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Reviews (174)
He is a great guy. Tries to be funny and tries to teach the info in the easiest manner possible. I would definitly recommend him.
Wonderful instructor, cut clear instruction. Very reliable and fast in answering emails from students. I've taken Hist 139 and Hist 107 and just loved the way he teaches his courses. I really liked his objectiveness and his help. I really enjoyed his clas
Excellant online class
Mr Waddington is Greg's and my favorite teacher! We try to never miss class cause being there is so exciting and we learn so much!
Brian Waddington is an excellent story teller. His ability to tell stories keeps his classes interesting and makes it easy to learn history. A must-take for majors and non-majors alike.
i don't really like history but i actually liked his class. he's a really nice and helpful teacher. he's got a good sense of humor and his quizzes are pretty easy.
exceptional instructor. I took his online classes and rather than just returning a grade for homework he gave detailed feedback via e-mail. He seems enthusiastic about students progress and growth. Very impressive instructor! One of Citrus' very best.
he makes history really interesting. he puts a lot of effort into his teaching.
Waddington is an okay teacher. Thinks a bit too much of his intellect in my opinion. He seems a bit misogynistic too. I had him twice and at first I really liked him but after awhile his arrogance is a bit too much. I can't remember a thing he taught.
I’ve taken 139 and 107, now 108 to finish the History series. I love the way he does his online lectures if you need extra help and struggling, he is the one to turn to; he will not let you down. Your assignment grade is always accompanied with praises helpful tips for the next assignment. A+++
He is a really good teacher and his class is pretty easy. I would highly reccomend him.
The best history teacher at Citrus! He is the nicest person. TAKE HIM!
Professor Waddington is a cool guy.He loves to write essays. The final exam would be an in-class essay based on what you learned in the class. There are no tests,just quiz. The quizes are only five questions. He is a very funny teacher and make the class fun.
Great online teacher, very helpful, and had an easy to follow course. Turn the assignments in on-time and participate in the discussion and you'll do fine.
Prof. Waddington is a great asset to Citrus College. I found the lectures to be interesting on a subject that I found rather uninteresting. He is a flexible grader. His class consists of in class essays in which he prepares you for with great assistance. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Prof. Waddington is a great professor that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.I had yet to meet an instructor who was interested in their profession as well as their students' progress.Online course consists of chapter information written by him,weekly messageboard postings,text readings, and weekly essay assignments. He takes time to answer questions you have.
Prof. Waddington is a wonderful instructor. His lessons are easy without being boring and he goes out of his way to make sure that every student understands the material. He is a true asset to Citrus College.
He is one of the best history teachers I have ever taken, and the subject is quite boring to me...he made learning easy, he is very clear, enforces writing skills...but I can see why..this is college and things should be done right. I definetly recommend him though. I got an A in his class.
He's an amazing teacher. He's very clear and quite intelligent. I totally recommend him! classes usually had a small quiz that had easy review questions, there was very little reading and a few essays.
He is a great teacher. History isn't my subject but he actually made it interesting! And he knows what he's talking about. Take him!
Mr. Waddington is really accommodating and helpful. He makes the subject interesting, and provokes your thoughts on the subject. I have found him to be a pretty easy grader, as well. I recommend him highly!
Great teacher. Actually made my wife like history, and she hates history.
an awesome teacher!!!!!
just amazing
really tries to help you get a good grade while teaching you a lot
LOVED HIM! He was great! Made sure you knew did your best, and actually made it all very interesting!
Prof. Waddington is one of the best teachers in the school. He mostly lectures, and uses texts to reinforce that. If you understand the concepts and are able to write well, in a critical style, you should do fine. If not, he always makes time for answering email, or talking with students.
He's really clear and gives you space for your own opinions. LOTSA READING.
Waddington is great. He makes sure that you understand adn if you dont hes there to help you out. Hes quizes are especially easy!I strongly recommend him .
An awesome teacher. Very thorough and entertaining. Fills the class atmosphere with excitement!
Great professor for in class. Very TOUGH online classes though. The distance ed class is very different from the traditional and it seems like there is triple the amount of work online.
