EDLD 7200 Dr. Llanes

Below are all formative comments collected from students attending this course from a survey given mid-semester and they are followed by a summative quantitative measures taken toward the end of the semester which will be available August 2010. It is being presented here as "consumer information" for new and prospective students of this course.

Please note that I co-teach this course in the Spring with AU's President Jay Gogue

Formative Comments Mid-Semester Spring 2010

Results of Student Feedback Form for EDLD 7200 spring 2010 Feb 10
What elements of this course did you Like Best

  1. There's a nice and varied mixture of students in the class.
  2. The fact that it is co-taught by two such experienced leaders.
  3. I like the open discussion about ALL topics around higher education.
  4. I enjoy the openness of the course, it is very comforting.
  5. I like the constructivist factor very much.
  6. Professors are very easy to interact with.
  7. Open discussion.
  8. Topics of discussion.
  9. Knowledge and wisdom of professors.
  10. I like the experience and expertise of both of the professors.
  11. There's a vast amount of experience that is great to hear first hand.
  12. I feel like a sponge and just can't soak enough.
  13. Love interaction with Dr. Gogue.
  14. Love Dr. Llanes' stories, right on target.
  15. The practical applications to what we are reading by you and Dr. Gogue are priceless.
  16. The readings, the discussion and having Dr. Gogue as a co-professor.
  17. Who else can claim to have Dr. Gogue's insight into higher education?
  18. Connections between the readings.
  19. Relating books' insight into Auburn's practices.
  20. Dr. Llanes' management of the discussion, just enough input.
  21. The discussion. At first I had a hard time with it but as everyone has gotten more comfortable with the dialog so have I.
  22. Love the way your and Dr. Gogue's points of view diverge in some areas and how each seems right in their  own way.
  23. Dr. Llanes sense of humor.
  24. Content is right on target for me.
  25. Never thought a course with this title would be so interesting.

What elements of this course did you Like Least

  1. Reflections due on Friday. Sat or Sunday would help me.
  2. Enrolled in class as it was part of the Sports Management curriculum but this far nothing on that topic.
  3. Blackboard reflections due on Friday
  4. I have a hard time seeing the "big picture" and relating to the discussion.
  5. The time. I prefer to work earlier in the day
  6. The time the course is offered, why not during the day?
  7. Sometimes people ask a question that has nothing to do with the topic and is just so that they would get credit.
  8. Too long
  9. The open format works however not everyone speaks their mind for obvious reasons.
  10. I am nervous that my grade will be hurt because I don't always have the courage or experience to speak up.
  11. How long the class is, would like to stop by 7:00 and meet with team.
  12. Make class shorter and meet with group after class, we end up staying until 8:45 to work on the case.
  13. Being required to share in order to receive grade points.
  14. The tendency of the class to drag on, stick to the topics and wrap up discussions quickly and shorten the class.
  15. I would like more information in class so that I can relate to Birnbaum's book
  16. I feel that what I post online never makes it to the classroom.
  17. Let us turn in our discussions on Saturday night.

 

What Suggestions do you have for its improvement?

  1. Let it be known that the course is not recommended for younger students (under 30 years old)
  2. Broader bibliography
  3. More discussion
  4. Sit people in a circle
  5. Less random talk more talk about specific topic
  6. Sometimes breaking up in small groups to discuss themes and topics and then bringing to the larger group will allow for more interaction. 
  7. I enjoy having Powerpoints to point our the main ideas that the professional with experience thinks are important.
  8. Give more details on assignments, more agenda~like teaching, stay on schedule so we can get out -been a long day already
  9. More detail on the case study
  10. A little more explanation on the case study
  11. More guidance on the case study, shorter evening
  12. Ask students to bring in articles relating them to the class topic
  13. The obligatory "Any questions" puts pressure on us to ask something just to end the silence. Just encourage open discussion. 
  14. Let us turn in our reflections on Saturday night.

 

Overall Summary Ratings for Spring 2010 course

a. Best course I have ever taken                                     1

b. Close to the best course I have ever taken               5

c. Neither the best nor the worst                                     9

d. Close to the worst course I have ever taken             1

e. Worst course I have ever taken                                   0