Shelagh Crooks - Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS

Professor: Shelagh Crooks

Department: Philosophy

College: Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Crooks is the best professor I've had at Saint Mary's and I sincerely consider her a friend. She really, truly cares about her students. She's so interesting, I really value her opinions and could listen to her talk all day. Take one of her classes!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a very genuine lady who cares for her students and their success. She is always willing to look over assignments before they are do and gives very helpful feedback. Her classes are worth attending. Would take her again for sure.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3415
• 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:

Shelagh is the most supportive professor I've ever had at SMU! She cares about you as a person and a student. Take any of her classes if you can. Participation matters!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EDUC1000
• 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:

Very nice lady. Good spirit. Can tell she enjoys her job. Learned every students' name. Always an enjoyable class. Explains content very well. Complaint: She got a little touchy about religion with her choice of article we examined, to the point where students felt uncomfortable. There's also regular collaborative work with fellow classmates.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI200CRITTH
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She has been teaching for way too long obviously, I can't stand being in this class because she is only looking for 1 answer, even though it's philosophy and there are many opinions to consider. I'm pretty easy going when it comes to professors, and accept everyone has a different method, but she's just plain rude.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EDUC1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

she is one of the best prof in SMU.. when I read the comment below I thought I choose the wrong person .. all of what it said below did not see any of it .. she is very helpful very kind and very skilled teacher.. she is very respectful person and very intelligent .. she has her own way of teaching which I really liked. go for her very recommended

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No book. Deals with touchy material but does NOT step on anyones toes and is very respectful. She is one of the best teachers I've had in my life. She is a wonderful, funny person and VERY fair, I got 100 in this class, if you get off your butt and go to class & do the assignments (not very many) you will too, its NOT hard and she's a great prof.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1200
• 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:

Shelagh is a great prof. It is true that she has some contempt for religion, but I have NEVER heard her be offensive or insulting about it, and she is always honest in her evaluation of things. She will never claim that an article is good, for example, just because it validates her own views. Discussion-based class; If you don't go, you'll fail.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1200
• 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:

She's opinionated for sure, but she gets to know her students and is very willing to help and answer even the stupidest of questions. The class was really easy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really should find another job, cause she doesn't have the ability to teach

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a very nice person and an even worse professor. Doesn't know how to grade or lecture.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3365
• 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:

Class setting is quite informal, which I didn't like at first but I ended up learning a lot. She has excellent communication and teaching skills and is very helpful if you talk to her outside of class. Some of her regular students are too comfortable with her and are rather irritating and rude, but you'll still enjoy the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While she is intellignent and gives a wide variety of material to discuss in class lectures, the class setting is very high school. She is very opinionated, and if you have any religious belief she very clearly disregards your beliefs. It is a required class at SMU, otherwise I would have dropped it, due to her poor religious tolerance.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1200
• 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:

Amazing professor! One of the bests that I've ever had. She's so nice, cares so much about her students. The class was easy and very interested. Actually wanted to show up! The way that she teaches is unlike any other critical thinking prof that I've heard of. Definitely recommend this class with this prof!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILCRIT
• 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:

crooks is the BEST, this class was JUST like my old high school classes, and she knew everyones names. very good personality

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

she's a great prof.. really cares about her students.. knows everyone by first and last name.. easy to get along with.. can be opinionative at times... she's pretty much open to anything if you can back it up... dresses nice too!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's interesting. So long as you can defend what you say then she's happy although she's bias with what she talks about in class. If you actually think it's a good course. She encourages discussion and takes the time to learn each students name. If you can actually think it's a good class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PIHL1201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bias, opinionated, call the class whatever you want, no matter what it completely goes against CRITICAL THINKING.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I just found this site. I had Prf. Crooks and she, without question, was the best professor and educator I have ever experienced. She actually taught me to think. I have gone on to a great career and many successes and would have to thank her for much of it. I am baffled by any negative comments. She was absolutely wonderful.Highly recommended

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIALL
• 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:

I have found this prof to be generous with her time and expertise. You just have to ask. If you want your thinking style challenged (and why take a phil class at all if you don't!) then you have found someone who will engage you. It is not about who is "right." It is about how you arrive at your conclusions. Excellent prof who practices phil.