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Communication Theory

WHAT SUGGESTIONS WOULD YOU MAKE TO IMPROVE THIS DISCUSSION SECTION?

Absolutely nothing.
Give more tips for writing S&I papers.
I would maybe add a little more structure
Instead of doing the online quizzes for participation points maybe change up the methods
More group discussion
More time for Q&A sessions in class to help clarify theories and their assumptions.
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No suggestions at all. If I could have him as a TA in every class I would.
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None! Holman was great. Any shortcomings are my own fault.
None. Love the group participation.
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Nothing, he did a great job!
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This discussion section was great. It is the only discussion section that I have taken that I feel is 100% necessary and useful.
Try to have more of an outline and structure to the class!
make them optional
maybe work on organization a bit, some sessions could get a bit organized and confusing but overall the material was very effective.
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none, Holman does a great job!
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Have Meyerhoffer take Kings spot
Have more homework so that there is more practice for exams.
I can't think of anything to improve it because I really enjoyed it. Maybe having time to go over our participation quiz answers?
I do not have any suggestions I felt as if everything was great about the discussions.
I do not think a discussion section should be required with this course.
I thought his discussions were well thought out and always effective.
Make discussion more about preparing for what needs to be on the long papers and S&I's more so then practicing the theory itself.
Making sure to put my grades in the right place.
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maybe more workshop type classes to help w papers?
more time for activities
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nothing!

