Erica Meiners - Northeastern Illinois University

Professor: Erica Meiners

Department: TBD

College: Northeastern Illinois University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EDFN305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meiners is an incredibly passionate, caring, and brilliant professor. She has given us very up-to-date resources to read, watch, or listen to. Her ability to accommodate and bring forth positive energy made the class enjoyable. If you give it your best shot as far as participation, you will do just fine in the class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EDFN413
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meiners is very passionate, super smart, works hard to present new experiences to her students, and provides different types of readings (not just academic journals). She expects a LOT of time and work, though which can be difficult if you have a job or family. She does talk a lot, so we would have liked more time for student discussion.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EDFN405
• 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:

Class isn't difficult, but impressing the professor is. You have 3 assignments, all do at the end of the semester, so you won't know your grade until final grades are presented. She grades you not based on your ideas, but on how your ideas are similar to hers. You'll read A LOT! But don't worry, her class is literally her talking the entire time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EDFN305
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shes an awesome person to know.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EDFN405
• 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:

Amazing professor, her classes are not easy but they are so worth it. I felt like I learned so much in her classes. Wish there were more professors on campus as smart as her.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EDFN405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was good quality overall. There is a lot of work in her course, but it is to be expected. There were a lot of articles to read and they were all very interesting. The only problem is that she seemed to go off on tangents a bit and it bored me (sometimes). (she's attractive but not hot)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SCED305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One minded. Rude on occassion and only focuses on race and sexuality not education but she is intelligent and expects your best

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EDFN305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really learned a lot in this class and found it to be extremely interesting for a general level class. Erica was passionate about what she taught, but contrary to others' opinions I do NOT feel that she inflicted her beliefs, rather she would bring up thought-provoking topics that really made you reflect. Definitely recommended

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EDFN305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is passionate and knowledgeable. I felt a little overwhelmed at first, and the reading is intense but the topics are completely relevant to teaching today. I feel like I learned a lot and am better off for taking the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: NDP341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WAY too much work for a 1 credit class (4 papers, 2 media projects, lots of reading). Class itself was fascinating & thought provoking, could have been better organized. Erica is great at leading group conversation & clarifying issues. She is extremely accessible and always willing to work with students except she is slow at returning e-mails.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EDFN305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Although this teacher is *very passionate about public ed, she used the classroom to promote her own agenda and not actually teach about the history of pub.ed. LOTS of reading to do, come prepared to discuss (and get off topic). I wouldn't recommend this class and wish she didn't waste our money/time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EDFN305
• 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:

Uses the class for her soapbox. Material covered had very little to do with history of public education, more about current topics she's interested in. Multiple 40+ page articles to read each week. Emails went unanswered. Outdated website assignment. Harsh grader & unclear about what she wants. Entire class felt this way too. Avoid her if you can!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EDFN305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a good professor who is really passionate about her job. However there is sooooo much reading in this class it is incredible. The whole class is discussion. If you do not talk stay away she does pick on people! She makes it clear at the beginning that her class is the MOST important. Be prepared.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EDFN305
• 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:

I would never recommened this professor to anyone. The course is hard and heavy reading is required. Many people I knew at NEIU dropped her course. I highly recommend you sign up for a different teacher

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EDFN405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! She knows what she is talking about and if you give her any effort she rewards with being encouraging and helpful. I learned more in this class than any undergrad I ever had at U of Iowa. You will work but you will learn a lot as well! Take the class - seriously.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WSP202
• 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:

Erica is very fair, encouraging at passionate about her job and politics. I have learned so much in her class about some subjects I have never even thought about before. Makes the classroom environment friendly and non-judgemental...really recommend this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EDFN405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Erica was great! Very enthusiastic about the readings and teaching in general. She helps students as much as she can and gives very personal attention to anyone in need. Definitely take her for edfn 405.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EDU305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NEVER responded to my emails to her

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EDFN305
• 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:

Very rude, useless, expects too much, doesn't care about students, doesn't explain well, the class could be easier on my own, for example on the internet, she doesn't teach anything that we need to know to pass this class. No matter how hard you try, it's never good enough. To get a C in her class is like getting an A+ IN ANY OTHER...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ED305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

useless class, she seemed like the class was about her own agendas n the class was just squished in to them, we just read a bunch of articals did two book reports n a pain in the but webpage,bad teacher!!!!