August 26, 2005
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At the college where I teach, students do mid-quarter evaluations of the courses. They are taken out of the classroom to one of the computer labs where they enter their comments directly into the computer system so it is an anonymous process. There are 8 questions that they answer with a rating of 0 to 5. They can write comments on each of the questions. There is a list of descriptors on which they check the ones that they think apply, a section in which they are asked to comment on whether or not they would recommend the instructor to other students, and a place to express thoughts that were not covered by the other areas. One of my students wrote this in that area:
“This has been one of the best courses I’ve ever taken. I’m not always the best at forming definite opinions and discussing the reasons why I feel one way or another. I can be easily swayed at times. This course has given me the opportunity to really think about the way I feel about things and has given me a wonderful, unthreatening format with which to express my opinions.”
Wasn’t that sweet? I know I am bragging, but this is my blog and I guess I can brag occasionally. I really found that comment very touching.
I have to get my house cleaned because we are having company tomorrow. We are still trying to get the dust from our remodeling projects out of the house. Projects are almost finished, though.
This afternoon, we are going to the wake for my daughter-in-law’s grandmother. She was a wonderful lady. That whole family is a wonderful family.
Comments (16)
I thrive on those positive comments from students. Blessings.
That is a lovely comment from your pupil you should be proud . Good luck with the cleaning
It’s nice to get some affirmation, isn’t it? : )
I agree, affirmation from time to time can help us feel good about what we do.
Aw, what a sweet comment. It’s always nice to hear what a good job we’re doing.
And you deserved every word!!! What a boon you are to your pupils. If we are lucky, we can look back and find one teacher who inspired us to be the best we could be. I can envision you as one of them for your students!
Blessings!
Bev
Those positive comments are why we teach…to make a difference. You have made a difference in that student’s life. Yay!!!!
It is nice to get a kudo and nothing wrong with sharing it.
Thats so sweet. I would brag too. He sounds happy and enthused too.
Good luck cleaning thats coming up for me in a few . So have a good weekend.
Sorry for the loss , but nice that hey are nice people. Nice to get along with in laws.
Peace and Love:)
How sweet! My special teacher was my high school art teacher. I wrote her a thank you note from college, telling her what a great teacher she was, and I wouldn’t have gone to college without her encouragement. I’ll always be glad I let her know that.
Hope you are haveing a good weekend.
It’s always great to get positive feedback and know you’ve made a difference to someone. It’s easy to let life get us down if we don’t remember how much we matter.
I always wanted someone like you for a teacher. Occasionally, I got lucky.
What a great student comment to get!
What a wonderful thing for that student to say. Makes it all worthwhile, doesn’t it? Wish I had more teachers like you when in high school. Think teachers are more caring now.
Nancy , a teacher always is touched to receive such a proof of satisfaction . I understand you are happy . Sorry but I don’ t remember what matter it was . What course ?
I read your comment about New Orleans . This is out of the imaginaton by its horror .. It is the hell on earth . I cannot comment here about the capcity of the responsibles of those states . rtc …
Love
Michel