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Public Speaking
What did you especially like about this course?
Class time was always valued and used efficiently. Class also went by quickly, which I was nervous about being in an almost 3-hour class.
Critical thinking aspects help me improve my ability to communicaTE
Holmans enthusiasm

How everything is specifically laid-out and is very through I especially liked the way Holman formatted the course. It followed a very logical order building on one idea on another. I could see my speeches improve based on his feedback.
I like the feedback you give us after we are done with our speech.

I liked how it wasn't too formal in how the class was conducted. There was always a lot of time for discussion which was greatly helpful for this class in particular.
I liked that the course taught different type of speeches to give and the components to become an effective communicator.

I liked that we got real practice presenting speeches and the in-class activities
I liked the level of engagement in the classroom.

I was able to learn something new each day. I grew in the class and made new friends.
The 3 hour classes flew by because he did a good job at keeping us busy and made his lectures unique

The freedom in topic choice and leniency in due dates.
The mixture of lecture and class activities. Gave us the opportunity to absorb the information, than  apply it in activities to improve our skills and knowledge of public speaking and its strategies.

the instructor was always available to help on an assignment or answer questions very open minded atmosphere and engaging
 
What did you especially like about the way this instructor taught the course?
     Holman Meyerhoffer is a great teacher.
     Holman is one of the best TAs I've ever had. he is always encouraging students to reach out to him either by coming to office hours or email. He provides valuable feedback and constructive criticism which I thrive off of. Holman makes people feel comfortable in discussions which really helps people who typically hold back. Keep this guy! Super effective!
 
     Holman is one of the most engaging professors I've ever had. I never left a discussion without complete knowledge of the material.
     Holman is very passionate about this class and that makes him eager to help us learn and improve.
 
     Holman made it enjoyable to attend class and his energy brightened my day.
Holman sincerely cares about his students and puts in the effort
 
     I liked that he was always there to answer questions and kept the class interesting all the time.
Teaching flowed with what students were bringing up in class
 
The professor for this section was very helpful and made learning fun
i enjoyed his entusiasm and passion for the class which made the class enjoyable.
 
     this was the best discussion section I have ever been apart of in my years here. I developed a skill that will come with me the rest of my life. Holman is excellent and it blows my mind he is not the proffesor of this course. he connects to the students and gives feedback that helps us grow. His speaking abilities are wonderful, seldom would I find myself unengaged.
     very thorough critiques and graded fairly. Created an environment that made it easier to share thought in front of class.

     After each speech (by the students) Meyerhoffer would offer us criticism and accolades, so that we could realize what worked in a speech and what didn't. These recommendations greatly improved my future speeches, and the pleasant ambiance he created in the classroom, made me comfortable and confident to be a great public speaker.
     He almost told lectures as stories and that made his points easier to understand/listen to He never came off as a lecturer that simply wanted to say the material; he was always very engaging and full of questions/answers.

     He was specially good into letting student know specially what he wanted us to get from the course, and how we could take the assignments and make them our own. He never put a stop in our creativity, and his feedback was very valuable and reasonable.
     His energy when he talks, the way he moves with so much pose and talk with so much confidence. I also loved the use of visual aid.

     Holman let us do us. He let us choose topics that were interesting to us and take on the speech from our own perspective following the guidelines of only what the speech was.
     Holman was very casual and is a fantastic speaker who made the 3 hours every weekday pass by in an instant. Often the class would receive emails encouraging us to work, which showed Holman's
dedication to the class and eagerness to view our speeches.

     I felt like I had steps to follow when trying to research and write my speeches. This helped me know where to start and how to go about reaching my goals for the speech
     I like that our instructor mixed a variety of in-class activities into our lecture. I like that you're not extremely nitpicky about our assignments. There is a lot of writing and it's summer time I appreciate that you take our work as work.

     I liked that he created a personal connection with the students and also genuinely wants everyone to succeed.
     Lectures were very easy to listen to. I like how you seem to teach the material as a story, always keeping it interesting.

     he was very enthusiastic and cares deeply about the material
     his passion for words.
 
