Dr. Duckor was an extremely challenging instructor however he was extremely fair. He demanded a lot from you but at the same time he gave you all the information that you needed to succeed. He had a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

Dr. Duckor has a passion for making assessment fair for students and useful and relevant for students and teachers alike. It's a demanding class (lots of work & high standards), but well worth the effort. You'll learn to use testing to help your students learn more, and Dr. Duckor is incredibly generous with his knowledge, time and encouragement.

Dr.D is very supportive. He is very passionate about what he is teaching. The course was very demanding. However, he provides enough opportunities for anyone who wants to do well in class.

Dr. D is extremely knowledgeable about assessment. His passion for the subject is outstanding. His assignments for the class were hard, comprehensive, and authentic. Dr. D. was very supportive and made learning accessible to everyone. I would recommend this professor to anyone.

Very good and detailed rubrics provided with course assignments; formative feedback about student work; giving chances for modifying student work; always available for help and support.

Brent Duckor is a fantastic and knowledgeable professor who clearly explains the process of assessment. He is also incredibly accessible and will help you to truly understand the subject matter. Also, he's a very down to earth person who cares about his students' success. A+.

By far the best class I have taken in my educational experience. The class goes beyond just learning about assessment it helped me connect the subject matter to politics, psychology, and with my own personal experience with assessment.

Brents course is an excellent introduction to assessment. He really covers the theory and provides useful tools for applying this in your classroom. Beyond the academics Brent also practiced what he preached. I got a ton of wisdom from watching him use "essential questions", unlimited revisions and active feedback in his own teaching-invaluable.

Brent's course is an excellent introduction to assessment. He really covers the theory and provides useful tools for applying this in your classroom. Beyond the academics Brent also practiced what he preached. I got a ton of wisdom from watching him use "essential questions", unlimited revisions and active feedback in his own teaching-invaluable.

Great teacher. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Classes were very intersting, good energy, extrement clear and enjoyable. Very strong teaching moments. I learned a lot and felt very inspired by this class. Dr Druckor is one of the best teacher I had at SJSU.

Dr Dukor's passion for assessment is contagious. His course is demanding, but expectations are clear, and the required coursework has already had a positive impact on my own assessment practices.

While I agree that Brent teaches this class with passion and highlights some important techniques in assessment, I really didn't enjoy his teaching style. He comes across as arrogant and seems to single students out unfairly at times. I also felt like much of the work we did was for the benefit of his own academic research instead of for us.

Challenging but relevant material. Brent is always available and willing to help clear up any misconceptions and is easy to work with. Most importantly, he knows the content inside-out and knows how to make it relevant to our classrooms right now.

Great class with applications for all subject areas. Constructivist teaching methods and open discussion are highlights of his teaching style. Unlimited paper revisions are convenient and helpful. Course is extremely relevant to the PACT. Main points of the course are summarized well. Don't let external cognitive load interfere with your learning!

Mr. Duckor is a very fun and interesting teacher. He is also extremely knowledgeable in his field. He is a great teacher.

Course is very valuable if you are in the teaching credential program and need to know about teacher accountability. Course teaches creation of learning objectives, creating assessments (e.g. exam), how to score it and interpret the results. Dr Dukor is a great teacher.

Dr. D is very nice and helpful. His wide range of knowledge and passion for education make this assessment course interesting and meaningful.

Dr. Duckor challenged me, and I have gained a deep and practical appreciation of the many aspects of classroom assessment. I commend him for his professionalism, availability, and his enthusiasm for and understanding of assessment and evaluation.

Very conscientious and helpful. Provides opportunities for quality work.

Dr. Duckor's class was great and taught me a whole new direction for teaching and lesson/unit preparation, plus the vital importance of assessments.

Dr. D was very helpful and worked very diligently in helping me to understand how to apply what I learned in class towards my subject area.

Very friendly and extremely helpful both inside and outside of class.

Dr. D took a potentially dry and clinical study of evaluation and assessment and made the subject relatable, interesting, and applicable. I also used some of his teaching techniques in my classroom! Overall, demanding, yet important class.

The guy will openly berate you in front of the whole class. Knows his stuff but is difficult to still through class while he throws out questions he doesn't ever really want answers from the class for. Good for information however I would never take this professor again.

Very useful material + Dr.D is very helpful in a timely manner. I'm planning on using one of the tools he taught, viz., LearnerMap right away for my first job teaching Computer Science. Only way to tackle laying out the curriculum for a course that's being offered for the first time in the school and for a subject that I haven't touched in 10yrs!

