Ted Cruz Law 397S
Spring 2009
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UT Austin - Ted Cruz Personnel Documents (Course Instructor Survey Responses - Spring 2009)
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A completed student course evaluation form for Ted Cruz’s Law 397S class at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law during Spring 2009. The document includes Likert-scale ratings and optional comments assessing teaching effectiveness, course organization, and workload.
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The University of Texas at Austin
Course-Instructor Survey - School of Law Form
51
The major objective of this survey is to aid in improving teaching effectiveness. Your responses provide valuable feedback to instructors, administrators, and other students. The results are used by administrators to make promotion and salary decisions, and responses to some of the items are also made available on the Web for students to use in selecting classes. Your responses to the questions are extremely important, so please respond honestly and fairly. Consider the semester as a whole and try not to focus on isolated incidents.
Instructions:
Please complete this form using a #2 pencil.
Complete the course information in the box to the right.
Make sure your marks are complete, as in the example.
Make sure any erasures are complete.
RIGHT
WRONG
Instructor's Name: [illegible]
Course Abbreviation and Number: [illegible]
Course Unique Number: [illegible]
Semester and Year: [illegible]
Questions 1-5 use the same response scale.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
1. The course was well organized. O O O O O
2. The instructor communicated information effectively. O O O O O
3. The instructor showed interest in the progress of students. O O O O O
4. The instructor made me feel free to ask questions, disagree, and express my ideas. O O O O O
5. At this point in time, I feel that this course will be (or has already been) of value to me. O O O O O
For questions 6-8, choose the appropriate response from those given for each question.
6. Overall, this instructor was O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good O Excellent
7. Overall, this course was O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good O Excellent
8. In my opinion, the workload in this course was O Excessive O High O Average O Light O Insufficient
Optional questions provided by instructor
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Comments
In many ways your written comments can be the most important part of your evaluation of the course and instructor. In the space provided, please indicate what aspects of the course content and instruction were best, how the instructor could improve his or her teaching, and how the content of the course might be improved. The instructor will receive this form after the semester is over.
[illegible]
You may continue comments on the other side.
SCANTRON Mark Reflex MM234057-2:9 ED06
The University of Texas at Austin
51
Course-Instructor Survey - School of Law Form
The major objective of this survey is to aid in improving teaching effectiveness. Your responses provide valuable feedback to instructors, administrators, and other students. The results are used by administrators to make promotion and salary decisions, and responses to some of the items are also made available on the Web for students to use in selecting classes. Your responses to the questions are extremely important, so please respond honestly and fairly. Consider the semester as a whole and try not to focus on isolated incidents.
Instructions:
Please complete this form using a #2 pencil.
Complete the course information in the box to the right.
Make sure your marks are complete, as in the example.
Make sure any erasures are complete.
RIGHT WRONG
Instructor's Name: [illegible]
Course Abbreviation and Number: [illegible]
Course Unique Number: [illegible]
Semester and Year: [illegible]
Questions 1-5 use the same response scale.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
1. The course was well organized.
2. The instructor communicated information effectively.
3. The instructor showed interest in the progress of students.
4. The instructor made me feel free to ask questions, disagree, and express my ideas.
5. At this point in time, I feel that this course will be (or has already been) of value to me.
For questions 6-8, choose the appropriate response from those given for each question.
6. Overall, this instructor was Very Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Very Good Excellent
7. Overall, this course was Very Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Very Good Excellent
8. In my opinion, the workload in this course was Excessive High Average Light Insufficient
Optional questions provided by instructor
1. A B C D E 5. A B C D E 9. A B C D E 13. A B C D E 17. A B C D E
2. A B C D E 6. A B C D E 10. A B C D E 14. A B C D E 18. A B C D E
3. A B C D E 7. A B C D E 11. A B C D E 15. A B C D E 19. A B C D E
4. A B C D E 8. A B C D E 12. A B C D E 16. A B C D E 20. A B C D E
Comments
In many ways your written comments can be the most important part of your evaluation of the course and instructor. In the space provided, please indicate what aspects of the course content and instruction were best, how the instructor could improve his or her teaching, and how the content of the course might be improved. The instructor will receive this form after the semester is over.
[illegible]
You may continue comments on the other side.
SCANTRON Mark Reflex MM234057-2:9 ED06
The University of Texas at Austin 51
Course-Instructor Survey - School of Law Form
The major objective of this survey is to aid in improving teaching effectiveness. Your responses provide valuable feedback to instructors, administrators, and other students. The results are used by administrators to make promotion and salary decisions, and responses to some of the items are also made available on the Web for students to use in selecting classes. Your responses to the questions are extremely important, so please respond honestly and fairly. Consider the semester as a whole and try not to focus on isolated incidents.
