I'm a Professor and I want to remove my profile. 3 exams. This prof was no help at all. You need to pay attention, attend lecture, and put in the work to understand. But this guy has no clue what he's talking about. Professor Wilkinson was great! Professor Winston is a real nice guy. I took the online public speaking course. He also offers a few extra credit opportunities throughout the semester. His grading sucks. The lecture is boring and he mumbles in a monotone voice for 2 hours. Going to his lectures was a huge waste of my time, practically the whole class skipped everyday. Check out Similar Professors in the English Department. I took her for a flex course and it was not a great decision at all. Ron not only had a great sense of humor but he was a great professor. Reading quizzes were easy. His exams dont specify if he wants the answer in a decimal or fraction and he will mark it wrong for that reason. Waste of your time! Easy Score: 3.4. . THIS IS THE BEST DAMN PROFESSOR OUT THERE! Im sure professor Ron is amazing. Dec 20th, 2009. During this time of pandemic he has been nothing but understanding and optimistic. Ron wasn't a good professor, but I managed to get a B by teaching myself the material. I drove from the South campus to the North campus to take Professor Ron's honors differential equations course. I agree he is very hard and his tests require perfect understanding of the concepts. View the profiles of people named Ron Winston. 4.90 Kalin Smith; Prof Ron is a bad teacher, his method of grading work on exams is very confusing and he does not clarify how he grades these. He's caring and really just wants you to learn the beauty of reading books. Hood Community College. He briefly goes over the chapter and makes the class work in groups to solve problems and present them to the class for majority of the class. It felt like he would dock points just to dock points and but he does leave a lot of really good feedback. The class is a easy GN and fills the IL requirement. He takes everything step by step but if you do not follow how he does it then he will take off a bunch of points. LOTS of crunching the numbers compared to acc 240 so practice the hw and examples. Then he got sick or disappeared.. Not really sure. Not bad at all! The midterm and final weren't too hard, I received a 95 on both. Difficulty. Tests were pretty difficult but not impossible with some studying. Tells you what questions will be on the quizzes and tests. He also does a great job of preparing you for the quizzes and exams each week. You might as well just watch all the FarHat Lectures on youtube to learn this class. It also publishes learning resources, videos, and helpful links. It may follow you in future lectures. I took her Math0310 course this past semester. As with any discipline, consistency and dedication are required. CA Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I missed one class the entire semester to interview at a medical school and he was not going to let me make up the quiz that day. He will focus on proofs , and you will learn nothing form him. ! He's awesome. test are writing like 5 to 6 pages in the blue book. A hipper Ron Winston, circa 1978, his longish hair still brown and still covering the top of his head, is pictured walking in a garden next to his dad. 4.0. He is very approachable and understanding. Best teacher at WWU! some people say he was caring and responded to emails but for me that was not the case i emailed a couple times and he never responded. Show up to class and read the stories. If not, take someone else. I took this class for the lit tag and I had a very hard time writing them. Even with online school, Ron wants to make sure you enjoy the class but at the same time he wants you to learn. But he was awesome. Took this course twice before and failed, Prof Winston is clear, tells you what's on the tests. Check out Similar Professors in the Agriculture Department. He might sound monotone sometimes but he's really passionate about chemistry. She also lectures way too fast. Ron has by far been one of the the most caring and helpful professors I've ever had. He gives points on exams based on your work. I want my students to have a positive impact on our world. Some math assignments are based upon past lectures. Ron had a great presence in the class, really helpful and understanding. The relationship between state capacity and economic growth. Expect a quiz every Friday and an exam after 3 quizzes. I will quickly answer any questions for help with thorough explanations. Tests are hard but if you study you will do well, just STUDY! Bad experience. It is worthwhile pursuit. Wiginton was one of my favorite professors because he knew how to talk to us and explain reading in depth and I honestly learned a lot in this class. THE Dresden Green diamond, a 40.70-carat stone never before seen in this country, spent a day in New York en route to the Smithsonian Institution last week, thanks to the efforts of Ronald Winston . Pre-Calculus is a rewarding and