Ellen Bigler - Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

Professor: Ellen Bigler

Department: Education

College: Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the BEST professors Ive had at RIC! The nicest most helpful teacher I have ever taken. If you do the work, attend class and participate you will be absolutely fine. Bigler tries to make her students feel welcomed and accepted. She talks a lot about Multicultural education and she is truly the definition and inspiration for future teachers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lots of work and reading. Very nice teacher and as long as you participate you will do fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bigler is one of my favorite professors at RIC. I've had her for 2 courses: Anthro 101 & FNED 346. She is very sweet, and does a good job at creating a comfortable atmosphere in her classes. This is important, as her courses are discussion-based. These discussions are engaging, and interesting. Do the homework, and you'll succeed in her class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• 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:

FNED346 is a wonderful class, Dr.Bigler is a great teacher. She has a wealth of experience and is very helpful and available outside of the classroom. Participation and preparation are important, but if you put in the work you'll get a good grade and a get a lot out of the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher. Lots of work, but that's what FNED346 is. I'm a slacker and I did very well in her class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class and professor. Her deadlines are reasonable and the work you do throughout the course help with the final exam and project. Very informative.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bigler is fair and available for questions when you have them. She tries to make sure you have the materials necessary to be a good multicultural educator. The materials are there for you and you have to have a willingness to learn and use the materials given. Overall Dr. Bigler and the class have been an excellent educational experience.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best! If you had a difficult time in her class it is because you are lazy or a simpleton. I am currently teaching at the high school level and use many of the handouts and topics from her class in my own classes now.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Was incredibly rude to students. She likes to put students on the spot and make them feel stupid. Hated her. Take someone else.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you're going to be a teacher,and you need to take this class,TAKE DR. BIGLER. Loaded with knowledge,a certified secondary ed. teacher and a doctor of anthropology.She knows what she's talking about! A LOT of information to learn and retain and she makes you accountable for it. A great asset to have in your future endeavors of becoming a teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FNED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Didn't clarify anything in class and had no sympathy when it came to students being lost or behind.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ED345
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mirroring her personal opinions on subjective issues is the only correct answer in her class. Her opinion is correct, everything else is wrong. Also likes to overload non-class time w/ stuff. Hands down worse prof I've ever had.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

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Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FNED345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Was a great teacher, was not hard at all.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FNED345
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr Bigler was a great teacher. She helps people see issues from each angle in order to make educated decisions. Her classes fly by because they are mostly discussions. She values student opinion, and often asks students to direct the discussions. This class was a good experience.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FNED345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She flipped out on one of the students in my class she gave way to much work and way to many handouts

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FNED345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows a lot about the subject and helps out a lot when it comes to writing papers, but the handouts were a little overwhelming. Having to read and retain so much information was very trying

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she was absolutely horrible...totally boring and unclear. never shuts up.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Opens the mind to thought... Sometimes too much though... Help "open" classroom sometimes gives students the impression that they can challenge her authority. They often do

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

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