Online Professional Course Evaluation (Fall 2024)

The Senate of McMaster Divinity College considers student evaluation of courses to be an essential component of ongoing programme assessment. This form will help you to evaluate the following in light of your personal learning goals, the goals of the course, and those of your degree programme:

1. The course content
2. Your own involvement in the course
3. The instructor
4. Methods of teaching and assessment

The Master of Divinity degree and Diploma of Ministry address the development of character and call in preparation for professional Christian ministry, while the Master of Theological Studies degree, Certificate of Christian Studies and Occasional courses address the development of character and call with a particular focus on providing a theological foundation for both lay and vocational ministry. These programmes provide spiritual, intellectual, and practical formation in terms of biblical, historical, theological, and pastoral competencies, equipping students to be effective leaders in the church and contemporary society.

Particular courses contribute to the broader goals of each degree programme which, according to the standards of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, facilitate learning in four key areas:

1. Religious Heritage
2. Cultural Context
3. Personal and Spiritual Formation
4. Capacity for Ministerial and Public Leadership

Instructors will only be granted access to course evaluations after the submission of final grades. Your honest and objective assessment of all aspects of this course will contribute to its improvement for the benefit of future students. Please leave a blank for any questions that do not apply.

Course Information

Name (optional)

First Last

Date*

Course*

CH 3P1060 - Baptist History & Polity - Dr. Gordon Heath
MS 3P1070 - Self-Care in Ministry - Dr. Phil Zylla
NT 3P1000 - 2 Peter, Jude - Dr. James Dvorak
NT 3P1071 - Guide to Biblical Languages: Greek I - Dr. Francis Pang
NT 3P1073 - Greek Syntax - Dr. Christopher Land
OT 3P1051 - Guide to Biblical Languages: Hebrew I - Dr. John Hilber
OT 3P1053 - Hebrew Syntax - Dr. John Hilber

Please check this box if you are an audit student:

Yes, I am taking this course as an audit

I. Student Self-Assessment

1. How fully did you participate in online modules? (1=low, 6=high)

a. Downloading or accessing course materials (lectures, etc.)

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b. Threaded discussions

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c. Other features of Avenue To Learn (checklist, assessment, etc. )

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2. How many hours per module did you spend on this course?

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11+

3. How many hours per week did you spend on this course?

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11+

II. Assessment of Instructor

1. There was a clear explanation of course requirements. (1=low, 6=high)

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2. The instructor adapted the course material effectively for the online format.

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3. There was effective communication of content and ideas.

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4. The time expectation for you was reasonable for each module.

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5. Online lectures/videos were clear and audible.

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6. Questions, discussion, and participation were encouraged.

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7. The instructor gave satisfactory responses to questions.

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8. The instructor gave equal consideration to all.

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9. The instructor was accessible and helpful through digital means (WebEx, Zoom, Avenue To Learn, etc.)

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10. The instructor was flexible in adjusting to student needs.

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11. Would you take another course from this instructor and encourage others to do so?

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12. Would you take another course in this online format and encourage others to do so?

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III. Assessment of Teaching and Evaluation Methods

1. Assigned resource materials (textbook, articles, etc.) were:

a. Instructive?

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b. Cost effective?

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c. Well-planned and organized?

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d. Too few or too many?

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2. Were course requirements (essays, annotated bibliography, presentations, exams, etc.):

a. Constructive and rewarding?

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b. Graded clearly and fairly?

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c. Too few or too many?

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3. Your interest in the subject prior to the course:

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4. Your interest in the subject now:

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5. How effective was this course as a learning community?

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6. How useful was this course as a learning experience?

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IV. Additional Comments

1. In what ways did this course effectively form, inform, and/or equip you in your chosen profession?

2. What new questions or next steps has this course challenged you to consider?

3. What suggestions would you make for improving the course?

4. Evaluate the online experience and its effectiveness.

5. a) What did you like best about the course?

5. b) What did you like least about the course?