Instructions:
Please complete this form using a #2 pencil.
Complete the course information in the box to the right.
Make sure your marks are complete, as in the example.
Make sure any erasures are complete.
RIGHT WRONG
(X) (X) (X) / x - ( )
Instructor's Name: [illegible]
Course Abbreviation and Number: [illegible]
Course Unique Number: [illegible]
Semester and Year: [illegible]
Questions 1-5 use the same response scale.
| | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly Agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The course was well organized. | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | (X) |
| 2. The instructor communicated information effectively. | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | (X) |
| 3. The instructor showed interest in the progress of students. | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | (X) | ( ) |
| 4. The instructor made me feel free to ask questions, disagree, and express my ideas. | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | (X) | ( ) |
| 5. At this point in time, I feel that this course will be (or has already been) of value to me. | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | (X) |
For questions 6-8, choose the appropriate response from those given for each question.
6. Overall, this instructor was ( ) Very Unsatisfactory ( ) Unsatisfactory ( ) Satisfactory ( ) Very Good (X) Excellent
7. Overall, this course was ( ) Very Unsatisfactory ( ) Unsatisfactory ( ) Satisfactory ( ) Very Good (X) Excellent
8. In my opinion, the workload in this course was ( ) Excessive ( ) High ( ) Average ( ) Light (X) Insufficient
Optional questions provided by instructor
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
4. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
5. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
6. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
7. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
8. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
9. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
10. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
11. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
12. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
13. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
14. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
15. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
16. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
17. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
18. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
19. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
20. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Comments
In many ways your written comments can be the most important part of your evaluation of the course and instructor. In the space provided, please indicate what aspects of the course content and instruction were best, how the instructor could improve his or her teaching, and how the content of the course might be improved. The instructor will receive this form after the semester is over.
You may continue comments on the other side.
SCANTRON Mark Reflex MM234057-2:9 ED06
The University of Texas at Austin
Course-Instructor Survey - School of Law Form
51
The major objective of this survey is to aid in improving teaching effectiveness. Your responses provide valuable feedback to instructors, administrators,
and other students. The results are used by administrators to make promotion and salary decisions, and responses to some of the items are also made
available on the Web for students to use in selecting classes. Your responses to the questions are extremely important, so please respond honestly and
fairly. Consider the semester as a whole and try not to focus on isolated incidents.
Instructions:
Please complete this form using a #2 pencil.
Complete the course information in the box to the right.
Make sure your marks are complete, as in the example.
Make sure any erasures are complete.
RIGHT
WRONG
Instructor's Name:
Course Abbreviation and Number:
Course Unique Number:
Semester and Year:
Questions 1-5 use the same response scale.
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
1. The course was well organized.
2. The instructor communicated information effectively.
3. The instructor showed interest in the progress of students.
4. The instructor made me feel free to ask questions, disagree, and express my ideas.
5. At this point in time, I feel that this course will be (or has already been) of value to me.
For questions 6-8, choose the appropriate response from those given for each question.
6. Overall, this instructor was
7. Overall, this course was
8. In my opinion, the workload in this course was
O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good O Excellent
O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good O Excellent
O Excessive O High O Average O Light O Insufficient
Optional questions provided by instructor
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
4. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
5. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
6. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
7. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
8. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
9. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
10. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
11. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
12. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
13. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
14. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
15. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
16. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
17. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
18. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
19. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
20. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Comments
In many ways your written comments can be the most important part of your evaluation of the course and instructor. In the space provided, please
indicate what aspects of the course content and instruction were best, how the instructor could improve his or her teaching, and how the content of
the course might be improved. The instructor will receive this form after the semester is over.
You may continue comments on the other side.
SCANTRON Mark Reflex(R) MM234057-2:9 ED06
The University of Texas at Austin
Course-Instructor Survey - School of Law Form
51
The major objective of this survey is to aid in improving teaching effectiveness. Your responses provide valuable feedback to instructors, administrators,
and other students. The results are used by administrators to make promotion and salary decisions, and responses to some of the items are also made
available on the Web for students to use in selecting classes. Your responses to the questions are extremely important, so please respond honestly and
fairly. Consider the semester as a whole and try not to focus on isolated incidents.
Instructions:
Please complete this form using a #2 pencil.
Complete the course information in the box to the right.
Make sure your marks are complete, as in the example.
Make sure any erasures are complete.
RIGHT
WRONG
Instructor's Name:
Course Abbreviation and Number:
Course Unique Number:
Semester and Year:
Questions 1-5 use the same response scale.
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree
Strongly
Agree
1. The course was well organized.
O O O O O
2. The instructor communicated information effectively.
O O O O O
3. The instructor showed interest in the progress of students.
O O O O O
4. The instructor made me feel free to ask questions, disagree, and express my ideas.
O O O O O
5. At this point in time, I feel that this course will be (or has already been) of value to me. O O O O O
For questions 6-8, choose the appropriate response from those given for each question.
