Keith Pratt - Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA

Professor: Keith Pratt

Department: English As A Second Language

College: Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ESLL249
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He teaches us so many things which other professors dont teach! As some students comments.. yes, his class is not easy. You may need certain time to work on his assignments, but it is the WAY you learn and all of the class have to be like him! He organized his class very well and gives us detailed feedback. You definitely feel your better skills!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is actually genius and unique. One of the smartert professors at Foothill, and it's smarter than many of other academic professors (non-ESL professors).

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Keith is an amazing instructor, the most responsible teacher I have ever met at Foothill. You can learn solid reading and analyzing skills form his lecture and feedback. I would absolutely recommend him. His course is suffering only for those who are not willing to acquire useful knowledge and skills.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Keith is very passionate about English, but sometimes he might go a little bit off topic in order to state his personal opinion about things. He is one of the best English teachers in College. You will learn a lot if you take his class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ESLL25
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's class was interesting but the lecture was abstract. He didn't give clear instruction on essays and the requirements were vague. He's also a tough grader. SO DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst teacher In ESL classes. He spent Lots time to talk about his personal experiences instead of the lecture every class. He always makes judgement for other people, he is a very negative teacher. In his way of teacher, he will make you become sad in his negative emotion. He always said , I hate. I hate. I highly do not recommend him

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ESLL249
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took his esll 249 class. He is a very tough grader. I failed his class and next quarter i took the same class from Lisa Collato i got an A. From this example you understand that he is a tough grader. Not much to say if u wanna fail go ahead and take his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm quite straightforward and I prefer lectures that are precise and organized. Keith's teaching style was sometimes too abstract and stubborn, however, mostly the content and the knowledge that he tried to deliver to students were reasonable and logical. He is a tough grader, but if you understand what he's talking about, then don't worry!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing teacher. I got ESL 249 and it was the first ESL class that I get. He is knowledgeable and he really did his best to teach us something. He really helps students to learn something. Happy to have class with him :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ESLL237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has a lots of good comments. But I think it might because he is funny. In his class, he can take you to everywhere and a lot of other stuffs to talk. waste the time in the class. The feedback he gave me is not clear. Please figure out by yourself. He doesn't student to ask him a lot of questions. Not too many homework.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far one of my best English teachers. He is super funny and laid back. His class is simple and he teaches you material that is beneficial. There hasn't been a day where he doesn't crack a joke or make the laugh class! He gives light homework and rarely any quizzes or tests. Show up to class, put in effort and participation and you should do fine

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I liked professor Keith's class so much. I really miss his class a lot. He is an amazing teacher. I learnt a lot from him. I got an A-

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ESL2526
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Although I only got an A- due to procrastination, Keith's class is just more than memorable, of humor and intellectual curiosity. I never regret. I just love this course! :D One of the toughest course that shaped me of whom I am today, and leads me to the key element of American higher education. Am so thankful to him, as an international student.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ESL2526
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Of all the ESL English courses, Keith's class is the most satisfying, intellectually challenging at Foothill College. I still benefit a lot from his teaching after 14 years later. No other ESL26 teacher inquires this much intellectual intensity in student's intelligence to spark ideas of intrinsic depth and beauty.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ESL2526
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Keith is the smartest ESL professor I ever met. He holds the highest standard for his teaching and expects excellence in his students. If you sincerely want to learn the essence of critical thinking, take Keith's class without hesitation. He will give you a fruitful journey on the core value of independent thinking and critical writing.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lesson is difficult to understand. And, he feedback is vague.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took 2 of his class, 237 & 249. He grades severely but his lecture is awsome! In the class, he talks abstractly and most of students may not cleary understand his real intention during a quater, but what we learn from him affcts throughout our lives. I recomend taking his class to those who really want to improve writing skills.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the best teacher I have ever met in Foothill. He is very straightforward, critical and some kinds of humor; but he really knows Languages and the way how to teach,which is quite different from other ordinary ESL teachers. If you work hard, you will win the grade you should have. Hope he can teach more classes like spoken English and writing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take note of the terms. It will be on your test. His tests is totally skill tests(even finals), which you don't even have to study, just take a look at what he has taught. 2midterms+ 1finals. Homework throughout the course are mainly 4 summaries (only haft page to one page, double space, he will teach you everything you need to do it).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ESL249
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Keith is amazing! He's inspiring and you can learn a lot from him. I have never had any teacher that make me feel my improvement this clearly before. Just after 3 weeks, I became more confident and know what I were doing. Everything he taught is very helpful and gives you a strong basic. He might be sassy but no one can say complain about his work