Course Evaluation---Course Knowledge Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Course Evaluation--Course Knowledge Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The University has a general course evaluation which is generic and not course specific.  Accordingly, I supplement the general course evaluation with an assessment of whether the specific course knowledge objectives and desired learning outcomes were achieved.  On the last day of class, each of the 10 students enrolled in the class completed an anonymous evaluation on these two topics. The questions and tabulated results are set out below.

•There were six substantive knowledge  objectives identified in the course syllabus.  Please indicate below whether you believe these course objectives were or were not achieved.

 

After completing this course, I:

1. Understand the underlying legal and policy concepts of a right of personal privacy.

           __10__YES  __0__NO

2.  Understand the role of the various institutional actors (legislators,   judges, regulators, lawyers, NGO’s) in the development of privacy   policy and law.

           __8__YES  __2__NO

3. Understand how technology may be both a threat and an aid to modern privacy protection.

           __10__YES  __0__NO

4.   Appreciate the privacy trade-offs that accompany   increased personal safety, national security,   convenience,   financial benefit and social connection.

           __10__YES  __0__NO

5.  Have an understanding of privacy issues in specific contexts such as national security, targeted advertising, home, school and   health care.

           __10__YES  __0__NO

 Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements:

 1. I have learned to think critically about the often competing paradigms of privacy and transparency.

             _5__strongly agree

           _5__agree 

            ___disagree 

            ___strongly disagree

 2. I have improved my written communication skills through the required blog posts, comments  and final research paper.

             _3__strongly agree

           _6__agree

           _1__disagree

             ___strongly disagree

3. I have improved my oral communications skills as a result of the classroom discussions.

          _5__strongly agree

   _5__ agree

  ___  disagree

 ____  strongly disagree

 

4.  I have learned to apply and transfer the principles and ideas   learned in class to life situations and experiences outside the   classroom.

  _2__strongly agree

 _ 8__agree

 ___  disagree

 ____strongly disagree

 

 5.  I believe I am now better equipped with the necessary knowledge   and tools to more effectively safeguard my personal privacy if I so   choose.

         _5__strongly agree

 _5_ agree

 ___  disagree

___  strongly disagree

6.   I have learned that the subject of privacy implicates multiple laws,   public policies, personal values and both public and private   institutions and I believe I have a better understanding of how to   identify and weigh these multiple interests in addressing any   personal privacy issues I may encounter in my personal and/or   work life.

          _4__strongly agree

  _6__agree

 ___  disagree

___  strongly disagree