6. Overall, this instructor was
O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good O Excellent
7. Overall, this course was
O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good O Excellent
8. In my opinion, the workload in this course was
O Excessive O High O Average O Light O Insufficient
Optional questions provided by instructor
1. O O O O O
5. O O O O O
9. O O O O O
13. O O O O O
17. O O O O O
2. O O O O O
6. O O O O O
10. O O O O O
14. O O O O O
18. O O O O O
3. O O O O O
7. O O O O O
11. O O O O O
15. O O O O O
19. O O O O O
4. O O O O O
8. O O O O O
12. O O O O O
16. O O O O O
20. O O O O O
Comments
In many ways your written comments can be the most important part of your evaluation of the course and instructor. In the space provided, please
indicate what aspects of the course content and instruction were best, how the instructor could improve his or her teaching, and how the content of
the course might be improved. The instructor will receive this form after the semester is over.
You may continue comments on the other side.
SCANTRON
Mark Reflex(R) MM234057-2:9
ED06
The University of Texas at Austin
Course-Instructor Survey - School of Law Form
51
The major objective of this survey is to aid in improving teaching effectiveness. Your responses provide valuable feedback to instructors, administrators,
and other students. The results are used by administrators to make promotion and salary decisions, and responses to some of the items are also made
available on the Web for students to use in selecting classes. Your responses to the questions are extremely important, so please respond honestly and
fairly. Consider the semester as a whole and try not to focus on isolated incidents.
Instructions:
Please complete this form using a #2 pencil.
Complete the course information in the box to the right.
Make sure your marks are complete, as in the example.
Make sure any erasures are complete.
RIGHT
WRONG
Instructor's Name:
Course Abbreviation and Number:
Course Unique Number:
Semester and Year:
Questions 1-5 use the same response scale.
| | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly Agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The course was well organized. | O | O | O | O | O |
| 2. The instructor communicated information effectively. | O | O | O | O | O |
| 3. The instructor showed interest in the progress of students. | O | O | O | O | O |
| 4. The instructor made me feel free to ask questions, disagree, and express my ideas. | O | O | O | O | O |
| 5. At this point in time, I feel that this course will be (or has already been) of value to me. | O | O | O | O | O |
For questions 6-8, choose the appropriate response from those given for each question.
| | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Overall, this instructor was | O Very Unsatisfactory | O Unsatisfactory | O Satisfactory | O Very Good | O Excellent |
| 7. Overall, this course was | O Very Unsatisfactory | O Unsatisfactory | O Satisfactory | O Very Good | O Excellent |
| 8. In my opinion, the workload in this course was | O Excessive | O High | O Average | O Light | O Insufficient |
Optional questions provided by instructor
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
4. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
5. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
6. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
7. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
8. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
9. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
10. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
11. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
12. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
13. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
14. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
15. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
16. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
17. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
18. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
19. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
20. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Comments
In many ways your written comments can be the most important part of your evaluation of the course and instructor. In the space provided, please
indicate what aspects of the course content and instruction were best, how the instructor could improve his or her teaching, and how the content of
the course might be improved. The instructor will receive this form after the semester is over.
You may continue comments on the other side.
SCANTRON Mark Reflex(R) MM234057-2:9 ED06
The University of Texas at Austin 51
Course-Instructor Survey - School of Law Form
The major objective of this survey is to aid in improving teaching effectiveness. Your responses provide valuable feedback to instructors, administrators, and other students. The results are used by administrators to make promotion and salary decisions, and responses to some of the items are also made available on the Web for students to use in selecting classes. Your responses to the questions are extremely important, so please respond honestly and fairly. Consider the semester as a whole and try not to focus on isolated incidents.
Instructions:
Please complete this form using a #2 pencil.
Complete the course information in the box to the right.
Make sure your marks are complete, as in the example.
Make sure any erasures are complete.
RIGHT WRONG
Instructor's Name: [illegible]
Course Abbreviation and Number: [illegible]
Course Unique Number: [illegible]
Semester and Year: [illegible]
Questions 1-5 use the same response scale.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
1. The course was well organized.
2. The instructor communicated information effectively.
3. The instructor showed interest in the progress of students.
4. The instructor made me feel free to ask questions, disagree, and express my ideas.
5. At this point in time, I feel that this course will be (or has already been) of value to me.
For questions 6-8, choose the appropriate response from those given for each question.