useful course that lays the groundwork for the Calculus sequence. No matter how good you do getting an A on a speech is hard to do, you have to go above and beyond. He walks step by step through the problem, gives optional homework (I suggest you do) and gives a cumulative final that can turn all lower test and quiz grades into an A. 4.0. I just had a bad experience taking this class a 5 week summer course. Avg test scores: most around 60%, no curve. There were really only 2 assignments due each week. its not enough to study just connect qs. Your kind remarks are greatly appreciated. This is a standard procedure for grading STEM mathematics. He takes off a lot of points if you don't do the problems his way, but he always gives bonus problems and explains his grading. Ron Winston was born on March 27, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. 10/10. Professor Wilson is very laid back, but he knows what he is teaching and he is pretty awesome. Readings are short stories so its not bad at all just keep up with it and show up to take the quizzes. Chem1B is a hard class so there is no getting around the work. Holy if only this man taught me a single thing this quarter. As long as you read the stories and get through the papers, you will get an A. I thought Dr. Wigintons class overall was enjoyable. Professor Ollis is one of the best teachers I have ever had for an online class. You know exactly what is expected of you on everything from homework to exams. Just do the HW and learn how to to the problems, and you'll pass! My students learn how to synthesize number theory, geometry, and the science of infinitesimals when they complete the Calculus sequence with me. I took her flex course and i understand that flex is faster then normal but, she speeds through the process and will skip steps expecting us to know. Textbook: Yes. But that being said, this class was very much a self-taught online learning format. He doesn't know how to give constructive criticism. The administration also "provides some amazing resources and prioritizes mental health," and "makes students feel included and provide a great education." The school's creativity and compassion extends to the professors, who provide ways to "learn in different forms" and bring in "guest speakers from the industry" to shake things up. CA Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I would recommend him 100%. He isnt best at lecturing so you need to teach yourself a bit. This professor was so unthoughtful! Not really an effective way to learn, thats why most people skip his lectures. If you're lucky, he might tell you you made progress, but he still won't give you a good grade. The only negative of this class is the Dr. Wiginton was just not a nice guy. Fully online asynch. Dr. Linton is the greatest mathematics professor on campus! Homework and exams on canvas. Join Facebook to connect with Ron Winston and others you may know. [1] Ratings and reviews Users may post a rating and review of any professor that is already listed on the site. And show up to classes. As long as you go through the steps you'll pass. The quizzes aren't timed, but the exams are. Prof Winston is a really nice guy though and you can tell he really cares about how you do. Mathematics is difficult, but there are few disciplines that offer such rewarding results. He also had a pretty casual and laid-back personality. Doesn't let you use a calculator but you really don't need one. It's all on you to learn, slightly frustrating because his lectures aren't structured at all. He also does not curve or offer extra credit which is silly coming from a CC professor. His classes consist of thoughtful discussions on present (and even past) matters. The workload isn't too heavy and the speeches are pretty well spaced out. Professor Wilkinson's content of the class is very easy and isn't a heavy work load. he does not know how to teach and his tests are influenced by another professor's tests, so it practically looks nothing like what he goes over in the class and what he shows on his slides. He was terrible about getting back to me when I emailed him with questions or concerns. I plan to take more classes from him. She wont help you much. Do not take his class if you are not willing to put in the work (a lot). It felt like he would dock points just to dock points and but he does leave a lot of really good feedback. Professor Wilson is very laid back, but he knows what he is teaching and he is pretty awesome. Memorize the step by step way he wants you to know. Professor Cummings doesn't have any ratings yet Be the first to rate Professor Cummings. But he tries his best in order to teach. He was great! There is two quizzes at the end of each week. If you communicate w him, he will work with you. He's not one to spoon feed information so you have to know some basics. If you want to be a writer, he'll help you find your way and you'll form some thick skin in the process. Take someone else, please. He is very helpful in and outside of the class. Will