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Great Prof! Took his online class. Lots of work! He does communicate well and he is very helpful. He does a great job of getting back to students. His class is interesting. I learned alot. He is kinda cute too! I would take a class from him again. Very professional and kind.
the best! enough said!
This man is great teacher. He teaches with great enthusiasm and gets you involved in the subject. He makes you want to know more about all history.
One of the best teachers at Citrus, and apparently the only online instructor who makes proper use of the discussion board. Grades assignments very quickly, so you'll always know where you stand gradewise.
Was a great teacher that was very involved with his students. The only thing is that if you want to take his class you better like to read a lot and write a lot because he requires a lot of essays. Otherwise was very nice!
hard class for the summer (honors). lots of reading and essays.
I'm not so sure about him...
He teaches in a way that captivates the class. I'm sure he has opened up history to a lot of students that didn't plan on liking the class. He is the best teacher I have come across at Citrus. There is a lot of writing involved in his class. Don't sweat it, you find it helps down the line.
Very interesting and knows what he's talking about. He is very thorough and loves it when students participate. He grades fairly Come prepared, do the readings, join in class discussions and you'll do well. I think he's the best History professor I have ever had!!! He also has a great sense ov humor***
MR WADDINGTON ROCKS! FUNNY, KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT, HELPFUL-THE BEST IN THE HISTORY DEPT. GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR TOO. THIS IS THE KIND OF PROFESSOR I APPRECIATE. REALLY LEARNED ALOT IN HIS CLASS. NOT BORING EVER!
Had him for online History class (107) Tough workout that's for sure. 1-3 page essays DUE EVERY WEEK. Can't handle it? Then don't take it online. I have no idea how his classes are on campus though. Nice guy, no problems. Just remember, this is one of those classes that seem to need a lot of attention.
I loved this class! His lectures are so interesting it was literally story time every class. He also give you so much detail about the how's and why's of history. He is very nice and I was able to manage his class with a really busy schedule! Take him and get that history requirement out of the way!!!
One of the best professor's at citrus college. He's funny, his class is fun, he's very helpful, and you learn a lot. Every professor should be as great as he is!!! If you haven't taken him...DO IT
he was sooo great i recently had him fall smester honestly if you take any history at citrus make sure it is with him! attendance not mandatory but it helps im a bad student and i dont like doing work but his homework and stuff was so easy like freewriting
I took his online class in the fall. He is extremely helpful, and really interested in making sure you understand the material. There is alot of reading and writing, you can't get around it, but He was the best online professor I have ever had. I Highly recommend him.
Gret teacher. Fun Class. I had never taken an Honors class before and did this in the summer. The class is fun and intersting as long as you due the readings and are involved
Taking his online class. You do an essay every week and participate on the discussion board. It's pretty simple you just have to do your work and you'll pass. He's also very helpful and nice. He lets you know how you are doing in class and responds to your emails quickly. Good teacher!
OMG the best teacher ever, love him,love him, love him, love him. Great helpful, understanding, He is so great IF YOU ARE A SLACKER DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!!! he is too great for slackers, if you don't understand he will explain it 2 u again, really wants to teach & c u do ur best, picky on writing, only 2 help u out!!!
Took History 139 online course this summer. Alot of writting essays and reading.Professor Waddington is very helpful and a great teacher.He acutally reads your essays and helps you to become a better student. He's the best.
He's great, as long as you show up, take notes and do your outline hw for your midterm and final essay (which he allows in class while writing) it's an easy A. He has a small quiz almost every week to give you credit for being present and not brain dead. He explains things well and is very, very clean about what you should study for quizzes/tests.
Awesome teacher! He makes the material really easy to follow and gives great lectures. If you show up to class often then you should be able to pass the class easily. There was only one homework assignment and it wasn't that bad. I highly recommend this teacher! He is a nice guy too.
i love waddington!! super easy you just have to be there and be awake. he is not a boring teacher by any means. very entertaining and willing to help with anything. loves what he does and makes you love it too. super easy just take good notes(which u take from power points anyways) love him love him love him!!
