Evaluations

AI Summary of Evaluations: Professor Tuttle’s strengths as an instructor are evident in his ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. He is highly approachable, consistently making himself available to answer questions and provide assistance both during and outside of class. His teaching style is well-organized, with a clear structure that balances lecture and hands-on activities, helping students to both learn and apply statistical concepts effectively. Professor Tuttle’s use of practical examples, such as collaborative assignments and the integration of SPSS software, enhances students’ understanding of the material. He is also noted for his willingness to admit mistakes and make corrections, which fosters a sense of trust and openness in the classroom. His kind and understanding nature, combined with his commitment to student success, makes him a highly recommended and respected educator.

Kind and Understanding Nature:

“Yes! He was super nice and I enjoyed his company. He was always willing to help and never yelled at us for asking questions over and over. He was gentle and kind and I really appreciated how he treated us like humans before students” (Fall 2023, Statistics in Psychology)
“Yes, I would highly recommend this instructor to other students because he is very understanding, flexible, and shows that he is interested in the topics he teaches about.” (Fall 2022, Introduction to Psychology)
“He was very understanding, knowledgeable, and friendly. Took the time to write down and research questions we had.” (Fall 2022, Introduction to Psychology)
“He is extremely kind and makes a positive learning environment”(Spring 2024, Statistics in Psychology)

Approachability and Availability:

“Yes, Professor Tuttle is very understanding and willing to help you with any questions. He is also very organized and on top of all of the assignments and exam grading” (Spring 2024, Statistics in Psychology)
“He is always around and willing to help out if the class is lost or confused” (Spring 2024, Statistics in Psychology)
“He will also always admit if he has made a mistake on one of the assignments which makes students more comfortable asking for help when they are confused” (Spring 2024, Statistics in Psychology)

Well-Organized Teaching Style:

“I would definitely recommend this course because it is structured very well and you can tell that the professor really cares about student success“ (Spring 2024, Statistics in Psychology)
“The way the course was set up with a more lecture style class on Monday, and then group work on Wednesday worked very well in my opinion” (Spring 2024, Statistics in Psychology)
“I would definitely recommend this instructor. It was very clear that he wanted all the students to do well, he made it very clear what his expectations were and gave lots of opportunities to practice before the tests.” (Spring 2023, Introduction to Psychology)

Hands-On Activities and Collaborative Assignments:

“The hands-on peer collaboration assignments, specifically the ones with the cockroaches and tossing the ball with the goggles on, were very helpful for my learning” (Spring 2024, Statistics in Psychology)
“I think that the in-person experiments conducted during class were not only fun, but also a really good way to illustrate the meaning behind each assignment” (Spring 2024, Statistics in Psychology)
“The collaborative assignments were very helpful! I loved the working days in partners that we did in class.” (Fall 2023, Statistics in Psychology)
“I really enjoyed Ryan’s lectures. He gave us the opportunity to be involved and ask questions, all while relating our thoughts to the course material and drawing connections.” (Spring 2023, Introduction to Psychology)
“Our teacher had us collect data from live cockroaches at the beginning of class and I thought it was really fun and more engaging than just being told the data.” (Fall 2023, Statistics in Psychology)