Dr. D takes his work seriously and is really there to help his students. He is flexible with due dates and wants to make sure you understand the material because it will be important in your own classroom. Beware: it's a LOT of work, but ultimately worth it.

This course was possibly the most practically applicable course that I took in my credential program at SJSU. Dr. D. did a fantastic job of making assessment theory understandable and useful in my daily teaching practices. He understands the workload that student teachers are under and make adjustments accordingly. I would write more if there w

He's passionate about what he teaches. He relates to content to our classrooms and his personal life (kids). I learned a ton.

Excellent course; excellent teaching methods. Instructor is very passionate about material and helps to bring insight and interest into an often dull topic.

Great professor. Not necessarily "easy," but I wouldn't expect that from a university class anyway. Very supportive in applying class material to my own subject matter. The class is completely manageable as long as you are persistent and stay on top of your work.

Dr. D is an excellent teacher. He models what he expects. It is important to him that his students completely understand and will be able to perform what is learned in their classroom. He requires your best work and is flexible with deadlines but only so you have the opportunity to give your best work. He is willing to help you achieve this goal.

During the job interview process, I was asked very specific questions about my ability to assess student work and then create lessons that built upon those assessments. Had it not been for this class, I'm not sure I would have been so well prepared for the challenge. Instead, I came away from the interview confident in my abilities and got the job.

The content was pretty interesting and relevant. Duckor will say that the heavy workload isn't bad b/c he gives you extra time to complete it, but this just resulted in many students having 3 big papers to write at the end of the semester. Duckor talks about himself a lot, which gets very old. He's nice and helpful, but seems narcissistic.

Duckor cares about his subject. He is on time and prepared. He is approachable and readily responds to phone or email. He makes the subject relevant from a real-world perspective. He provides feedback and encourages revisions. I found the class and subject valuable to me in my phase II and phase III student teaching.

Dr. Duckor cares about his subject and his students. He provided meaningful and timely feedback for all of my assignments. He is approchable and willing to answer any questions day or night via phone or email.I think this class is valuable for my future job.

Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating professor (who often picks on non-participants). Patiently leads students through the different aspects of assessment. Topics and assignments covered in this class were relevant to what student teachers do in the classroom. One of the most demanding, frustrating, but useful classes at SJSU.

Dr. D knows his material and will present the content in a way that you will make you feel like an expert in the field of assessment in no time. His powerpoints are gold, print them and take your notes on them. Dr. D is a great presenter and uses activities and assignments that are valuable to your student teaching and future teaching career.

This class is a lot of work, but it is also one of the most important and informational classes you'll take. Brent has high standards, but there's nothing wrong with that. He's very helpful, easy to contact, and passionate about assessment. Keep your book & the PowerPoint notes (they'll prove to be very helpful).

Dr. D is very passionate about assessments and he brings this passion to the classroom. At first, I really didn't understand why this class was so important, but now I realize it was one of the most valuable classes I took in the credential program.

I really enjoyed the class. Of all the courses I've taken, I found this course to be the most useful in terms of real-life application, rather than just all theories. Many of what I learned, I can really see myself applying in the classroom. His instructional technique is also engaging and interesting, which makes an evening class bearable!

Friendly, engaging, informative, and dedicated.

Some think that Dr. D is too intense but don't confuse his intensity for being mean or insensitive. He is very passionate about teaching in general and it reflected on the way he taught the class. It was an overall great experience. The assignments were challenging but doable, each new subject was interesting and paced well. Can't wait for EDSC 182

Class was useful and applicable to learning about how students think. Projects were related to helping students learn better. Professor is amazing! Lots of time for his students and wants to know students as whole people. Great guy all around. Really cares about making a difference in education.

This professor practiced what he preached, was passionate and well informed about the subject matter, provided timely feed-back and accommodated individual needs. He could work a little more to improve his personal skills in the classroom.

Very knowledgeable professor, worthwhile assignments (though tedious and page limits are underestimated). Textbook is awful, like a cookbook. Shuts some students down, is arrogant, insecure. His desire to "connect" with students seems driven by self-advancement goals.

His intensity can be overwhelming. He likes to remain in control at all times. On the other hand, he is always available for help, and lets you revise your papers for full credit.

Dr. D walks the talk. Every class he modeled best practices for teaching - warming-up prior knowledge, using hands-on activities, scaffolding, grabbing-directing-maintaining attention, quick-writes, pair-shares, socratic questioning. He is a little intense - but he holds your attention for the whole class. I learned a ton from him!

