Undergraduate Students’ Perception of an Online Course in Music Appreciation Herschel V. Beazley Professor of Music (Retired) and Governor’s Teaching Fellow Georgia Southwestern State University Herschel V. Beazley Professor of Music (Retired) and Governor’s Teaching Fellow Georgia Southwestern State University

Summary Data Enrollment and Grade Point Average

Number of Students Enrolled in MUSC 1100 Number of Students Online Courses Began Spring 2002 Fiscal Year

Average Number of Students Per Section of MUSC 1100 Online Courses Began Spring 2002 Average Number of Students Fiscal Year

Percent of Withdrawals from MUSC 1100 Fiscal Year Percent of Ws Online Courses Began Spring 2002

Grade Point Average for MUSC 1100 Fiscal Year Average GPA Online Classes Began Spring 2002 SD=1.20 SD=1.31 SD=1.09 SD=1.21 SD=1.22 SD=1.10 SD=1.23 SD=1.34

Comparison of Enrollment and Percent of Withdrawals Number of Students Enrolled in MUSC 1100 Percent of Withdrawals from MUSC 1100 Online Courses Began Spring 2002 Number of Students Fiscal Year Percent of Ws

Comparison of GPA and Average Number of Students Fiscal Year Online Courses Began Spring 2002 Fiscal Year Average GPA Average Number of Students Grade Point Average of MUSC 1100 Average Number of Students Per Section of MUSC 1100

Opinionnaire Data Questions and Responses

The instructor's objectives for the course were made clear The instructor's objectives for the course were made clear Average 29 % Average 29 % Poor or Inadequate 6 % Poor or Inadequate 6 % Superior or Above Average 65 % Superior or Above Average 65 %

The instructor explained the grading system clearly The instructor explained the grading system clearly Average 29 % Average 29 % Poor or Inadequate 6 % Poor or Inadequate 6 % Superior or Above Average 65 % Superior or Above Average 65 %

I found the class intellectually stimulating Average 37 % Average 37 % Poor or Inadequate 11 % Poor or Inadequate 11 % Superior or Above Average 52 % Superior or Above Average 52 %

The instructor summarized or emphasized major points The instructor summarized or emphasized major points Average 33 % Average 33 % Poor or Inadequate 10 % Poor or Inadequate 10 % Superior or Above Average 57 % Superior or Above Average 57 %

Examinations/graded materials tested class content as emphasized by the instructor Examinations/graded materials tested class content as emphasized by the instructor Average 31 % Average 31 % Poor or Inadequate 8 % Poor or Inadequate 8 % Superior or Above Average 61 % Superior or Above Average 61 %

Would you consider taking another class with this instructor? Would you consider taking another class with this instructor? No 21 % No 21 % Yes 79 % Yes 79 %

Student Comments “I enjoyed the class.” “I enjoyed Music Appreciation on-line.” “This instructor helped me have a better understanding of music.”

“The teacher responded to all s in a timely fashion. He answered all of my questions and he made me feel that he really cared about my progress in the course. The listening charts really helped me with the quizzes and the notes highlighted all of the relevant material that we were tested over.”

“Although I have very little knowledge or care for music, the class has been informative.” “I really enjoyed this course. Great teacher!” “This class was very challenging but in the end I really started to understand most of the concepts. Thank you.”

“Good online course to take.” “Very clear instructor.” “I enjoyed this online class. It was very sufficient. Great professor!” “I enjoyed the class”

“I enjoyed taking this class and would like to take another one like it. Music is very important to me and is close to me. I grew up singing in church choir and in the high school honor choir so it was really fun to think about music again.”

“I liked being introduced to a wider spectrum of classical music that this course had on display” “Overall this course was great and the teacher did a great job of presenting the materials to the class.”

“This is only my second on line class at GSW and I found the ability to study and test at convenient times really helps. Thanks for the opportunity to take this class online.” “Great teacher.” “I enjoyed taking this course!”

“I enjoyed taking this course online. Before this class, I had no prior knowledge about the different fundamentals of music. This was excellent learning experience. I also like how there were guided listening charts available.” “This was my first online course ever, and I really enjoyed taking it.”

“The course material was well explained and test reflected the material. My problem was the restriction of testing time to two days only. I signed up for an online class because it was my understanding that they (online classes) afforded the opportunity for flexibility. That was my one and only problem.”

“I found this class to be interesting. I didn’t know anything about music until I took this course. Overall, I really enjoyed this class.” “It was a pleasure taking Music Appreciation from you!” “I really enjoyed participating in this class!!!”

“awesome” “This course was very difficult for someone without any music background. It took much preparation before taking the tests.” “I enjoyed this class a lot. Thanks for making it fun!”

“This course was very interesting.” “I like this class. The professor was willing to help whenever he needed to. Good and well developed lesson plans that the tests came straight from. GOOD JOB!!” “Thank you for your great teaching.”

“I particularly enjoyed the exposure to new and different styles of music.” “It is hard to grade an online instructor accurately.” “I found this course very stimulating and exciting this course has open up a new sound in my home.”