Christopher Beckham - Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Professor: Christopher Beckham

Department: History

College: Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Beckham is one of my favorite professors I've ever had. It's clear he really enjoys his job and cares about his students, and he always gives great feedback on assignments. Show up on time, take notes, and complete the readings and you won't have a problem.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Would definitely recommend this class to anyone taking 207. He gives you an entire new perspective on teaching and what you want for your future as an educator. He also really takes the readings and breaks them down for you to fully understand. You also get a really good understanding for the founders who built education into what it is today.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• 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:

You can tell he genuinely cares about his students. 11 quizzes throughout the semester but they aren't super difficult, he gives attendance points, overall most of the work is reading based but other than that you have two exams, field experience, and a paper. He's a great professor. You'll truly get what you give in his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EDF207005
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are like going to church and hearing a really excellent sermon. He cares about educating, and he wants you to care too. If you want to know how important teaching is, take him. There is a lot of reading and writing for a 200 level course, but it all relates well to the course objectives. You can do it. I swear.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Went into teaching unsure, but he's very inspiring and I can't imagine majoring in anything else! Just skim the readings, take his notes, and you'll get an A. Easy grader! He's nice & caring and very honest about the field of education. I learned so much about how and why we teach at a personal, real level, instead of ed. theories, which i liked.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's very passionate about his job, yet is honest about the teaching profession. If you read everything, attend every class, and listen to what he says, it's an easy A. He doesn't grade hard at all and makes it very clear what he expects on assignments, tests, quizzes, and essays. There's not much work other than field experience and reading.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best. He really cares about all his students and makes the class easy to succeed as long as you try. Lots of reading that really makes you think. Great professor. I wish I could take him for every class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely loved this professor! He is the best! You will not regret having him! I got a B but could have done much better!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Buy the required books; you'll need them. They make class easier. Dr. Beckham's lectures aren't lectures: they're discussions, and they are amazing. This was my favorite class my freshman year. He's a great guy! Take him for anything you can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Beckham is perhaps one of the best professors at MSU. He will give you EVERY opportunity to succeed. You will be doing a LOT of reading in this class but he tries to soften the blow as much as possible. He expects class participation so don't think you are going get away with being shy. I would take him again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Taking EDF 207? Take Dr. Beckham. He's a great professor and made class extremely enjoyable. He doesn't talk over your head and interacts on a personal level. Makes the material relatable and is easy to contact outside of class. Would love to take him again in the future if able.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EDF207005
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Beckham is an awesome teacher! He really interest his students with the subject he teaches. If you have a problem he will go out of his way to help you solve it! I loved this class! Would take another class from him in a heart beat!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved Dr. Beckham and his class! He made lectures interesting and I learned a lot from him. Be ready to read the entire textbook, but when don't you do that in a regular college class anyway? There are only two exams (mid-term and final). I thoroughly enjoyed this class and I would absolutely take Dr. Beckham for any other class!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are wanting a more history based foundation of education (vs a philosophical one) this is the professor to take. He did an outstanding job with it and taught in a way that shed some light into American history as well. Study for the midterm and final, read the book, and do well on the philosophy and you will be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• 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:

He is extremely nice, and helpful. Very clear with directions. The class is relatively easy as long as you read the textbook and study for exams. If you are taking EDF classes, then be sure to take him

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• 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:

Dr. Beckham is a wonderful professor. He is super easy and you really learn to understand the material. He is really interested in what he teaches which makes this even better. If you are taking EDF 207 take him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EDF207
• 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:

This man is a wonderful teacher. He gives 110% to make sure that all students understand the material. The tests are easy if you study and he gives a study guide that covers everything. This class was my favorite of the semester.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would never take this prof again. He has a supercilious attitude and gives horrific study guides (and the exams are so easy they are silly). I couldn't believe the first one after the study guide he gave. You never know what to expect from him, and he's boring as all get out.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He seems like a nice enough guy but DON'T take the telecourse. I don't know if it was him or just the fact that it's over the internet and you have to figure a lot out yourself, but it sucks oats. You're better off sitting through lectures.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST
• 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:

Beckham speaks in a monotone and puts one to sleep sometimes but has a good nature and tries to help. His class is fairly easy but whatever book you have you will go through it all.