Professor: Al Holcomb
Department: Music
College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: MUE3333
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Holcomb operates inside a "utopian classroom" theory, that everything you ever need to teach effectively will always be at your disposal (i.e., money, etc.) and teaches from this perspective. I'm sorry, but it's just not like that out there in the real world. This guy has been stuck in college-academia land for too long.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: INTRO
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I also took this class on accident, and it was the best mistake I could have made! I took him over 2 years ago, and I STILL think he is BY FAR the best I have had. I too love that his lectures are derived from experience, better than any textbook lecture. He is real and he has a true passion for his students. I would advise anyone to take him!
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: EDF2005
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Knowing I have to take more classes with him makes me want to change my major. He is condescending to students,doesn't plan well for classes, and doesn't let students get involved. Advising is worse. Tells you to take classes and then asks why you took a class taht doesn't count toward your major
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: MUE
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Just a great guy and professor. SO dedicated. So dynamic
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: EDF2005
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took this course by accident, instead of a regular intro to Ed. I thought he was an amazing teacher. Much to offer and VERY experienced in his teachings. His lectures come from experience, and that was the best part of class!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: MUE
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He has so much to offer if you are serious about teaching music literacy. His approach is very sequential and I find that what I have learned from him works in any teaching circumstance. Dr. Holcomb is a prepared & dedicated instructor.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: MUE4330
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It always feels like he is scolding you. Makes you feel like you'll never be a good teacher. Rambles on and on. whenever someone else tries to talk he pretends like hes listening but just looks around the room, which is so rude. too busy to really help.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: EDF2005
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have heard stories of other intro to ed classes at UCF being really boring and horrible. But his class was awsome! he ionstpired me soo much! Every class we do somtihng different and it makes it very interesting. I would HIGHLY recomend him.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: EDF2005
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Holcomb is someone you have to learn to like. His ramblings can go on for hours if you arent careful. He loves what he is doing, but don't catch him on a bad day.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: EDF2005
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's not too bad. Class is boring, but he tries his best to get everyone participating.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: MUE
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class felt like it wasn't always planned. Have to do observations, but those are fun --good to take so if you find that you don't like kids, then can change major. Learned some methods of teaching.. speaks clearly.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: MUE4330
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Focuses primarily on Choral Education.
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