Student comments from EPID600
Spring 2009
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“I am enjoying our group but think the case studies are too
long and that the groups are too big. I think the set-up lends
itself to frustration over inefficient use of time and conflict
within the group with so many people answering so many different
questions. I have not worked in EPID long enough to know if
this is good practice for a real life setting. I find the reading
and class generally quite provocative and well-organized but
struggle with my feelings [about] the case studies and feel like the
groups shares that negative energy a bit.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/15)
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“This class is pretty exceptional. Except for the fact that
the case studies and the lectures are misaligned, it's structured
very well. Having everything online is a plus.”
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Abhinav,
BACH student,
BIOS,
TA: Adamson
(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/15)
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“We've got a fantastic lab group and work really well together.
I actually look forward to EPID lab! Thanks for all of your
work to help us understand and work through these concepts.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/14)
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“Group 14 rocks!”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/12)
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“Despite the large number of people enrolled in this course,
I really appreciate Vic and the TAs' efforts to make our interactions
as personal as possible and to teach in an engaging manner!
This is one of a select few courses where the professor has
clearly gone above and beyond in order to communicate the course
material with a focus on student learning.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/13)
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“Ahinee is the best TA ever.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/14)
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“Thank you for extending the due dates for the group case studies.
It was a bit of a challenge to get everything done and make
sure that everyone contributed to the online discussions. Please
keep the names of the case studies and lectures consistent
between the documents and the schedules.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/12)
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“I think our group works very well together. We all talk each
week and we all have different strengths and weaknesses.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/11)
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“Group 16 is full of very smart, collaborative individuals.
I have learned a lot from them!”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/11)
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“My T.A., Ahinee, is awesome. Her short lectures before group
discussions are very beneficial.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/15)
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“I feel like my group works together really well, we all come
prepared, and we are able to work together to reach a consensus
on our answers and learn from each other.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/13)
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“We should also be mindful of the fact that some students are
prone to contribute more effectively online through the discussion
board than in the class.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/14)
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“I'm not sure where the TA eval form is located. Nikki is a
wonderful TA. Her lectures are very informative. She is also
helpful with clarifying the case study quesitions.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/12)
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“Please work with your case study questions to ensure that they
are as unambiguous as possible. Nothing is worse than being
penalized for not interpreting a hazy question "correctly."”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/12)
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“The class is interesting and the presentations that my TA does
each week are very helpful.”
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(1st peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/02/12)
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“My group has been great! We've developed a great way to organize
our thoughts and really work well together.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/05)
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“Adamson has been a fantastic help this semester -- very supportive,
but not overbearing. I'm really glad that he was our TA.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/11)
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“Thank you for a great class! The last lecture convinced me
that I have to pursue an MPH; your passion is very palpable
and you showed us how the subject is relevant to so many global
issues of our time.”
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Joe,
NOND student,
INTI,
TA: Adamson
(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/23)
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“Ahinee, thank you for your excellent review of the material
and thoughtful questions to point us in the right direction
on the case studies. Good luck in all your future endeavors!
Vic, I enjoyed your lectures and case study assignments but
found the course format to be an administrative nightmare that
invariably made things about three times more complicated than
they needed to be.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/28)
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“It's obvious how much Vic cares about the subject and public
health. I really liked the last lecture. Also, I like the jokes
you incorporate into lectures. Ahinee was also a really caring
and helpful TA.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/24)
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“Ahinee was an AMAZING instructor. I sure hope that she becomes
a teacher at the college level because she is extremely adept
at conveying complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Her teaching greatly improved my experience of this challenging
course!”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/26)
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“Great group! Worked very well and efficiently together most
sessions.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/11)
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“Ahinee is seriously amazing. She is so supportive and really
brings epi down to a level where anyone can understand it.
She keeps sections light and full of humor while also being
professional and extremely instructive. She really is just
great. And thanks for a great semester and introduction to
epid, Vic!”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/24)
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“Team ##16 was an excellent group to work with and our TA was
extremely helpful! Thank you Ahinee for making epi understandable.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/18)
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“My recitation group was absolutely awesome! The group really
made the epid experience much better!”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/23)
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“We had a very good mix of people in our group. Some were a
lot more confident than others, I use the word 'confident'
as I feel that those who did not speak that often were not
comfortable with the subject matter, but did however come to
class prepared. It was an enjoyable experience because of the
mix of people that were present. Comments for Vic, some of
this stuff could be worded more simply. We often take a lot
more time in our class session just interpreting a question
than just answering it, maybe that is part of the teaching
I don't know, but as the student it can be frustrating when
you are not familiar with some of these topics. Comments for
Ahinee, you have been a great help, very supportive and always
available. Thank you.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/29)
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“Overall, I thought our group was great. We worked well together
and everyone came prepared. When we were stuck, Nick was good
about providing guidance without giving away the answer.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/24)
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“Nicholas was an excellent teacher and made the sessions fun
and informative. Thanks!”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/26)
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“Thanks for a great semester!”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/24)
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“Thanks Nicholas, I appreciate all of the help you have provided
this semester!”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/12)
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“Our group had a good balance - I feel like although there were
some weeks when some people couldn't contribute as much due
to heavy work load in other courses, overall, everyone participated
and was engaged in the course.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/18)
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“I think that our group was great! For a collection of people
from all different backgrounds, I feel like we all complemented
each others knowledge. By the time we got back from spring
break, we had really clicked as a group and our discussions
were great! I highly recommend keeping the class a class and
not an online class because I feel like I learn a lot from
interacting with my group.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/05)
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“Nikki was one of the best TA's I have ever had. Thanks Nikki”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/23)
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“I enjoyed the setup of this class. Working with my peers was
an enjoyable way to learn epi material.”
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(2nd peer evaluation,
Classroom course,
2009/04/23)
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(An additional 11 comments were received but the students did not
authorize their dissemination.)
2009a,
compiled 04/30/2009 |