6. Overall, this instructor was Very Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Very Good Excellent
7. Overall, this course was Very Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Very Good Excellent
8. In my opinion, the workload in this course was Excessive High Average Light Insufficient
Optional questions provided by instructor
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 9. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 13. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 17. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 6. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 10. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 14. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 18. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 7. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 11. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 15. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 19. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
4. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 8. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 12. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 16. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 20. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Comments
In many ways your written comments can be the most important part of your evaluation of the course and instructor. In the space provided, please indicate what aspects of the course content and instruction were best, how the instructor could improve his or her teaching, and how the content of the course might be improved. The instructor will receive this form after the semester is over.
You may continue comments on the other side.
SCANTRON Mark Reflex MM234057-2:9 ED06
The University of Texas at Austin 51
Course-Instructor Survey - School of Law Form
The major objective of this survey is to aid in improving teaching effectiveness. Your responses provide valuable feedback to instructors, administrators, and other students. The results are used by administrators to make promotion and salary decisions, and responses to some of the items are also made available on the Web for students to use in selecting classes. Your responses to the questions are extremely important, so please respond honestly and fairly. Consider the semester as a whole and try not to focus on isolated incidents.
Instructions:
Please complete this form using a #2 pencil.
Complete the course information in the box to the right.
Make sure your marks are complete, as in the example.
Make sure any erasures are complete.
RIGHT WRONG
O O O X X - O
Instructor's Name: [illegible]
Course Abbreviation and Number: [illegible]
Course Unique Number: [illegible]
Semester and Year: [illegible]
Questions 1-5 use the same response scale.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
1. The course was well organized. O O O O (x)
2. The instructor communicated information effectively. O O O O (x)
3. The instructor showed interest in the progress of students. O O O O (x)
4. The instructor made me feel free to ask questions, disagree, and express my ideas. O O O O (x)
5. At this point in time, I feel that this course will be (or has already been) of value to me. O O O O (x)
For questions 6-8, choose the appropriate response from those given for each question.
6. Overall, this instructor was O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good (x) Excellent
7. Overall, this course was O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good (x) Excellent
8. In my opinion, the workload in this course was O Excessive O High O Average O Light (x) Insufficient
Optional questions provided by instructor
1. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 5. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 9. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 13. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 17. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
2. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 6. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 10. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 14. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 18. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
3. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 7. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 11. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 15. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 19. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
4. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 8. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 12. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 16. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) 20. (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
Comments
In many ways your written comments can be the most important part of your evaluation of the course and instructor. In the space provided, please indicate what aspects of the course content and instruction were best, how the instructor could improve his or her teaching, and how the content of the course might be improved. The instructor will receive this form after the semester is over.
You may continue comments on the other side.
SCANTRON Mark Reflex MM234057-2:9 ED06
The University of Texas at Austin
Course-Instructor Survey - School of Law Form
51
The major objective of this survey is to aid in improving teaching effectiveness. Your responses provide valuable feedback to instructors, administrators, and other students. The results are used by administrators to make promotion and salary decisions, and responses to some of the items are also made available on the Web for students to use in selecting classes. Your responses to the questions are extremely important, so please respond honestly and fairly. Consider the semester as a whole and try not to focus on isolated incidents.
Instructions:
Please complete this form using a #2 pencil.
Complete the course information in the box to the right.
Make sure your marks are complete, as in the example.
Make sure any erasures are complete.
RIGHT
WRONG
Instructor's Name: [illegible]
Course Abbreviation and Number: [illegible]
Course Unique Number: [illegible]
Semester and Year: [illegible]
Questions 1-5 use the same response scale.
| | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly Agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The course was well organized. | O | O | O | O | * |
| 2. The instructor communicated information effectively. | O | O | O | O | * |
| 3. The instructor showed interest in the progress of students. | O | O | O | O | * |
| 4. The instructor made me feel free to ask questions, disagree, and express my ideas. | O | O | O | * | O |
| 5. At this point in time, I feel that this course will be (or has already been) of value to me. | O | O | O | O | * |
For questions 6-8, choose the appropriate response from those given for each question.
6. Overall, this instructor was O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good * Excellent
7. Overall, this course was O Very Unsatisfactory O Unsatisfactory O Satisfactory O Very Good * Excellent
8. In my opinion, the workload in this course was O Excessive * High O Average O Light O Insufficient
Optional questions provided by instructor
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
4. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
5. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
6. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
7. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
8. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
9. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
10. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
11. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
12. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
13. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
14. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
15. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
16. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
17. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
18. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
19. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
20. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Comments
In many ways your written comments can be the most important part of your evaluation of the course and instructor. In the space provided, please indicate what aspects of the course content and instruction were best, how the instructor could improve his or her teaching, and how the content of the course might be improved. The instructor will receive this form after the semester is over.
You may continue comments on the other side.
SCANTRON Mark Reflex MM234057-2:9 ED06