Pam Sarigiani - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Professor: Pam Sarigiani

Department: Human Development

College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HDF100H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are a bit dry at times, but if you pay attention and take notes, you will do fine on the exams. Come to class because participation matters, and in class work is often graded. Extra field trips were really cool and helpful, and the study guides are very clear. Very knowledgeable about her field.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HDF100H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pam is a wonderful professor, but her lectures are quite dry. However, all of her large tests depend upon her lecture content, so skipping class or zoning out are not options. She is very caring and attempts to elevate the class beyond normal with fun field trips and group presentations. Overall, knowledgable teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HDF307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good overall prof just very dry to listen to. Her material is easy to learn and understand and exams follow the lecture notes exactly. She has daily participation activities with groups for points so be sure to come to class. Very little points in the class so the participation points do matter. Teaches material well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HDF510
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Sarigiani is a super nice person. She tries really hard to engage the class using a wide assortment of activities from the perspective of a child (using play-dough, decorating surgical masks, ect). Get the book to do the reading reflections and look over your notes on the exams, you will get an A. For sure recommend this professor!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HDF100H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is such a caring and sweet teacher and class discussions were always interesting. Study guides before tests can give you a pretty exact idea of what to expect for the tests and if you study they are not bad at all. We went on field trips in this class and always did interesting and fun things during the lecture time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HDF307
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I also agree, the textbook is not essential. Have an interest in the stuff she is teaching, it is very helpful to your future, especially in this field. She does her best to make lectures interesting (using different types of media). Exams aren't easy but they are not extremely hard. Try and you will get a good grade. Take notes in class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HDF100H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was a really nice teacher and her class was very interesting. She gives you all the information you will need for your tests, I never even had to use my book! If you take notes, do the work, and participate then you will pass!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HDF307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love her! She is so sweet and cares. I agree that you don't need to purchase the text book at all, just take notes in class on the power points and you'll be fine. Her tests are short, 20 or so multiple choice and 5 short answer essay questions. Attendance isn't mandatory, but she does give you participation assignments daily almost.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HDF307
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class do not buy the book. Her power points are straight forward and you can count on that exact material being on the tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HDF100H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet professor. She gives you everything you need to to well. If you pay attention in class and take good notes, you should be fine. She's very straightforward with what she expects, and very reasonable. She's not very outgoing, but she's very nice and helpful, so don't be afraid to approach her! Makes the class interesting, and a great prof.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HDF100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She seems like a nice lady, but even after a professor I felt like she was very difficult to read. You don't know if you're pissing her off or saying something she agrees with. Very difficult grader. Textbook is helpful only when studying for tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HEV307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pam is very nice and brings a lot of different media into lectures to keep things interesting. The class is pretty easy but you must attend class and take notes. Exams aren't too bad if you look over your notes but there is no study guide.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HEV307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't avoid her. She is really nice and class is not that difficult. Come to class for the participation points. The exams are fine as long as you look over your notes. She uses other videos and movies in the class to help make it more interesting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HEV307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY hard prof for this class!DOES NOT GIVE ANY STUDY GUIDE OR OUTLINE AT ALL FOR THE TESTS! Tests are tricky! You are on your own for trying to figure out what you will be tested on! 3 tests, 1 portfolio, and participation is ALL that makes your grade! GO TO CLASS you will need all of the participation points because of the hard exams! AVIOD HER!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HEV307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pam is a great professor, one of the top 10 at CMU. Her teaching style is pretty traditional, but she is clear and direct. If you take notes, you will get an A...dont miss class. She does video clips and other stuff to make it interesting. She uses blackboard which is helful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HEV307
• 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:

Great lecturer and nice lady. very helpful and prompt on emails. go to class and take notes, then study them!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HEV307
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've had at CMU. I love her style of teaching. She explains things very well, and you do a lot of hands on group work in class to help u understand the material. 3 exams and one big paper. Go to class, take good notes, and it's an easy A!! Don't buy the book. Pam is awesome...definitely take her!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HEV302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class was so boring & seemed to drag on. Most of it consisted of filler material because we had to meet for 3 hrs. once a week. There was no pizazz at all to her lectures either. She just spilled out fact after fact, then plugged in an occasional video clip, or passed out a handout to use in group activities that would kill time.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HEV307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pam really cares about helping you get the most out of he class. She is very clear and never hesitates to explain anything until YOU get it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HEV307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She runs this class just like all her others. You don't need the book, but you definitly HAVE TO come to class. Take down all her notes, study them carefully, and you'll do fine. She keeps class interesting and uses a variety of teaching methods-videos, speakers, gp. work. Enjoyed the class!