Computer Science 261N - Spring 2014 - Vern Paxson

Instructor Vern Paxson 11 respondents
Rate the overall teaching effectiveness of this instructor 6.8 / 7
How worthwhile was this course compared with others at U.C.? 6.6 / 7
Gives lectures that are well organized 4.9 / 5
Is enthusiastic about the subject matter 5.0 / 5
Identifies what he/she considers important 4.9 / 5
Has an interesting style of presentation 4.8 / 5
Uses visual aids and blackboards effectively 4.9 / 5
Encourages questions from students 4.9 / 5
Is careful and precise in answering questions 5.0 / 5
Relates to students as individuals 4.9 / 5
Is accessible to students outside of class 4.8 / 5
Is friendly and helpful to students during office hours 4.9 / 5
Gives interesting and stimulating assignments 4.3 / 5
Gives exams that permit students to show their understanding 5.0 / 5
Uses a grading system that is clearly defined and equitable 4.4 / 5
Required course material is sufficiently covered in lecture 5.0 / 5
Pace of the course is too fast 1.8 / 5
The required text/notes are beneficial 4.7 / 5
Workload is heavier than for courses of comparable credit 3.4 / 5