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Patricia Alexander EDHD201 Expecting a B+ Anonymous 09/25/2024	(took spring 2024) - Really engaging classes, her lectures felt like TED talks and it doesn't take effort to pay attention. There's lots of in-class group activities, so make sure you like the people you're sitting with. Downside is attendance is pretty important - Decent amount of homework (notes, reflections, etc.) but graded on completion - Exams are essay questions, they're open-note but you won't finish them in time if you don't already understand the material - Lot of content is based on the professor's own research, so it would be hard to use external resources like chatgpt or google to help. You probably won't need to though
Alina Maki EDHD201 Expecting an A Anonymous 08/28/2024	I came into this class expecting a relatively easy class with some readings and discussions. But Professor Maki is genuinely the most pressed graduate student I've ever met in my life. When asked to explain a concept or instruction (because she writes them in a way that makes it feel like you are reading Shakespeare), she doesn't provide help or elaboration. She is a no nonsense type of professor and even the short readings are super confusing and hard to read.
Patricia Alexander EDHD201 Anonymous 05/17/2024	HIGHLY recommend Dr. Alexander and EDHD201. Dr. Alexander is an amazing lecturer and really knows how to capture your attention. Not a single lecture was boring for me. Once you experience one of her lectures, you'll wish every other professor was as engaging as her. She takes the time to learn everyone's names and creates a warm and welcoming environment. She is also a well-respected researcher with decades of research to back up what she talks about. You learn a lot about yourself as a student and how you can potentially improve in the future. One of my favorite classes I've taken so far at UMD! The only small gripe I had was that discussions weren't that useful, but you can skip them if you want. TLDR: a low-stakes and highly useful class.
Alina Maki EDHD201 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/07/2023	Professor Maki is great! My only complaint is that a lot of her course feels like busy work. However, most of the assignments and exams are pretty easy. Definitely an easy A+ and a great course!
Alina Maki EDHD201 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/29/2023	I cannot say enough good things about her she is a terrific teacher. This class is extremely easy and I definitely recommend taking it with her. She lectures well explains the concepts and gives you time during class with the people around you. There are reading reflections 1-2 times a week with some small assignments but literally, the class will not take you more than an hour to do the work. The exams are open notes and basically just about explaining the concepts and how they relate to each other so there are no right or wrong answers. It's a fairly enjoyable class and pretty interesting.
Jannah Fusenig EDHD201 Expecting an A Anonymous 05/09/2023	Jannah is an icon. You can't change my mind.
Jannah Fusenig EDHD201 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/20/2022	Jannah is probably one of the best teachers i have ever had. This class really does focus more on learning than grades. By having grades take more of a backseat, and learning more prioritized than anything else, it feels like its a lot easier to learn and you learn more. As long as your actually learning the material, then you will get a good grade. And since learning is so much easier in this class, its easy to get a good grade. Jannah is also very kind, and goes above and beyond for her students. It felt a lot more comfortable in her class than other professors, because she actually cared and asked stuff like how your weekend was, which really means a lot. Overall, a really great teacher. I would definitely try to take another one of her classes in the future, and I will try to.
Jannah Fusenig EDHD201 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/11/2022	Jannah is an absolute gem of a professor. Not only will you learn a lot in. the course, she will force you to really self-reflect and you'll feel personal growth. If you ever can take a class with her, do it. She's easily one of the best professors at UMD.
Jannah Fusenig EDHD201 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/08/2022	Jannah Fusenig was one my favorite professors this semester. She really makes sure all her students know the material. I love how she goes around the class to check on everyone if they have any questions and really makes it a personal experience. She is willing to help in any way to make sure her students aren't lost and actually understand whats going on.
Jannah Fusenig EDHD201 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/08/2022	She is so helpful and one of the best instructors that I have ever had.
Lauren Trakhman EDHD201 Anonymous 01/11/2022	best prof ive had at umd expects you to do work but is fair and kind and a good teacher
Julianne Van Meerten EDHD201 Anonymous 12/09/2021	Julianne is literally the nicest person on earth. She is an amazing professor, great at teaching, and doesn't give busy work. All the work is meaningful and not overwhelming. She cares about her student's mental health and is so kind. Highly recommend.
Julianne Van Meerten EDHD201 Expecting an A Anonymous 04/15/2021	Love her! SO kind, caring, and flexible for students. She actually cares about mental health of her students and genuinely just wants to see her students learn.
Patricia Alexander EDHD201 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/20/2020	Dr. A is an amazing professor! I really enjoyed the class and the material. It is all super interesting and personal. Everything you learn you tie back to yourself which is super cool. You definitely have to put in a good amount of time, there are readings twice a week which take up a while, but if you're interested in the material it's super worth it. If you already have a busy semester maybe save this course for next semester, but if you don't have the craziest schedule I HIGHLY recommend this class!
Patricia Alexander EDHD201 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 04/15/2020	Take this course! The material is very relevant and interesting. Professor Alexander is amazing and so are the TAs. Highly recommend this course to anybody.

