Kevin McLellan - Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

Professor: Kevin McLellan

Department: American Sign Language

College: Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ASL72228
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

McClellan is a fantastic teacher he is deaf himself; he makes the language very easy to learn and understand and teaches a lot of deaf culture. The only problem is that he has a very bad temper at times.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kevin is the best and has great teaching methods. He makes the classes fun and is very caring. As long as you show up to class and study this class will be an easy A!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best ALS teacher. He doesn't play favorites As my level 2 teacher does. He makes sure you understand and teaches a lot about the deaf culture. I wish I could take him again. His quizzes are not easy but if you go to class and practice you will pass.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wish I could take ASL205 with McLellan! I took ASL100 in the spring and ASL101 this summer and it couldn't have been better. He cares about students learning the language, even if that means repeating explanations. Three exams per course, plus a final presentation. I'm honestly sad that my classes over. If you can, TAKE HIS CLASSES!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best damn teacher I've ever had! He cares about each student and wants them to succeed! He has a lot of knowledge and shares that with his students. He needs to teach every level of ASL because he is that good and that well respected. I had him for ASL and Deaf Culture. I would happily repeat those classes again. I learned so much from him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor McLellen was great. He does a great job of explaining the culture, it is not just learning a new language. It is a class that you need to show up to. IF you miss class than it might be hard to learn the signs. Show up, do the assignments and you an get an A. I failed Spanish but got an A in ASL.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ASL110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kevin is a fantastic teacher with very clear expectations. He wants everybody to pass, so he tells you exactly what to study for the class previous to book quizzes and exams. Don't be afraid to participate and ask questions!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. McLellan is deaf himself, however he communicates well through lip reading. He has a great amount of knowledge about the deaf community that he likes to share with others. This professor makes class fun, however he does sometimes have outbursts over random things. He got very upset over a student's final exam that overlapped his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He takes his time explaining how Deaf culture works. He corrects and grades appropriately and is funny. My favorite asl teacher at Palomar!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

LOVED having Kevin as my ASL100 teacher. I took him for Deaf Culture as well and through both classes, learned a TON and respected him even more for his teaching style. You will have to study at home and make sure you know the signs during class and he doesn't mind pointing out the students that don't show up. Overall, loved him and the class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved this class! He made sign language fun and gives good feedback. I am a high school student and he wouldn't sign any papers until the first day but after that he was pretty cool about me taking his class. When I first met him, I thought he was a little rude, but I realized that's just his personality, so don't take it personally.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Kevin is a great professor. He tried to make the class as fun as possible. He is a patient man who will always try his best to help every student. Test are not hard if you review the signs. Overall he is a great professor and I would definitely recommend taking his class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

kevin was a GREAT professor!! he's so funny and makes class enjoyable. he made asl a comfortable language to learn. he gave super good feedback and was a patient guy. i would forsure take his class again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ASL101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kevin is one of the most amazing professors I've ever had. He is completely deaf, yet can read lips at an extraordinary rate. He is always willing to help and teach. He made me love ASL that much more, would absolutely take again! I highly recommend taking him

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ASL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved this class! I was hesitant to have to learn a language over the summer thinking it would be a lot of work in a short amount of time but this professor is amazing. He is super patient and makes learning sign language so easy. He makes you feel as comfortable as you can with his stress free approach in teaching. Best teacher ever!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best ASL teacher! Kevin is deaf but he is so patient and is willing to help out every student! He is hilarious with his jokes. He makes learning a language so easy! I would recommend him without a doubt! His test are not that hard and only a couple presentations. He is highly respected, take his class and you will see for yourself! Amazing!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is amazing!!! I wish he thought all the asl classes!! I would take them all with him. He is deaf and talks a lot about the culture. You have 4 vocabulary tests and two short presentations. He goes through every sign and gives you others that aren't in the book. He makes class fun with all his jokes. I recommend!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best professor I've ever had. He's funny, easy to learn from, and the class is actually enjoyable. I got really sick in the middle of the semester and missed a ton of class and still managed a B, but if you show up and study a decent amount you can definitely get an A. Wish I could take him next semester.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ASL110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic teacher, funny, personable but most importantly teaches the importance of deaf culture and some of their ethics. It makes us hearing people think about things we wouldn't typically consider. I already had knowledge of some deaf culture, but he was able to shed light on the things I didn't know. He's definitely worth taking!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ASL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's funny, and makes class fun. Few signing presentations nothing difficult, the tests are easy to pass if you review the signs after every lecture.