David Birchman - Moorpark College

Professor: David Birchman

Department: TBD

College: Moorpark College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGMO1AH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took professor Birchman's spring 2020 Honors English and I enjoyed both the professor and the class. I decided to take his M01B class in the summer, and though it was accelerated, he still made the class very enjoyable with lots of extra credit so it was passable. Be prepared to ask questions! He doesnt always communucate exactly what he wants!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGMO1AH
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly I was scared to take this class when I signed up for it, I have never been more wrong in my life. A great teacher who really cares. All you need to do is turn everything in on time, come to class, participate, and take his critiques. I emailed him about my final paper a 3am, he responded at 3:15 with clear instructions and advice, luv him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGLMO1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, this professor is very old school, but that is not the worst of it. He cares more about getting his personal opinion across than anything else. My favorite thing about an English class is the discussion, which there was plenty of, until COVID-19 happened. Throughout the entire class, there was NOT much opportunity for any independent thought.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01H
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He enjoys challenging you and getting you to think critically. Learned way more in one semester than 4 years of English in high school. I liked him so much I took him again for M01B. He doesn't pick favorites but I feel like he does like you more if you participate in class for discussion. I recommend him

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGMO1AH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you need it for honors credit and have no option, then take this class otherwise I don't recommend it. Prof Birchman thinks he is the best English teacher out there and grades papers based on favorites. He is an old school teacher and his style of writing is different, millennials should adapt to his style of writing else the grade is impacted.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Birchman picked favorites in my class, I corrected him on one thing in return he hated me for the rest of the semester. He would always call on me when he knew I didn't know the right answer (I participated a lot in discussions and answered every question I knew so it wasn't a lack of participation). I don't recommend you take his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01AH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He wasn't the kindest professor, but despite not enjoying the class I still managed to get an A. He wants you to show up every class, but it feels like you're not learning much.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked him. I would definitely take his class again. We did a ton of group projects, and it felt like a family by the end.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This professor was good in the beginning, you have 5 essays the whole semester, you dont do one you WILL fail. After we had to assess the professor for the college he gave up and started to not care. overall he was a tough grader on papers, attendance was taken every day. I 100% would not take any of his classes again

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGM01A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a fantastic teacher and is easy to talk to. Yes, there is a lot of essay's and work but its not that hard if you keep up with it. He's much easier to work with if you pay attention and participate. PHONES are an absolute no for him he will call you out.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: M01A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His grading is semi opinion based and he is a tough grader. He seems nice but his lectures are very bland and hard to pay attention to. The work load isn't too bad, 5 essays, 10 quizzes, one final, and 6 journals. His quizzes are just on grammar though he doesn't seem to teach whats on the quizzes. This class is a lot of outside work but isn't hard

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very though grader, his test require have a lot of material and some questions were ones most people wouldn't remember . I know people in the class would just leave pages blank on the test. Doesn't seem to care about students and is very monotone and bland. Wouldn't recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01B
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awful. This is the dumbest class I have ever taken. First part of class wasn't too hard but the second part is very pointless. Seriously do not take this class! Got good grades on everything but the midterm and final.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NEVER TAKEN A PROFESSOR SO HEARTLESS. Does not care about his students at all. Everything we read in class is related to death. DO NOT TAKE. BEWARE.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01AH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By no means a bad teacher. He knows what he is talking about, but lectures can be quite bland. I had a class that wasn't interesting because of the people in it. The assignment topics are strange, except for the research paper. Honors requirements was simply a presentation.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice professor. Grading can seem harsh sometimes, but he is always able to explain what to work on. Not very many assignments. Grammer test, 5 essays, and a research paper. Definitely recommend using his office hours if you see yourself not getting the grades you want.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGHM01A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely have to work hard for your grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01
• 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:

Not a fan. Possible to get a good grade though

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 5737IO23REW7984
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG01AH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The worst English teacher that I have ever had. He grades based off of his own opinions and ideas, completely disregarding the student's opinion. He is extremely vague and will sometimes give rules that he then changes. He did this to our class twice and it affected the overall score of my essays. DO NOT TAKE!