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intersting class, but he's very moody! Hard to get an A on tests

a little tough on tests, but THE BEST lecturer! The class was very interesting and Dr. Pagett knows his stuff; he's a very dynamic speaker.

Very cool teacher. Tests were easy and he gets everybody into his lectures. Very cool music day when you get to listen to 60's and 70's music and analyze it. Highly recommend to all that need to take a history class.

great lectures. keeps subject interesting. if u attend all lectures, tests easy. his 5 in-class essays are med. hard. can get an A if you try a little.

I took his 6 wk class in the fall and he makes lectures interesting w/ movies and music. His short answer test are somewhat easy but be clear in explanation and the multiple choice is easy.

Good personality, very engaging. Focuses on details rather than concepts & connections though.

Nice guy, interesting lectures and great personality.

Good teacher.

Most of the class found his quizzes extremely difficult. Eventually we learned to master Padgett's fine art of quiz-taking. He's fun and he makes the lecture material easy to understand. Good intro class to US history.

This is the best History teacher I've ever taken. Lectures are very fun, likes to relate information to things you'll understand. He's always very clear on what to study. Very cool teacher. Only complaint- He seemed to skip over important aspects of WWII.

Very cool teacher. His lectures are interesting and funny. Quizzes can be a little difficult since they are short essay questions but you will get a good grade on them if you put in a LOT of details. Tests are extremely easy multiple choice questions

Professor Padgett was a great professor. He was always helpful and fair and knew his subject very well. I learned alot from him.

Class is fun and very interesting. I hear people complaining about the quizes, they are not that hard. Just study and be specific. He is a great person, if you have a problem just go talk to him.

Padgett has a fun personality and really puts in an effort to make his lectures interesting. He's also very kind and affable. I've heard many people say he's the best history teacher at ARC and I agree. Take him, he's awesome!

tough, but one of the most infuential teachers I've had.

Actually likes the subject. He holds students accountable and his expectations are very clear. I like that in a teacher. He is a very active lecturer, drawing you into the subject matter. Take notes, read, you'll do fine!

He is a cool teacher with an easy system to succeed

He was a great teacher, he made the material interesting and he kept your attention during lecture.

the class is hard, but he is helpful, WARNING!!!! his test are is a lil on the hard side

Great teacher and his lectures were interesting. When writing the quizess be very specific, and when taking the test pay attention to smallest details from the notes. Most of the time he wasn't in his office the day before the test during his office hours. He also needs to get over that Bush won!

Great teacher and a good easy ride!!!! I enjoyed his teaching style and love my A!

His lecturing style makes the material interesting and easy to remember later for tests. Be sure to give a lot of detail in the quizzes and you'll be fine. Padgett is a wonderful history professor and I always looked forward to his class and you count on an occational laugh here and there.

He is one of the reasons that I am a History major. He holds the class to high standards that do nothing but force you to get better, and that has transferred to other classes (at least for me). I wish all teachers taught like this, funny, interesting, and his book is probably the easiest I've read!

i am in love with this man. his teaching methods are clear and precise. you may have a difficult time paying attention andtaking notes since he's so good looking.

Not an easy A class. you must memorize stupid stuff from his books and write essays, but always there if you need help and very funny gut. P.S. DO NOT pack up your things before he is done talking!!!!!

Great Guy, Easy Class. All lecture notes except 6 reading assignments/quizzes. Read them and you'll be okay. The tests are all from the notes. Show up to class and you'll do fine. Fun lectures, some videos, always entertainging. Take this class!!!

I am not very interested in history, but I loved this class. It is kind of hard, but he's really funny.

Love this guy! Great at lecture, funny, interesting. Tests are challenging, but never tricky. He doesn't stand for a lot of misbehavior in class but does encourage discussion. And, he's a hottie!

Great Teacher. Extremely funny!!! Go to class because everything you are tested on is what he talks about in class.

I never liked history before this class. He made it interesting and funny. There is not too much homework the tests are easy if you go to class every day, but the quizzes require studying.

He is awesome. You need to know your stuff to pass, and you earn your grade. But he is wonderful, wrote the text himself! Very approachable and willing to go out of his way to help. I would recommend this guy to anyone. He's kinda cute too.

gives the grade you deserve. good lectures. take lots of notes! not everything is in the book. hard tests, write everything you can on the essay question. write at least a 3 page essay on the test

He failed me. But he gave me the grade I deserved. Actually i barely passed.

chris is a **** too he's hella helpful and funny at the same time.....he's the kind of teacher that everyone should have

His us history class was the only history class i have ever enjoyed. i highly recommend him!

