Ira Heffler - Glendale Community College

Professor: Ira Heffler

Department: Speech

College: Glendale Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors GCC had to offer. His overall attitude and compassion towards his students made him an excellent instructer & an even better person. His teaching style was very clear and effective. Spring 2015 is actually his last semester (he's retiring) so I'm afraid you guys won't have the pleasure of being in his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely loved this class mainly bc of the professor. Heffler is an amazing amazing professor and really knows how to teach and help you conquer fear of public speaking. I was surprised to see there were empty seats in my class bc I believe that everyone needs to take him especially for a Speech 101 class. Absolutely loved his way of teaching.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Scared of talking in front of people? This is your guy! He is an amazing professor with a huge heart. He really does motivate you and helps you conquer your fear on public speaking. he is big on time so DON'T BE LATE! The final isn't that difficult but STUDY!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

BEST TEACHER EVER! Very clear on what he expects from your speeches. Make sure to do the outlines how he says and get started on your speeches ahead of time (only 4 speeches). Gives brief lectures on some days. Never talks about the book but make sure to read it because the 200 point 50 question final is based off the book. Don't be late to class!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST SPEECH PROF EVERRRRRR. TAKE HIM. Don't be scared of taking speech, if you're taking it with Heffler. I loved going to his class and now, I miss it. Everyone became a family and It was all thanks to him. You do 4 speeches, a take home mid-term (two essays), and a final (based on the book). You'll have a lovely experience. He's a great teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the most helpful, nicest, funnest, and knowledgeable teacher I have ever had.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My best class so far. Ira is funny and smart. Prepare to read the book in order to pass writing exam.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very friendly and a great speech teacher

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• 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:

Ira is an amazing professor! Follow his outline for your speech and you will be set. It's hard to get a bad grade in this class. Do your 4 mandatory speeches and you'll be fine. This class has definitely improved my public speaking skills.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an incredible professor!! You will no regret taking his class. He tells you exactly what he wants in the speeches and you only do 4. For the midterm you just have to do 2 easy essay. And for the final do the practice tests online and you'll be fine. As well as do the extra credit!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• 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:

This man is simply amazing. You will not regret taking him. Our class was a legit family. He even said it was the best class he'd ever had. Do your work and do good on the outlines. Amazing person. Love you Ira

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I'm sooooo thankful I took Professor Heffler's Speech class! He is caring, helpful, and funny! Im so glad I got in a class filled with such amazing classmates. Everyone respected each other and we became a family! Though giving speeches are nervewracking, everyone was so supportive. So glad I took that class :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• 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:

Professor Heffler is great! Besides being very clear and fair, he is a caring person who wants his students to try new things and break out of their shell. I always looked forward to his class. If you want an easy A by doing nothing all semester, this isn't for you. You have to write and perform many speeches, but it's worth it in the end!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• 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:

Mr Heffler is an amazingly charismatic and passionate man and professor. I gained so much confidence from taking this class. He encourages controversial topics. Make sure your outline is perfection. The final is a multiple choice test, make sure you read the book..!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• 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:

He is the best in what he is doing. Helpful and funny. Very charismatic. Don't miss classes though. And prepare your speeches, it's not that hard afterall. And don't leave all the textbook reading to the end of semester! Anyway, I would highly recommend him, he is not that easy, but at least you will know the subject.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• 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:

Ira Heffler is an amazing professor with a great sense of humor who knows a thing or two about keeping his class engaged. You will definitely gain great oratory skills from taking his class. I am so glad that I chose him!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• 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:

Great teacher. Knows what hes talking about. Very funny guy in class and really makes you relax when it come to speaking in front of the class. The most personable teacher I've had at GCC.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• 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:

Nice man, fair grader easy class until ! you take the final. You must waste your money on the damn book that he never goes over that you will use for the 200 point worth final ! if you fail drops your grade badly. he is a funny, caring, teacher recommended but the final sucks, study all book chapter wells before hand. hard on his speech outlines

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• 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 passionate, funny, smart. Just brilliant. Take his class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• 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:

Took his once a week & we were like a family! Mostly b/c of Heffler :) I really did not like public speaking & have been avoiding this class for awhile, but need it for transfer. I'm so thrilled that I pucker into his class b/c of it's time slot - lol. I even did a competition for extra credit. Highly recommend !!!!!!