Judith Barad - Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

Professor: Judith Barad

Department: Philosophy

College: Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have not had any issues with professors at ISU besides Dr. Barad. She is so rude to her students. She wants you to "paticipate" but you will never give the answer she is looking for. She basically ignores what you have to say. I DO NOT suggest taking this class with her. Terrible professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class participation in discussions are required , but it seems she doesn't bother with what you have to say if it is unclear to her and simply moves on to the next person with their hand up. And you have to blow her mind with your comment in order to get points. Bad hand writing and uses the old school projector. I advise using a laptop for notes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's not clear with class work, she's very.. "Her way or the highway", you won't pass without the book or the prof pack. I would not recommend this class at all!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed her class in spite of disagreeing with her on a number of topics. She was respectful, reasonable, and very clear concerning her expectations regarding assignments and in class participation.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Midterm paper requirement and community service. No thank you.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

she is not the type of instructor you want, she makes everyone want to hate eating beef in my animal and ethic class, she is not a GOOD teacher, not helpful and also grade strictly....... ill give her 1 out of 10, not good at all type of teacher.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a useless teacher that is no help in class to the students. She is the kind of person that if what you have to say doesn't agree with what she has to say she doesn't accept it. Hands down, the worst instructor I've ever had.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She demands respect. Be on time, do what is asked and you will pass.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is very condescending and she wants people to speak in class , but if she doesn't like what they have to say she'll shut them up.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take Ethics with DR. Barad. If you try to answer her questions and she doesn't understand what you are trying to say she acts like you're stupid. She talks down to everyone. I understand it's the real world no sugary toppings but this women is just plan rude. So unless you have a tough skin don't take her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have had many teachers, and she is the worst. She gives no care to students at all. Her only two responses to your questions are : "You did read the reading" or "Check the syllabubs." Also, 39% of your grade is made up of quizzes you didn't take. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFFESOR!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take this class. She is the worst teacher to ask questions in class she answers always with "you should know it" she is the hardest paper grader I have ever had and she does not care about helping you succeed.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a good teacher at all. Basically just gave study guides and we were on our own. I strongly advise you do not take this course. Even my adviser agreed with me when I talked to her about dropping the course.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I have ever had! If you want to understand material, she is not the professor to have!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SHE IS DEVOTED TO THE STUDENTS THAT GET GOOD GRADES IN HER CLASS AND DO EVERYTHING SHE SAYS IN THE COURSE BOOK THERE ARE THREE EXTRA CREDIT PAPER OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN RAISE YOU GRADE BY 2 LETTERS, 14 QUIZES SHE DROPS THE LOWEST 2 QUIZ GRADES AND A MID TERM PAPER THAT IS WORTH 20% OF YOUR GRADE AND A FINAL PAPER WORTH 28% OF YOUR GRADE. READ AHEAD

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Barad is open minded to different opinions as long as those opinions use logic and are well thought out. You can't skip reading in this class, and you need to pay attention to class discussion. Grades are all based on papers, there aren't any tests, which is great for poor test takers.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is relatively easy if you have decent writing skills and do exactly what she asks of you. But unfortunately she comes off as highly opinionated to people and often embarasses students(not intentionally, just call them out on incorrect philosophical logic). Take notes on what she says in class for the quizzes and do readings ahead of time!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's a horrible teacher, if you can get by without taking her classes, you should do so.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She requested everyone try meditation in class, which I found to be a bit ironic from a woman so against pushing religious beliefs/practices upon others. No student suggested that her position as our professor pressured students to participate in the meditation which is a part of her religious practice (which appeared to Buddhist, not Christian).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: P201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Coming into the semester I had a 3.95 gpa. This is the hardest prof. to please I have ever had; I should have dropped this class when I could. I graduate next semester, and could have had a Summa Cum Laude diploma, but I will probably receive a C in this class. As others have stated, she is RUDE, NARROW-MINDED, AND SELF-CENTERED.