Patricia Alexander
EDHD201

Expecting a B+
Anonymous
09/25/2024

(took spring 2024) - Really engaging classes, her lectures felt like TED talks and it doesn't take effort to pay attention. There's lots of in-class group activities, so make sure you like the people you're sitting with. Downside is attendance is pretty important - Decent amount of homework (notes, reflections, etc.) but graded on completion - Exams are essay questions, they're open-note but you won't finish them in time if you don't already understand the material - Lot of content is based on the professor's own research, so it would be hard to use external resources like chatgpt or google to help. You probably won't need to though

Alina Maki
EDHD201

Expecting an A
Anonymous
08/28/2024

I came into this class expecting a relatively easy class with some readings and discussions. But Professor Maki is genuinely the most pressed graduate student I've ever met in my life. When asked to explain a concept or instruction (because she writes them in a way that makes it feel like you are reading Shakespeare), she doesn't provide help or elaboration. She is a no nonsense type of professor and even the short readings are super confusing and hard to read.

Patricia Alexander
EDHD201

Anonymous
05/17/2024

HIGHLY recommend Dr. Alexander and EDHD201. Dr. Alexander is an amazing lecturer and really knows how to capture your attention. Not a single lecture was boring for me. Once you experience one of her lectures, you'll wish every other professor was as engaging as her. She takes the time to learn everyone's names and creates a warm and welcoming environment. She is also a well-respected researcher with decades of research to back up what she talks about. You learn a lot about yourself as a student and how you can potentially improve in the future. One of my favorite classes I've taken so far at UMD! The only small gripe I had was that discussions weren't that useful, but you can skip them if you want. TLDR: a low-stakes and highly useful class.

Alina Maki
EDHD201

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/07/2023

Professor Maki is great! My only complaint is that a lot of her course feels like busy work. However, most of the assignments and exams are pretty easy. Definitely an easy A+ and a great course!

Alina Maki
EDHD201

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/29/2023

I cannot say enough good things about her she is a terrific teacher. This class is extremely easy and I definitely recommend taking it with her. She lectures well explains the concepts and gives you time during class with the people around you. There are reading reflections 1-2 times a week with some small assignments but literally, the class will not take you more than an hour to do the work. The exams are open notes and basically just about explaining the concepts and how they relate to each other so there are no right or wrong answers. It's a fairly enjoyable class and pretty interesting.

Jannah Fusenig
EDHD201

Expecting an A
Anonymous
05/09/2023

Jannah is an icon. You can't change my mind.

Jannah Fusenig
EDHD201

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/20/2022

Jannah is probably one of the best teachers i have ever had. This class really does focus more on learning than grades. By having grades take more of a backseat, and learning more prioritized than anything else, it feels like its a lot easier to learn and you learn more. As long as your actually learning the material, then you will get a good grade. And since learning is so much easier in this class, its easy to get a good grade. Jannah is also very kind, and goes above and beyond for her students. It felt a lot more comfortable in her class than other professors, because she actually cared and asked stuff like how your weekend was, which really means a lot. Overall, a really great teacher. I would definitely try to take another one of her classes in the future, and I will try to.

Jannah Fusenig
EDHD201

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/11/2022

Jannah is an absolute gem of a professor. Not only will you learn a lot in. the course, she will force you to really self-reflect and you'll feel personal growth. If you ever can take a class with her, do it. She's easily one of the best professors at UMD.

Jannah Fusenig
EDHD201

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/08/2022

Jannah Fusenig was one my favorite professors this semester. She really makes sure all her students know the material. I love how she goes around the class to check on everyone if they have any questions and really makes it a personal experience. She is willing to help in any way to make sure her students aren't lost and actually understand whats going on.

Jannah Fusenig
EDHD201

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/08/2022

She is so helpful and one of the best instructors that I have ever had.

Lauren Trakhman
EDHD201

Anonymous
01/11/2022

best prof ive had at umd expects you to do work but is fair and kind and a good teacher

Julianne Van Meerten
EDHD201

Anonymous
12/09/2021

Julianne is literally the nicest person on earth. She is an amazing professor, great at teaching, and doesn't give busy work. All the work is meaningful and not overwhelming. She cares about her student's mental health and is so kind. Highly recommend.

Julianne Van Meerten
EDHD201

Expecting an A
Anonymous
04/15/2021

Love her! SO kind, caring, and flexible for students. She actually cares about mental health of her students and genuinely just wants to see her students learn.

Patricia Alexander
EDHD201

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/20/2020

Dr. A is an amazing professor! I really enjoyed the class and the material. It is all super interesting and personal. Everything you learn you tie back to yourself which is super cool. You definitely have to put in a good amount of time, there are readings twice a week which take up a while, but if you're interested in the material it's super worth it. If you already have a busy semester maybe save this course for next semester, but if you don't have the craziest schedule I HIGHLY recommend this class!

Patricia Alexander
EDHD201

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
04/15/2020

Take this course! The material is very relevant and interesting. Professor Alexander is amazing and so are the TAs. Highly recommend this course to anybody.

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