Mary Seman - California University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Mary Seman

Department: TBD

College: California University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a good professor, and is very passionate about the subject. However, she is not sympathetic and is tough to work with.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers in the department. She expects you to know your stuff, and pushes you to challenge yourself. She is not a mean lady, like some have stated, she is just very demanding. Her class was great. Be Sure To Read Your Book!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows what she is talking about and forces you to learn the material but at a huge cost. She makes attendance mandatory and is not understanding when it comes to missing class- I was held accountable for attending my grandma's funeral. She gets enjoyment out of degrading students and speaks down during all lectures. Will never take again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seman is extremely intimidating but can also be very nice, especially if you talk to her one on one. She really helped me out when I talked to her. If you're looking for a good grade, you better work for it. The quizzes that she gives are multiple choice but very hard so study the notes and read! Work hard in her class and act professional!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learned a lot in this class, but the grade doesn't prove that. I know that seman cares on some level, but its not much. She will give you an assignment, but will not give you points. BUT if you dont bring it in you receive negative points. The only points you get are from quizzes, so a C is probably what most people will get.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seman is definitely one of the professors you enter the first day with weak knees and intimidation. However, as you continue in her class you'll be able to see her dedication and her love for what she does. She is an exceptional teacher and I've learned more from her than 95% of the other professors I've had.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ESP414
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At first, I was intimidated by Dr. Seman, but she was one of the nicest professors I have had here. No one in class was a Special Ed major, so she adapted the class so we got a lot of information about classroom management and teaching styles that will help us all. Pretty helpful, tells good stories, fair grader, interactive class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ESP412
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

While I learned the most in this class than almost any other class, I did not enjoy it. I'm still torn whether she is really a nice person or not. Personally I felt out of place and uncomfortable in her class. At times I felt she was rude. I got little to no feedback on my assignments. I could not wait for the semester to end.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was intimidated by her at first, but ended up absolutely loving her teaching style. She was the only professor that was clear and gave you all of the info you'd need for a test. You will struggle if you don't read the chapters. I think she's given to freshman to "weed out" those who can't handle special ed. She's tough, but you will learn so much

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You will learn a lot from her class. She is one of the most experienced and effective teachers I've ever been taught by. People who say she is a bad teacher are just not good students are too lazy to actually read the book or try. She is a nice person and teacher who gets a lot of trash talk because the course is hard, which is sad. READ THE BOOK.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seman is a tough teacher but she is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She will come of as an intimidating person at first, but after 2 classes you will absolutely love her. You MUST study and read the chapters, but all in all it is extremely worth it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ESP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved having Dr. Seman She can is a strict professor but she really cares about her job and her students. She uses the books so make sure you get them, they may be expensive but, they are worth it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ESP413
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Miserable Woman. I cannot imagine her as a special education teacher, when she does not even possess enough compassion to teach college students. Class is nothing but pointless busy work, which you must attend, even if you are in a full body cast, and unless you are a spec. Ed. major, you will get absolutely nothing but a headache from this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is very difficult, but the class is extremely infomative. Attendance and studying are crucial in this course. A lot of time and effort is required to do well in this course, but it is well worth it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She expects a lot out of you and really makes you work for your grade. She is an awesome teacher though and you learn a lot. If you are a Special Ed. major, I would absolutely reccommend taking her class because she knows what she is talking about!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher but you really have to do the readings and pay attention in class! always attend class and you should be good! Her test questions can be very tricky but just study and read the questions thoroughly!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She does a fantastic job teaching and covers a lot in class. She is a lot better teacher than people make her seem on her. She is very fair and if you go to class and pay attention and take the guided notes you won't get less than "B" I have yet to read the textbook and have an "A." She covers everything you need to know. Do not be afraid of h

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ESP101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I see that there are many ratings for Dr. Seman. She is a really good professor if your goal is to learn. She is a caring person, who cares about her job in addition to the students that she serves. If your goal is to be a slacker and barely attend class, she is not for you! If you are ready to work, you'll do fine. READ THE BOOK!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ESP210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class was very interesting and I learned so much! She is a lovely lady with a good heart. Have to make sure you keep up with reading and actually study some but it's not too hard. A lot of acronyms.. gets tricky. I've cried in her class over things we've talked about or watched. I enjoyed it. Would recommend!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ESP101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seman is a very hard professor, but if you want to actually learn, this class is the one to take! Although her tests and quizzes are hard, she is an excellent teacher and I am really learning alot from this class. She wants every student to be the best teacher they can be. Take her if you want to be a good special education teacher!