Computer Science 188 - Fall 1990

Instructor Robert Wilensky 24 respondents
Discusses points of view other than his/her own 4.2 / 5
Discusses recent developments in the field 4.3 / 5
Gives references for more interesting & invovled points 4.2 / 5
Emphasizes conceptual understanding 4.2 / 5
Lectures clearly 4.0 / 5
Is well prepared 4.5 / 5
Gives lectures that are well organized 4.1 / 5
Summarizes major points 3.4 / 5
States objectives for each class session 3.2 / 5
Identifies what he/she considers important 4.0 / 5
Is careful and precise in answering questions 4.0 / 5
Uses visual aids and blackboards effectively 3.5 / 5
Demonstrates familiarity with subject matter 4.6 / 5
Encourages questions from students 3.6 / 5
Knows if the class is understanding him/her or not 3.3 / 5
Has students apply concepts to demonstrate understanding 4.0 / 5
Has genuine interest in students 3.5 / 5
Gives personal help to students having problems in course 3.2 / 5
Relates to students as individuals 3.2 / 5
Is accessible to students out of class 3.1 / 5
Is valued for advice not directly related to the course 2.9 / 5
Has an interesting style of presentation 3.9 / 5
Is enthusiastic about his/her subject 4.8 / 5
Varies the speed and tone of his/her voice 4.0 / 5
Has concern for the quality of his/her teaching 4.2 / 5
Motivates students to do their best work 3.3 / 5
Gives interesting and stimulating assignments 3.7 / 5
Stimulates your interest in the subject 3.8 / 5
Gives exams permitting students to show understanding 3.4 / 5
Uses a grading system that is clearly defined and equitable 3.2 / 5
Required course material is sufficiently covered in lecture 3.7 / 5
Pace of the course is too fast 2.6 / 5
Course is concerned with theory more than its application 3.4 / 5
The required text is beneficial 1.9 / 5
Work load is heavier than for courses of comparable credit 2.7 / 5
Rate the overall teaching effectiveness of this instructor 5.5 / 7
How worthwhile was this course compared with others at U.C.? 4.5 / 7
TA Marti Hearst 16 respondents
Helpful in understanding course material 3.5 / 5
Is well prepared 3.6 / 5
Communicates ideas effectively 3.4 / 5
Appears to have a good knowledge of the subject matter 3.7 / 5
Answers questions accurately 3.3 / 5
Encourages questions and/or classroom discussion 3.6 / 5
Is aware when students are having difficulty 3.4 / 5
Is accessible during office hours 4.4 / 5
Rate the T.A.'s overall teaching effectiveness 3.4 / 5
TA S. Zilberstein
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