There are a number of different ways to assess success in teaching, but one of them is certainly the evaluation of the course and teaching style of the professor by the students. Below are some comments anonymously made by students in my courses at Diablo Valley College.
Bio 102: Fundamentals of Biological Science with Laboratory
“It is easy to see [that] Professor Schofield is passionate about the subject he teaches. He is enthusiastic when presenting the material which gets the student’s attention and gets them to be an active participant in the lecture. Professor Schofield takes these complicated concepts and delivers them in in a message which is easily understood for the level of the class.”
“Brett’s love for biology shows in his teaching. He always encourages questions and has yet to not be able to answer any, even the random, obscure ones. He is quite personable and demonstrates and “in-charge” attitude without needing to say it. I’ve taken many classes at DVC and he is hands down the most enjoyable teacher I’ve ever had, even though biology isn’t my favorite or strongest subject.”
“Very impressed with Brett’s ability to explain clearly as well as his ability to entertain. Many fun examples about the material. Best price to quality ratio ever spent on my education.”
“I like that Dr. Schofield teaches this course in a way that makes me feel smart & competent. He does not “dumb down”, he speaks to us all with respect and intelligence. He explains things well, is organized, and I feel I know what to expect from him. I respect & appreciate that he treats us like intelligent adults.”
“I enjoyed the class – honestly feel like the topics and way they were presented and tested on were great. Brett – you are gifted at being able to speak clearly and you obviously enjoy it. Not many teachers have this gift. You also have a personal passion for biology… all the qualities of an A+ teacher in my opinion.”
“I didn’t expect to relate so much of Biology to my everyday life – love that part of class.”
Bio146: Principles of Microbiology
“[I] never had a professor give so much genuinely constructive feedback before!”
“He is really passionate and caring and will go above and beyond to make sure students understand the subject material.”
“I like how much Brett genuinely cares about his students and the subject. He does everything in his power to make sure that we understand the material and truly wants us to excel in his class.”
“The professor has challenged me during tests and encouraged me to think critically, rather than memorize information.”
“I also appreciate how receptive you are to our questions and are always happy to help us. It is clear you care a lot about your job. You put in a lot of effort and it is much appreciated.”
“Really enthusiastic! Incredibly knowledgeable. Appreciate the way you break down complicated subjects to simpler parts without being condescending. So available to students either in person or through email. You really go above and beyond to meet student needs…”