Matt Stockton - Portland Community College, Portland, OR

Professor: Matt Stockton

Department: Philosophy

College: Portland Community College, Portland, OR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHL197
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matt is one of those professors who genuinely cares about his students, and he's also one of the most intelligent and thoughtful people I've ever met. He goes above and beyond to make sure his students feel comfortable and respected, and has no ego around his authoritative role. His class felt like therapy! Take it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Matt is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is so caring and fun and gives the best lectures! Showing up to class and participating is definitely a must, but as long as you do that and turn your assignments in on time, you are golden! He doesn't assign a lot of outside work, and is there to help when you are in a crisis! Take his class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHL197
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt is very smart & funny! He engages the class with amazing lectures and challenges the group with new ideas. The things you'd talk about in any of his PHL classes are extremely eye opening, & it's important to remember that philosophy is subjective and that the concepts are ones that don't have to agree with. But really, take a class w/ Matt.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PH201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

So genius, so funny and relaxed, such engaging lectures. And long after you take the class he remembers you and always says hello. His lectures changed my life and his classes are always so, so fun.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is awesome, he works with you, he is there for you and he helps you to achieve your academic goals. I recommend him to my fellow students, he really helped to make my semester more manageable when I was having a meltdown.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Intellectually stimulating and engaging lectures. Genuinely caring professor who's pretty flexible with anything as long as you communicate with him well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHL197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes very understanding and is really flexible with resubmitting assignments and getting caught up. Really funny and does have amazing points/lectures.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took a class called Being & Knowing with Matt, and it was a wonderful introduction to philosophy! It was relatively stress-free and changed my perspective more than once! Matt is VERY cool and laid back (especially with due dates) and he also gives tons of feedback on the few essays he assigns. I really loved Matt as a prof, and he's cute, too!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

What a disappointment this class was. More concerned with being friends than a professor, the room was regularly out of control. The pointless discussions ranged from inappropriate discussions of violence, to completely ignorant comments on race/sexuality/ability, to questions in no way related to topic. Frustrating discussion of outdated material.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PH201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As long as you can articulate your thoughts, and actually try to think about the assignment it's an easy A. Matt also has an attractive voice, and it makes listening to his lectures much easier, but that's neither here nor there. (:

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHL191
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt was an effective instructor with his clear lectures and objectives. His quizzes can be challenging, but you have 3 attempts that you can make(the highest grade that you earned counts). He truly cares about creating a positive learning environment and wants everyone to succeed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt is wonderful. He is someone who is clearly passionate about teaching, which is refreshing. He wants students to be successful but above all else, he wants you to grow intellectually (and for yourself). If you're on the fence about philosophy, try it with Matt!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I generally don't write reviews for my professors but Matt's class was awesome! If you want to take philosophy, Matt is the professor for you!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHL197
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Matt was very friendly from the start. He is a very good teacher who engages the class everyday, however he doesn't make you talk if your not up to it. Very down to earth and I believe he relates well with students. The best part is he makes you think for yourself!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHL191
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matt is a very helpful teacher. He gives individual feedback on all assignments, grades quickly, and gives very clear instructions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHL201A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

- Over all amazing class & instructor - Grades papers very fast - Attendance matters but understanding of life getting in the way - Class consits of 3 reflection papers and one big final paper with small group presentation - One book is required - Very fair grading - Very knowledgeable! You will definitely learn something new!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt has been my favorite professor at PCC, by far. He is very insightful in his field, and encourages us to question and discuss with him. The more participation going on in the class, the better! We had some very interesting, and thought-provoking conversations in our Being and Knowing course. No tests, very little hw. He is super handsome, too!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 191
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his class online. I really like it, I liked how he had the power points for the class. Responds to e-mails quickly. I would take him again he is awesome.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHL197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matt was an awesome teacher. If you love philosophy, so does Matt, and he'll make you love it even more. No tests and assignments actually encourage critical thinking and facilitate learning! Pick Matt!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PH201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt, is a teacher who really takes time to explain and facilitate conversation about the topics. He makes them applicable to your life. He takes interest in his students. He's very openminded and likes to play devils advocate. He's brilliant, inspirational and I would take all my classes with him. Put in the work, he doesn't ask for much.