Below are student comments about my teaching, organized thematically:
Making Material Relevant & Stimulating Interest
Facilitating Effective Class Sessions
Long Term Impact on Students
Responsiveness & Approachability
Overall Quality
Making Material Relevant & Stimulating Interest
- Shannon is an excellent instructor. She is very passionate and knowledgeable about the fields of human rights and international law, and her experiences certainly enriched this class.
- Shannon really did a great job making the topics to be relevant to me. She makes it more than just an information. She stimulates the interest in the subject.
- It was really great to have a teacher that was obviously interested and passionate about the subject. It makes the class that much more interesting and easy to learn about.
- Great power points, lots of enthusiasm, continue to appreciate the “action steps” thru out the course.
- She thoroughly went through all the information in class. Because she actually cared about the topic, that made me really care and become even more interested in international law.
- I loved Shannon’s enthusiasm for Human Rights and teaching.
- Shannon gives great lectures! She is really knowledgeable and provided interesting assignments. Also –really great reading material!
Facilitating Effective Class Sessions
- She does a wonderful job guiding and encouraging class discussion!
- I loved the group discussions. It really helped tie everything together.
- You also treated all of us as your equals which I think greater helped my learning and comfort level.
- Very clear, very aware of class needs. Goes at a pace that is accessible to everyone.
- I really enjoyed the lectures.
- She was very nice and always had well organized, smart and thoughtful presentations. All of the readings related to the class and her presentations.
Long Term Impact on Students
- I really enjoyed this course, and liked it way better than any other intro course. I've decided to switch it from a minor to a major. Thanks!
- This class and professor made me change my major. The professor made me deeply interested about all the human rights issues around the world.
- This is the second course I've taken with Shannon. The first one made me become a sociology major, and this one affirmed it! The sociology department is lucky to have her.
Responsiveness & Approachability
- Shannon was very responsive to questions and always got back to me right away. It showed she not only cared about the topic, but also the students. GREAT JOB!
- Shannon is a very personable teacher. She provides very thorough and relevant information and always allows time for questions, and is easy to talk to before/after class.
- Gave me a lot of great help when I came and asked about majors and had questions about other soc classes!
Overall Quality
- Great class! Best intro class I've ever had.
- Thanks for a great semester! You’ve been one of my favorite instructors ever.
- Shannon was a great instructor. It’s got to be hard to teach an intro class like this. I will try to take a higher level course with her in the future.
- This was the best course I have ever taken.
- Shannon was an amazing teacher. I loved this class.