Feedback on HST 423 Modern Science in World History
Below is a list of learning objectives slightly modified from what we set out at the beginning of the class. Please reflect on them and assess how well we have accomplished these objectives, what activities (lectures, readings, videos, worksheets, discussions, term paper, midterm, final exam, explaining to someone else) and what topics (see our syllabus) were most helpful in helping you achieve each objective.
I now understand the
developments of science in the 20th century
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I now understand why
Einstein was such a key figure in modern science
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I can now explain how
the atomic bomb was made
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I now understand why
the atomic bomb was dropped
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I can now explain what
is little science, what is Big Science
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I now understand how
science developed not only in the US, but also in Europe, the Soviet Union, and
China
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I now understand the
role of science and technology in our society today
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I can see now how science
and technology will change our world and my career
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I have learned to
write a paper
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I have gained
experience and skills in communicating with others
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
I have learned to see
both sides of an issue and make a sound judgment based on evidence
much better than before [ ] better than before [ ] not much more than before [ ]
These activities or topics have been especially helpful to me in this regard:
These Are Topics that
Have Been Most Interesting to Me in This Class:
These Are Suggestions
I Have for Further Improving This Class: