Student Feedback
Twice a year, at the end of the first semester and again at the end of the school year, I give students a survey requesting anonymous feedback on our time together. Questions such as, "What went well this semester/year? What didn't? What would you like to see improved? What advice would you give next year's students for how to survive my class in style?" provide me with honest feedback from students and gives them a chance to use their voice. This feedback allows me to stay on top of my game as an educator, getting data and feedback on what is going well as well as areas that I could improve for current and future students. Below is some of the most recent feedback I received:
What aspects of our class and/or my teaching have you enjoyed the most this year?
"The fact that you involved all of us as much as you could with the different activities, games, and projects."
"I loved how everyone would get a chance to answer a question."
"Probably the vibrancy and the vibe."
"I loved how fun you make teaching and how it's not just boring slides."
"Your energy... You are super kind and your class is active and fun."
"Group discussions and doing artistic stuff."
"The class talks and there is acceptance in the classroom."
"I felt that my feelings and my education was appreciated and recognized."
"I liked the variety of activities that we have done."
"I enjoyed the music in the background, the games we played to learn, and how you taught us vocab."
"I have deeply enjoyed the wonderful activities we have done in class.... your dedication and patience is something that is hard to find and I appreciate it a lot."
"I enjoyed the super-chill environment that your room was. It was a nice refresher from the bright-lit rooms we are used to. I also like the fact that you listened to all types of views during our discussions."
"You are an amazing teacher and your way of teaching is fun yet I'm still learning a lot."
Overall, how did you feel about coming to Theology class on a normal day? Why? Can you sum up in a few words your typical feelings about our class?
"I feel like I don't wanna go at first but when I am in the class it is really fun."
"I like coming to this class everyday. I like the attitude and encouragement of Mrs. G. I like this class."
"Fun, high-energy, and (when it comes to games) loud and competitive."
"I feel quite content with the feeling of coming to class. I believe each day is a new experience to behold."
"Chill, good vibes, interesting, fun."
"When we took notes it was kind of boring, but overall fun."
"Interesting, sometimes calming, sometimes really fun, crazy, can be loud."
"I always looked forward to Theology. I can express myself."
"I enjoyed coming to Theology class this year. I like how the class was taught the information. Theology was interesting and games were fun."
"I enjoyed coming to your class, it was always fun to see what we were doing."
"Everyone worked well with each other which made class fun."
"Overall, good. Other than test days it feels like a break since we do a lot of fun things while learning."
When did you feel I was working hard for your or challenging you?
"Usually every day."
"I like being challenged and I appreciate everything you did to make this class enjoyable and challenging."
"When I wanted to get the fastest time on the games and needed to know the information."
"When we had to talk in front of the class."
"When we had to do research and write papers."
"All the time."
"Pretty much the whole time."
"Certain tests, quizzes, and activities."
"Projects."
"Every day."
What would you change about how I teach the class?
"I thought it was weird we didn't have word banks and we needed to know the vocabulary."
"None, this is a solid class."
"Nothing really, it one of my favorite classes."
"Not as much vocab."
"Lecture more."
"Less handwriting, more computers. My hand hurts."
"I don't think I would change anything."
"Nothing I enjoy the way you teach."
'Nothing."
If you were giving advice for next year's students on how to survive in style in my class, what would you say to them?
"Pay attention. Study. Ask questions. Thank you for making this year great."
"Have fun and participate in class."
"Relax and participate in discussion."
"(W)rite down what she writes on the board and pay attention."
"Just to relax and enjoy it and be open minded."
"Listen, pay attention to the teacher, study, have fun, and ignore the annoying kids." (HA!)
"Relax... literally this class is so chill but literally pay attention."
"Study and be kind and open."
"Be engaged because it's a lot more fun that way."
"Don't talk out of turn, listen because Mrs. G explains really well, DO YOUR WORK."
"Be yourself, ask questions!"
"Learn your vocabulary."
"Be involved and enjoy yourself."
"That they should be glad to have you as a teacher."
"Study."
What aspects of our class and/or my teaching have you enjoyed the most this year?
"The fact that you involved all of us as much as you could with the different activities, games, and projects."
"I loved how everyone would get a chance to answer a question."
"Probably the vibrancy and the vibe."
"I loved how fun you make teaching and how it's not just boring slides."
"Your energy... You are super kind and your class is active and fun."
"Group discussions and doing artistic stuff."
"The class talks and there is acceptance in the classroom."
"I felt that my feelings and my education was appreciated and recognized."
"I liked the variety of activities that we have done."
"I enjoyed the music in the background, the games we played to learn, and how you taught us vocab."
"I have deeply enjoyed the wonderful activities we have done in class.... your dedication and patience is something that is hard to find and I appreciate it a lot."
"I enjoyed the super-chill environment that your room was. It was a nice refresher from the bright-lit rooms we are used to. I also like the fact that you listened to all types of views during our discussions."
"You are an amazing teacher and your way of teaching is fun yet I'm still learning a lot."
Overall, how did you feel about coming to Theology class on a normal day? Why? Can you sum up in a few words your typical feelings about our class?
"I feel like I don't wanna go at first but when I am in the class it is really fun."
"I like coming to this class everyday. I like the attitude and encouragement of Mrs. G. I like this class."
"Fun, high-energy, and (when it comes to games) loud and competitive."
"I feel quite content with the feeling of coming to class. I believe each day is a new experience to behold."
"Chill, good vibes, interesting, fun."
"When we took notes it was kind of boring, but overall fun."
"Interesting, sometimes calming, sometimes really fun, crazy, can be loud."
"I always looked forward to Theology. I can express myself."
"I enjoyed coming to Theology class this year. I like how the class was taught the information. Theology was interesting and games were fun."
"I enjoyed coming to your class, it was always fun to see what we were doing."
"Everyone worked well with each other which made class fun."
"Overall, good. Other than test days it feels like a break since we do a lot of fun things while learning."
When did you feel I was working hard for your or challenging you?
"Usually every day."
"I like being challenged and I appreciate everything you did to make this class enjoyable and challenging."
"When I wanted to get the fastest time on the games and needed to know the information."
"When we had to talk in front of the class."
"When we had to do research and write papers."
"All the time."
"Pretty much the whole time."
"Certain tests, quizzes, and activities."
"Projects."
"Every day."
What would you change about how I teach the class?
"I thought it was weird we didn't have word banks and we needed to know the vocabulary."
"None, this is a solid class."
"Nothing really, it one of my favorite classes."
"Not as much vocab."
"Lecture more."
"Less handwriting, more computers. My hand hurts."
"I don't think I would change anything."
"Nothing I enjoy the way you teach."
'Nothing."
If you were giving advice for next year's students on how to survive in style in my class, what would you say to them?
"Pay attention. Study. Ask questions. Thank you for making this year great."
"Have fun and participate in class."
"Relax and participate in discussion."
"(W)rite down what she writes on the board and pay attention."
"Just to relax and enjoy it and be open minded."
"Listen, pay attention to the teacher, study, have fun, and ignore the annoying kids." (HA!)
"Relax... literally this class is so chill but literally pay attention."
"Study and be kind and open."
"Be engaged because it's a lot more fun that way."
"Don't talk out of turn, listen because Mrs. G explains really well, DO YOUR WORK."
"Be yourself, ask questions!"
"Learn your vocabulary."
"Be involved and enjoy yourself."
"That they should be glad to have you as a teacher."
"Study."