Good class to take. It is not very hard as long as you go to class and pay attention (take notes). Only a few essays to write that aren't that bad. You do learn, though. You can get by without purchasing the book since he mostly tests you on his lectures. He's always more than willing to help you be successful in his class.
im loving his class right now. I hate writing, but he makes it easy to write 3 page papers. Gives you the questions to write about. i got a 9 out of 10 for my first essay! and i stink at those. If you cant handle TONS of reading and writing, then this isnt the class for you. Just turn in the hw on time, participate in the discussion board.
great teacher. i don't normally like history classes, but after this one i have a big change in opinion. i took an online course and any questions or problems i had i emailed him and he'd answer back fast and he was very understanding.
I took this class over the summer and I was a little worried because it was the first online class I ever took. Although, Mr. Waddington was very helpful and the class very clear. Online you had to write about a paper a week but as long as you have the book the papers are very easy. There were also no tests.....great class
I absolutely love him! He really knows what he's teaching and makes it so enjoyable to be in class. We had one paper, an essay for the midterm and final and the rest were just quizzes on his lectures. Again, love, love, LOVE him. He's an easy A and you really learn a lot. You won't regret taking him at all!
Very good teacher.He really enjoys teaching and makes the material very understandable. Willing to help students and makes the class fun. Just do the test and your grade will be good
Mr. Waddington is one of the greatest teachers I have ever met. I love history and his passion for it was moving. He involves even those who (sadly) have no knowledge of history. He changed my major and my college career. If you want to discover your love for history take him.
he is a very good professor and also good looking. i have always loved history but he made me love it more. easy class if you are determined to learn and he is very helpful. there are 3 essays. i extremely recommend him. i am repeating the class and i currently have an A
Took course online. Teacher is very helpful and response fast to emails. Teacher made class interesting and is straightforward with what he wants in the essay homework assignments. Lots of reading, easy writing and posting on discussion board. Overall the class was easy passed with an A.
Brian Waddington is one of the best teachers Citrus College has. His honors class requires a lot of writing papers but it's an honors class, so that's to be expected. He's a fun laid back teacher, who has really fun life stories. Always participate in discussions. Awesome teacher, so take him if possible!
Mr. Waddington is extremely helpful and clear. He thoroughly explains what he wants you know for the quiz. He doesn't hold 50 question multiple choice tests. Instead, he gives small quizzes every other week. Other than that, theres one paper and the midterm and final are essays. He will spend 3 class periods explaining what he wants covered in them
he is a great professor.
I took his on-line class. It was very effective, clear and straight forward. Professor Waddington provides helpful feedback and is extremely kind and personable.
Mr. Waddington is a really good professor and I don't like history. He made his lectures fun and interesting. Not many teachers do that. He gives short quiz's. And like 3 essays..Overall easy and fun class.
He is an amazing teacher who is really enthusiastic about what he teaches. He gives about 3 essays and little quizzes about what was covered in lecture. I would totally take him again, teachers like him make me like history more than i already do so take him especially if you don't like taking history classes he will make it better.
I had his distance education class. I thouroughly enjoyed it. If you have a curious mind and like to write, its the best. I dont know what he looks like but his words make him handsome, regardless.
such a great guy ! i love loved his class, made history enjoyable to learn. he's very nice and helpful. would definitly take him again!
Great professor. Clear lectures, clear objectives, and an entirely fair work system. I suggest taking him for every subject but he only teaches history.
A lot of work given I took his online course, but if you stay up on your assignments you will do fine. He is actually very enlighting on the mini-lectures. 8 essays and lots of discussion boards. Overall great professor!
Waddington is a great teacher! He really cares about his students and wants them to do well. There's a lot of student discussion/participation; he wants to know what his students think. It was an honors class, so there was a lot of work, and a grueling final research paper, but I definetly recommend taking his class!
Great teacher, just an overall great guy
Awesome Teacher! Really cares and wants to help you. Challenges you to be better academically all-around but does it with clarity and encouragement. Go to class, normally you have in class quizes and assignments, but otherwise, very easy.
Professor Waddington is one of the most wonderful, enthusiastic and helpful professors I have ever had. Attendance is mandatory, he gives you key information and notes that will be on the quizzes during class. His tests and quizzes are easy! Just take notes and pay attention and your sure to do well!
