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Survey Results



Course Survey Results


Philip   Johnson   ICS314, Fall 2019

Campus: University of Hawaii at Manoa Course: ICS 314 - Software Engineering I
Department:   Information& Computer Sciences Crn (Section):   84756 (001)    


1.   Global appraisal: Overall how would you rate this INSTRUCTOR?

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Very Poor (1)  Poor (2)  Average (3)  Good (4)  Very Good (5) 
4.64 22 0.49   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(36%) 14(64%)
2.   The teaching assistant was available for consultation.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.82 22 0.5   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 2(9%) 19(86%)
3.   Reading assignments are relevant to what is presented in class.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.73 22 0.46   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 6(27%) 16(73%)
4.   The instructor communicates effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.68 22 0.57   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 5(23%) 16(73%)
5.   The instructor is enthusiastic about teaching.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.91 22 0.29   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(9%) 20(91%)
6.   The instructor was clear with course requirements and grading expectations.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.73 22 0.55   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 4(18%) 17(77%)
7.   Considering everything, how would you rate this INSTRUCTOR?

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Very Poor (1)  Poor (2)  Average (3)  Good (4)  Excellent (5) 
4.73 22 0.46   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 6(27%) 16(73%)
8.   Did the instructor present material effectively?

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.55 22 0.67   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(9%) 6(27%) 14(64%)
9.   I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.68 22 0.48   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 7(32%) 15(68%)
10.   The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.64 22 0.58   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 6(27%) 15(68%)
11.   The instructor was well organized and prepared for each session.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.82 22 0.39   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 4(18%) 18(82%)
12.   The course objectives were clear.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.73 22 0.55   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 4(18%) 17(77%)
13.   The instructor was effective in meeting the objectives of the course.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.73 22 0.46   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 6(27%) 16(73%)
14.   The course was a valuable contribution to my education.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.91 22 0.29   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(9%) 20(91%)
15.   The instructor was available for consultation with students.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.5 22 0.8   0(0%) 0(0%) 4(18%) 3(14%) 15(68%)
16.   I learned a lot in this course.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.86 22 0.35   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 3(14%) 19(86%)

17.   What two or three single words best describe this instructor?
Enthusiastic and engaging
Philip Johnson is my version of the perfect professor. I wish I could take all my future programming courses from him.
Fast-Paced, Effective
Motivated, enthusiastic, driven
Passionate and Concise.
#1
enthusiastic, passionate
Enthusiastic, Fast-Paced
Supportive Educational
Passionate Tough (final project only)
Energetic and Passionate
Enthusiastic and Passionate
Enthusiastic, Well-Planned.
Passionate, Hardworking, Knowledgeable
Enthusiastic, Caring, Critical
Great instructor!
Knowledgeable, experienced

18.   My general evaluation of the instructor's teaching effectiveness.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Very Poor (1)  Poor (2)  Average (3)  Good (4)  Excellent (5) 
4.67 21 0.58   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 5(24%) 15(71%)
19.   The instructor treated students with respect.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.73 22 0.46   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 6(27%) 16(73%)
20.   The instructor demonstrated knowledge of the course content.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.91 22 0.29   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(9%) 20(91%)
21.   This course challenged me intellectually.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.86 22 0.35   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 3(14%) 19(86%)
22.   The instructor both sets high standards and helps students achieve them.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.81 21 0.4   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 4(19%) 17(81%)
23.   The instructor was available for consultation.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.64 22 0.73   0(0%) 0(0%) 3(14%) 2(9%) 17(77%)
24.   Considering everything, how would you rate this COURSE?

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Very Poor (1)  Poor (2)  Average (3)  Good (4)  Excellent (5) 
4.73 22 0.55   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 4(18%) 17(77%)
25.   The instructor appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.9 21 0.3   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(10%) 19(90%)
26.   The instructor makes me feel free to ask questions.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.71 21 0.56   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 4(19%) 16(76%)
27.   The instructional materials (e.g., texts, handouts, etc.) were relevant to course objectives.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.76 21 0.44   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 5(24%) 16(76%)

28.   Additional Comments
This class was difficult and required a lot of work, but it was also one of my most interesting classes because of the way the way the instructor presented the materials.
Ethics module & debate was kind of pointless, we have an additional ethics class to take anyway, this class period would have been better used to work with group members
The only issue with this course is that there is not a lot of breathing room or flexibility for the assignments. It's very rapid fire, and I found myself spending much more time on this class than I expected for a 3 credit course
N/A
I think this definitely should be a 4 credit course considering the amount of independent hours you have to spend on this class. This class is more like an online course with in-class meetings. (Flipped classroom)
Great TA
Professor Johnson's course is the course that breaks open the field for students, in my opinion. He provides us the tools to effectively collaborate as a team when working with code and how to make the modern designs that we see today in sites. This course is definitely something I dreaded while taking, since the work load can be a little much at times, but if you properly try to understand how everything works, the knowledge gained can stay with you for life. It's honestly insane.
Best ICS class I've taken so far! Great on practical knowledge unlike a lot of classes in the CS dept.
Outdated information (i.e. installing eslint) resulted in wasted time and frustration.
I like Branden too.