Computer Science 271 Spring 1991

Computer Science 271 Spring 1991

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Instructor Umesh Vazirani (below)

Professor Vazirani 18 Respondents
Discusses points of view other than his/her own 4.5/ 5 ± 0.2
Discusses recent developments in the field 5.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Gives references for more interesting & invovled points 4.2/ 5 ± 0.4
Emphasizes conceptual understanding 4.2/ 5 ± 0.5
Lectures clearly 3.3/ 5 ± 0.6
Is well prepared 3.5/ 5 ± 0.5
Gives lectures that are well organized 3.4/ 5 ± 0.5
Summarizes major points 3.5/ 5 ± 0.4
States objectives for each class session 3.8/ 5 ± 0.4
Identifies what he/she considers important 3.9/ 5 ± 0.3
Is careful and precise in answering questions 3.5/ 5 ± 0.6
Uses visual aids and blackboards effectively 3.6/ 5 ± 0.4
Demonstrates familiarity with subject matter 4.8/ 5 ± 0.2
Encourages questions from students 4.2/ 5 ± 0.4
Knows if the class is understanding him/her or not 3.1/ 5 ± 0.6
Has students apply concepts to demonstrate understanding 3.8/ 5 ± 0.5
Has genuine interest in students 4.5/ 5 ± 0.2
Gives personal help to students having problems in course 4.3/ 5 ± 0.3
Relates to students as individuals 4.5/ 5 ± 0.2
Is accessible to students out of class 4.6/ 5 ± 0.2
Is valued for advice not directly related to the course 4.5/ 5 ± 0.3
Has an interesting style of presentation 3.8/ 5 ± 0.5
Is enthusiastic about his/her subject 4.8/ 5 ± 0.3
Varies the speed and tone of his/her voice 4.0/ 5 ± 0.4
Has concern for the quality of his/her teaching 4.0/ 5 ± 0.5
Motivates students to do their best work 3.6/ 5 ± 0.5
Gives interesting and stimulating assignments 4.1/ 5 ± 0.3
Stimulates your interest in the subject 3.9/ 5 ± 0.4
Gives exams permitting students to show understanding 4.0/ 5 ± 0.5
Uses a grading system that is clearly defined and equitable 3.4/ 5 ± 0.5
Required course material is sufficiently covered in lecture 3.8/ 5 ± 0.4
Pace of the course is too fast 3.2/ 5 ± 0.6
Course is concerned with theory more than its application 4.5/ 5 ± 0.3
The required text is beneficial 2.5/ 5 ± 1.0
Work load is heavier than for courses of comparable credit 3.2/ 5 ± 0.4
Rate the overall teaching effectiveness of this instructor 5.3/ 7 ± 0.8
How worthwhile was this course compared with others at U.C.? 5.3/ 7 ± 0.5
 

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