Yes, this is strongly (and well) worded, but it sounds to me like he's received considerable feedback in various forms in the past and it has failed to make enough of an impression to persuade him to change his behavior. Therefore, pulling punches might only give him another excuse to shrug off feedback that he doesn't want to hear, while this more forceful approach might more effectively get through to him.
My only suggestion is that you balance concrit with positive feedback. For each point of criticism or suggestion for change, try to mention one thing that you liked and appreciated about the course and how he taught it. (Yes, I've been doing a lot of beta lately; does it show? *g*) It might make it easier for him to read and absorb your comments instead of reacting in a purely defensive manner.
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Date: 2005-05-07 04:13 am (UTC)Yes, this is strongly (and well) worded, but it sounds to me like he's received considerable feedback in various forms in the past and it has failed to make enough of an impression to persuade him to change his behavior. Therefore, pulling punches might only give him another excuse to shrug off feedback that he doesn't want to hear, while this more forceful approach might more effectively get through to him.
My only suggestion is that you balance concrit with positive feedback. For each point of criticism or suggestion for change, try to mention one thing that you liked and appreciated about the course and how he taught it. (Yes, I've been doing a lot of beta lately; does it show? *g*) It might make it easier for him to read and absorb your comments instead of reacting in a purely defensive manner.