Dr. D is a mentor by definition. He commits to his students everyday and is very passionate about developing great future educators. The guy can come in stressed out from his other requirements given by the university - but he never misses on a teachable moment.

By far the best teacher in the program

Very...intense. But a great teacher, if you can accept that fact! Knows his material back and forth. Wish his class was earlier in the program!

Dr. D's class was very useful in helping be design and evaluate assessments. I liked being able to justify the items used in the test/worksheet as well as the rubric used to score them. I liked the emphasis on formative feedback too. Very valuable since testing is here to stay for both formative and summative reasons.

Dr. D's class was very valuable in assessment design and evaluation. I liked being able to justify and validate my worksheets, labs, and tests. Experience gained in developing rubrics to score student work was very helpful.

Duckor is committed to assessment. He promotes student learning and formative assessment. At times Duckor can be intense with his classroom management procedures, but I believe it's all with the intent for the students in his class to learn these methods for their class. His class is significant to being a teacher.

This class is extremely helpful for teachers hoping to create fair and balanced assessments for their students. Dr. D is great at targeting what he wants you to get out of the class and really making sure you understand those concepts and can implement them in the classroom by the end of the course. He is always available for formative feedback.

Interesting class, assignments were clearly defined and instructor was accessible and helpful.

Dr. D is an amazing professor. He is dedicated to our success, and is very passionate about assessment. He is incredibly easy to reach outside of class through office hours, emails, texts, phone calls and G chat. Dr. D's knowledge of the subject is vast and he expects the same from us. IMHO he is the best professor in SJSU's credential program.

Brent is awesome. He makes himself extremely available. Though he sometimes lets stress get to him, he always has students' best interests in mind. If you have the opportunity, take one of his classes. He will make sure that you leave well informed.

Dr. D is passionate about assessment, and that passion bleeds into his teaching of this course. He is extremely helpful and available for feedback. Definitely one of the most valuable courses in the program.

Cool guy

Very intersting and useful class. Dr. D is very passionate and intense about his specialty, and this intensity will show in the class. This class is probably the most useful in the SJSU credential program.

I'd heard that Dr. D was self-centered and difficult to work with. However, after taking this Assessment class, I can say Dr. D. is a teacher who truly supports his students' learning & success; he doesn't just walk-the-walk. The class is intense with lots of assessment info to learn AND APPLY! But remember, Dr. D has got your back.

Dr. D's a great teacher, and Assessment is a really good course -- one of the best in the program because it's stuff I really needed and can use. Dr. D is intense, yes. And wonderfully passionate. He has a strong desire to help students become not just proficient assessment practioners but also great teachers.

This class might seem a little abstract in the beginning but hang in there. What Dr. D is trying to teach you, Table of Specification/Learner Maps, will undoubtedly help you in your career. I have used both of these in interviews and they blew the principals away. Take your time and do it right in his class (with his help) an it will pay off.

Great Teacher! Great Class! Very useful!

Dr. D is a great teacher who was very considerate of the fact that we were Phase II student-teachers working on the PACT. He was uber-accessible and helpful. The class had great theories, but it could have been much more helpful if practicality was emphasized as much as reliability, standardization, and validity.

Great class, changed my perspective, helped me understand assessment immensely. really enjoyed this class and learned a lot

This was one of the most helpful class I have taken during the San Jose State University teaching credential program. I learned 3 classes worth of info in just one. He is super helpful and gives 100% at each and every class lecture. Take this class! It will change the way you look at assessment!

I was surprised how much there is to know about assessmnet - it's much deeper than testing. The course did a good job of covering the breadth of the topic. Dr D's projects forced us to think hard about the ideas which helped us incorporate them into our long-term memory/schemata.

What I most appreciate about Dr. Duckor's Assessment class is that he teaches us relevant content that we need to know for practical day-to-day teaching. The portfolio I put together demonstrates my understanding of assessment. I highly recommend this class and Dr. Duckor in particular. It is evident that he loves his job and he is very helpful.

The biggest thing Dr. D will teach you is how to talk about assessment in a way that will impress administration and school district officials. He is an assessment guru, and he organizes his class in a way that is comprehensible and shows you ways to apply the knowledge you learn in your future career. I recommend DR. D's class without hesitation.

As you will most likely be working long hours for free in a secondary ed setting, the LAST thing you want to do is have ANOTHER NIGHT CLASS. Fear not prospective educators. Dr. D.'s class is rewarding, insightful, and at the end you will have tangible materials to use for your career. Dr D puts a lot of effort into the class, please do the same.

