IDEA

Gaining a basic understanding of the subject (e.g., factual knowledge, methods, principles, generalizations, theories) 

Developing knowledge and understanding of diverse perspectives, global awareness, or other cultures 

Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions) 

Learning to apply knowledge and skills to benefit others or serve the public good

Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to this course 

Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team 

• What skills are needed to work well as a team (even just a team of 2)?

Developing creative capacities (inventing; designing; writing; performing in art, music, drama, etc.) 

Gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/cultural activity (music, science, literature, etc.) 

Developing skill in expressing myself orally or in writing 

Learning how to find, evaluate, and use resources to explore a topic in depth 

Developing ethical reasoning and/or ethical decision making 

Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view 

Learning appropriate methods for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical information 

Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. 

• What do you consider to be the qualities of an excellent teacher?

Overall, I rate this course as excellent. 

• What do you consider to be the qualities of an excellent course?

To what extent did the instructor relate the GC core values to the subject matter? 

• At Goshen College we intend to create a community of faith and learning built on five core values: Christ-centeredness, passionate learning, servant leadership, compassionate peacemaking and global citizenship.

• CHRIST-CENTEREDNESS:

• a reflective faith that nurtures spiritual growth in individual and corporate contexts

• an active faith that informs all life’s choices

• PASSIONATE LEARNING:

• the mastery of a major field of study as the basis for life-long learning, service, relationships, and work in a socially and culturally diverse context

• an extensive foundation of knowledge, skills, processes and methodologies derived from a liberal arts curriculum that are required for systematic study and problem solving

• SERVANT LEADERSHIP:

• a leadership ability that empowers self and others

• a healthy understanding of self and others that is reflected in relationships of interdependence and mutual accountability

• COMPASSIONATE PEACEMAKING:

• a personal integrity that fosters the ability to resolve conflict and to promote justice

• a commitment to diversity in all of its forms both conceptually and in practice

• GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP:

• an intercultural openness with the ability to function effectively with people of other world views

• a responsible understanding of stewardship for human systems and the environment in a multicultural world

To what extent was the instructor's commitment to the GC core values evident throughout the course? 

• What exactly do you think this would look like?  How would you know?

To what extent did this course contribute to your faith development? 

• What exactly do you think this would look like?  How would you know?