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Course Survey Results


Kimberly   Compoc   HIST281, Fall 2023

Campus: University of Hawaii West Oahu Course: HIST 281 - Intro to American History I
Department:   Humanities Crn (Section):   68751 (1)    


1.   The instructor taught me methods of analysis for this field of study.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5)  N/A () 
4.8 5 0.45   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(20%) 4(80%) 0(0%)

2.   My overall evaluation of this course is...
Very good.
this course was good, it informed and educated on early American history. It also integrated both mainland American history and Hawaiian history.
My overall evaluation of this course is that it's a class where a lot of the information being learned is heavy and important in today's society. It's good that we didn't get any sugarcoated information but everything was spoken straight foward. I enjoyed learning about things about history that I was not taught in school before college and got to expand on topics I only learning a little about.
An eye-opening American history course. Made me understand the very foundation of the US and brought light the events that made Americans who they are today. By taking this course, I was able to gain more appreciation for the indigenous people of the Americas and the rest of the indigenous communities all over the world.
I would say tat this course has taught me a lot of things and I have to say that I came into this class knowing nothing but came out knowing a lot.


3.   If this course was taken to fulfill course requirements for your concentration/major, how did this course enhance your personal and/or professional development in your concentration/major?
This class helped me think beyond what readings say. Simply how I couldn't find the answers simply in the reading.
it helped me understand the importance of educating our children on the history of the place they live in
I'm majoring in Elementary Education, so I plan on including the topics I learned in this class when covering history so that I can give students a real look into history and society rather than sugarcoating it for them.
Completely changed the way I look at the US. I now have a better idea of the full story of the US.
This course has given me the opportunity to connect and give opinions of sensitive topics I may have.

4.   I would rate the overall effectiveness of the instructor: F=Inferior; D=Poor; C=Average; B=Good; A=Superior.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   F (1)  D (2)  C (3)  B (4)  A (5) 
4.8 5 0.45   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(20%) 4(80%)
5.   How much time did you spend during a typical week working on assignments, readings, chats, emails, etc. for this course?

Mean N-Size Std Dev   0 to 2.9 hours (1)  3 to 6.9 hours (2)  7 to 10.9 hours (3)  11 to 14.9 hours (4)  15+ hours (5) 
1.8 5 0.45   1(20%) 4(80%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%)

6.   Please comment on the activities or resources that could be added to this course to improve your learning.
Maybe adding a study guide for mid-term and final exam so that students are more prepared.
no comment
So far all of the textbooks and extra resources given were very helpful for me. Going on field trips to places that related to what our class was learning was great too because it gives people a chance to get a deeper and personal look into what topics were being covered. I would say continue planning field trips to places that relate to the topic.
I would say have a guided study guide or materials that will be on the quiz or tests.

7.   I expect my grade for the course to be a/an:

Mean N-Size Std Dev   F (1)  D (2)  C (3)  B (4)  A (5) 
4.2 5 0.84   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(20%) 2(40%) 2(40%)
8.   I learned a good deal of factual material in this course.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.8 5 0.45   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(20%) 4(80%)
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) 
4.6 5 0.55   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(40%) 3(60%)
10.   The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.6 5 0.55   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(40%) 3(60%)
11.   The instructor stresses important points in lectures/discussions.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.8 5 0.45   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(20%) 4(80%)
12.   The instructor clearly stated at the beginning of the semester the objectives of the course and requirements.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.8 5 0.45   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(20%) 4(80%)
13.   The instructor acknowledges all questions insofar as possible.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.4 5 0.55   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 3(60%) 2(40%)
14.   The instructor was easy to talk with and available for consultation.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.4 5 0.89   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(20%) 1(20%) 3(60%)
15.   The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.2 5 0.45   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 4(80%) 1(20%)
16.   The amount of material covered in the course is reasonable.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.6 5 0.55   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(40%) 3(60%)

17.   Please list your suggestions for improving the course and/or the instructor's teaching style and methods.
Study practices for exams.
I think that there could be more communication between students and instructor as there were a few small conflicts that needed to be resolved within a reasonable time. I also think that if the prospect of a field trip were to come up that it’s not required for everyone to attend since things happen and not everyone has a schedule that can accommodate that.
I would only say for more improved exam study time during class. Study guides are useful and they help people memorize information quickly.
Maybe just a little bit longer time for the quizzes especially for the short answers. I also find myself stressed looking at how fast the timer goes.
I wish this class was earlier.


18.   My overall evaluation of this instructor is....
Very good. Instructor was easy to have a conversation when I need help or when something came up unexpected.
this instructor was good, I liked her teaching style and the way she held herself. But I do think that there could be a little more improvement on communication skills with students
The instructor was very helpful towards me and everyone else in the class. She always wanted us to speak our opinions on topics even if it may have been disagreements. She encouraged everyone to ask questions and provided extra resources for us if we wanted to learn more about something specific. I also liked that she answered emails pretty quickly and planned field trips for us.
One of the best ones in the university. I loved how the instructor was transparent about the things we went over throughout the semester, especially the difficult topics. I also liked how the instructor was able to tailor the course to the identities and backgrounds of the class.
I love Professor Compoc, she deserves everything great and positive in every way.

19.   Class assignments provided an effective aid for learning the subject matter.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.8 5 0.45   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(20%) 4(80%)
20.   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) 
5.0 5 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 5(100%)