SyllabusCritics101Fall2011

Advice
At the end of the semester, EDU 101 students were asked, "what advice would you give to someone who's going to take this class?"


 * "Start filling in the 4 sections of your EDU notebook as soon as possible. This will give you a head start and less stress at the end of the 7 weeks." - Ashley
 * "Be prepared for __ANYTHING!__ You never know what Dr. Theresa has planned : )" - India Bailey
 * "BUY A PLANNER! This is essential to your success in this class and to your success at UMF. Buy a really great planner, keep track of everything, and make timelines. If you lose track of what you're doing you'll end up losing your mind!" - Emily Haskell
 * "Know that every presentation is scary and tough, but it is ultimately gonna help you succeed as an awesome teacher!" -
 * "Do your homework, and don't fall behind. Be involved in class, and you'll enjoy the class more. Start your final notebook early." - TJ Marston
 * "Do things ahead of time." - Unknown
 * "Try not to miss many classes. A lot happens and you don't want to miss it!" - Unknown
 * "Don't procrastinate, get everything done and you will succeed. It isn't hard." - Unknown
 * "Do all the work that Dr. Theresa asks you to do, and on time. By being prepared and in class you get a lot out of it, and it's fun. And, think creatively in this class." - Gia Pilgrim
 * "Don't slack off on homework in the beginning of class or you'll be screwed." - Unknown
 * "My advice would be to be really creative in your notebook. That way you can enjoy doing it. Also, write down things that would be good for the notebook as soon as you think of it. That way, when you put it together, you are not scrambling around." - Allison J. Reynolds
 * "The class is actually pretty easy if you can stay focused. There is a lot of homework assignments but if you stay caught up and do them most of the grade is participation." - Unknown
 * "Be prepared to be social and interact with your classmates. You can't go through this class by yourself. Don't let your work pile up; plan ahead." - Tyler H.
 * "If you do a fun worksheet or interesting activity in class, and have the paper from said activity, KEEP IT! It'll help you make your notebook." - Russell Warren
 * "Make sure you learn all your keywords and cites before you post on your blog. Don't wait to an hour before class to post your blog" - Jarrod White
 * "Do something to contribute to your group, or suffer awkwardness for the rest of the semester. And make sure Dr. Theresa stops confusing you with Russell." - Unknown
 * "Make sure to do your work." - Unknown

Surprises
At the end of the semester, EDU 101 students were asked, "What surprised you most about this class?"


 * "How much successful teamwork we did and how creative we were able to be." - Ashley
 * "I was surprised at how comfortable I felt in the classroom." - India Bailey
 * "Surprisingly enough you can survive on 30 hours of sleep a week." - Emily Haskell
 * "It surprised me that this class was really fun! I expected it to be lectures and boring presentations." - Unknown
 * "Instead of feeling like a student, I really felt like a teacher. We were talked to like teachers, taught like teachers, and it made me feel more comfortable and I felt like a teacher." - TJ Marston
 * "It goes by fast." - Unknown
 * "Balloons!" - Unknown
 * "How much I hate blogs." - Unknown
 * "What surprised me was how open Theresa is to different ideas. She is unlike any professor I've ever had." - Gia Pilgrim
 * "How little I actually gained from tutoring!" - Unknown
 * "How powerful the Chapter 6 assignment was. People became really passionate about fighting bullying in schools. Be passionate about that project." - Allison J. Reynolds
 * "Surprise! The biggest surprise in the class was the homework difficulty. The work might seem hard and time consuming, but when you actually sit down and do it, it is very easy and goes by quick." - Unknown
 * "I was surprised there were no tests and quizzes to speak of. With all your other classes it was nice to not have to worry about that." - Tyler H.
 * "I was surprised at the amount of change USA's education has gone through, and the amount of history I learned." - Russell Warren
 * "The dance at the end of class ended. It might be odd at first but you will have fun. So join in : )" - Jarrod White
 * "I was surprised to find out how much humor is welcome in this class." - Unknown
 * "How laid back and relaxed the class is." - Unknown