Teaching Evaluations - Duke, BIO 102L, Fall 2010

All ratings are on a scale of 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

Characteristic Evaluated
Average Student
Response
Preprared for teaching
4.9
Demonstrated thorough grasp of material
5.0
Clearly communicated objectives
5.0
Presented material in an organized fashion
4.9
Integrated material from lecture in lab
4.9
Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm
5.0
Accessibile outside of class (office hours, e-mail)
4.8
Encouraged student participation
4.8
Encouraged student questions
4.9
Encouraged application of concepts
4.8
Noticed when students needed help
4.6
Adjusted explanations to meet students' needs
4.8
Allowed students to figure out questions for themselves
4.8
Provided additional examples to aid comprehension
5.0
Provided helpful feedback on assignments
4.9

Select Student Comments:
"Best lab TA I've ever had"

"He was very helpful and excited about the material."

"Very approachable"

"Created an environment where we could feel comfortable asking questions and collaborating with one another"

"Very helpful in and out of class"

"Very patient,...always let us do the work instead of telling us the right answer (he really let us figure it out)"

"He managed to keep us moving together as a class without frustrating those who were faster workers."

"Dave made my experience in BIO 102L so much better. He is great."