Seriously an easy A. All you need to do is pay attention in class, and take notes on stuff you don't know too much about. Look over his Power Point on blackboard before a test and your golden.
A+ overall. All assignments were essays. I got an A with a lot of work involved. EXTREMELY helpful and concise.I would take again.
awesome teacher, awesome guy. helps youin every way possible. he deserves the praise he gets. really fun and interesting.
This guy is awesome. Probably goes down as one of my most influential teachers I have ever had. I accredit him for much of my success at this school. If you have to take history, take his class!!!
Professor Waddington is the best teacher I've had at citrus college. To say he is a dedicated instructor is truly an understatement. He is kind, enthusiastic and extremely helpful. History is not my favorite subject but he made it interesting and creates opportunities for his students to do well in the course.
Professor Waddington is such an awesome professor, communicate with him and everything will be okay! He inspires me so much and motivates me to do good! He is very clear on what he expects and just wants the best for his students I wish all teachers could be like this ! TOTALLY RECOMMEND!
If every teacher was like professor Waddington everyone would have a shot at pursuing a college degree. He is overall a great guy and wants his students to succeed. There are no surprises in the class. Show up pay attention to lecture and you will do just fine. Hardly ever need the book only for essay quotes. Take this class no joke.
I feel like I've learned so much in a history class than I've ever learned before. I haven't had good history teachers in the past but Waddington made it interesting. He gives study guides and tells you if if you need to know certain things for quizzesornot. The quizzes are easy, just look over your notes. there's some hw but not too bad. Take him!
Great teacher!!! Stay on top of your assignments and you'll ace the class. I would recommend him to anyone. I also took one of his accelerated courses and loved it! Best teacher!
Waddington is one of the truly great professors at Citrus College. Hailing from world renowned UC Berkeley, his insight a complete comprehension for history inspires even the most unmotivated student. The research paper I did in his class actually won me a small scholarship on fastweb. Truly beneficial to those on their way to a four year uni.
I loved professor Waddington!! I took his online history 107 and I received an A. It's a lot of work and he gives 1-2 essays a week but He's very helpful and gives good feedback. He's very clear and precise on what he wants in his essays and uses the book for every assignment.
Mr. Waddington is one of the sweetest teachers you'll ever meet. He is funny and passionate about History. I know people may think history is boring and he tries to make it interesting. I reccommend his class. It was helpful and easier than I thought it would be. He encouraged and instilled in me to have a plan for my future! He goes above!
Professor Waddington is awesome and makes history super interesting. He requires a discussion board posting and a short essay every week which sounds like a lot of work but its definitely doable. He's also really good about getting your work back to you quickly and answers emails quickly as well. I highly recommend taking him!
Waddington is extremely thorough about his expectations and is great at feedback. He's super accessible when you need help. Your grade is a weekly discussion board post and weekly 3-4 page essay based on the readings from the book. Not difficult by any means but require a good work ethic to meet deadlines and pump out essays.
This is my second class with Professor Waddington and forgot how excellent of a teacher he is. He tries his best to challenge you and make you think and interpret on your own. His class is such a pleasure to be in. He really gives his students his all
Being an honors student, I feel that this class was the best honors class I've taken so far at citrus. Prof. Waddington is a cool and understanding guy. Not too much work. A couple of small papers and one big term paper, as well as reading some articles and discussing them in class. Easy A if you come to class and do the work.
Great professor! There are quite a few quizzes but he tells you what to study and are not very hard. He makes history interesting and explains it until you understand. He is a very kind man and easy to talk to. I would definitely take him again.
I totally recommend him! I really dont like history because it can be boring but everything was very clear and his quizes are so easy. Just make sure to pay attention in class because thats whats on the quizes and test.
Online Class was fairly easy. Weekly quizzes aren't too bad. A paper on the Constitution and a paper on the Bill of Rights. A midterm test and a final paper. He grades fairly.
