Here’s what people are saying about Daniel’s events…
“On the basis of personal observations and student evaluations, Dr. Bowers has proven to have an excellent understanding and aptitude for post-secondary pedagogy. He is able to convey knowledge to and share it with his students at both the appropriate pedagogical manner and level. At the same time his congeniality fosters an open dialogue in the classroom…”
-Alexandra Pawlowsky, Ph.D. , Program Coordinator (Introduction to University, 099.111), Winnipeg, Manitoba
“Thank you for the presentation on “Questioning” you did for my graduate class. As you can tell from the formal feedback, your presentation was well received. . .You presented with authority and so gained the credibility of the audience. What really helped was the way you integrated personal stories. . .This made the material easy to understand and apply to real life situations. I look forward to having you at future functions.”
-Dieter J. Schonwetter, Ph.D, University of Manitoba
“Thank you for speaking to our region office. Your professionalism, clarity and message, was appreciated by all. In speaking with the newer consultants, it was clear to me that your message confirmed our core values of integrity, quality and responsiveness. Financial advisors starting out in their career must know that it is not charts, graphs and returns on investments that impact our client’s lives. While they do help, the key elements of a business relationship is being able to listen to our client’s needs and to provide them with a sense of comfort and caring ie like many of the IG trailblazers did 80 years ago.
Your presentation style fit the audience well and your passion and commitment to your financial goals and helping others was clear. We have never had a client speak to our region before. You have changed this.”
- Denis Bourgeois, CFP Investors Group
“Daniel and I have worked together as faculty developers for the Salvation Army as well as co-developers and co-hosts for 18 TV programs dealing with “Boundaries” and “Depression”. The TV program was entitled “The Restoration Factor” and was a weekly counselling program that Daniel hosted for many years. Daniel was a regular instructor for the Salvation Army’s Counselling Training Program…I have observed Daniel’s teaching skills and workshop facilitation abilities. I found him to be clear, dynamic, very knowledgeable, and engaging. He is a gifted teacher and is passionate about the topics that he presents…”
-Sam Reimer Ph.D., Restoration Counselling Services, Kelowna, BC
Special Letter from Inner Mongolia Agricultural University
“…Dr Daniel W. Bowers very well prepared, organized, and performed to the course. We not only achieved the objectives as proposed but also learned more through the lectures and communication with him.
The feedback from the instructors showed that Dr Daniel W. Bowers’s lectures are instructive, inspiring and enlightening. The lectures have benefited them a lot in their teaching process as well as broadened their teaching horizon…They told me excitedly that the lectures gave them brand new ideas about teaching concepts
and methods.”
Sheng Zhang
Director,
Foreign Affaires Office
Deputy Dean,
Academic Affairs Office
Inner Mongolia Agricultural University
Student Responses
“…I enjoyed your class so much too. It is a useful class, I have learned a lot from you. You are a great instructor.”
-Sylvia (undergraduate student), Winnipeg, Manitoba
“I found your presentation on “Questioning in the Classroom” interesting, clear, and based on a good grasp of the topic. Your sense of humour, eye contact and questions made us feel connected to the talk. The PowerPoint images were sharp and easy to follow. All in all, an excellent presentation. The rest of the audience thought so too. Well done!”
-Brad (Graduate Student), Winnipeg Manitoba
“Thanks for the good class the other day…..best university class yet. Not sure if it’s the smaller classes or the interaction right from the get to but it was a positive experience none the less…”
-John (undergraduate student), Winnipeg, Manitoba
“I really enjoyed your teaching methods, keep it up. ..”
-Veronica (undergraduate student), Winnipeg, Manitoba
General Comments and Feedback
“I think that Dr. Bowers should received the University 1 Teaching Award because he’s been a very effective instructor in teaching the Introduction to University Teaching course. Not only is he a nice professor, he is also helpful and he knows us by our names. Also, he’s been instrumental in helping me make a successful transition to the University of Manitoba. Also he’s very organized, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.”
“I love your charisma in the classroom – excellent level of enthusiasm…good use of personal examples…powerful command of PowerPoint…”
“Fantastic presentation…you are a natural in the classroom”
“I love your group discussions and your interactions with the students…”
“Wonderful involvement with the whole group during our group discussions. Your presentation was very thought provoking. It was an excellent workshop.”
“Nice presentation and good leadership during the workshop.”
“Excellent workshop! Well paced and provocative.”
“Totally awesome presentation. I hope you will be leading more workshops in the future.”
“Daniel stimulates my interest in the course area he is teaching, not only that he encouraged me not to withdraw from the course as I was thinking of doing so at one point. But from his good way of teaching and the examples that he was giving in his class, just gave me more power to not withdraw from the course. This instructor is very organized and encouraging to the students, he is always on time and notes are already prepared before we come to class. If I never get a degree, I will forget Prof. Daniel Bowers. I will always remember his for his enthusiastic way of lecturing and the fact that he is one of the kindest men I have met in my life. He make a very good change in my university success.”
“Great sense of humour…excellent balance of small and large group activities. You are very genuine when you present, I can’t wait to attend your next workshop.”
“Daniel is a great teacher. Fun to be in the class with.”
“It has been a valuable experience being your student.”
“Daniel used multiple means to teach and keep students engaged in class work. Lots of surprises in class and a great sense of humour. Best instructor at the University! He helped to eased the return to university for a mature student.”
“Like Tony the Tiger, Daniel you are a GREAT teacher.”
“I believe that Daniel Bowers should receive the University 1 teaching award for several reasons. He is energetic and enthusiastic about teaching a course that must have the driest material in university study. He somehow makes that material interesting enough to keep wanting me to come to class. His encouragement throughout the term kept me going even when I thought I could go no further. He truly loves and believes in what he does and it showed in his work. His passion for learning has touched my life and I am thankful to have been in his class my first year of university.”
“I’ve really enjoyed this class. I’ve honestly looked forward to class and have fun when I come!! I think Daniel has done a great job with this class.”
“Daniel can take an otherwise dull class and make it fun. He is very understanding and makes you feel like you are more than just a number in his class. He is motivational in his teaching as well as being very approachable.”
“I feel that Daniel’s course was one of the best courses I have taken so far at the university. Daniel was wonderful and I enjoyed being taught by him. I really like the way he designed our group work, because I meet a lot of fellow students who now became my friends. Overall…AWESOME CLASS!
“Daniel is a good teacher. He always encourages us to discuss things in groups and he teaches us with humour.”
“I now love school! Keep up the good work Danny!”
“Good job Daniel!”
“Daniel really goes out of his way to help students, even when it has nothing to do with his course. He has a passion for teaching that is very noticeable.”
“Daniel is a very good teacher. He makes this class fun considering that the course material wasn’t so interesting. This class ended up being my most enjoyable course.”
“I think Daniel is a great instructor. This is the only class where I don’t feel sleepy.”
“Since the textbook for this course is boring, it was very hard to read. Daniel is a very good professor and he helped me to improve my interest in the course.”
“I was very pleased when I discovered that Dr. Bowers was such a good teacher.”
“He’s gone above and beyond to make his classes comfortable and enjoyable of all of us first year students.”
“Daniel is a very good instructor. He always makes the students believe that they can do whatever they think they cannot do. He teaches his students to be disciplined. He is always kind to every individual student.”
