Debbie Whittaker - Long Beach City College

Professor: Debbie Whittaker

Department: TBD

College: Long Beach City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL7ETHICS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She is a great, very helpful teacher teacher, and it's not very difficult to get an A. Every test was open note, so copying the notes mindlessly and then bringing them to the next class will get you an A on her tests. She encourages lots of group discussion, which I liked. But overall, a pretty dull class in my opinion.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ETHIC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Debbie Whitaker hangs up on you when you call.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL7
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is wonderful and humorous. Her quizzes kind of difficult if u briefly read the book even w/powerpoint notes she gave so I suggest reading the chapter because the vocab is confusing unless you study. She is very engaged in class & very understanding! If you need help she is there . There are 3 quizzes, 1 final test, a few movie reviews u write.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• 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 really loved her class. Her personality makes the class even better. The work load is manageable but go to class or will miss out on important material

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really loved her. She always brought a smile to my face during class. CriticalThinking is a class that everyone should have to take every few years. She made the class quite relateable. I kinda wish I could take her class again. If you show up and take notes, you shouldn't get less than an A in this class. It really is quite easy and you do learn

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL7
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I love Ms. Whittaker, her class is not hard but if you study and keep communication open with her she will definitely help you to understand the material. There are a couple quizzes, 3 papers and and final. The paper isn't hard at all 2pages long if that. She's very caring and has a great attitude and shes very passionate about philosphy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She has simplified her grading material. There are no papers, only 7 quizzes and the final. Quizzes range from 10 to 20 questions. Must take all quizzes to pass class. She emphasizes reading the book which makes the quizzes extremely easy if you do, but I stopped reading half way through semester and still got A's on all of them just from lecture.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• 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:

Professor Whittaker is really nice. She's bubbly and her lectures are so easy to understand. Her quizzes are straight from the lecture and or the reading. It's light reading and just going through her ppt. Overall her class was great. I learned quite a bit and never had homework. Definitely recommend her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Whittaker is an amazing instructor, her personality is bubbly , she genuinely cares about students and she makes it easy to grasp material. You will need the book and what she lectures on will be on the test. There are quizzes about every 2 weeks or so but if you have the notes, u will be fine. No homework(just study) def taking her for Phil 3

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL7
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Assignments are easy. Watch movies in class. Her quizzes are straight from her PowerPoints. If you go over them you'll be fine. Sometimes the questions are nearly the same so miss one and you'll miss them all so don't forget to take a quick glance through the slides.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is interactive, which allows students to better understand the topics, while sharing different ideas and opinions. Short quizzes, every/every other week, which help retain the material. Prof. W. is funny, I love when she shares her life experiences. She keeps a great attitude, and is opened to all opinions. I recommend her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL7
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's really good and explains the topics good enough to understand quite easily. The book is not required and there are 3 quizzes, a few group assignments, and a few short responses to the films that are watched in class. The quizzes are somewhat easy if you dedicate your time to understanding the material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL7
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. 3 quizzes, 1 final, 4 easy assignments about the movies we watched, and 3 in class group projects. This class was very interesting. She really loves the subject she is passionate when she teaches. I bought the book but did not use it, I just went off her power points.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was an easy easy A. There was 7 quizzes, and 1 final, that's it. No HW. Just take notes on PowerPoint or not because she posts them online, study them and it's an easy A. One of the easiest classes I've ever taken.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took phil 11, honestly very easy class. Not many, if not at all homework assignments, only a couple assignments in the class, you can work with a partner. Quizzes on every chapter but simple, its just the notes. I do recommend reading the chapters as she will throw in a question from the textbook. But very easy class. Great instructor!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• 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:

I took her for Phil 11 and she turned out to be one of the best professors I've ever had. She keeps it interesting and fun. She realizes students have other things to do and respects it. It was honestly a very easy class, it was the basic , look over your notes and those are the quizzes. The final was an accumulation of the quizzes. It was simple.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Whittaker has easy class. Most of the quiz questions are from her lectures, and the finals are questions from the quizzes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Basic class, nice teacher, and helpful. Boring at times but she is really nice and you can tell she really enjoys the subject. gives quizzes on every chapter, no exams till the final. So its important to get good grades on the quizzes. Doesn't give a lot of homework there are 5 assignments in total that are very simple exercises out of the book.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Whittaker is awesome ! She's very clear and concise, the textbook is a must ! you get many quizzes, 4 assignments and 1 final, taking notes in class is extremely essential . I loved her class , she's really fun and tries to work with you until you understand the subject, she openminded but doesn't accept late work. I highly recommend her.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Whittaker is awesome! She's so cheerful and sweet, and her lectures were engaging. Her notes were crystal-clear, and her exams were easy (as long as you study!). I loved her vibrant personality and her happy expressions. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is interested in taking philosophy.