Leandra Preston - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Professor: Leandra Preston

Department: English

College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WST3603
• 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:

Course consisted of weekly textbook readings, weekly discussion posts, and 2 exams. Exams were straight from textbook. Professor took a little long to grade, but was clear and consistent. Super interesting class and easy assignments

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WST3561
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. Very responsive. Emails back within 24 hours. Great topics in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WST4022
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was an OK class but she is horrible at grading. She takes forever to grade your assignments. Even after the term was over I still was unaware of one of my grades on the biggest project. You have a Service-Learning Final Project/Paper which you have to complete to pass the class. Everything else is discussions, there's no quizzes or exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WST4023
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Preston-Sidler made this class enjoyable when we talked with other classmates about each topic via discussion boards. I rarely found myself referencing the textbooks. 1 fun project that you can personalize, along with the 15-hour service project, which is pretty simple to complete (5-7 pages long). Great elective for tech/gender studies majors

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WST3561
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best prof at UCF

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing and cares about the subject and her students

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WST3621
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was a great class and it is my 3rd time taking a class with Professor Leandra Preston. The class consist of discussion, reading from the two main textbook and a research paper at the end. I enjoyed learning about masculinity and the information provided were great. She is very nice and helpful as well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WST3561
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is cut and dry. Read and post a discussion for the most part. You do have to construct 2 zines and do a service-learning project as well. Make sure you keep up with your project and get your 15 hours done. There is a 7-10 page final SL paper at the end of the semester. She grades pretty difficultly on things other than the discussions.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WST3561
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. This is the 4th class I've taken with her and I've loved each. She's very fair and wants us to do well :) Recommend HIGHLY!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class, easy to pass. Discussion board posts are based on opinion of the readings that week, and some movies that you have to watch (available mostly on Netflix Instant). Quizzes are short answer. Also, there is a 15 hour service learning project.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really interesting course, especially for an elective. I took the class online and she always clarified everything that I did not understand. We had 4 quizzes total and a discussion every two weeks. Also had to do 15 hours of service learning and write a 5 page paper about it, which is not hard or long at all. I recommend her for anyone!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good class.You have either quiz weeks or discussion weeks...both pretty easy. Discussion posts are 500 words, and you have to interact with other students. Quizzes are short and are related to readings and assignments. 15 Hours of community service, and a paper detailing and logging your experience. 5 page min. Not too hard if you do it early.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The material may be lengthy, but so well worth it. You learn a lot and are encouraged to help out in your community and have discussions with other classmates. She gives you everything you want in a class. I plan on taking her classes as much as I can.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online. I was hesitant at first since it was my first women's studies class, but I enjoyed it so much that I'm keeping my women's studies minor. Weekly discussions, make sure you discuss with classmates and check webcourses frequently. Do the community service early!! The only negative is that she can take a while to grade.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A great professor! This was an online class. The workload is fair and she is lenient in the discussions. One paper but it was an opinion essay so it was an easy write! If you check your webcourse regularly, you'll be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WST3561
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is one of the best online professors I have ever had. Actually DISCUSSES with students, grades with feedback, provides ample opportunity for grades, is responsive and overall super attentive for an online teacher. I wish I could take her in person but she mostly teaches online.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class during 6 weeks in the summer. It was a little fast paced but it wasn't extremely hard. The reading isn't too bad, some of it is interesting. She grades fairly, service learning was required but it wasnt alot of time. Reccommend this class if you are good with checking your webcourses regularly.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WST3621
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She wasn't hard, but she should have been. We had class discussions but she didn't really help them along, so they didn't go where they should have. It sort of seemed like she didn't take the class seriously. She also got mad defensive when she got called out. Uses alright texts, depending on the class you might enjoy it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Women's Studies in the Spring of 2010 online(still in it.I don't like.She doesn't give enough opportunites for points toward your grades. 3 tests, a big project, and 5 discussions.She grades ridiculous on discussions, it's impossible to get full credit.She is slow posting grades.If your opinion is different from hers she takes it personally

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WST3015
• 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:

Took it online. Lots of reading and writing discussions. As long as you keep up with it, it's easy. Very interesting. Sometimes it took a while to get grades back. Answers questions. Must do 15 hours of service learning! So plan ahead for that! I got an A. Good class