Melinda Vander Ploeg Fallon - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Professor: Melinda Vander Ploeg Fallon

Department: History

College: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's very knowledgeable and but easy to understand. Mostly she'll concentrate on the themes of family any women so pay close attention to those. Easy if you participate in discussions so speak up once in while. All in all easy class, good teacher, just do the work and you'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is very easy. The professor is very kind, and she asks very little from you. You must participate in class, so raise your hand and talk about what you've read. It's a very boring class. I got an A, but I didn't feel inspired or enlightened. Overall, she's nice, and the class is easy. If you wish to be challenged, look elsewhere.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

This teacher is absolutely amazing. 3 essays throughout the year, 2 of which are group assignments, a syllabus quiz which is 17 percent of the grade, and participation is 30 percent of the grade. as long as you participate every class (say something valid and related to the topic) you get an A for participation. SUCH A GOOD TEACHER! Awesome class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

pretty easy class just participate and you'll get over 1/3 of the grade already out of the way. 3 essays which are extremely vague but not difficult just remember to pick a good grade, even if you write a perfect A if any of your group members are anything less than perfect you'll get screwed over.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If your looking for a grade school level class where all you do is sleep, you'll love her. If you want a stimulating and engaging look at western history, RUN AWAY!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is pretty laid back and understanding. 3 papers total 2 of which are group assignment, you really have to be an idiot to fail the class. I don't understand why people are complaining about how long the class is when they signed up for a 3 hour class LOL? Don't miss class and participate = A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is pretty laid back and understanding. 3 papers total 2 of which are group and final can be turned in advanced for revision. You have to be an idiot to fail this class. I don't understand why people are complaining about how long the class is when they signed up for a 3 hour class HELLO??? Don't miss class and participate = A good luck.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

She is a pretty lady, very smart and extremely helpful! All you need to do is attend class, participate!! Participation alone is like 35 % of the class grade, you write 2 group essays (40 %) and 1 final essay ( 25 %) and that's it EASY A if you attend her class and participate.She does not give breaks but you are welcome to step out for couple mins

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Beautiful lady! She is wicked smart and I loved her class topics. However, she does not give breaks but you can just walk out for a 10 minute break if you need one. I learned a lot from her and you will too!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

She is very nice and is helpful with feedback on papers. We had 3 papers, two of which were group papers. Not too hard of a class. Make sure you choose good groups becuase that really makes the grade.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

Very nice professor. You pretty much have to go to every class, and the classes are somewhat boring -- especially when she asks a question and nobody responds so there's a minute or two of silence..but that's not her fault. Do the online participation if you have time or say anything in class and you'll get credit. Tests are takehome+no quizzes/hw

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

Shes the best history Professor, the class is exteremly easy, 2 exams(take home-Essay)easy though, i highly recommend her!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

This class is boring but you have to come because of participation points. Don't have to read the book skim it and find something to say for points. Your whole grade is based on take-home tests,2 essays, and comments. As long as you do those you should be fine. She's an easy grader, completly bsed my midterm and still got a B. Overall got an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

Really boring class. Only good thing was there were no tests and you just had to participate in the online forum every week and write two essays. I BSed both essays and got B's on them. Also the forum was simple she would take any response you gave. Most of the time i just put a quote from the book on there and she said good job. Overall easy class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures don't really keep your attention. Just make sure to do all the online responses every week along with the two essays. Attendence and participation are graded. Basically just boring but you gotta do it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

the person with the posting below mine is a complete idiot. WELCOME TO COLLEGE! that's what professors do! they try to get you to think, obviously that's too hard for you to do.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If she still teaches there I recommend anyone to not take her. It's very boring and I felt I was in grade school. You don't learn anything and she plays little games like: what do you think? How do you interpret it? She marks you a low score if you miss any of her classes!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely inflexible and unwilling to accept mitigating circumstances related to personal issues. The class isn't to difficult, but I hope you don't fall ill or have a family related emergency. Your cries for leniency will fall upon deaf ears.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

Fallon teaches this course a bit like high school. There are a lot of little assignments like journals and such--but these are prescribed by the department. Participate in the online stuff and you should do fine.