SITES Data & Analysis
Differences between Mountjoy's scores and the college & departmentThe graphs below shows the difference between Mountjoy scores and Ogden and Biology Department mean (top) and median (bottom) scores for each item, averaged across all courses and semesters. Bars represent how much higher Mountjoy's scores were for each item.
The difference between MOUNTJOY's universal mean scores on each item vs. that of Ogden and the Biology Department (F17-S22). For example, MOUNTJOY's "Constructive Feedback" mean is 0.41 points higher than Ogden and 0.76 points higher than Biology. Where bars are absent, the scores showed no difference.
The difference between MOUNTJOY's universal median scores on each item vs. that of Ogden and the Biology Department (F17-S22). For example, MOUNTJOY's median scores are, on average, one point higher for the item “Actively Helpful” than for Ogden or Biology. Where bars are absent, the scores showed no difference.
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All item comparisons across semesters and across 120-series coursesThe three graphs below show the item scores (means on the top and medians on the bottom) for every SITES item in each MOUNTJOY course, for each term, vs. the college and department during regular instruction and during COVID-19.
BIOL 120 SITE means (on top) and medians (on bottom) across all terms of BIOL 120 across all question items, compared with the Ogden and Biology Department means of the same period (F18-S22). Covid semesters are denoted with the copyright symbol. Click to enlarge.
BIOL 121 SITE means (on top) and medians (on bottom) across all terms of BIOL 120 across all question items, compared with the Ogden and Biology Department means of the same period (F17-S20). Covid semester is denoted with the copyright symbol. Click to enlarge.
BIOL 123 SITE means (on top) and medians (on bottom) across all terms of BIOL 120 across all question items, compared with the Ogden and Biology Department means of the same period (F17-S18 & F21 & S22). Click to enlarge.
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"Over the past five years, my student evaluations reveal I provide a quality learning environment. Despite the unique challenges presented by COVID-19, my student evaluations remained high. Overall, from F17-S22, my means and medians are above the college and departmental mean in each item, in each course, across all semesters. Student comments and other evaluations were equally positive as were letters of support."
Average SITE means (top) and medians (bottom) across all items for MOUNTJOY, compared to the college and department from F17 thru S22. S20 was the transition (Trans) semester into all online formats and F20 and S21 were taught during the confines of COVID. Click to enlarge.
Scores withheld from full analysis due to low sample sizes.
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Average mean and median SITE scores for MOUNTJOY across all items, courses and terms, with standard error, vs. the Biology Dept. and Ogden College during the same time frame. Figure includes Kruskal-Wallis test results, using Chi-Square distribution (df=2). Post hoc analysis with Mann Whitney U and a Bonferroni corrected alpha revealed MOUNTJOY’s average mean to be significantly (*) higher than that of Ogden (H = 14.35, p<0.001) and the Biology Department (H = 14.31, p<0.001). Pairwise post hoc analysis also revealed MOUNTJOY’s average median to be significantly (*) higher than that of Ogden (H = 14.59, p<0.001) and the Biology Department (H = 14.67, p<0.001).
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Student Comments from SITE Evaluations
BIOL 120 Excerpts
- Dr. Mountjoy is a spectacular professor! I have never loved biology more. Her powerpoints are effective and relay the information visually. We cover a lot of information, but her effective descriptions help me retain the information. She relays the relationships between all subjects and challenges us to use critical thinking. She is always clear in the objectives and ensures our work is purposeful. She is extremely personable and approachable. Dr.Mountjoy allows for work that is challenging, yet manageable and that always leaves me with a deep understanding. This course makes me feel prepared for future courses.
- Mountjoy is a treat for BIOL 120. She not only is a great teacher of the subject but is also readily available for students and their needs, inside and outside of class. Her PowerPoints and explanations make things clear and easy to define. While the topics covered in the class are complicated and numerous, you can tell that she tries her best to ensure that every student can do their best in class, as well as understanding what should be expected from a student in the course. Overall, she makes succeeding in this course possible, even if you're not the fastest learner.
- Dr. Mountjoy’s lecture was a great course to take my freshman year. You can tell that she actually cares about her students and her job. She makes sure we understand the material by having us do in class activities the day of lecture. She also greatly values student feedback about her and the class. The only downside is that she talks very fast, but overall is an amazing professor.
- Dr. Mountjoy is an incredible instructor who is very passionate about biology. She is very friendly and explains things well in lecture. Her coursework in general challenges you to think but it is very possible to receive an A in the course. Her exams are slightly more difficult than the lecture lets on. Her office hours are VERY helpful and you will leave them having all of your questions answered. Overall, an AMAZING professor and woman.
- The professor for this class is one of a kind, spectacular, and probably the best instructor Western has to offer! She is so helpful and wants her students to succeed. She has a passion for Biology and shares this enthusiasm everyday in the classroom. Even when I have struggled in this class she has always been there to help. Overall this course was one of the best I have taken so far, and I would not change a thing!
- My instructor did an AMAZING job of teaching the BIOL 121 course! I learned a lot and the learning environment was always very welcoming, yet reasonably challenging. My instructor made difficult topics interesting and was very enthusiastic and knowledge of the topics. She gave constructive feedback and made it a point to make sure her students understood the content being presented to them. It was such a joy to have this instructor. Natalie Mountjoy is a great professor! She makes lab fun and easy to understand. I always feel like I know what to do, and if I don't then I can always ask for her guidance and figure it out.
- This has been one of my favorite classes this entire semester. The professor has done a great job of explaining every assignment, what we should be looking at, and what we should be finding. The professor always answers questions right away, and is always eager to help if the students have a problem.
- I think Dr. Mountjoy is a phenomenal teacher. She will explain things in a couple of different ways for everyone to understand what is going on. She will help us individually and get right beside us
and show and explain whats going on if you're having trouble in lab. I really look forward to coming to her class every week. She is by far one of the best instructors that I have ever had.
- The instructor does well to insure that everyone has an understanding of what is to be done and completed in lab before students actually start anything. Instructor also does demonstrations over the difficult aspects of what is to be done in the lab. She trys to keep the labs as close to the content in the lectures as possible. The instructor also finds and supplies many resources to the students to help further their understanding and help to clarify any difficult topics. Instructor also constantly asks for feedback from her students.
- Dr. Mountjoy was a great instructor. Instructions and expectations were clear and she was very quick to help us if we had any problems during the lab. She was always enthusiastic about the subject at hand as well.
- Dr. Mountjoy is a wonderful lab instructor. Her enthusiasm and zeal for science and teaching remains unrivaled by most. The labs in which we completed aligned well with lecture and completed objectives detailed in the syllabus. Homework assignments reinforced and broadened lab activities and allowed me to explore career goals thoroughly.
- Drs. McElroy and Mountjoy were extremely patient and helpful while I was struggling in the course.
- Dr. Mountjoy and Dr. McElroy are always so enthusiastic about helping and truly want us to learn!
- Dr. Mountjoy is very smart and creative with her lectures. She is well prepared and helps us BIOCOACHES be prepared too. I have really enjoyed working with her this semester.
- I enjoyed this class. I learned a lot, and I hope that I helped my group learn a lot as well.
- Dr. Mountjoy is an amazing educator! This internship has been very rewarding in many ways, and I am very glad that I did it!
- I loved my experience with this internship. Thank you for this opportunity.
Item analysis of student comments from SITES. Universal totals across courses and semesters: Positive (N=209, 71%), Mixed (N=38, 13%), Actionable (N=44, 15%).
