Saturday, October 11, 2008

Student Review of My ComTheory Class

This is hilarious! I got this from the ComTech blog Comtech-niques, which provides teacher reviews and exam reviewers for ComTech students. I'm generally okay with the review, though iffy with its overemphasis on grades, bonus points and level of difficulty.

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Subject: Com 11: Introduction to Communication and Communication Theory

General Advice: Be responsible with your readings and simply take down important notes during class. The quizzes are basically the handouts. Papers, on the other hand, would require a bit more effort to ensure a high mark. Projects are, well, projects that need to be capitalized on. Though in short, the challenge is indeed manageable.

Teaching Style: Sir Jon’s discussion involves a lot of intellectual conversations that sometimes has its “own language.” But that should not discourage the student to participate because one will definitely pick up a thing or two within class time. He’s just a great example of academic diplomacy and that’s what he encourages his students to do. The lessons won’t buzzkill thy brain if one reads ahead of time.

Don’t worry about hell weeks and Accounting exams. Sir’s very understanding and usually he’ll give the day off so you guys can prepare for those other requirements.

Technologically well-informed so Powerpoints (Keynote) are his status-quo with a dash of videos here and there. Media & Morality talks can also be expected during the course of the sem (that have the possibility of bonus points).

Requirements Level: Steady (or simply ‘just right’)

Study Habits: Do exert extra effort in projects and papers mainly because they do take huge chunks of your grade. As I said earlier, responsible reading is the way to go. Readings are part of oral exams, papers, etc. so use it to your advantage.

A-able Factor (1-Easiest, 5- Hardest): 1 if you follow the guidelines, 2 if you don’t

2 comments:

Jem said...

I pegged you as the nice teacher type. Guess I was right.

erasmusa said...

ayos!