Professor Waddington's class was overall a great experience for me! He is incredibly helpful and is more than willing to meet with you during his office hours and he won't make you feel intimidated. You can e-mail him as many times as you want for help and he will gladly assist you. His passion for teaching is what every professor needs!
Loved his class! The class is not hard at all. Just do the work and you will get an A. He's very helpful and will answer any questions regarding any assignment.
Best teacher I've ever had. Dedicated and focused on the subject - gave facts and history, not opinions. Crystal clear in both assignments and exams. Is fair about grades, will help you if needed. Not big on extra credit, but if you pay attention to lectures you won't need it anyways. I would recommend his class to anyone and would take him again.
Professor Waddington is soooooo good! He always gives really good feedback on essays and he really takes the time to read and dissect them. He always answers emails quickly, even on the weekends. I took his late start class and it was a lot of reading, but he's not a very tough grader on essays and he's super cool and friendly and helpful.
Great online class. Just write some essays each week and a short discussion on blackboard. Very easy if you stay on top of your reading. Enjoyed it.
Great class! I'm not a huge fan of American history, but somehow I always felt extremely inspired after his lectures... This class really prepares you for future classes
Waddington is a good professor. Just be prepared to do the participation and work.
Amazing professor, very understanding, able to know your weakness and will help you to with that. Read, you will pass the class. He is very fair, honest and truly wants you to succeed. Responses email very fast. I was in his online class , I would not be able to pass if he did not provide me guidance. I strongly recommend his class, you will like.
This was by far the best history class that I have ever taken! There's quite a lot of reading for this class, a few discussion board posts and few papers a week but it is not bad. He gives amazing feedback and will give good grades if you truly put forth an honest effort. He also provides links to help further grasp the material. I love this class.
Great teacher! Very responsive! Extremely supportive and helpful! Gives good grades if you are working hard. My only complaint is that he waits until the last minute to post assignments. If you are looking to work ahead or at your own pace for online class, this is not a good fit. There's a ton of reading and essays in short time, on his schedule.
Great Professor! I took him on a HIS 108 online course and he's very helpful and detailed with how he wants his assignments done, which gives you a good idea on how to breeze through the semester. Even accepts late assignments, but will deduct point of course. Most assignments are discussion boards and essays once a week. Best History professor!!!
Professor Waddington was a wonderful U.S. history teacher! He requires an essay each week for the "fast-track" 8-week online class, but the grade is worth it. I got an A in the class, and I wasn't a big fan of history to begin with. He walks you through the assignments and responds quickly to emails. Very encouraging and never puts your work down.
Although Professor Waddington requires an essay every week during the FAST TRACK version of HIST 108 online, I learned so much from this class so it was all worth it. He provides great essay feedback and will personally respond to students on the discussion board. He is highly involved in the class. I loved being his student!
Professor Waddington was very thorough and provided excellent feedback each week with homework assignments and essays. He is willing to work with you if you are unable to meet a deadline as long as you communicate with him. I enjoyed this course and will be recommending him/taking another course with him. Highly recommend!
Professor Waddington is a great professor. Be sure to be ready to be involved with class discussions!
He's charismatic and an amazing lecturer. The grading criteria is clear and he makes time outside of class if you need further clarification on assignments. The whole focus of his class is to view/analyze history as if you were the historian. Very fun and educational class.
Definitely not the typical history class. Felt like an honors course. Which He does teach so good luck. Thought He was very observant on everything you write so you cannot bs and every assignment counts more than a final or midterm. Missed one homework but Aced all my test and got a B+
Prof. Waddington was awesome. He is very understanding and laidback; his lectures weren't that bad but you definitely need to take a lot of notes! it really helps when it comes to his frequent quizzes. Easy A. Tests aren't that hard, he is very clear on what he's looking for and spends time helping.
This was one of the best history classes I've ever taken. Just make sure to put the effort and he'll put the effort in you. The study guides are amazing!!
Remember to just do all the essays he requires. He's not a hard teacher and the essays are a breeze, he basically tells you what to write! It's an easy A if you attend and actually put in the effort.
Professor Waddington is amazing. I had a lot of health and serious life issues hit me this semester while taking his class. In just communicating with him, he helped me get through the class without stressing over due dates. He really is so caring and fast responding. On top of that, he's very clear with his expectations and it's a solid class!
