My 2003's Best POOR, AVERAGE, GOOD Rate My Professor Comments

2003's Best "POOR" Rating Comment...

What Drew Me to this Writer's Comment:

• Emphasis on how I tried to teach EVERYTHING: English, spelling, and grammar
• The inclusion of "spelling" - considering my personal reliance on spell check, I am not sure what kinds of lessons I used to teach spelling
• Writer's expressed sense of passion in comment

Reflection: I figured out why the "POOR" ratings sting me a bit - the Rate My Professor website capitalizes the ratings. Now that I've recognized this feature, I make sure to enjoy the higher ratings longer than I twitch at "POOR" ratings.

2003's Best "AVERAGE" Rating Comment...

What Drew Me to this Writer's Comment:

• The criteria this writer provides - busy work, unknown expectations, tough grader - does not support an AVERAGE rating (but like some students, I'll take it!)
• Writer's conclusion  - not recommend me to anyone - is supported by the comments, I'm left wondering why this perception of teaching earns an AVERAGE rating (but like some students, I'll take it),
• Even with an "average" rating, this writer recommends me to no one
  

Reflection: In some circumstances I am an AVERAGE student

2003's Best "GOOD" Rating Comment...

What Drew Me to this Writer's Comment:

• Writer's ability to see my human flaw - I am lousy at remembering names
• Writer's interpretation of my job's focus is on benefits for students
  
• Perception that I could teach EVERYONE

Reflection: Teaching is not my job it is my vocation and benefits learners - cool