Very helpful and interesting class. It opens different perspectives and deepens the understanding of assessment itself and its purposes. I highly recommend Dr. Duckor class.

Dr. D breaks down the complex world of educational assessments into a set of concepts that make it easily accessible for teachers. You'll have to work hard to put together a portfolio of assessment tools. But when you are done, you have developed an ability to provide EVIDENCE that your students are learning what you are supposed to be teaching!

Beyond being personable and approachable, Dr. D teaches relevant skills and terminology EVERY successful instructor should know. It is a bit daunting that his assessment course coincides with the PACT process, but if you listen to his advice, you can incorporate your course work into your PACT.

Professor Duckor is an overall excellent teacher. He is very student oriented and extremely approachable and helpful. He will set you up for success for the class. He will help guide and work with you throughout the semester. He made himself very available to the class. He enjoys teaching and it shows. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Duckor (Dr. D) is a true intellectual. He is by far the most intellectual professor in the entire department, that is, he is an academic professor. Although he has not published a book yet, he is very knowledgeable about his subject especially educational philosophy and assessment strategies. I took two seminars with him.

This guy is so available it's ridiculous. He has a good eye for who's out there to win, and my initial skepticism at his attitude and mannerisms gave way to respect when I saw the extent to which he went to benefit the students. He is one of those professors where the course isn't about him, it's about YOU.

Dr. Duckor provides everything you need to succeed, including guided questions and examples to help you with all your assignments and being available 24/7 literally.

Dr. D's assessment class is not "easy" but the hard work and struggle is 100% worth it in the long run. He's ALWAYS available to help, and his "practical tips" help make the theory of assessment useful and invaluable in the classroom. Assessment was, by far, the most useful class in the secondary education curriculum at SJSU.

This class is challenging, but Dr. D breaks it down for you through his student examples and crystal clear assignments. The exhibitions you create are relevant to your classroom teaching. He is also very flexible and available 24/7 (really!) for questions or feedback. He really works hard to help his students become successful educators.

Dr D is extremly helpful,reasonable, and awesome. He is willing to help you as long as you ask 24/7. I really enjoyed his EDSC182 class because I learned how to design a good assessment. Take his class if you can.

I took his class EDSC184 Spring 2013. Dr Duckor is nice, helpful and reasonble. He is willing to answer your questions 24/7 by email/ phone. I really enjoyed his class. Take his class if you can. You can learn how to design a good assessment.

I think Dr. D's style demeanor and style can be misunderstood. He can come as being too intense but he's a great teacher focused on building 21st century skills and things we can take into our future classrooms. Like the learner map we do, TOS I have shown that off to admin and other teachers and hoping it can lead me to job soon!

Dr. D may seem, at first glance an intense educator who doesn’t pull any punches. But if you give him a chance, you will find out he is also one of the most supportive and dedicated instructors you will ever meet. When he says he is available 24/7, he means it. His EDSC 182 class is a must to help begin effectively assessing student learning.

I took this class last semester and thought it was extremely helpful and relevant to those with a teaching career. He is very caring, flexible, and tries his best to be available for assistance. If you have a chance to take it with Dr D, do it!

This class really helped me to learn how to create an assessment that assesses students knowledge and understanding a different level of learning. Dr D, is a great teacher and extremely flexible and understanding of students time. He gives extra time to finish assignments when needed and greatly helpful in giving feedback to improve the work.

This class really helped me to learn how to create an assessment that evaluates students knowledge and understanding a different level of learning. Dr D, is a great teacher and extremely flexible and understanding. He gives extra time to finish assignments when needed and greatly helpful in giving feedback to improve the work. A great experience.

At first I was a bit skeptical about the class, but Dr. D is the man when it comes to assessment! He will challenge you in a good way and make you analyze your own teaching habits and help you develop better strategies not only for assessment but for teaching in general! His projects are also useful for job interviews!

"Thank you again for your understanding of my predicaments this semester. I have thoroughly been enlightened in your course this semester and will strive to continue using the tools that you have presented me in my career as a teacher."

Thank you again for your understanding of my predicaments this semester. I have thoroughly been enlightened in your course this semester and will strive to continue using the tools that you have presented me in my career as a teacher.

At first I thought Dr. D was really intense.. However, he turned out to be a great guy and this class really helped me. The information he provides is amazing. The assessment portfolio rocked my interview, and I was hired on the spot. Principals and administrators REALLY care about assessment and he thoroughly prepares his students for this.

