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great instructor, was glad to have him. easy to understand, didn't waste class time, something I really appreciated. nice man, great smile
Keep up the great work!!!
awsome teacher! he knows how to change his teaching style in order to suit every student's needs. hope to be his student again.
Doug is the best profeesor in the math department!!! He is very helpful and makes class enjoyable because his teaching methods are very effective.
Dougie is great!!! Knows his stuff and great at explaining it. I love his stories. I want to adopt him as my grandpa!!
Very good Prof. I like his teaching techniques.
very good teacher, explains everything very well. i like the way he takes time to answer all questions
He made the class so much easier with his direct, easy to follow lessons. I think he has an excellent teaching style, and I feel I wouldn't have done nearly as well in this class without him as a teacher.
Dougie J is by far the best teacher ive had in a long time and made my first semester of college much easier than expected. Very straight forward and doesnt confuse his students. he's also made the whole class laugh on more than one occasion. Keep up the good work Dougie J
Great teacher, kinda weird tho, but other than that awsome teache!!
Very Good tacher, but sometimes i feel as if you go too fast when doing questions on the board, mainly with questions from overheads. Would like if you slowed down just a bit! :)
upbeat, energetic, organized, and logically progressive teaching pace and style
Mr. Johnston is a very good teacher, and I find he makesure everyone in the class is ok with what were doin before goin on.
I have taken this course before and I didn't understand anything. You make it easy to understand the math problems and how to do them. Thanks!
Math seems so much fun and easy when he teaches.
he teaches far to quickly speed wise, also meaning that he excepts you to know everything in advance. which is not possible in math. He also does not explain to well why thing are happening the way they are, he jump rite into without explaining why the formula has changed.
i don't like math at all but mr johnston makes it a lot easier for me to understand and makes me not mind going to math class.
An asset to Mohawk College. Great humor - livens people up. I don't care what they say about you Doug; if they would just do the home work, pay attention and stop procrastinating then it would reflect good marks! I love financial math. It has taught me alot about saving money and how to use it wisely(even when doing this class for a second time. I
so far so good, I am truly enjoying math which I could not say for a long time.
easy to understand...Helpfull when someone need and quikly responding person.
Great job thus far. Focus more on really giving indeapth lectures, and multiple use of each topic would be appreciated. (iE: Examples of different questions we may come across in each section, etc.)
He is a very good teacher, very informative and actually seems to enjoy his job unlike most teachers out there.
Keep it up sir!!!!!!!
You are sooooooooo nice!!
Wow, such a great teacher! Teaches us to use common sense, rather than use confusing formulas. He is an asset to Mohawk College, and he clearly cares about his students and makes the material interesting.
I absolutely hate math because of all the confusing formulas, but he has taught us to use common sense! He is extremely helpful, and nice. He makes me want to go to class and do well, and he will do anything in his power to help us succeed. Thanks sir
U are a great teacher
Such a relief to hear a math professor say that, for the most part, formulas are unnecessary. As a student who has always relied on my knowledge of basic algebra and logic to get through most math problems, it's a breath of fresh air to hear the same from a professor.
doesnt prepare students for tests
kool teacher
very helpful, and a great math teacher
He's a good professor.He always send E-mail to remind students what should we do now.He can explain questions very clear and he also very patient to answer students questions.
Doug Johnston is a very good teacher. He seems to care alot about his students and he seems to really enjoy his job.
You rekindled the love i have for math and numbers that was turned of by senior highschool math teachers
Too easy test..
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I think you teach good.
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To me Mr. Johson is one of good professors, has a teching teqniques that I like. He likes to explain and show you example this soutes me because I'm a visual learner I can't just look in the book and do questions for ever. In other word Mr.Johnson makes the class intereasting and fun. I like his clas and hope to have him next semester too.
Professor Johnston can be discribed like this (in my opinions: Always energetic talking, very good at drawing attention from students, very clear on explaining any problem, knowing exactly what students need and finally, always care about how students are doing by keeping tracks of online labs and homework.
Hey Sir, your doin good, keep up the good work!
I really like your teaching and how much you care for the students, I just have troubles adjusting to the different teaching ways
Excellent teaching style. Builds up from basic examples to more complex examples. Teaches step by step and is will to help students one on one. Definately want him for math 201! - Radek
A great teacher and a very nice man. He can take something very complex and break it down and make it totally understandable.
his a good teacher
Takes too much time on the homework take up and then has to rush through that day's lesson.
He is a wonderful teacher that is dedicated to student sucess. However I wish he would give more solid concepts to the things he teaches. And give us more detailed guielines and concepts to follow to execute a problem and achieve the correct answer. All in all a good teacher.
I think that he is a very dedicated teacher, and is very good at what he does.
