Gerald Padilla - Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Gerald Padilla

Department: Ethnic Studies

College: Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ETH101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lots of reading to do, don't fall behind. Super cute and nice old man, he will definitely make sure you succeed in not only his class but in life too. Review your notes time from time and it's an Easy A. I wish I gave his class a full effort, could've gotten an A. By the way, the roll sheet goes around everyday, and he'll know if you were missing!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ETHS101F
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

There are books to read for you to extract and input into assigned essays which he is very merciful if you make your points across as well as knowing how to apply the book material. Padilla is personal, engaging, humorous, caring, and seems to be well-respected by students in the past and present for them to visit or speak for his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ETH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

5 essays, not hard topics. Mainly your perspective. Many books. Super funny and sweet. Some quizzes so pay attention and take notes, don't over think.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Padilla is a very nice and smart man but he cannot teach a class. He disrespects our outside lives by not telling us on the syllabus when all these papers and tests will be. He talks nonstop about everything but what we need to know for the test and then springs a test on you the next day. Such easy material, very mediocre teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ETH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Padilla was awesome!!! He made coming to class everyday fun. He likes to joke around and be funny which made the class go by fast. As long as you read the books and study for the tests this class is an easy A. Highly recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took him for Ethics 101 & 160. I would recommend him to anyone :)He's definitely a character and has a way of making any subject he teaches to be interesting. He's also very involved on campus and offers extra credit to those who help him with events. You can tell he loves his job and helping students grow. "Si Se Puede! - Padilla"

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ETHS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took him over the summer and I really enjoyed it. Yes, he goes off topic and does speak Spanish to say jokes but if you don't let it bother you you'll be fine. Several books to read and a paper to write on it. Sounds difficult but very easy considering I hate writing essays. There were field trips that were nice to go to places we've never been.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST275
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is an incredible professor and his classes are a must take! Padilla is incredibly passionate, knowledgable, and energetic about what he does. His Hist275 class is easy if you pay attention and put in the work for the assignments he gives. I genuinely loved him as a person and a professor. 10/10 WILL take again!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST127
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I recently came across the final paper I wrote for this class. The paper was dated May 27, 1986. Most of the paper was written strictly from lecture notes. I am now working on my Master's degree at a college in Florida, and Mr. Padilla's American History class continues to be my all-time favorite class! So glad to see he is still teaching!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS160
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took History of Native Americans with Professor Padilla over the summer, it was very fast paced class but I expected that for a summer course. He does talk quite a bit, but his stories are interesting and relatable to class. His tests are very straight forward; don't skip class, pay attention, take good notes and you will do well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHICANOSTUDIES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Padilla is an awesome professor. Not much homework or projects. As well no quizzes or test. Really easy and enjoyable class. Talks a lot but is a passionate Chicano.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST275
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the top 10 professors at Fullerton, hands down. Genuinely loved going to his classes, they're full of so much information about CA. Once you are accustomed to his lecturing style, it's easy to pick up the important info. Seriously recommend him!! Great guy, very caring and kind to students. Tests are simple, it's only stuff he lectures on.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Padilla has a good reputation with students. he's chill and likes to give us life advice. His lectures are super confusing though, i cant tell if what he is saying is part of the lecture or one of his many stories. he talks alot. there is no structure in the class. i honestly didnt like his style of teaching.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ETHS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly, he's a really inspirational teacher, and he does a great job at teaching a subject that most people are not interested in learning. He's really interested in getting to know each and every student. The class is a very easy A if you just show up everyday, and show him you're willing to participate.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ETHS140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Padilla is a Chicano studies icon at FJC. He tells it how it is and often can go on tangents in class. There are 2 mandatory saturday field trips but the class ends before the end of the semester. He keeps you until the end of class. He shows quite a few videos and expects you to participate in class. The books are essential, they are easy to read.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ETHS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the first teachers I had in college. He makes lectures interesting and he's very funny. The more you participate the more you get out of the class. He is very straight forward with grading and has different extra credit opportunities. He builds relationships with his students. Don't need a textbook but you do need to buy individual books.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ETHS170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Look, If you come to class and draw out anything he puts on the board you will pass the tests. Take pictures of the boards and go back and review them by drawing / writing out the notes from the board. He explains this in the beginning of the semester. And read the book - you will learn more about Native Americans that way. It's about the stories.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ETHNIC101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Padilla is very much a respected professor. My aunts who are graduates and professionals in their career have taken his class. Hes very influential. He does make you read a few books, and I dont recommend buying them. You can always check them out at the library to save your money. Good instructor. Y

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ETHNIC101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Expect to be treated well if you can speak spanish, are of hispanic origins andor are not white. I have never heard so much of a class directed at people who spoke spanish when not in a SPANISH CLASS. Um hellllllloooooooo I don't understand what you are saying and I am here to learn. Also, I got A's on EVERYTHING but some how I got a B...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ETHIS101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a good teacher but he talks a lot and it gets so bording . Overall it's easy but you gotta to read .