Richard Edwards - Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT

Professor: Richard Edwards

Department: Sociology

College: Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Edwards cares about his students and about the subject he teaches. He peppers his lectures with anecdotes from his life, making the material more accessible. He has a dry sense of humor and can be snarky, but he is very kind and compassionate. I learned a lot from him. I feel that I have become a better human being because of his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCJ220
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice Professor. Test were AWFUL though.... nothing on the study guide was on the test... wrote perfect papers and would still get a B. Lectures were sometimes boring. The tests were the WORST part of the class.... they need to be reevaluated

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• 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:

Professor Edwards will have u in tears of laughter! I fully enjoyed going to his class and hearing his stories of travelling. His lectures help you understand the textbook without being bored by it. Would highly recommend him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Your grade depends on exams and papers, there is no homework/projects. The exams aren't difficult as long as you take good notes, reading the book isn't necessary. How he comes up with grades for papers is a mystery, as gives very little commentary. Loves to boast about himself, will often tell the same story multiple times for attention.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great professor. his lectures were always interesting and easy to understand however, his test are really hard. the study guides never matched the criteria we covered in class. he gives 2-3 papers a semester and those are what helped my grade out the most. he doesn't this "early deadline" thing.. its pointless.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Edwards is hilarious. He has some great stories some of which you would never expect a Professor to tell. You never have any written homework or classwork. He gives 2 or 3 essays that are not that hard but he is a tough grader. His tests are the hardest part of the class, you have to study in order to pass you cant wing any of his tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Edwards is hilarious, I love his lectures. However, the tests seem to be a little out of left field, and sometimes the study guides don't really fit well with the exam. I wish you were able to see the text when you get the scantron back because it is hard to know where you go wrong.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Edwards is a cool guy and knows his material well. However, a lot of his lectures come straight from the book with a few funny stories here and there. There's 2 essays and 4 exams. The study guides for the exams don't really help. Other than that, pretty interesting class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Maybe not the most exciting teacher you'll ever have, but he knows his stuff and is always there to hel you if you need it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class could have been an on-line class. Teaches right from the book. Classes long and boring, straight up lecture, no class interaction. Study guides useless. No grading criteria for papers, unsure how he comes up with one's grades. Toughest tests and papers I've written. Made Dean's List until taking his class. Avoid if at all possible.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had to chime in due to the rating below! I thought I was the only student to feel this way! Edwards class IS a joke. He IS very condescending. The study guides that he gives out are NOT helpful. He is a harsh grader and a very lazy grader. There is always an excuse why our papers aren't graded. I would recommend to STEER CLEAR of this teacher!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Edwards' class is a joke! He will talk about himself and irrelevant stories throughout the whole class. He is condescending when speaking to students. (which is rare!) He does give a study guide but it's of no help when it comes time for the test. I believe I would have learned more from staying home and reading the book!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCJ101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are fun to listen too. Even as an 8 am class I was awake and attentive to his teaching style.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Doesn't give out notes. Just pay attention in class and take good notes. His tests are easy and he tells you what to study, gives out study guides for every exam. His papers have early turn in dates and he grades them and gives them back with what to have for the second draft. overall very cool and funny guy, you'll like him. it's an easy A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• 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:

he was a great teacher but you need to take very good notes!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCJ101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good Teacher, but you need to pay thorough attention. You never open your textbook in class. If you don't pay attention and take extensive & detailed notes, you WILL fail. You don't really need the textbook, because a lot of the study guide terms and answers to questions could be found online.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very informative teacher but you have to pay attention and participate as well as do the work in order to have a successful experience and a grade reflective of your efforts.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Edwards is a very instinctual, realistic, and insightful teacher and innovator. He is obviously passionate about Sociology and is willing to go out of his way to help his students. Even if sociology is not your "Thing", he will make sure you will become engaged within the class content.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher, writing assignments are tough, but gives you a study guide for tests that basically have all the info needed for the test. His stories are interesting, yet some make me wanna fall asleep in class.. A class to take

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Prof Edwards. He gives study guides before each test that tell exactly what's on each test. He even allows you to turn your paper in early for his advice on it. Doesn't give mid-terms or finals. Put in the effort and you'll do great. Great professor to take!