STUDENT OPINIONS FROM PROFESSOR KEELING'S
SPRING 1999 GEOGRAPHY COURSES
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 200 - INTERDISCIPLINARY
** Enjoyed a good class.
** Dr. Keeling is a very motivated and interested instructor.
** I love this class; it breaks down all the barriers & prejudices that go along with
stereotypes of Latin America. I have learned a great deal of information and it has
dissolved my stereotypes.
Grade Distribution: A = 7; B = 9; C = 6; D = 7; F = 3.
Quantitative Responses: None, because course is team-taught.
GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE - GEOG464
** Dr. Keeling is a very good instructor but sometimes has a tendency to teach his
own political and social views as fact and not just his personal viewpoint and seems
unwilling to acknowledge other viewpoints as valid. [Professor's
response: Your statement about opinions is just not true! Throughout the course I
offered viewpoints that I clearly stated were my personal opinion and I proceeded to
support those opinions by scientific fact. That's part of the pedagogic process! As a
student interested in critical thinking you should have, and could have, taken issue
with any of the viewpoints expressed with your own opinions, supported, of course, by
scientific fact. I never have dismissed any student's opinion in any course I teach,
as long as it has some sense of logic, rationale, and scientific basis. As we
discussed in class, opinions driven purely by emotion, bias, stereotyping, brainwashing,
or by ignorance of the facts don't have much relevance in a critical thinking
environment.]
Grade Distribution: B = 5; F = 1.
Quantitative Responses:
"Overall, my instructor is effective" = 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed.
"My instructor displays enthusiasm" = 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed.
"My Instructor is well prepared" = 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed.
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY - GEOG110(H)
** Dr. Keeling did an excellent job. He made a class that kept me asleep in high
school more exciting than most of the classes I've had in college. I learned because
he clearly knew what he was talking about.
** I have really enjoyed this course. Dr. Keeling is an enthusiastic, knowledgable,
and helpful professor.
** This is an excellent course and Dr. Keeling is an outstanding instructor.
** I enjoyed taking this class. Dr. Keeling shows great enthusiasm and it makes
learning better.
** Smile on face!
** Dr. Keeling is a wonderful instructor and his class is a wonderful learning
experience.
Grade Distribution: A = 12; B = 10; C = 1.
Quantitative Responses:
"Overall, my instructor is effective" = 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed.
"My instructor displays enthusiasm" = 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed.
"My Instructor is well prepared" = 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed.
DATA ANALYSIS -- GEOG491
** The way Keeling goes about teaching this course is great -- I have definitely
benefited from him.
** I hate stats(?) but you're a wonderful teacher, who is helpful and makes it easier
to learn.
** This course was made easy because of the teacher. I learned a lot of new info and I can
apply these new skills to my job!
** Dr. Keeling is one of the greatest college professors of my college career. Without
his prior background knowledge of statistics it would be extremely difficult. It has
been an honor.
** I have thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Keeling - very humorous. Only one suggestion -- some
students are slow workers and perhaps additional time could be allowed for exams.
** Dr. Keeling is a great professor who teaches at a level whereby everyone understands
this difficult material. I enjoyed this class and am anticipating another class with
him.
** I had a great time in your class. Your style of teaching is precise and
entertaining.
Grade Distribution: A = 9; B = 9; C = 5; D = 1; F = 1.
Quantitative Responses:
"Overall, my instructor is effective" = 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed.
"My instructor displays enthusiasm" = 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed.
"My Instructor is well prepared" = 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed.
If you have any comments, you can
email the professor directly at:
david.keeling@wku.edu
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Last updated on 2/7/00