I'm not the type of person who puts effort into history but this class was so inspirational and encouraging. He explains it in an understandable and clear way that really helps you remember what happened. As long as you try your best and put all your effort in it, you'll pass.
Professor Waddington inspired me so much! He asks for the students input and you can tell that he cares about all of his students. He switched things up and always made class interesting. He's clear and very knowledgable of his stuff. He's one of my favorite professors at citrus college.
Great guy! Really helped me out a lot in this course. Easy class. Fair amount of reading. Not a hard grader. We had two papers (3-5 pages each), good amount of homework that was pretty easy, and a 10-15 page research paper that wasn't hard. He had us turn it in 3 pages every week. Flexible with assignments. He was very helpful and understanding.
His class is super easygoing. If you just do the little amount of homework that he gives then you should easily pass with an A or B. There's not very many tests and he always makes sure that the students understand what he's teaching.
Waddington's HIST-108 class was by far the most enjoyable course I've taken thus far. His attentiveness, along with his passion for what he does really stood out. His lectures were enjoyable and included everything needed to pass quizzes-word for word. Before quizzes, he always spent time going over information that'd be on the quiz. TAKE HIS CLASS
Professor Waddington is a great teacher. He really cares for his students and works with them if they need help or extra time. He pushes you to write good essays but he tells you exactly what he wants to see. He prepares you for top schools that you may transfer too. He's an easy going guy and makes the class really interesting, and discussion base
Prof. Waddington is the best teacher Ive had at Citrus so far. His honors history classes are amazing, and he really makes you engage with the material. Lots of readings and papers, as expected for an honors class. Used Canvas heavily.
THE BEST PRIFESSOR FOR HISTORY, he's very involved in campus, he's been extremely kind to my family and helped me so much through my schooling and involvement in campus clubs. He's a great mentor
I've always been too lazy to ever write a review for a professor, but this professor is amazing..I had to go out of my way and do this. He is everything you want in a professor, you can tell he loves what he does and actually cares about his students & about them learning the material
Prof. Waddington is a great teacher and you can tell he really loves history and teaching kids. You have to do the homework but he's willing to accept late work and he really communicates well. As long as you do all the assignments, it really is an easy class. One of my favorite teachers.
I loved Professor Waddington! He really cares about his students learning potential & strives to help them achieve beyond the norm. Overall he goes over PowerPoints for about 2 class dates, & the following is quiz day. Midterm (passed with 98%) was easy as well as the final (essay/quiz). Definitely take him, you wont regret it!
Loved this professor honestly. He genuinely cared & he even gives you the option to use an online version of the textbook to save you money. Huge plus!
I took Professor Waddington for a winter course and it was great. I thought I was not interested in history, but he completely changed my perspective. He gave amazing and really helpful feedback. He was very active in the class and you could really tell his goal was for us to understand the material.
LOVED the course & his teaching style! Most definitely recommend taking this course with poli sci (with Professor Glenn ross). Hands down cares for his students & gives extremely good feedback & advice.
This was a fast track class so get ready to read and type a lot! Prof Waddington is very clear about his expectations and is flexible about his deadlines. But if you keep up on the reading and the assignment due dates, you shouldn't have any issues. And he provides an online text! I highly recommend this professor!
Easy class, but missing class will hinder your success. No need to buy a book. He gives you the option of using an free online version. He is very good at putting lectures into perspective. Quizzes are easy. There are two essay exams that cover specific topics. Don't rush them. Put some thought into them, and you will get an A. Do the extra credit!
I took Professor Waddington's HIST 108 fast track online class. Each week consisted of assignments and papers (1-3 pages) and there was one final exam (3-5 pages). He gives good feedback on papers and assignments. Also, there is no need to purchase a textbook because he offers an online text. I highly recommend this class, super easy!
