Robert Sprague - West Los Angeles College

Professor: Robert Sprague

Department: TBD

College: West Los Angeles College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Sprague class was okay. He can be really confusing in terms of what exactly he wants for your papers. Also, he takes some time to respond to emails regarding questions you may have for him. Sometimes his comments are confusing and you are left thinking " wait, what is he talking about". Overall it was eh.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: E101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You build a paper based on the idea of the American dream in the context of the novel The Great Gatsby. It's a profound experience and prepared me for my college career.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When you mention English, I cringe. The thought of having to analyze and use critical thinking just made me tensed. After taking, and passing with an A, his course, I can clearly say that I am ready for University English.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: E101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is a little unorganized and seems to have a lot going on outside class because he takes a long time to grade things and he can be very confusing. but the class teaches you how to write a paper for sure. his comments can be harsh but honest and helpful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

took his online class, the schedule is clear. Fair grading, you can get an A if you do all the quizzes and assignments.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: E101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Reviews are out of whack. Syllabus is two pages, not 45. Evaluation is clear. Overall direction clear too. Texts are online.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved his online Eng 101 class - interpreting The Great Gatsby. 4 papers due with exceeding length. The modules are extensive; it's helpful to use high-lighter to mark important parts and get desired structure. Would recommend!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The Syllabus he uses is too long with misspellings and repeats itself if you read it all. A lot of the pages have nothing to do with the class. Not very helpful. Disorganized, and it seems he does things on purpose. His way of getting people to drop? The good reviews here are not real. Reminds me of Yelp and BBB.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend anyone taking his course online. His syllabus does not provide a clear explanation of the course and expectations (his syllabus is long, 45 pages and I never seen this from any professors). He teaches his entire course on the Great Gatsby. He is not great at following up with you when it comes to asking questions.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Totally committed to student success.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

After the 2nd week all went downhill. I would send professor Sprague pm's and he would respond sometime to not at all. Assignment are very clear, just too much. Writing a paper ok, but an outline too..Jeeez. Once he accused me of plagiarism, and spelled plagiarize along with a few other words wrong, but he's an English teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI101
• 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:

Great all around.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

Took his onine course. He checked in every 4 or 5 days if that. Is not helpful at all. There is no learning in this class. You either already know it or you fail never experinced anything like this before.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sprague's online course handling was HORRIBLE. Other teachers set it up to allow attachments. Sprague forces inline submissions that eliminate paper formating and combines words that must be corrected. He has an attitude.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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 took Professor Sprague's class online for the fall 2010 semester. He was available online and via private message if needed. This is not a class procrastinators!! Does not require daily class communication. Big +!! I would enroll in another class taught by this professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

great allround teacher

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't recognize him from the comments. Great teacher. Responded all the time. Gave us help with papers and deadlines.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor online. Answers every question. Detailed directions and explanations. You definitely have to take a risk in working on your own, but he's there for you too. Got good grade!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was looking forward to this class until I took this class. Professor Sprague either has a lot of personal issues going on or he just doesn't care.His expectations were vague & unclear and his demeanor shows that he has lost interest. Time to retire!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

BEWARE!! Extremely disorganized and did not adhere to the syllabus. Disappeared for lengths of time without communication and refused to respond to private messages. NO HELP AT ALL!!