He is a great teacher, her gets right to the point. Test are mainly on his lecures which are really clear and to the point. He only tells you what you need to know. Best Hist prof i have ever had

TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!!! HE IS A REALLY GOOD PROFESSOR EVEN IF YOU HATE HISORY I PROMIS THAT AFTER TAKING HIS CLASS YOU WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND! HE IS VERY FAIR AND HELPFUL

Awesome teacher!! He makes learning history fun. I hated history until I started taking this class. He's tough on quizzes, but he's fair.

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Awesome teacher. Awesome class. I've never had that much fun in a class. I recomend him to other students all of the time.

Never wanted to skip class. Understandable when it comes to being absent and change of test taking dates. Cool guy and takes time to make sure you understand.

one thing's for sure, prof. padgett loves dates. If you can memorize dates you'll be golden in his class. I really like his emphasis on the "why"

Great teaching style. Love this guy! Wasn't that interested in History until this class. It was awesome... fair tests and quizes, notes almost everyday.

very good teacher.i like his class and i recomend it .

very easy to understand

Padgett is a straight up ****! He says history as if it were just a story. He is Very understandable.The guy has a Phd so he knows his**** and you will know when he lectures. He's pretty anal about dates and all the little nitty gritty****. If you goof, speak to him after class and he might just cut you a deal. I love history now because of him.

Best Teacher I have ever had! He is informative, smart, understanding and patient. I love him! He has inspired me to become a professor myself. Side note he knows how to draw you in with his sex appeal.

He is the best professor I have ever encountered in my college career at American River!

great teacher, easy to understand and learn. Material sticks in your mind because he teaches very well.

This professor is so cool. Not only does he know his history and loves to teach(a real rareity), but he is also very clear regarding assignments and grading. He brings historical subjects to life when he teaches it. I would recommend him to anyone who is serious about learning history.

Very fun teacher, and very funny! Keeps you interested and is pretty easy. You have to try hard on his quizzes.

Comically arrogant and very pedantic about exams. Still, the guy knows his history and lectures very clearly and well. If he ever quits teaching history he should look into dinner theater.

Very interesting teacher, hard quizzes, be on top of your notes and study, makes you learn, but what are you in college for? Good Teacher.

Great teacher! just take notes read and study hard and u'll do fine. he is always interesting in his lectures! DON'T sleep in his class!

He is a very dynamic professor who knows his subject matter and teaches students enthusiastically. I would hardily recommend him as a great history professor.

This class was great. I didn't care too much for history classes before this one, and wasn't too excited about taking one. Padgett is incredibly intelligent and knows his history extremely well. I went to his office hours and he was really helpful. Only takes roll when he feels like it (which is pretty much never) very interesting class, RECOMMEND!

Nice guy, great teacher, grades fairly. Don't let the slackers below or above this turn you away from a great learning experience. Not many teachers out there will take the time to let everyone talk about what many times turned into a heated discussion. History 18 is a great class. Study, take notes and debate with the class. You'll learn a lot!!

Dr. Chris Padget is an outstanding teacher. He is really enthusiastic about his choice of carrer and this carries over into the classroom. As the saying goes, "Do not mistake my kindness for weakness." I have see him Yell at a lazy class. If you participate and attend on a daily basis you will earn the grade you deserve.

Chris is a great instructor. If you are lazy, disrespectful, and do not like to read, you wil not like this class. Padgett is not easy. you will have to read and learn about history to do well in his class. He is very interesting in class, lectures are intense. His quizzes are VERY demanding, but I left the class actually learning something.

One word describes the class; context. If you are not prepared to provide absurd amounts of this on essays, then this is not the class for you. Anything less than regurgitating ALL of the information in the textbook in the essays precludes you from acheiving an A on his tests. Grading is subjective, and makes little to no sense.

I'm not much of a history buff and I really don't like memorization, so that's probably why I didn't enjoy his class much. His quizzes are INFORMATION INTENSIVE.. you -have- to read the sections at least twice to memorize it all. Exams aren't so bad, and he lets you drop the lowest score you have. Lots of attitude, but in a good way - Just hard.

Definately not an "easy A" professor, but his lectures were fabulous! Take good notes, because it's all about him and his exams are based mostly on his lectures. Great professor overall and extremely knowledgeable. If you're willing to work hard, I highly recommend him.