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Amazing class!
Awesome class and awesome personality
He has a great personality and is one of the best teachers i have ever had.
Hollman is the man
Holman has a great insight to life. I learned not only about communications in his discussion section, but about life in general and these are things I will carry with me for years.
Holman is awesome!
Holman is the best discussion leader I have ever had. He is incredibly caring about each of his students and wants everyone to succeed. He will go above and beyond to make sure every student truly understands the material and influences students to want to always try their best. His office hours are great and he does a fantastic job explaining the material so the student understands. I would recommend Holman to every student. He is fantastic and I wish I could be in a class with him again.
Holman makes me feel inspired.
Holman was a very great discussion leader. He helped me think about the concepts differently than in lecture, and it really helped me gain more understanding of the theories and what it means for my personal life. I will definitely try to take another class with Holman.
Holman was fantastic! He made class super exciting and was very helpful in office hours.
Holman was one of the most inspirational professors that I have ever had. He is extremely respectful and has an amazing way of grabbing my attention. I highly recommend Holman to any student
I learned a lot, I loved discussions on friday
I really enjoyed this discussion section and having Holman as my TA!
I really enjoyed this teacher and his teaching style
I would highly recommend this instructor!
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Nothing it was a great course with great TA's!
One of if not my favorite instructor at the U of A
One of my favorite discussions i always look forward to coming to class for both lectures and discussions
Piggy-backing on what was said regarding question #34. To whoever is reading this and evaluating Mr. Holman Meyerhoffer (and I say this with no disrespect) you would be an absolute fool to not have him as a full-time professor at the University of Arizona or whatever it is he may be pursuing. He is hands down the most effective teacher I've ever had. He makes going to class fun & enjoyable while simultaneously teaching his students the theory of Communication in a clear, and very effective way
Thank you for all your help Holman
Thanks for a great semester!
The instructor was extremely passionate about the course material and was very helpful!
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Great instructor! He made sure that everyone knew he was always there for us if we had any questions or difficulty on assignments. Whenever I??? went to his office hours he assisted my critical thinking and it was great to know that he always had our backs in making sure we could be successful in this course.
HOLMAN YOU ROCK. Keep being amazing and inspiring students to care more about learning than a grade! You really inspired me to utilize class time and that fact I am lucky enough to even attend a university. You make a difference in student's life so thank you!
He was great at being able to teach us all the theories. Smart man whose passion was shown throwing engaging with my small discussion course.
Holman is very nice and cares about his students. I did not think the feedback was helpful. I would often go into office hours to go over my ideas, especially for the S & I paper, and I would be told my ideas are great; however, I would be marked wrong on my actual papers.
I enjoyed having Holman as my discussion instructor.
I enjoyed when the instructor provided clips of movies to show the theories in action. It really helped to relate and to fully comprehend the theories.
I like how Holman brought a different teaching technique and perspective on COMM than professor King. It gave students a chance to learn both ways so incase one teaching perspective didn't work the best, there was always a second. Holman was great about making time for his students outside of lecture/discussion. I went into office hours often and Holman was extremely helpful
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Next time the instructor should go back and look at the assignment i submitted on time and grade it instead of me having to write a new paper when i have finished all three required SNI papers.
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Thanks for a great semester!
he's the best TA I have ever had
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WHAT DID YOU ESPECIALLY LIKE ABOUT THIS DISCUSSION SECTION?
Best discussion I've ever had. Instructor is very passionate about communication and about his students. I have learned a lot in this class.
HOLMAN WAS JUST AN OVERALL NATURAL INSTRUCTER
He kept the discussions fun because he is very energetic.
He spoke clearly and made sure all topics were understood, he introduced a new was of thinking about things
His enthusiasm and caringness about the students.
Holman always knows how to get the class involved and has great energy about every topic we discuss. Every Friday he made going to class fun because each discussion was never boring. He always had great examples to present in class.
Holman cares about the students and the theories that are being taught. He always made sure that students felt included and comfortable in participating. He never failed to put a smile on our faces and he was an absolute joy to be around!
Holman is the best instructor i have EVER had. He needs to start teaching other classes.
Holman made this discussion section amazing! His passion for not only what he does but also us students made me want to attend this class. He cared about student's growth in the class and as individuals and I truly am grateful for the opportunity to have him as an instructor! Thank you Holman.
Holman makes learning fun and easy.
Holman's appreciation for life along with his excitement and passion for teaching is something I have not seen in a long time. Please keep in mind he teaches my discussion class on a Friday morning. None of us want to be there. I come in hung over, dreading class almost every single Friday however, he seems to make class so enjoyable for his students. Outstanding teacher, person, and more importantly, an inspirer. I cannot say enough about him.
I feel as though the teacher really did care about our success
I felt as ease speaking to the class
I like how the section works to clarify and explain further the theories that we learn in discussion that week. The in class activities also help me apply what I learned in a very useful way.
I love how passionate the instructor is about the material! He really challenges his students to think about society and how communication functions within it. Super interesting and his excitement really shows through.
I really enjoyed how passionate Holman was about our class and he always knew how to keep it interesting.
I really liked Holman's attitude. It was refreshing and one of my favorite teaching styles.
It challenged me to think in ways I necessarily haven't before.
It was a refreshing class, especially on a Friday morning.
Loved that discussion is always interesting
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The discussion was always interesting and I learned a lot.
The discussions are extremely helpful in the course. Usually, we would review different theories in lecture and then at the end of the week we would have a discussion where we learn how to apply those theories and really see how well we understand them.
The instructor's delivery and enthusiasm.
There was lots of information and good tips.
Very exciting to teach the class.
everyone was involved
everything
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sparks interest on subject matter, uses real life things to help us understand. holman was very available for help when i had to miss a class due to a personal matter, which was more than most professors would do.
He was very energetic and kept the attention of everyone in classes.
Hollman was awesome and taught with a lot of excitement and passion.
Holman delivers his discussion section with excitement and that really fuels my drive to learn as much as I??? could in this course.
Holman does a great job of being comprehensive and entertaining when teaching. The examples given in class really help me understand theories, and help me to remember when it comes time for the test.
Holman is able to get all of us students to talk, which is impressive for a Friday morning class.
Holman is so passionate about teaching and is truly invested in the progress and well-being of the students in his class
Holman is so passionate about the material he covers that he really inspires us to be passionate about it, too. He is very supportive and makes himself available to his students for whatever they need.
Holman was dedicated to his discussion groups and made them fun and interesting.
I did not think the discussion sections were necessary or useful. The activities were not helpful.
I like how we used the discussion section to go over what we learned that week in class and touch on aspects more than we could have in lecture. It's also easier to ask questions in discussion because it's not as big. Holman is always energetic and you can see his love for COMM and teaching, even in a 10am Friday class.
I liked the enthusiasm and organization.
I love how the concepts apply to the everyday
It always clarified anything I did not understand from the lecture. Holman made all the discussions fun and engaging. I was able to think in a more critical way after every Friday about the theories. I personally enjoyed doing work in groups because it bettered my knowledge when engaging with my classmates. It was more intimate.
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Teacher is very nice and shows passion in what he is teaching
The instructor always seemed to provide more material than what was expected, but in a positive way. He went above and beyond in providing information for the students to learn and understand. He also made sure that we understood the lectures.
The instructor made class interesting
Very kind and helpful
always engaging and info is fun to listen to
i really liked the way holman interaccted with his students, one of the best teachers ive had at the university, so far!
 
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