     I've benefited from it immensely, and it's one of the best classes I've taken so far.
     The course is very educative. I know he tried his best to make the class more interactive, and I believe this has been the most valuable portion of this class. More of this please!

     I liked the way he taught it
 
     Just a little more organization on the things we are supposed to turn in. I understand that this class in particular is tough to teach due to the lack of time, but I will recommend it to anyone who asks! :)
     More activities in class where the students are given the opportunity to practice our public
speaking skills. The few activities we did have were great ways to become more comfortable with impromptu speaking.
 
     I like the way he teaches. It is very effective and powerful.
a little more organization with the information you give us. For example explain our homework to us more. Try not to forget to tell us things.
 
     11/10
     Great Class. The skills I have gained from this class will last me my whole life.

     Great learning experience
     Had a lot of fun in this class, thank you.

     One of the best I've been in, in college.
     I liked it. The professor taught the class well and I couldn't think of anything he could've done differently to improve

     I really liked the passion the instructor had into teaching this class. I wish more professors could show as much interest in their students learning from the class as much as he did. Great instructor Holman :) !
     I wish we had more students because the course is very educative and our instructor is very passionate about what he teaches. One can easily tell he loves communication.

     Was a fabulous class with a fantastic instructor.
great course, great instructor.
     thanks

     I really enjoyed this class, and my section was a great environment. My professor for this section was very good at what he does. Thank you.
     I wish there were more guidance during the section in order to approach the speeches properly.
 
     I would like to say that he was more than helpful. He helped individuals that needed more attention. He also was very understanding and cared about his students!
     Best teacher at U of A by far.
 
     Thank you Holman, I got the more from your teaching than any other course this semester.
     This discussion course is one of very few classes I ever had looked forward to attending. It set a very high bar.
 
     best teacher ive had a u of a n/a
     great TA
What suggestions would you make to improve this discussion section?
     Doesn't need to explain small things for a long period of time.
     I  have no suggestions, he did an excelent job.
 
     I would provide more time for extra speeches instead of lectures and work days. Holman: I found a way to do this and it worked  well. Thank you.
     I would suggest not having it on a Friday because nobody shows up on Fridays.
 
     Maybe have this class more
     More lecture
 
     None, Holman was amazing!
     Nothing but praise for Holman. I enjoyed discussion MUCH more than lecture, and learned more in discussion than by Diana.
 
     One of the best class, can't think of any
     everything was good
     let discussion section replace lecture

     I think that maybe if we used more electronic tools
    I would challenge Holman to use power point more. having the topics on the board would help the class to stay on topic, also it helps me with notes and discussions in a way that is hard to describe Holman: Done
 
     More organized form of attendance taking Holman: Done
     No suggestions on improving. By far one of my favorite classes and discussion teachers.

     Not have people do their speeches the day before thanksgiving as this makes it hard for them to get to see family if they live far away. Holman hears you, he will do his best
     There is not much I would improve everything went smoothly.
     better organization when selecting student order of speech giving. Holman: Done
     
What did you especially like about this discussion section?
     All aspect, from the way of teaching to in class activities
     He was always very helpful, wanting to do whatever he could to help everyone in class get a good grade
 
     Holman is the best TA I ever saw, and his class is so fun and interest. I love to be in his class.
     Holman is the best teacher I have ever had at the University of Arizona, in regards to treating me with respect, having an ENJOYABLE class, and actually teaching the material. He connects with his students on an incredible level, and is 110% dedicated to ensuring everyone succeeds, and has the information and tools to do so.
 
     Holman's enthusiasm and positivity radiated to our entire discussion section. he always gave amazing feedback that both lifted us up but helped us improve aswell
     How Holman was involved with everyone as a group and individually
 
     How fun it was and how I learned alot
     How much help we got from the instructor
 
     I absolutely adored Holman and his zest for life. He genuinely inspires all students to make the best of each day as it comes, and continually strive for greatness.
     I liked how attentive Holman was to every student's individual agendas and how he encouraged students to grow not only academically but personally as well.
 
