Richard Elmore - Harvard Graduate School of Education

Professor: Richard Elmore

Department: TBD

College: Harvard Graduate School of Education

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EDA024
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He had us read case studies, pedagogy, & discuss the ideas through our own lens by writing "briefs" that we would submit the night before. He would read, respond and we would have feedback at the beginning of class. Genius! EVERYONE was prepared and wanted to impress him! He incorporated our ideas into the class discussions. Most amazing class!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GSE2X
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class explores learning methods, cultures, and leadership styles. It explains structure, physical design, optimizing resources for “Personalized Learning.” It’s useful for any ‘Walk of life.’ It's amazing (Miraculous) he used 3 Blended learning styles in a single course. He packed a Truck load of rich (Concentrated) blessings into just 6 weeks.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: A350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Elmore's works are among the most influential in contemporary studies of education and social policy. His insights cut to the core about what plagues public education in the US and what can be done to support teachers to support students. A star among stars. Definitely one of the most influential people in the direction I took in my career.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL024
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Professor Elmore is a scholar on the catastrophe of public schools where worksheets trump any type of theory of action in classrooms. This is a professor who goes beyond the fascinating readings to make students feel disquieted by the organizational politics of school and want to help. This is the type of professor you go to Harvard to learn with.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EDA024
• 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:

Truly a gifted scholar, Professor Elmore is the consummate teacher. His genuine interest in students underscores his success as a Harvard professor. In the tradition of Aaron Wildavsky, he is an engaging teacher. The reading assignments are carefully selected. Professor Elmore inspires intellectual clarity.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLICY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He taught me a lot about politics and policy - and helped me become more interested in worldwide affairs in general. Thanks to him, I now look at the world with a more open and critical mind. I just wish Elmore would be just as helpful after one graduates - he has not submitted letters of rec, etc.