Sean Parkinson - University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC

Professor: Sean Parkinson

Department: Economics

College: University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sean can be incredibly unhelpful, and isn't easily accessible outside of class time. His lectures are unclear and often contradictory. You're graded on a midterm, final, and maybe some pop quizzes. He tells a lot of stories that don't have much relevance to class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He tells you everything you need to know. His examples and explanations make the material seem really simple. You won't need to study at all if you show up and pay attention.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent prof, does a great job explaining things despite how dry the material is. Grades on a bell and uses class input when making exams. Also has non mandatory assignments for extra credit to bump your grade. Makes it very easy to get a good grade but you will have to stay on top of the reading.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you read the textbook, listen to the lecture, and follow along with the example questions you will do fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Sean does his best when it comes to making the class interesting but fails in the attempt. Some classes only 25% of the people would show up. Sean marks on a curve so that saved me from failing. He does not explain the material well, does not assign any practice questions, and gives no homework which makes it hard to get practice on the material.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

superrrrr boring. will want to kill yourself in class. i went first 3 days didnt got back once after (except for the midterm). He cant teach. I got 50 and then 60% on midterm one and two..pretty sure i bombed the final as well but he gave me a b-. easy take it with him. no effort required. 2 midterms worth 25% and final worth 50%

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• 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:

Worst professor I ever had. Totally unprepared, does not make the material interesting. He once scolded me for READING MY TEXTBOOK. I was trying to understand what he was talking about by looking in my textbook to match up what he saying. I ended up withdrawing because I was taking a full course load and it was far too stressful to continue.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• 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:

Felt like he came unprepared to every class (Never brought in external teaching aids such as powerpoints, practice questions or even a laptop). Generally seemed to dislike teaching and acted as though he didn't want to be there. I ended up with a high mark but I put in a lot of effort outside of the class; and I mean a lot.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• 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:

Don't take this proff. He's easy going and somewhat fun but he is a good for nothing proff. He does NOT know how to teach. It's why he marks on a bell curve, or else everyone would fail his classes! The class is already hard enough take it with someone else

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were entertaining most of the time. Keeps the group engaged. Nice prof, easy going and takes student input before he creates exams. Adjusts Exam scores depending on class average. Ex, test out of 60 he will lower to out of 54 to increase avg.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher i have ever had. Very unclear and confusing. Would not recommend him to anyone!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• 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:

Does not present the material properly, does a poor job of explaining the material. Is unclear on what we are supposed to be doing. I had to watch YouTube videos to understand anything that he has talked about.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• 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:

Sean's a decent professor and does his best to keep the class interested in the subject. Test questions come out of the book and examples given in study hall. If you want a good mark, definitely attend his study halls because that's where all the practice is done.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super funny. Midterms and finals are from study hall questions and practice MC from the Q drive. Very supportive and cheerful prof. Took Econ 100 and 101 with him. Highly recommended!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sean is average. He keeps a dull subject from being completely dull, relates content to life. Tests are fairly straightforward, everything from the test bank. However, this does lead to un-proofread tests-nonsensical question and such sometimes. You have to do some self learning, as the lectures are not always the best, but he gets you through.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very "meh" teacher. his voice is the perfect noise to fall asleep to. he isnt terrible, but he isnt great

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dont go!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• 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:

Sean is average. He keeps a dull subject from being dull, relates content to life, and often ends class early. Tests are easy, and he accommodates students who cannot write tests at the scheduled time. Tests are rather easy...everything from the test bank. However, this does lead to un proofread tests..nonsensical question and such sometimes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Funny, easy going and very helpful!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best instructors I've ever taken class with, very helpful, clear, and super funny!