Thank you Dr. D. As I was telling one of my cohorts the other day, you were the only instructor to positively motivate me to re-do assignments throughout this credential program. I was taken aback by how much you honestly care. Because of you and your actions throughout the semester, I find myself an ardent supporter of assessment as well.

I've had many professors over the years. Dr D. is the first one to stay after class, or field a call late at night. He puts the students first, and wants us to succeed. At the same time, he keeps standards high (but allows revision). I'm thankful he gave me extensions based on unique circumstances this semester. That helped me to finish my PACT.

This was arguably one of the most valuable classes I took at SJSU (I also really liked Educational Psychology and I took some points away from the "Including and Supporting Students" class). I learned how to form a very specific, clear rubric which in turn informed me on what exactly to teach the students as they may need very clear micro-managing.

This is an extremely necessary and useful class to anyone who wants to succeed in the classroom. Dr. Duckor is very knowledgeable about assessment and what schools are looking for from new hires. He will equip you with important tools that you need to prove the effectiveness of your classroom activities to yourself and to your administrators.

This class is very helpful in the program. Dr. Duckor is beyond helpful and understanding to every students. Just do the work and not take advantage of his kindness and Dr. Duckor will do everything he can to help you pass. He even allowed me to do a Cronbach's Alpha reliability study for the final project even though it was not on the list!

Many things were amazing about Dr. Duckor. One was his availability to meet with us. He was always available to answer questions and he explained confusing things. I appreciate that he corrected our papers in a timely fashion and he gave us many opportunities to fix our work so that if you put the diligent work in, you can earn an A in this class.

Dr. D's expects you to not ony complete all assignments, but actively participate in all class discussions. He has a flexible teaching style that adapts and adjusts to the needs of his students. He's always available outside of class, and was quick to respond to any and all emailsphone calls regarding the course.

What you will take away from this class: Assessment isn't just something I HAVE to do as a teacher, it's part of the fun of being a teacher and paramount to being an amazing teacher.

Dr. D is a wealth of knowledge - and not just on Pedagogy. His willingness to help individuals make personal connections to the the material is unmatched. His interest in you as a developing teacher doesn't end with the semester: he gave me advice on the phone a semester later, helping me land my first job. He's busy, but he'll find time for you.

Dr. Duckor knows his stuff. Class is super informative, tremendously helpful for the PACT, and relevant to our lives as new teachers. The signature assignment, in which you code a 3-minute clip of your teaching, is crucial. I even used it during a job interview and it helped me get the position. Show up, read, and participate and you'll be fine.

Dr. D is amazing! He cares about his students and really wants them to succeed. He is passionate about formative feedback and has a lot of great insights to offer. He has a flexible teaching style that adapts to whatever best suits the needs of the students. He is always willing to help his students and guide them towards their career goals.

Dr. D can be a little intense, but he was one of the most helpful professors I've ever had. Every time I sent him an email with questions he would answer right away and was always open to provide useful feedback, focused on how to help me improve as a formative assessor. If you are willing to work hard in your development, so is Dr. D.

Teaches a very useful skill of Formative Assessment; or teaching while continuously checking in on what and if students are learning and adapting teaching to class progress. More meaningful than teaching by punish grades Dr. D. gets riled up about 'no FA used in the system' yet I see it often at SJSU and districts I've taught in. Word is out: )

He's open to all participants different viewpoints. He gives feedback that is constructive and works with everyone's strengths rather than put anyone down. Still, he's effective in getting his points across and we sense his care for his pupils. An effective teacher/mentor overall.

Brent is an amazing teacher. He is devoted to making sure that you are prepared for the next sections of the credential and really wants to make sure he is there for all students. Easy to talk to outside of class and made time in class engaging and interesting. Would highly recommend him for any secondary ed classes.

Models lots of very good teaching and will actually increase the skills and tools you have for teaching dramatically.

Brent has a real passion about teaching. He used his extensive classroom experience at high school and colleges to bring the pedagogical theories to life. He was inspiring and engaging. This class changed my whole view of the teaching profession.

Brent made the class a positive environment of learning. He is invested in our success and allows the class to move at it's own pace. He is direct and to the point. Every minute in class is accounted and moves at a good pace. The work / homework given was not overwhelming. I learned so much from this class and retained a lot of information.

