Paul Chahal - MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB

Professor: Paul Chahal

Department: Physical Ed

College: MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HEED110
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paul tends to be all over the place when it comes to his lectures and will tell you almost every slide will be on either the midterm or final. He generally tests on his own personal knowledge and stuff he will tell you in class so the lectures themselves aren't really necessary. Is very unclear as to what he wants from you for assignments.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Paul's accent was very difficult to get past. Sometimes he would talk so fast that you couldn't keep up. His powerpoints are only helpful if you come to class every single day. If you don't attend class, that's equivalent to 5% of your course material lost (make sure you have a buddy whom you can copy notes from). Other than that, he's genuine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paul is probably the best prof I've ever had. He is clear in his teaching, and available whenever you need. An incredibly nice person. The only grades you get in his class is based on midterms and finals, however he gives you the exact written questions and answers for the exams. If you put in effort, you will do very well in his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HEED101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a funny and caring guy, but I took this course as a GPA booster. I am taking a full course load (inc. law courses) and I get more work in this class than the rest combined. He has weekly reflection assignments, one group presentation, 2 papers, a midterm and a final.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paul is a absolutely hilarious guy, but his classes are definitely made to work. You cannot be lazy and do not expect to just slide through and get a easy A, you definitely have to study. If you aren't prepared to work, don't take this class, but it isn't anything harder than what you would normally expect from a university course...

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PEDS103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paul is a great guy but his lectures are intense. This was one of the hardest classes I had to work for in order to get an A. I enjoyed the content but it was just so time consuming to study every word that comes out of his mouth since anything he says is a potential exam question... BE PREPARED TO STUDY. Write down everything he says as well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PEDS200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was really hard. Paul is nice, but his lectures are difficult to follow. The labs are interesting, and midterm and lab final was fair. But, his marking is inconsistent when I would see my lab/written marks compared to classmates (sometimes for the better or worse). His final was the most unfair exam I have written and wroth 40%.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a prof that wants to see his students do well and it shows. He will help where it is needed. On the flip side you can get so lost in his lecture that you aren't sure what class you're taking. you will learn a lot on the benefits of tea.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super funny teacher. Not a lot of content from class is actually on tests, if it is, its much more in depth than what youve learned.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HEED101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

great guy!! but for a HEED prof he definitely went a little hard. i took heed as a GPA booster but found it to take most of my time and energy throughout the semester. he has weekly reflection assignments, one group presentation, 2 papers, a midterm and a final. posts his notes online, but does not fill in the blanks.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good guy and he really wants everyone in the class to do well!! You will definitely have to work hard to get a good grade in this class. He hosts study sessions before exams that are super helpful, but the downside of Paul's teaching is that his notes are disorganized and he is all over the place with his slides, so really pay attention!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. i did not pay much attention in class and studied very hard for his tests and attended his study sessions and did just fine. His tests are hard but very fair. Great man also. Don't expect this class to be easy

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very lecture heavy. Can tend to switch topics with no rhythm or reason. Can make it tough to understand what he wants the class to know. Wants to see the class do well. Overall he is an okay proff.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HEED110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paul seems like a great guy. But is definitely the wrong prof to be teaching HEED. His assignments are super easy but his tests are ridiculous. They are unfair and have nothing to do with the material he goes over in class. He also barely explains assignments. I took this class to boost my GPA, now it's making it worse. Don't take HEED with Paul!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HEED110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, one of my least favourite profs I've had. He never takes attendance but does not post notes online so if you dont go you won't be docked marks but you will not do well on quizzes. He never talks about assignments, so he'll have something due in less than a week and not give you any info on what you are meant to do. NEVER responds emails!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paul definitely makes you work for your grade. Physiology can't be expected to be easy and to get a good grade, as with any class, it is important to put the work in. You can't just expect to sit in class and pass- you will definitely fail if that's your outlook. Paul is easily accessible outside of class and is absolutely hilarious!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader and one of the worst profs. Although, he gives hint but our final exam study session was waste of time because all the written questions we studied were not what he gave us on the final exam.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HEED110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof, cares about his students and makes an effort to get to know names and will chat you up outside of class. If you put effort in you will do well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HEED110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Paul is a great professor. However, I took this class as an elective, and he told us first day of class, that if this was our elective, "Jokes on us." He was right. Content heavy material, numbers and percentages are so important (there are so many of them). His midterm was hard, and the class had a very low average (60s). He seemed pleased. :(

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PEDS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Paul really cares about his students, and tries to make things clear but it isn't very effective. He makes everything hard to understand in class, and expects a lot of it to be "common sense". Half the final was on a subject he "taught" to us on the last day of class. Hardest class Ive ever taken, and Paul didn't really make it any easier.