Journal from Teaching Fall 2009

I've debated on going private for reasons like this one. I like to use my blog for a journal, since I don't keep one separate from this. So, don't feel like you need to read these, but I wanted to write down a few of my favorite evaluations from teaching last semester. It made me feel great, and I want to document them for the future.

I worked really hard and teaching last semester was a blast. I taught three classes, and found that was a little too much. It was great once I got there, but since I taught at 8am, it was a little too much hustle and bustle in the mornings. So, I decided to scale down to one class this semester. We'll see how it goes. :)

My goal as a professor is to create a friendly environment for students to learn. I learn every student's name so that they can feel comfortable asking questions if they have them. I think the more personal the class is, the more the class will participate.

Sometimes it feels good to get some feedback from OUTSIDE sources. :)

So, here are a few of my favorites:
1010 class:
I really liked this class. Brooke is an excellent professor. I would take her class again in a heartbeat.

We had class discussions, the teacher made sure that we all understood the content, and the whole class knew everyone's names in the class. It was actually my favorite class of the semester.

I learned a lot because she taught us the information in more than one way...we had assignments that didn't overload us, used the book, movies and her lectures. She's not monotone and actually built a relationship with our class.

She is very patient and willing to do all she can to help us students. She loves her job and it shows in how she teaches. Her enthusiasm for communications is awesome!

Brooke is AMAZING! She's such a great teacher and easy to learn from. It was fun, and she teaches in a very understandable way.

2110 Class #1:
it was fun!! i looked forward to coming to class everyday! fun lesson plans and interesting information!

It was fantastic!

Professor Ulrich is a really fun, enthusiastic teacher! She loves communications and it's easy to see. I have enjoyed being a part of her class, she's awesome!

AN AMAZING TEACHER!! OVERALL A GREAT, POSITIVE, INSIGHTFUL TEACHER WHO EXUDES HER PASSION FOR TEACHING CONTAGIOUSLY!! Best experience here at Dixie State College...You should commend her on her teaching abilities and the say she helps students when they have a question. Again, amazing teacher=great experience.

She was very caring. She cared about you as a student.

She was very fun and very easy to understand. She made you feel smart and feel like you could do anything. I learned a lot.

2110 Class #2:
This class really taught me to be more comfortable with myself and not be shy. I really learned a lot from this class. I will say this class has been the best class I've had from all my college years. EXCELLENT TEACHER AND COURSE.

It taught me how to communicate better and I will use it the rest of my life.

EVERYTHING!!! Brooke Ulrich is the best instructor I've had from all my college schooling. She definitely knows what she is talking about and makes it clear. I learned a countless amount of valuable information. I would encourage all the students to take a class with her!!!

She is a fabulous teacher! I really enjoyed being in her class. She made it fun for everyone. I recommended her to all my friend that are taking communications next semester.

I would recommend everyone to take a class from Brooke because then you will know how a real professor should teach their classes. This was such a fun class I really enjoyed it and I'm grateful that I had Brooke for my communications professor this semester.

I don't know how she did it with that many students in one class, but Brooke made that class an intimate experience. I think most of us have left this class as friends, amazing job Brooke! We had some great discussions in there. I hope I get to interact with the other student in more classes next semester. It was very informative and lots of fun.