion at Candler!"