Funny and loves what he does. Take lots of notes, and study for your tests and quizzes because that is only what your grade is based on. But I loved his class and I don't really like history all that much.

He made this course very interesting. It is a sad, depressing class, but he taught it thoughfully. You will have to study, though. This is no easy A, I got a B+ and consider myself an overall A student. Don't disrespect him or treat him like a high school teacher. He isn't and he deserves your respect.

He is very clear and lets you know what is important. The only difficult part of the class is the quizes. The quizes or essay quizes; the more names and dates you can write down the better off you'll be. Overall, the class was actually fun. He brings in movies and music to study.

Mr. Padgett's class is not an easy A, but it's very educational. He didn't assign homework. Instead, our grades were based on map quizzes and tests. He is vocal about his opinions, but he is also a good teacher. Plus, he wrote the book he uses for his class. Personally, I think that makes his course more interesting.

Padgett is a cool guy. He's funny and easy-going, but you have to show up to class to pass. Lecture material, videos, and textbook reading are all equally distributed on the exams, and the other book is for the essay-style quizzes (which are really difficult to get an 'A'). I got a 'B', but I had to study intensely for exams and quizzes. Good class

good professor

The worst thing about Padgett is his ego. He thinks he knows everything. (That’s because he does.) If you can put up with that, he’s not a bad teacher. You do have to do your assignments though. Yes his test are hard, however he is preparing you to be an adult. If you take this class with an attitude that you can just skate by, you will fail.

Prof. Padgett runs a very tight ship. He loves his subject and is very knowledgable in it. He is also very by the book on attendance; meaning if you miss class you will be docked so be prepared to attend religiously. His tests are very hard mainly because they focus on names, dates primarily. Most points I lost were due to forgetting when or where.

I had little to no interest in history when I took his class, but his methods (while a little tougher than average) are VERY engaging to the student. He did impressions of famous individuals, played 60's music as part of the lesson, as was a very helpful teacher outside of class as well. I'd definitely take another class from him!

He's not a bad teacher, but relies too much on Blackboard and takes forever to post things. However, there's no homework, so if you study well for the essays, you'll get a B easy. He says some things that are historically accurate, but may be offensive to Christians. I'm an atheist, but still found some things inappropriate to say in a classroom.

I had no problem with this class, if you take good notes you'll have no problems with the exams, the hardest part was the in class essays. I had no interest in history but he does a good job in keeping it intersting. I would take another class of his if he taught another subject.

he helped make me a history major. thanks dr. padgett.

Very good teacher and fun personality. I am not a history person, but Prof. Padgett makes it very interesting. The class is not really hard if you read the material (books are pretty good). Class is graded on 5 tests and 5 in class essays. I was scared of the writing, but he's a really fair grader. Humor his Kennedy impression :)

Wonderful teacher very interesting! Class moves very fast pace! 5 in class essay no notes and needs dates and very detailed! And 5 exams 50 multiple choice questions. Take good note do the reading and you can easily pull of a B. A is very difficult to receive. I truly enjoyed his class! Don't take him if you are lazy!

TEACHING ABILITY IS GREAT

Great Teacher, very interesting to listen to. Made History class allot easier. Puts of many jokes throughout teaching, which some don't like, but I love them. Keeps me alert. The material is not that easy, but doable if you did your fair share of studding.

Dr. Padgett is a great teacher and makes learning about history super fun! Class requires actual work though, tests are based off lectures AND readings. He is pretty funny too. Gives an interesting perspective on history

Dr. Padgett is a good teacher, he keeps the lectures interesting. His classes do move very fast at times. There are five in class essays and five multiple-choice tests, each worth 50 points. It is very difficult to get an A on the essays, but the tests are generally easy. Over all I will, and are planning to take his classes in the future.

Don't let all of these reviews scare you. If you come to class, pay attention, and do the work, you will do ok. You will learn history. If you are looking for an easy A, forget it, but if you want to learn history, take his class

Very cocky and arrogant. Shows his prejudices and biases towards certain race of groups in the class at times. But do not think he meant it intentionally. Teaches by the textbook which is in favor of the student. Not the type of prof to take if you really want to understand and think critically through analyzing history.