my professor know that I have rated them? I enjoyed having Dr. Singleton as my Professor for Intro Managerial Accounting, and felt he was flexible and easy to access if you ever needed help. The impact of environmental shocks on institutional change and economic outcomes. The student will utilize skills from algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics just to get prepared to take Calculus. Professor Singleton gives you everything you need to do well. Prof Ron's class was one of the worst experiences I've had in my schooling. Ron is a good teacher and I learned alot from his class. This class s HARD. I'm Professor Redwing. Mid term is a max of 15 pages (he gives no minimum) and final is 2 papers, EACH with a max of 14. An amazing professor of mathematics. Professor Winston doesn't have any ratings yet Be the first to rate Professor Winston. Taught myself his whole class. Is the professor available for additional help after class or during office hours? I will continue to support their efforts. Ollis doesn't teach he just tells you what homework to do and then hands you a tough test which he grades unpredictably and harshly. One, you cannot write your own help sheet for exms, he gives you one with no useful info whatsoever. One, was the speech, and two, was peer reviews. All professors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia. My course notes, worked problems, old tests with complete solutions, and videos cover the precise problems that you must know to succeed. He gives good feedback. The professor does not care about the students. Avoid at all costs. PHYS214. But if you're willing to put in the effort and want a strong understanding of chemistry then this is the professor for you. The class uses ALEKS to help you understand the math concepts. He does not give students the time of day with responding to emails and when he does he is RUDE. You can't skip corners in this math class. i did not like this class at all!!!! He genuinely cares about his students. group work and read before every class. The midterm and final are hard to write since they are so lengthy. Copyright 2008-2023 VP Limited, LLC - All Rights Reserved. Once a week you take a 20 question multiple choice quiz on what you read in the textbook and watch in the videos. Ryan Winston Assistant Professor [email protected] 614-292-9354 230B Agricultural Engineering Building 590 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH, 43210 Dr. Winston's research centers on water resource management. Dr. Ron Winston: Chairperson - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Introduction to Healthcare, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiography (X-Ray Technologist), Surgical Technology . The class is fast paced because there's 6 chapters to cover but you get tested after each one individually. Just remember to come to class everyday and pay attention. Not bad at all!! His tests are actually quite fair, as long as you read the text, and are all non-cumulative and focus on one chapter at a time. I'm alot more interested in reading than I ever was before..and he does not pick on you! I made an 89.5 bc of this and he gave me a B. Good instructor. She makes it easy to learn. I took him online for calc 2 and it was extremely difficult but not impossible. Can I sue Rate My Professors for a review about me? Even through the online course emails and announcements, I could feel how much he genuinely cared for us and our success. he was clear about the grading. basically a lot of busy work, and prepare to get a worse grade than you thought because that is how tough he is. Unless you want to be a journalist or do not have to worry about your grade point average, do NOT take this class - he has a "fact-error" rule that applies for all assignments and will fail you for even the smallest mistake. This man is here to work with you, not against you. 5.00 Ian Sheldon. I liked the class. You get 3 essays (1,000 words minimum), an in-class midterm and in-class final (writing 800 words minimum on each). Professor Department of Mathematics North Carolina State University Office: SAS 4232 Phone: (919) 515-3177 FAX: (919) 515-3798 [email protected] Teaching MA 430 Syllabus Teaching Resume Research Ron Fulp's research is currently focused on supermathematics. He grades on "did you do it the exact why I taught you without skipping steps" rather than if you actually got the problem right. Follow the rubric and you'll get a good grade. He is very skilled, so I learned to take good notes. The first test was the hardest, but eventually it gets better. I didn't find her grading criteria good at all, and i honestly wouldn't recommend her for people who struggle with math. How do I add a new Professor to the site? I took precal and although it was kind of difficult for me, Professor Ron is an amazing professor and he genuinely has the best in mind for his students and his classes will help you grow if you are willing to work. his language is no appropriate for school. read all the assigned