University of the Virgin Islands 
School of Education 
Master of Arts in Education 
Spring 2015 
 
Course Evaluation Data 
 
 
The chart below summarizes students’ responses on course evaluation surveys administered in the 
Spring 2015 semester. Students rate each instructor’s course presentation on a scale of 1-7, seven being 
most favorable. Overall mean ratings are presented.  
 
 
Item 
Indicator of  
Effectiveness 
Mean  
Rating 
1  Professor is generally prepared.  
6.02 
2  Professor uses techniques to facilitate learning.  
6.11  
3  Professor has knowledge of subject matter.  
6.14  
4  Professor analyses, evaluates, and encourages students.  
5.90  
5  Professor encourages students to ask questions.  
6.42  
6  Professor requires students to explore ideas.  
5.87  
7  Professor requires students to demonstrate critical thinking.  
6.24  
8  Professor is approachable out of class.  
6.23  
9  Professor returns graded papers frequently.  
5.93  
10  Professor employs effective techniques.  
5.58  
Total  
6.02 
 
 Note: The data represent 8 course evaluations done for full time faculty at the graduate level with 51 
students completing surveys.