Friday, January 23, 2009

SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST SEMESTER'S STUDENT EVALUATIONS

[grammar and spelling is students' own]

Describe the strongest aspect of the instructor's teaching:
Very knowledgeable about the topic and she's very cultural which definitely corresponds to the subject matter.

Erika was one of my favorite teachers this semester. She was very aware of the personalities of her students and altered the lessons in a way the was more kondusive to the class. Her lessons were very well-rounded, thus helping develope skills useful in multiple areas.

relates issues to our lives, shows differences we can make, and makes class enjoyable. and she's cute ha

Professor Kuever expressed her vast knowledge of the course to the students to create a better understanding.

I think Erika will make a great professor. She definitely clarrified confusing things, and made it easy to ask questions. She is very approachable as well. Sometimes the class got a little disorganized but I think that is due to some of my classmates. It was enjoyable to come to this discussion.

The strongest aspect was her ability to gain the attention of the class and her promptness in returning papers.

I enjoyed discussions. I especially liked when Erika would integrate her personal experiences into discussion. She was laid back but enthusiastic which provided for a really comfortable atmosphere.

I'm relieved to say that the evaluations were overwhelmingly positive though a few kids did think class was sometimes "boring" and a handful complained that I talk too fast (true). I plan to improve on that in my class this semester by doing cartwheels around the classroom while lecturing very, very s l o w l y.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Just in case you were wondering how my very first lecture went...


I DESTROYED THEM.


Damn it feels good to be a teacher.

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In other news, it was -5 degrees this morning when I left the house and I am SO OVER IT INDIANA, OKAY? Every centimeter of flesh exposed to the bitter, frosty air is a centimeter of pain. Of course it has since warmed to 4 degrees (which is still -16 degrees celsius) so I think I am ready for a margarita.