Instructor Pravin Varaiya
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49 respondents |
Discusses points of view other than his/her own |
3.8 / 5 |
Discusses recent developments in the field |
3.3 / 5 |
Gives references for more interesting & invovled points |
3.5 / 5 |
Emphasizes conceptual understanding |
4.4 / 5 |
Lectures clearly |
4.3 / 5 |
Is well prepared |
4.4 / 5 |
Gives lectures that are well organized |
4.5 / 5 |
Summarizes major points |
4.2 / 5 |
States objectives for each class session |
3.6 / 5 |
Identifies what he/she considers important |
4.1 / 5 |
Is careful and precise in answering questions |
4.1 / 5 |
Uses visual aids and blackboards effectively |
4.5 / 5 |
Demonstrates familiarity with subject matter |
4.5 / 5 |
Encourages questions from students |
4.0 / 5 |
Knows if the class is understanding him/her or not |
3.7 / 5 |
Has students apply concepts to demonstrate understanding |
4.0 / 5 |
Has genuine interest in students |
3.9 / 5 |
Gives personal help to students having problems in course |
3.9 / 5 |
Relates to students as individuals |
4.0 / 5 |
Is accessible to students out of class |
3.8 / 5 |
Is valued for advice not directly related to the course |
3.6 / 5 |
Has an interesting style of presentation |
4.0 / 5 |
Is enthusiastic about his/her subject |
4.2 / 5 |
Varies the speed and tone of his/her voice |
4.3 / 5 |
Has concern for the quality of his/her teaching |
4.1 / 5 |
Motivates students to do their best work |
3.7 / 5 |
Gives interesting and stimulating assignments |
4.1 / 5 |
Stimulates your interest in the subject |
4.0 / 5 |
Gives exams permitting students to show understanding |
4.1 / 5 |
Uses a grading system that is clearly defined and equitable |
3.6 / 5 |
Required course material is sufficiently covered in lecture |
4.2 / 5 |
Pace of the course is too fast |
3.2 / 5 |
Course is concerned with theory more than its application |
3.6 / 5 |
The required text is beneficial |
3.6 / 5 |
Work load is heavier than for courses of comparable credit |
3.5 / 5 |
Rate the overall teaching effectiveness of this instructor |
5.8 / 7 |
How worthwhile was this course compared with others at U.C.? |
5.8 / 7 |