\documentclass[12pt]{article} \usepackage{multirow} \usepackage{rotating} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-0.75cm} \setlength{\evensidemargin}{-0.75cm} \setlength{\marginparsep}{0.75cm} \setlength{\marginparwidth}{2.5cm} \setlength{\textwidth}{150mm} \topmargin 0.0in \textwidth 6.8in \headheight -0.75in \textheight=9.75in \begin{document} \begin{center} {\large Astronomy 300 - Fall 2007} {\large Mid-semester Evaluation} \end{center} To help with the design and structure of this course for the rest of the semester and for the benefit of future classes, we'd like to get your feedback on various aspects of the course. To this end, please answer the following questions as honestly as possible during the next 15 minutes. The survey is anonymous; however, we also intend to have a verbal discussion after completing this form about what you'd like to see in the class in the future. This is also intended to serve an an example of the sorts of questions you might consider asking your students on your own midsemester evaluation. (Note, however, that this is significantly longer than what you'd have time for in the last 10 minutes of a 50-minute section.) \begin{center} \rule{5in}{1pt} \end{center} \vspace{0.1in} Has Astro 300 been useful to you in your teaching so far? If yes, please provide some specific examples of content, advice, or activities you've found particularly useful. If no, give a brief explanation of why you feel it hasn't been helpful. \vspace{2in} Fill in the following table by checking the box if the description at left applies to the lecture topic at top (feel free to check more than one box per column or per row). If you would like to explain any of your responses, you will have an opportunity to do so on the back page. \begin{center} \scriptsize \begin{tabular}{|r|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline &{\begin{sideways}\parbox{42mm}{First section}\end{sideways}} & \begin{sideways}Group work \& TALC \end{sideways} & \begin{sideways}Resources \end{sideways} & \begin{sideways}Ethics \& cheating\end{sideways} & \begin{sideways}Lecturing \& whiteboard use \end{sideways} &{\begin{sideways}Worksheet design \end{sideways}} &{\begin{sideways}Wild kegger in 544 \end{sideways}} & \begin{sideways}Homework/quiz/exam design \end{sideways} & \begin{sideways}Demos \end{sideways} & \begin{sideways}Grading \end{sideways} & \begin{sideways}Exams \& review sessions \end{sideways} \\ \hline This discussion topic was very useful to me & & & & & & & & & & & \\ & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \hline This subject was well-explained; & & & & & & & & & & & \\ I remember the key points & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \hline We didn't cover this until after & & & & & & & & & & & \\ I really needed it & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \hline I haven't yet had a chance to apply & & & & & & & & & & & \\ what was taught here & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \hline I disagree strongly with Dan \& Jeff's & & & & & & & & & & & \\ opinions on this & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \hline I thought this was unclear; I wasn't& & & & & & & & & & & \\ sure what to get out of it & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \hline I must have missed that section... & & & & & & & & & & & \\ & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \hline \end{tabular} \end{center} \newpage If you would like to further explain any of your check mark responses from the reverse side, please do so here: \vspace{1.4in} Circle whether you'd like to spend more, less, or the same amount of time in class each day (relative to what's been done in the semester so far) on the following: \vspace{.1in} \begin{tabular}{lllll} Discussing past sections: & less& same & more \vspace{.1in}\\ Jeff \& Dan lecturing/explaining: & less & same & more \vspace{.1in}\\ Class discussions (of e.g. reading or writing assignments): & less & same & more \vspace{.1in}\\ In-class activities: & less & same & more \vspace{.1in}\\ Planning next week's section: & less & same & more \vspace{.1in}\\ \vspace{.1in} \end{tabular} \vspace{.2in} Imagine that you're directing a remake of the original Star Wars, and Dan and Jeff will be in leading roles. Who would you cast as... \vspace{.1in} Luke Skywalker? \vspace{.1in} Han Solo? \vspace{.1in} Darth Vader? \vspace{.1in} Chewbacca? \vspace{.1in} \vspace{.3in} List any flaws in the course so far. How do you feel that Astro 300 could be improved and made more useful to you and to future generations? \vspace{1.5in} Suppose Dan decided to get a job on the side in the entertainment industry. Choose the one which would best fit him: \vspace{.1in} \rule{.3in}{1pt} Minor-league sports team mascot \rule{.3in}{1pt} Action movie stunt double \rule{.3in}{1pt} Las Vegas stage magician \rule{.3in}{1pt} Sitcom lead actor \rule{.3in}{1pt} other (specify): \newpage \vspace{0.5in} We have tried to cover most of the key topics as quickly as possible at the start of the semester. For the rest of the semester, we will spend most of the time talking about broader aspects of teaching (such as forms of learning and course design) and on going over specific points in more detail (mostly in the form of in-class activities). \vspace{.1in} Please list any topics you would like to revisit: \vspace{1.5in} Please list any topics we have not yet covered that you would like to see covered: \vspace{1.5in} Please rate the course overall, on a logarithmic flux scale where ``0" indicates the brightness of Alpha Lyrae, which is to be understood as a boring nearby star of very little interest to anyone (i.e. the course is awful), and ``-10" indicates a spectacularly bright and awe-inspiring Galactic supernova (i.e. the course is awesome). \vspace{.4in} Make up a hilarious nickname for Jeff. \vspace{.4in} Finally, leave any general comments here. Alternatively, try to draw a perfect equilateral triangle freehand. \vspace{2in} \end{document}