Brent is an amazing teacher who not only works hard at helping his students understand what he's teaching, he also leaves his schedule wide open for any student who needs to contact him about class-related questions. Also, he connects current news with his lessons, which makes everything easy to understand. He cares for his students, and it shows.

Brent is a great professor who really enjoys the fields and wanting the best out of his students. He's a stand up guy who who gives his students access to him almost 24 hours out of the day. Very informative and a good human being overall. I really enjoyed my experience with him and wish him nothing, but the best.

I enjoyed his readings and class because I gained knowledge and skills. The class helped inform my teaching philosophy. He has always been honest about the profession, which Ive appreciated. Towards the end of the semester he modeled how to improve class climate, and was successful. Very supportive and understanding in regards to assignments.

The class provides beginning teachers with a theoretical framework that can make students learning visible. While I cannot comment on the personal experiences of others, I found his class to be informative and practical for the classroom environment. Professor Ducker is passionate, straightforward and personally vested in his students' development.

Dr. Duckor provided a lot of insight and support throughout the semester. He always came to class prepared with material that was useful towards what we needed as everyday teachers. He allowed plenty of extra time for support outside of class if needed. Dr. Duckor is a very passionate, supportive, flexible and informative instructor!

Dr. Duckor was very supportive and always was willing to give feedback no matter what time of the day it was. His class helped me prepare for the CalTPA and the importance of assessment.

I was lucky enough to have Brent for more than one course. He is awesome, super helpful and super passionate about what he teaches. He gave me the confidence to push forward with my teaching. I highly recommend taking a course with him.

Provides excellent feedback on assignments. Emphasizes seven real teaching moves that helped me become a better teacher. Class really helped with CalTPA Cycle 2. I used all the assignments in my CalTPA.

It really doesn't get any better than Dr. Duckor. Positive, accessible, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable & up-to-date about the latest research on assessment & its practical applications. His course was, by far the most valuable at SJSU in terms of prep for the Caltpa. Dr. Duckor brings it every week & challenges his class to challenge themselv

Professor Duckor's class was helpful for me in many ways. First, as a new teacher, his formative assessment moves helped me develop my classroom discussions. It gave me a structure to probe into the thinking of my students and gave them opportunities to explain their reasoning, moving from a teacher-centered to a student-centered learning class.

Dr. Duckors multifaceted knowledge and passion about the topic encouraged me to further explore key concepts and look at assessment instruments with a critical eye. The invited guest speakers enabled us to deeper engage in different aspects of the covered topics. Final project presentations linked theory to practice.

Professor Duckor is eager to give feedback, provide support and tailor his assignments to the individual needs of the students, everything you would expect and hope for in a graduate instructor.

EDD 530 was a highly professional, critical, and practical assessment and measurement course. Dr. Duckor was accessible and provided timely feedback that helped me further deepen my understanding of the content and improve my writing skills. This course fully met my expectations for doctoral teaching and learning.

Best course I've ever taken in terms of real world application and project-based learning. The skill development resulting from the demands of the group work was an added bonus. Formative feedback offered was timely and on point.

Dr. D was a fantastic professor. The assignments and content were relevant and applicable, and his passion for teaching and belief in education helped to buoy my spirit when times got tough.

I had Dr. Duckor for a doctoral level course on assessment, testing, and evaluation. It was an eye-opening course that helped me better understand the complexity of how assessment is used in research. I gained a whole new respect for this subject given its incredible implications. He teaches with heart and I strongly recommend taking his class.

I took Dr. Duckor's doctoral-level course on Assessment, testing, and evaluation. The class helped me understand the complexities and intricacies of assessments. Dr. Duckor is a fantastic professor and his knowledge in the subject helped me understand concepts in-depth and learn how to apply them in practice.

I took Professor Duckor's 182 course on assessment. He covers the why and the how, expanding on the philosophy behind assessment for learning and how to apply it. Classes were never boring and very engaging with lots of classroom discussions. He is very timely with feedback, offering to review student work before items are due. Highly recommend!

Dr. Duckor inspires you to be an exceptional teacher by being one himself.

Brent was super caring & understanding when our course switched to online format. He made every effort to check in on us, provide quality feedback and really made everyone feel welcomed. His class was informative, expectations were clear and grading was fair!

he cares about his students and is mindful

Dr. Duckor is a gem of a professor, one of the best in the doctoral program at SJSU. He is deeply knowledgeable and yet approachable, kind, and funny. He sets you at ease even while he helps doctoral students wade through the finer points of assessing assessments. He is a master at his craft and I would happily take another course from him!!