I am not a perfect A student like the people posting most of these reviews. But i do love to learn. So i can live with a B or C in Dr. Padgett's class because you will learn a lot. Great professor who knows his subject.

the class pushed me to study and i learned a lot. History is not my subject but he made class lectures interesting. I know a lot of people sit and complain about his grading, but realize we are in college and not in high school anymore. for anyone that doesn't take college seriously i wouldn't take his class. but if you want a challenge go for it

Dr. Padgett is so amazing. I love him! He showed me that history can be interesting and not just memorizing a bunch of dates. He plays music and is really funny. It is important to show up for lecture and to read the essays assigned, but so worth it. Tests are essay and multiple choice, kinda hard but not too bad. I heart Padgett!

I LOOOOOOVE Padgett. He's a WONDERFUL teacher. The essays aren't very hard as long as you study for them. He's very fun and his little antics are adorable. Overall Padgett is really awesome. I didn't like history at all until I took this class. <3 Padgett FTW!

Dr. Padgett is a great instructor. His style is light and entertaining. If your looking for an easy A, dont take his class. If you want to learn History then its for you. His exams are tough but fair. He actually expects you to learn something..go figure.

He is a great teacher. His map quiz are super easy as long as you spend time studying. He gives your the essay prompt well before the exam so as long as you put in the effort you should do just fine. Multiple choice are off his study words at the end of each of his chapters :) He really enjoys teaching about history and you can tell. Great professo

No HW, only 5 exams. Provides plenty of study material (essay outlines, video study Q's, chapter study Q's) you can get an A. PPT lectures available online, however, he does take attendance regularly and if you miss 3 classes he will drop you (or lower your grade) so go to class! Discussions in class not really encouraged- it's basically his show!

out of all the professors I have ever had, he was the best one! If you want a easy A, take this class..chances are you're a dirtbag..and you deserve the F you will get. Be in class, be respectful..Study!

Great Professor, actually got me interested in history and provided lectures that weren't the mindless standards that were spouted to you in high school. Awesome teacher and makes me much more interested in history and teaching.

best teacher i've ever had. makes subject interesting. he's very funny. i loved coming to his class every time. gives you all the study guides online, if you study you will do good on tests.

Great Teacher, he injects comedy and life into a subkect that can easily be boring and tedious. Tests are 60% essay based off of one chapter out of the book. He likes names, dates, cities, and good flow on the essays(he does not teach this material its all reading). If you attend class the multiple choice is a breeze, if you dont you will struggle.

Loved him...fun, interesting. There are no hidden secrets to try and figure out. Teacher is very clear on what he wants. You just read the book, listen to lectures and he"ll quiz you on it. Period. All teaching should be this way. I learned a great deal!

Excellent Teacher! Don't be put off by his huge textbook, its all important and the textbook is actually a really easy read. Only negative is this guy is the slowest grader I have ever seen. Fall asleep in class and he will straight up kick you out. Good class though, wish he taught 307 with his own textbook.

Really rude professor. Very self centered. I studied my ass off and got a C! Dont take him if you dont have to!

Padgett is the best history teacher I've ever had and overall one of the best teacher's I've ever had. His lectures are informative and he takes an exciting approach to history that I have never experienced. He's funny and very very smart. If you pay attention and do the reading, you will be just fine. I learned so much! HIGHLY recommended!!

Comming to this class makes you enjoy History. He makes an hour class seem like 10min. He can easily get off topic but still relates back to history. His exams are really hard but he is understanding when it comes to grading. GREAT CLASSS!!!

I really liked Professor Padgett's teaching style. The class is just based on tests and there are couple extra credit opprotunities. We also need to read a novel. I wasn't really looking forward to taking a history class, but I felt like I learned a lot. He also mentions things that people didn't learn in high school history. Good sense of humor.

dude this is college obviously its going to be hard.....but this teacher is freekin hilarious , hes probably the funniest teacher ive seen.

This was an online class, and it was difficult. The book we had to read, Slaughterhouse Five, it was terrible and time consuming and we only had about 15 questions on an exam about it. He became backed up in his grading so for most of the class, I had no idea how I was doing. Also, there was little flexibility...I take online courses for a reason!

History 311 was a interesting class, online class and yes lots of work, My name is Martine and I spoke with Padgett face to face/ were able to receive clarity and feedback. Made a huge difference, He is very passionate about history and even gave me his personal phone number to talk. I received a A, but u have to do the work and show real interest

I have always hated taking history in the past, but Padgett actually makes it interesting! It's refreshing to find a teacher that is truly passionate about their subject. His tests ARE a bit difficult, but come on, this is college. Just read the book and pay attention in lectures. Apply yourself. I'd definitely take him again!