     I liked how passionate the teacher is about helping everyone do our best.
     I liked that this discussion session gave me the opportunity to speak freely and practice my speaking in front of my peers
 
I loved having Holman as my teacher. He inspired me to learn every single day with his love and
excitement he brings to the classroom. Made me think critically and be imaginative
     The TA of this class always showed excitement during this course and always made sure we were engaged. His examples for any confusion in the class was very well explained.
 
     The easy environment and positive attitude The environment, it was frendly and adequate to the situation. The intructor was a key of that environment.
     Very engaging class style where everyone was always actively learning.
 
     it was a simple discussion, it was not made to be more difficult than it had to be.
liked the one on one interaction the professor had the instructor was different made me think from a different perspective. Gave good feedback

     Holman really cares about his students' success. It makes me want to work harder and better myself as a student.
     Holman used topics in class in the way he would talk to the class. Has unbelievable knowledge and can speak very well. He is the best.

     I love how enthusiastic he always is!
     I loved that whenever i came into the class room i was treated with respect and support. This teacher does a great job of making a tense experience, like public speaking and makes you feel as if you can accomplish anything you put your mind to.
 
     My teacher was amazing! I really learned in this class.
     There was never any "busy work", everything we did & was expected of us had a purpose it didn't feel like work

     Holman was fantastic
    Keep teaching how you are teaching now
 
     Holman was truly an inspiration. His excitement and passion for teaching and helping his students become better speakers, and better people, was genuine and probably far under recognized.
     Loved this class!

     One of my favorite classes. Really gives you an opportunity to break out of your shell.
     I love the energy in the class. It is a great positive environment.  I enjoy his enthusiasm.
     Holman has a great personality and made the class valuable to my education.

     Holman is so passionate about public speaking that it inspires me
     I liked working with groups
 
     I really enjoyed this discussion section because Holman is very understanding and wants to see his students succeed.
     Teacher was AMAZING

     The amount of time and feedback given was extremely helpful and understanding
     This teacher was so hands on and productive. One of the best teachers I have yet
 
     Very enthusiastic about public speaking.
     Best teacher I have had at the U of A

     Great course overall.
     I really enjoyed this course and found Holman to be an excellent instructor!

     One of my favorite professors, class was greatly organized. felt welcome in discussion and material was taught with great enthusiasm and was easily shown that professor is passionate about the subject

     Excellent TA. Best TA I've ever had
     Give this man a raise.
 
     Great
     Had a great time in this class.
 
     Holman is a wonderful TA and an excellent discussion director. He really enhanced my learning experience and is one of the best instructors I have had here at the U of A. He is a genuinely kind man who knows a lot about the topic and only wants his students to do well. He cares more about the students learning concepts and how to speak publicly rather than his own personal agenda. I love Holman and everyone who has him as their discussion director in the future is very lucky.
     Holman was  one of the best teachers I have ever had! He clearly cares about all of his students and he always seemed to put in the time to help each student out individually. For example, when my graded assignments were returned, they had paragraphs of suggestions for me to improve and I have never seen a teacher put in so much effort to help me out. I greatly appreciate him!
 
     I enjoyed this discussion
     Mr. Holman is one of the most outstanding professor I have seen.
 
     The intructor was always helpful, he expressed with passion, he show good rates and body language. Good organization. Excellent teacher. Good luck in the future
     great instructor. makes the university look great i liked my discussion teacher, Holman, he was very kind and always positive; a good teacher.

     As i said in question 35, Keep this guy! He genuinely cares about his students and loves being able to help us. A teacher who actually cares at the U of A?? You gotta keep this guy!
     Holman Meyerhoffer could have not done any better of a job than he did he was a fantastic TA who genuinely cared about the class.

 
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