books, attend his class and you'll do good. Thank you for the affirming words. If you have him for English then get ready to read every day. Pre-Calculus is the gateway to all higher mathematics. HW on Mcgraw hill and I struggled with tests a lot. Nothing is even close to what you learn during lecture. Get ready to earn your exam grade though. I have great respect for students who attempt Calculus III in a 5-week Summer term. Would definitely sign up for her class again. A. Abbott, Nicholle; A.B.S., B.S., B.S., M.F.A. He did everything in his power to make this course time consuming and difficult. Not the professor to take if you want to just get the credit at the bare minimum effort. he is so rude. Pay attention and youll do fine. He is also very helpful and approachable. Rips down students regularly and tells them to drop his class. The final is to write 2 of those, while the midterm is only 1. You have to do a lot of work outside of class, attending events and doing interviews. Oct. 29 2018, Updated 10:08 p.m. A college course where you can't be unique. He is fair as far as labs and tests, but the ACS final was somehow graded very hard. Unless you're a chemistry GOD, you're probably going to get a C too. Dropped the class. do not take this class. exactly what every writer needs to succeed. Doesn't grade on a curve rather gives test points for in class problems which is helpful. he's a cool guy who makes class really fun! It's a hard class. Not a tough grader which was awesome for a math class. Please keep that in mind. Rate My Professor is about helping students answer a single question "what do I need to know to maximize my chance of success in a given class?" Every teacher and class are different, and . Do NOT take this professor. As a Professor, what can I do about negative reviews on my profile? He usually has a paper or a term project. You get 10 points! He cares about the subject material which make class better. Midtrem and Final consist of the readings. His dedication to student understanding sets him apart. For a web class, he is awful at answering emails and does not care about his students at all. But with it being such a hard class I can see where most people struggle. Sometimes he would say "great job", but then dock me points anyways. He doesn't baby his class so if you don't put in the effort you probably won't do very well. Those kinds of profs are hard to come by, so cherish it while you can! what a shame. They're easy if you read them or even looked them up online (but I recommend reading them they're really good). He tears down students with his negative feedback with little to no positive reinforcement. But of course, no matter how many kids are failing, there's always gonna be that one kid that has nearly a perfect score! Tests were unclear and not what was covered in class; once you answered a question, you couldn't go back to that question and check your answers later. I do not understand all these negative reviews. Genuinely love this professor and would take many classes with him. CA Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The class wasn't that difficult, but did take some time to practice and perfect speeches. But His lectures teach you the basics and you have to do a lot of self-teaching. I am rewarded when my students grow and become better thinkers. Pay attention and attend every class. 1.0. I'm really surprised at all of the negative comments on here-- I found Dr. Wiginton to be a good professor. Class is very fun and interesting since every student shares his/her thoughts and opinions in regards of the class' topic. I will use what I have learned at the university. Online Class: Yes. Don't even attend! Wouldn't take a class from him again. He is well-organized and gives amazing feedback. Two, he grades your work on paper. He just reads right off the slides, and nothing else! He's funny too! His feedback to papers and assignments is always harsh, negative, and not helpful. Rate My Professor is a website that allows students to give their college professors reviews and feedback. Quality. Teachers like him made me sad to be graduating and leaving the English program. Dr. Linton is an amazing professor. Ron doesn't really teach you anything. Ron is super sweet but doesn't really teach much during class. I certainly care about the success of my students and their well-being. I once missed an exam and didn't realize, HE emailed ME letting me know I had missed and telling me he had reopened it up for me. Thank you for being caring and devoted to your profession. Avoid him. He is inflexible, insulting, and unclear about his expectations. A correct response must be supported with valid mathematics. If you ask questions, go to him! University of Cincinnati: Clermont College, Los Angeles Pierce College (was Pierce College ). NIGHTMARE CLASS. instead. She lectures about what we need to know and gives examples so we can apply it. If you are someone who cannot follow his explicit instructions and his way every time, this not the class for you.