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= Reflection on Survey = I surveyed my biology class about the course in mid-December. This year I had only one section of Biology. The survey results this year were slightly more positive than last year.

Highlights:
The feedback in this survey is generally positive. While I know there are many changes that can be made in the course, students at this point seem to like the way it is being taught.

Summary
media type="custom" key="5055567" This is a figure I'd like to improve. I don't think that it's appropriate for students to think Biology is a difficult as it is. While I have made attempts to change some assignments, I still think the issue is in the structure of the course in general and the amount of content in each unit.

media type="custom" key="5055523" This is a positive result. I would like to add more engaging activities into the course. Sometimes it seems that the activities are seen as a break from the learning, however and students are not always fully engaged in the content. I think by adding more activities with formative assessments, we can see a change in this approach from the student perspective.

media type="custom" key="5055529" This is a positive result. I am glad students perceive me to be helpful.

media type="custom" key="5055545" While these are positive results, I would like to see this increase. I think this relates to the second graph above. Student are asking for more activities and other styles of content delivery that better meet their needs. With a reduced emphasis on the amount of content, I think this would be more feasible.

Data
I've highlighted a few comments of particular interest in this spreadsheet. media type="custom" key="6010835"