General Biology II Lecture

General Biology II (Spring 2024, BIOL 1240-2)

Enrollment: 40 | Responses: 22 | Global Index: 4.49

This course was highly rated across instructional domains. Students praised my real-world connections, use of visual aids, and ability to foster inclusive discussions. Suggestions for improvement included diversifying teaching tone and maintaining consistent engagement across topics.

Action Plan for Improvement:
I will introduce topic-specific storytelling and low-stakes pop activities to increase enthusiasm even for dense material. This method supports my goal of training adaptive thinkers who can find relevance across biological systems—a key facet of my revised teaching philosophy.

General Biology II (Spring 2024, BIOL 1240-3)

Enrollment: 42 | Responses: 18 | Global Index: 4.5

Students responded positively to my organization, compassion, and visual learning strategies. Feedback suggested using more informal language and breaking down content at a slower pace.

Action Plan for Improvement:
I plan to adapt lecture pacing using the “Teach-Back” method—having students summarize concepts mid-lecture—which will inform real-time adjustments. This approach reinforces my pedagogical belief in dialogue-driven and student-centered learning.