Professor: J. David Valaik
Department: History
College: Canisius College, Buffalo, NY
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: HST1
- 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:
Before my midterm, I went to him and told him I was struggling with the material. He actually asked, "Are you retarded?" He then gave me a short book on how to write and told me to read it, write an essay and bring it to him. The next day we had a test which I was unable to study for because of his essay. I dropped his class. Humiliating.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: HIST
- 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:
He is an amazing man. He teaches liek eh si supposed to. You read and if you ahve questions he will clarify. If you dotn he focuses on givign you a view of teh subject matter that onyl years of experience, and ntoa book, can tell.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HIS124
- 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: N/A
Comment:
Fair tests, but doesn't teach, doesn't even make an attempt to cover material, or prepare one for examinations. you have to read the book, and rely on yourself
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: HIS124
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
There is a lot that you can learn from him about life, but not a lot about the material. Have to read all of the text and take your own notes. Every paper must be virtually perfect. He's a great guy with good intentions but difficult to learn from.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HST124
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
worst teacher. dosent teach. he sits in front of he class and talks about himsef. i you can avoid it dont take t guy. by far the worst teacher ive ever had. he is also a hd grder. but if yolik relying on yourslf to read the textbook then ths is the course
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HST124
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Valaik is a little unclear at times- but if you pay attention to things he says in class, ask questions, and tell him if you have problems with the material and read the book religiously, you'll do fine
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HST124
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Has a tendency to ramble but he makes class very interesting. The material is relatively easy, but then again, I had this stuff before in AP. He brings an interesting perspective to everything and is refreshingly conservative.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: 1877PRES
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
AWFUL..if you are female stay away! Ruined a 4.0 for me!!!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: HISTORY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Valaik is a good teacher. His lectures are very interesting. He is not bashful about telling it like it is, by saying words like "Japs" or other slang that may have been more accepted at that point in history. Do your reading, and you'll do
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: HIS124
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This was the worst class ever! He rambles on about humpy dumpy and you dont learn anything. Everyone fals the test miserable and about 8% of the classs dropped out after the 2nd week
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: HIS310
- 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:
He reminds me of my grandpa. He is a great story telling and makes class interesting. He can be scary at the begining but he really is a great teacher.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: HIS124
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
aw,c'mon guys, he's not THAT bad
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: HIS123
- 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:
No Comments
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: HIS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: 1877PRES
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible...Hope you like Teddy Roosevelt b/c you'll spend 8 weeks on the subject. Other than avoid him, what can you do? He's tenured...
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: HIS124
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Whatever you do, do not take him. He's a/k/a satan!!
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