Took this class online Fall 2019 (8 weeks). Professor Waddington is very laid back; you have a short DB post each Wed. and a 2-3 page essay due Fri. Final is a 3-5 pg essay. Book is free and online! He is very understanding and reasonable. I really recommend!!! Thank you Prof. Waddington! You've been the best so far!
great history teacher
Professor Waddington is one of the most well-known history professors because he is knowledgeable about the subject and has countless experiences and stories from his own studies. He is easily accessible outside of class and is very clear with how he would like the assignments done.
So sweet/ understanding and passionate about his lectures. An easy A if u show effort. He will work with you if u communicate with him. take him if you can!!
Great Professor, very knowledgable in the subject. Cares about his students and is accomodating. Reasonable homework but very manageable and does prepare for quizzes. Def recommend!
Best professor i have had yet. He is very clear in what he wants and gives so much good feedback that helps in other assignments. He is very kind and genuinely cares about his students. I WISH I could take him over and over again!!
Really caring about his student! Just remember to actually read the textbook lessons he gives and you will be fine. Definitely will retake his class again! HW is not heavy but requires reading the whole thing in case you will miss some point. Easy grader!
He handled the class transition very well. Weekly response assignments to see your understanding of the chapter. Theres a big paper due at the end of the semester, but he creates essay updates throughout the class. He works with you through the essay process, so youre not alone. He has given me a new perspective in American history.
Professor Waddington is the best professor I have ever taken. He ignited my love of history through his teaching and caring ways. I wish I could take him again. He is very understanding and even with the difficult transitions lately, he has gone above and beyond!
I took his online six week summer school class. Waddington is a caring professor. He really wants you to learn and understand the material. Easy grader. There's a discussion post and essay every week. No tests or quizzes. Also, he provides a free online textbook which was great!! Would definitely recommend!
I took the 6 week summer course so there was about 2-3 discussion posts/major posts every week and a paper a week. But fairly easy its just your discussion post but more elaborated into like a page or two. No tests, no quizzes but he is kind of a hard grader. But I would recommend him
He is a really great teacher. He gives good feedback is so willing to help. Many professors dislike when students ask for feedback but he sits down with you or offers office hours to help you improve. Take his class and you won't be disappointed
Professor Waddington is such a great instructor. I took his class HIS 107 online because of covid. His class was a little difficult at first but really all you need to do is follow his rubric rule on how to do the essays and youll pass the class. I passed this class with an A. Hes such a sweet professor and is really there for his students.
Took him for Fall 2020, History 108, hes so easy. If you need a class just to take along with some of your hard ones this is it. Its an easy A however you cant slack or not do your work. Theres about 2-3 assignments per week, all discussions or paper. no quizzes. then final exam at the end. he grades easy too.
I took him before transitioning to online lectures but Im sure hes doing amazing with the online teaching. He is a very easy A. You learn a lot from this class and responds to emails quick. Thank you professor!
Professor Waddington is the best professor I have had in college thus far. His class was very fun and I enjoyed learning about history for the first time. After transitioning to online it was a bit more difficult as the style changed but it still was not hard. Just make sure to do the readings with the texts he provides and you are set.
probably one of the WORST professors I've EVER had at citrus He is condescending, rude, and grades heavy but won't explain why he gives the grades he does. You have 2 papers and a discussion board due a week so make sure your mental health is ready for a decline because he won't help you out at all. Learn from my mistake, take someone else. 0/10
I took Waddingtons 8 week class and it was online because of COVID. He provided online lectures and the textbook is also online/free. Once you understand his expectations, the discussion posts are a breeze. Class is mainly writing through discussion posts and short essays. No tests/quizzes.
There were a few assignments due each week but that is expected because of how much there is to cover. There is an essay due every other week but it isn't difficult as long as you do what you are supposed to. To get an A in the class, it is reading his posts that explain how to do the work, read the textbook, and write on the discussion board.
Prof. Waddington provides great online lectures that are prerecorded and done in a very well manner that is interesting and easy to follow along. HW, is usually a small summary of what you learned in a chapter followed with a response for a classmate, and a paper. Very easy grader, put in effort and you will pass. Easy work load!
Professor Waddington is amazing! I am not a huge fan of history, but I definitely have a newfound appreciation for it because of this class. There is a lot of reading and writing, so if you do not enjoy that, I would not recommend taking his class. However, he is very motivating and he inspires conversation and improvement which is great!