Mr. Padgett's class is hard, but if you study and ask for help he will help and you will pass, as well as learning so much information!

Prof. Padgett's grades are completely based on 5 tests, worth 100 points each. It's not an easy A, but he's a fair grader. If you prefer not to study or tend to do poorly on tests, then avoid his class. Otherwise, definitely take him. His lectures are as enjoyable as a comedy sketch and you will never be bored.

I love this teacher. He gives interesting lectures and really knows his history. Padgett also integrates culture into the study so its not so dry. Everybody has to have history...This guy is the one to take.

awesome professor, really enthusiastic and extemely knowledgeable about material, fascinating lectures, if you want an easy A take a different class, if you want to learn a ton about American history take his class

Excellent! This is not an easy class. Prof. Padgett is passionate about the subject & makes it interesting. He does expect you to work & you should plan for the essays as they are 60% of the grade. He also sets standards of behavior in class & expects you to meet them. So if you want to sleep or play on your phone do not take this class.

Amazing Instuctor. He is very passionate about what he teaches.He does expect you to do your readings. It's not easy to get an A but if you study and memorize you will have no problem. This is a college course and he expects college responses on exams. Over all I learned so much and had fun with his humor. Pleasuable Padgett.

Padgett is awesome! I had him two semesters. I had to repeat for transfer because I got a D the first time but that was my fault, not his. He is smart, funny, and helpful if you ask for help. Essay on exams are majority of your score, but essay question is given ahead of time. Put effort and have some brain, it will pay off. Sexy for an older guy.

Padgett is insane. But in the best of ways. His class his probably the hardest I have ever taken but in the end I learned a lot and I actually changed my major to History. Highly recommended for serious students who like to write and are willing to learn.

He grades as though it is an honors course. For example, last exam only 1 person got between 85-90 and that was the highest score! Out of 35 essays! They make up for 300 out of the 550 points, but he does off 3 chances for extra 10 points. Easy B online, BUT VERY HARD A! AVOID HIM!

Padgett has passion for history and it certainly shows. Padgett was supportive of my requested accommodations for his online course, as I am deaf. Padgett's a tough but fair grader on the discussion assignments and exam essays. I got a 81 on the 1st essay and a 94 on the 2nd essay. It is possible to get an A but you need to push yourself to do it.

Padgett is an excellent instructor. Lectures are long but interesting. Has tons of helpful information on D2L for his class. Helpful if asked. Entertaining. Overall I enjoyed the class and I do not like history.

I'm not a big history fan but I loved his class. His lectures are very entertaining, his classes sometimes felt like story time :). His class is an easy one to pass. There are 3 in class essay exams but he gives you the material to review weeks in advanced. You can pass this class easily if you study and come prepared. He doesn't assign much work.

Prof Padgett makes history interesting. He wrote his own book and it resembles one big continuous story, which I loved. There are 5 Unit exams, Half is multiple choice, and half is one large essay. Most students struggled on the essay because they didn't come prepared. What really helped me was typing up an actual essay to study. Fun class overall.

This was a challenge but I learned a lot. You will need to study and put in a good amount of effort but you will get the grade you deserve. I thoubt it was a good class, i like the video lectures a lot too. I would take this professor again.

He's not an easy professor. Even though there were no exams, he grades the discussions and home works very critically. You can find the answers easily, but he wants you to logically give a critical answer rather than just a correct answer. He expects you to give college answer levels, nothing is simple and easy. He also takes a long time to grade.

Dr . Padgett is a really great professor and knows History to a science. Hes an extremely tough grader but if you have questions he responds back quickly. If you are looking for an easy A this is not the class for you. No quizzes or test but expect to write A LOT and READ all the material provided.

If you want an easy grade this isnt the class. If you want to learn history and love it, take the class. His method of teaching is to teach students how to analyze history and try to make it stick. The assignments are not hard, the exams are if you arent studying. Just pop on the lectures while doing something, read the book and youll be fine.

Yes, lots of reading (text book and 3 outside books). Yes, the professor requires very detailed analysis with citations for all written assignments. This professor will filter those wanting a degree (figure out how to pass) or those wanting an education (willing to do the work). If you actually apply yourself, you'll learn a lot.

It was an interesting class to take as someone who enjoys history. He is a tough grader, and it is important to listen to his feedback.