Anna Atkinson - Vancouver Island University

Professor: Anna Atkinson

Department: TBD

College: Vancouver Island University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG231
• 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:

Her classes entirely rely on group discussion which can be really annoying. Her assignment descriptions are unclear, containing a lot of useless preamble. Her lectures could be helpful, but a lot of it is hyper specialized interpretations rather than useful tips. She also goes on a lot of tangents.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COS126ECON238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anna is an amazing teacher. Her lectures are engaging and funny. She puts a lot of work into the preparation of her classes. I really enjoyed and learned a lot from her English 115 (academic writing). Although it took a lot of hard work. The pay off was worth it, I would recommend her classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think she is trying to many things for a first year course, she also gets side tracked with subjects. I leave the class either wondering what was the point of the lesson or why I even showed up. Most of the basics in the course are good, if we ever get to them. If not we are stuck looking everything up. So at least 50-60% is online it feels like.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: F18N09
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

anna although a wonderful person, a very strict teacher. her explanations are poor and i often left class confused. she has no filter while grading papers, if theres something wrong shell make sure youll know- and feel terrible about yourself for it. I would try to take an english course with another prof if you dont want to hate yourself.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Anna uses group learning throughout the term which I thought I would hate but it brings you closer with teammates and presents you with different perspectives you wouldn't have thought of. She grades on a number of tests and papers so the marks are distributed evenly. She is accommodating with hours when you need to go over papers or quizzes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anna is an amazing professor. She talks about currently topical issues in her lectures and seeks to broaden her students perspectives on what is happening in the world today. Instructions are clear. She is very accessible and willing to help with any questions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anna is very skilled at what she does, but don't expect an easy A. An A with her is absolutely achievable, but be prepared to work for it - office hours appointments, peer review, and writing centre appointments are necessary for A's with her. I did enjoy her class, and would take more with her again if I had the chance.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Anna is passionate about what she teaches and it makes attending her lectures a joy. She's approachable, cares about her students and grades fairly. I highly recommend taking a class with her (if you're an English major, especially).

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anna was a great professor! She was very clearly interested in her work and provided interesting work for the class. The only downside is she can be a bit difficult with grading and can be a little biased, but otherwise a great professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shes okay.. super high expectations for a first year.. I tried soo hard but still did not get a good grade. She gives feedback and will help when needed but does not go out of her way for the sucess of students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed my class with her. She's a pretty fair grader, but don't expect an easy A. She put our research paper in manageable milestones, which I'm so grateful for because I have trouble with those. My only issue is that she is VERY biased. For my research paper I had to argue for a cause I'm against, which was upsetting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a remarkable instructor! Really, one of a kind. And she has her very own page in the DSM-5

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very tough marker, be expected to put a lot of effort into her class. She's nice but don't get on her bad side. Alot of writing and researching

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For an English 115 teacher, Anna is unacceptable. Her grading criteria does not match up at all with what she actually wants and expects out of you. Also, the way Anna teaches puts you at a very low pedestal and thinks she is right all the time. If anything, I feel like her course has made me worse at English as she leaves me confused.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anna, even though she has good intentions is a TERRIBLE PROFESSOR. She is very biased towards her own opinion and believes she always right. In addition, she puts herself above everyone elese and looks down on you as a student. If you don't agree with her opinion, good luck getting a good grade.i Would not recommend her to anyone!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very Hard. Her expectations are too high for a first year english course.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I loved Anna's classes. She is clever and making deep connections that are relevant to our current and past stories. She's a tough marker but fair and makes good suggestions. I would take her classes again if i ever had the opportunity.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I found this class really relevant to all disciplines. Spending Friday mornings with Anna was like having tea with an old friend. The readings were well selected and the topic matter was relevant to being a human in the world as well as close to her heart (something I think more teachers should consider).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is sarcastic and unbelievably biased. She is also ridiculously rigid, and expects students to bend over backward to accommodate her. If i email her an assignment, she assumes that, instead of her hitting the "print" button, i have to find somewhere to print it and somehow find her outside of class time to give it to her.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not easy to pass with a high mark. As well as unclear assignments and sarcastic comments.