Prof Waddington is one of the best professor's I have ever taken. I took this class in the Winter 2021 while enrolled at a nearby University (very manageable). He is awesome and very understanding when it comes to grading. He is way better than most of the professors at a University and I would highly recommend to take his classes.
He is a very good Professor. You do discussion post and major post assignments weekly, and the only test you take is your final, and you do need your textbook for this class. It can be a lot to write and read at times, but he makes history interesting to learn. It is an easy class to pass. He is very understanding and a nice person.
This is the class that made me switch to a history major last minute. I loved this class, I would recommend anyone take this class. There is a lot off reading, but with any history class there is a lot of reading. Exams are also essay based but if you view his lectures and do the reading you will get pass his class.
Professor Waddington is a gem of a professor. He shows care for his students and really pushes others to learn the content of the course. He did not treat the class as a means to another paycheck and invested in each one of us so we could learn to our best abilities. I loved his course so much that I signed up for future courses under him.
Hands down my favorite professor he really cares about you and helps you very much! Highly recommend this class!
Took an accelerated online class, so I'm sure if you take the full course it won't be so work heavy. Around 3 writing assignments a week Fair grader though, if you get the work done and answer the questions you'll pass just fine, gives a lot of feedback and the final exam is just a longer writing assignment, take him!
Professor Brian Waddington is excellent. The class consists of writing an analysis each week about the chapter assigned. It ranges from having to write a paragraph or two about what we read to writing a page's worth of information. As long as you do the work on time and with effort and communicate your concerns with him, you'll pass the class.
Textbook is free. Very nice professor and he does his best to make sure students receive a good grade. Attendance is optional and the class can be done online if you can't make it.
Waddington is such an excellent professor. When giving feedback, he's very specific and provide examples of what could've been better. He's nice and his lectures are very informational and something to look forward to. Textbook was free. Coursework was easy (personally) and assignments require a lot of writing , but I didn't mind. Would take again.
Prof Waddington is a great guy, gave an overall 14 assignments over 16 weeks in the semester, he cares a lot about his students and is there to help. Be careful about using sources outside his lecture, he doesn't really like it. Would take again.
He was a fun guy, assignments weren't that difficult so long as you sticked to the info in the lectures, which didn't feel like they dragged on for too long, there was just a lot of them. Ultimately, this class was not that difficult, my only problem with this professor was that he didn't really give good feedback.
Professor Waddington's HIST107 class is engaging and rewarding. The assignments require effort, but with the help of the textbook and resources like unstuck study, you can succeed. Highly recommended!
Professor Waddington is a good teacher. His lectures are engaging. There is a lot of reading for this class, but not a ton of homework. My only gripe is that his canvas page is confusing. He doesn't use the home page, and it is not clear at first what is required for each assignment. Good class overall.
Brian Waddington was a super cool professor. I took his class and it was online so he posted weekly lecture videos. There was a lot of reading and weekly discussions + assignments but it was not anything too crazy or difficult. I enjoyed his lecture videos because he is entertaining and gives great U.S. History facts. Awesome instructor!
Professor Waddington is a great professor. Very caring guy that has interesting and engaging lectures. I've never been a fan of history but he made history interesting and fun for me. Homework was simple. Isn't a harsh grader and gives great amounts of time to complete each hw assignment. Wants his students to succeed. Would Definitely recommend!
So far, this class is going very well and Professor Waddington is amazing! He gives specialized feedback to everybody and the coursework is light, but you definitely learn a lot. One of my favorite classes right now!
Professor Waddington has made History, a topic that I used to despise with utter contempt and disdain as a little lad, into a fun subject where I'm glad to read and appreciate. Now, I am a new person. I am ecstatic to talk about our Presidents since the 1800s and the grandeurs of American History. Thank you Professor Waddington, you da best!!
This history professor is amazing. I only have a C in this class because in generally I can't grasp history assignments it's not my thing. BUT if you're into history this teacher is definitely for you. Homework is easy, he communicates very well with his students and is super understanding.
He made me feel happy to be in college Great professor!
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