These responses are group by student; they are not in a particular order.

“-Be personable, know students' names

-present material in an organized manner

-have study/review sessions before tests

-follow syllabus

-give students an idea of what you expect”

“Have learning objectives: let the students know where the lecture is going for that day.  This will help them to study later on too... they can go back to these objectives and make sure they did learn what they were suppose to that day, and if they didn't then they can ask for help from the professor!

-Review the first 5 minutes of class: Just ask the students questions about the material cover the previous class time.  This will help to reinforce the material that was covered the day before, because let's face it, not every student goes back to their residence hall and looks over the material covered everyday after class.  ** This is most helpful after a weekend, or break to get back into the swing of things.  This will really help to link one day's lecture to the next and form the overall "big picture."  This also allows students to fill-in any holes in their notes.

-I also like when teachers really interact with the students during the lecture and don't just talk AT them, but ask questions and let the students respond, it helps me to learn when I get to participate in class and makes it a lot more interesting too!”

Good

*developing a positive relationship with the student, such as getting to know their name and being seen outside of the classroom

   - makes the student feel more comfortable

   - encourages students to seek help if needed and ask questions during class

*adapts to student concerns or issues

   - flexible to a reasonable point with schedules, etc.

   - understands misunderstanding (doesn't jump to conclusions when students are unable to grasp a concept or idea and makes sure students have a reasonable understanding before jumping into something new)

*prepared and reliable

*gives expectations/objectives/syllabus from the very beginning

*gets homeworks, quizzes, tests back in a timely manner so students have a chance to notice and correct mistakes before other assignments are due

*interacts with students during lecture

   - asks for questions

   - relates concepts in another perspective

*bringing enthusiasm to classroom experience...if faculty loves it, there's a much better chance that students will!

*professors who express the fact that they too, want you to succeed in their class!!!

Not as Good/Possible Improvement

* having tests/quizzes be the only example or proof of a students ability

*requiring books that are not used

*the reverse of all the goods!!!”

“What works:

Interactive projects

Question/answer period, instead of straight out lecture

Set test/project dates

Office door always open

Reviews, esp. with large amount of material

Improve on:

More structured assignments

Not just mid-term and final

Be prepared-outlined agenda

Return work back faster

Approve valid excuses”

-Have a lesson plan.  When the prof. is organized it is much easier to follow the lecture and understand it.

-Textbooks - if a prof. makes us have it, use it.  I prefer reading a chapter and then it being reinforced the next day in class.  If we have it and nothing is used from it, what is the point to buying it?”

 Thanks to Jane Keller for compiling and typing up these comments!