Online Research 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 Arts programme aims to provide students with an opportunity to build upon previous theological education, to engage in specialized study in specific areas of interest, and to develop the academic and research competencies needed to undertake intensive, sustained research in the form of a master’s thesis. The goal of this programme is to provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for doctoral studies and/or for leadership roles in church and society.
The Doctor of Philosophy programme is designed to prepare students for Christian theological leadership in academic teaching, scholarship, and ministry. To this end, the programme seeks to facilitate development of:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of theological studies within a particular field of specialization;
2. Research skills for advanced theological inquiry and full participation in the life of the academic guild;
3. Original research and writing for the benefit of church, academy, and society;
4. Excellence in communication and practice of ministry;
5. Christian character, professional skills, and leadership aptitude.

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*

NT 6P1000 - Synoptic Gospel Studies: An Asian Perspective - Dr. Hojoon Ahn
TH 6P1000 - A Theology of the Person: An African Perspective

Are you auditing this course?

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. Use of Dropbox and assessment functions?

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6

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

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6

c. Threaded discussions

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

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6

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

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3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

11+

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

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25+

II. Assessment of Instructor

1. Was there a clear explanation of course requirements? (1=low, 6=high)

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6

2. Did the instructor adapt the course material effectively for an online format?

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3. Was there effective communication of content and ideas?

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4. Was the time expectation reasonable for each module?

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5. Were online lectures/videos clear and audible?

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6. Were questions, discussion, and participation encouraged?

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7. Were responses to questions satisfactory?

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8. Did the instructor give equal consideration to all?

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9. Was the instructor accessible and helpful through digital means (WebEx, Zoom, Avenue To Learn, etc.)?

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10. Was the instructor 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. Was the course content:

a. relevant to your research interests?

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b. well-planned and organized?

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

a. Interesting and instructive?

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b. Cost effective?

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

a. Constructive and rewarding?

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6

b. Graded clearly and fairly?

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

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5. Your interest in the subject now:

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

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7. 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 for service in the church, academy, and society?

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

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