Joseph Pizzillo - Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Professor: Joseph Pizzillo

Department: Education

College: Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FNDS21150
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is really nice. The online class was really easy. 4 major projects, 2 journals, and dq. Make sure you detail your work, and your grammar. He's really sweet, and cares about his students. I hope to take him in person sometime. I recomend

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CKA1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pizzillo was a good professor. The online class had barely anything due but you should expect to be very descriptive in the assignments. He wants descriptive writing while of course answering the question given in the assignment. I recommend taking him online instead of in person. A friend said in person was difficult for him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HAE1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. P is a very smart man. When it comes to class, go and ask questions!! He will answer any question you ask and the way he answers is how it will show up on the midterm and final. He does not like procrastination. There isn't a lot of homework but know the terms before class so you can participate. Participation is MAJOR KEY!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CKA1HAE1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Both CKA and HAE with him are challenging and require you to put in some good effort. You really need to read/participate/ask questions if you want to do well. He did allow for group testing and explains things that are specifically asked about, but if you don't ask, he won't tell. Much of his classes were in prep for final essays. Still: loved him

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FNDS21230
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took CKA online last summer. Most of the content for this course was review for me because I learned it back in high school in AP Psych. I still used the textbook a lot because he kept grading me poorly. I watched every lecture. Not once did he give me decent feedback. His criteria is vague. He's not helpful at all. I learned nothing new there.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If you take CKA or History of American Ed with him, good luck. Detail your essays and write long answers (although this syllabus has no directions to anything). He takes points off if he doesn't like the font or way your PowerPoint slides are set up (again, not in the syllabus) STAY AWAY. :)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CKA101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Pizzillo for both CKA and HAE and I'm so happy I did. He's one of those professors who takes time to get to know his students and will answer literally any question you have. He's not an easy teacher, you have to work for your grade but I learned so much from taking his classes. I'd recommend him 100%.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HAE1
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Pizzillo is an interesting one. You depend solely on attendance hoping you finished the concepts sheets. Willing to help if you ask for it but you must make sure you turn in all your drafts and attend class. Midterm and final are in groups if you have above a C in the class. Its crucial. Both exams are over 10 pages front and back. Impossible

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HAE1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr.P is a very demanding professor. Be ready to read and work your butt off. However, it is the most rewarding class. I worked so hard and received an "A-" on the final! Get ready to get challenged, yet be rewarded. He is an amazing professor and will answer any question you have for him with ease. It's a must take class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FNDS21150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pizzillo is great at lecture. However he seeks to get rid of procrastination and even if you are not a procrastinator, it is Still hard. I worked my ass off. I read the entire textbook, studied & participated but it still wasn't enough. If you lose your group testing priviledge you're in Big trouble and he won't tell you your grade unless you ask.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FNDS21230
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pizzillo is a nice guy and he will help you if you ask for it. You have three big projects, 4 film analyses, and 6 quizzes. The quizzes and FAs are tough, but you work with partners on them, as long as you do not lose the privilege. He does not hand out the grade, you have to earn it. He's an overall great professor, and cares for his students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HAE1
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the hardest teacher I have ever had. First day of class I had no clue what was going on. He is all over the place. I never read one thing in his class nor did I do one thing and was able to come out with a C average. The only way you can pass is if you can keep your groups for the Midterm and Final. SHOW UP FOR CLASS

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HAE1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very intelligent professor. He knows EVERYTHING you throw at him. He likes to connect key terms/concepts to real life, and expects the class to participate in each lecture. He is an easy person to talk to and will help you when you ask for it. He does not give any tests or quizzes, although the midterm and final is tough. Make sure you read!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HAE1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are many tags that I could give Dr. Pizzillo. I generally gave him a good review, because at the end of the semester I left in absolute awe of Dr. Pizzillo. This was my hardest class that semester and I did frequently complain, but in the long run I enjoyed it. There were times where Dr. Pizzillo was all over the place/not clear, but I lived.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HAE1
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The hardest B I've ever worked for ! Dr. P is no joke . I hated the class in the beginning of the semester BUT there is a method to his madness His lectures are a bit hard to follow so make at least 1 friend You only have 3 grades ( Midterm, Final, Major Paper) NO extra credit study hard ! the exams are difficult GET A PARTNER for the exams

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CKA1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I've ever had. He doesn't teach and spends all semester talking about the big projects that are due at the end of the semester. He's very unclear and manages to somehow not answer your questions when you ask him anything. You absolutely need the book since all of the learning is done on your own. Tough grader as well. Stay away!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CKA3102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy and he is always willing to help, always offering his office hours and assignments from last year's students to give you an example of what to do for projects. He assigns a lot of projects and papers but paces the work out in class so you wont put it off. Overall good class, but don't expect an easy A. You have to put in the effort

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FNDS21150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This man... If you have a class with him GET. OUT. He is VERY unclear with what he expects of his students. His lectures are confusing. And there are WAY too many concepts and facts to memorize that he expects you to know on the spot. Get ready to read A LOT. If you have a heavy semester, trying to balance 5 other classes AND his class, get out.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FNDS21230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the hardest class I've had all year. He is unclear about his assignments. His test reviews do not help at all. He loves it when you participate, so if you know the answer, PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE. He also loves when you compare lectures to your own life. He WILL target procrastinators.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CKA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First of all, It's extremely ironic that Pizzillo teaches a class on how to employ effective teaching strategies when this is honestly the most confusing class I have ever taken. He doesn't actually teach, he makes you read from the text. Very unclear about what he wants in the projects. Test reviews are a joke. He's a nice guy though!!