He is a very dedicated teacher and wants to see us all succeed. I like how he does not make you change the way you find solutions as long as you understand and you are getting the correct answers. He does not make you do it his way or no way.
He's probably the first math teacher I've ever liked. I enjoy being in his class and he makes math interesting. He's a pretty funny guy. I also like it when he takes up assigned homework, because if you had trouble with it he's willing to help you out until you understand it.
This is my 2nd time around taking this course, and I actually understand it now. I dont know how you do it sir, but you are getting math into my head, and somehow making it stay there. I appreciate the homework take up at the beginning of class, it helps with any problems i might have had. You really care about your students..and it shows:) Thanks!
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good teacher
I like him very much. I also like how laidback he is.
very helpful, carefully explains all steps to each question, has no problem helping students with questions more than once, tries to his fullest to ensure everyone understands the information before moving on
good job sure keep up the ggod work
an excellent teacher :)
Helps with everything!
Awesome Teacher
very good teacher with a good sense of humour
The best teacher I have ever had for math. He explains thing properly, makes sure that everyhone understands what is going on before he moves on and just cares for the students overall. He makes math an easy subject which is quite hard to do. Love his class wish I had been able to have him before.
great teacher
doug's amazing! he's not only a teacher, but a friend. he's very helpful he's one of two of the greatest prof's at Mohawk. he's clear, concise, and i love his laugh. its so jolly. he acutally cares about his students, and they come first.
He really is a good overall person, not just an excellent teacher. I would not be doing as well as I am if DOug wasn't my prof.
very good teacher, easy to understand the material
I have now had the pleasure of doug Johnston's wonderful teaching abilities for two sesmesters. I have always enjoyed math but now it is my favorite class. I never dread going to his class because you know you going to have fun and learn something. It always great because no matter what Doug has a smile on his face and will try to put one on yours.
Very Good Teacher Actualy Takes Time to Help st/udents who don't understand.....
the best professor ever
Mr Johnston is definetely the best math teacher if not best teacher i've ever had even though i struggled a bit on my first test, i know i'll step it up and kill the last two tests. So thanks for your awesome teaching Doug!
the teacher explains material extremely well and the only excuse that students can have for not succeeding in the course is because they don't show up to class. his way of teaching allows the class to understand the material much better than most. Hes a good teacher
Great teacher, Mr Johnston cares about his students and it shows in his teaching methods. I understand the subject and thank him for his help.
very goof teacher teachs in a way that you can understand very easy the way he teachs math with his two forumula course
Mr.Johnston is an awesome Math teacher! He is very good at keeping his students focused, and is the teacher that I have learned the most from. I have never been very good at math but I feel confident applying the information I have learned in his class. Mr.Johnston cares about his student success, and you will see that through his teaching menthods
Mr. Johnston cares about all of his students. The ones that have had no trouble and the weak ones. He makes you feel important and worth his time. He is the best teacher in the College by far.
He is a passionate dedicated teacher. He loves his students and is always so helpful and encouraging. I will never forget him.
He is the best math professor
Thanks Doug! You were very helpfull.
Does well for the speed in which he is suppost to teach (new unit everyday). Goes a little to fast and should always use actually problems from the text to refer to, not change around the numbers.
best prof I've had at mohawk so far. take the class and you'll see what I mean. great sense of humour. cares for his students. all around great guy. I wish he taught all my courses.
Mr. Johnston is the best math teacher I've had. I really enjoy learning from him, and he really does care about the students.
Very good teacher who knows what he is doing. I would not hesitate to take another class with him again since he is such a good teacher at what he does, and makes it very practical to the real world.
Keep it up Doug....love your class and also the way u teach math. thanks for a great semester
Great teacher, great at what he does and loves what he does which makes for an excellent combination! hope to have him again for stats!!!! Thanks for everything mr Johnston!
I Like his teaching style. I would like to choose his class again.
Doug is a wicked teacher and makes everything understanable. It's too bad he didn't teach all courses!
I really enjoy his teaching methods and will try to get him again in future semesters.
Math is not my strong point, and had relatively low confidnece comming into this class. I like how you started the semester by actually talking about perceptions. It really helped! I like the teaching style, but sometimes, i felt it went too fast (like CPI) but other than that, i think you are a great teacher and you can tell you enjoy what you do
Sir you are a stud
Dougy J is awesome..he has been plenty helpful sofar this semester...i like the way he incorporates using tables instead of boring algebra..he is the man..he also looks like Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren!
Mr. Johnston is a great teacher. He has been very helpful and I have started to actually enjoy math now. He shows us how to solve problems in an efficient way that MAKES SENSE.
This is a good teacher but, the content in relation to the online labs don't seem to connect and the labs are worth a decent chunk of our marks.
He explains math so well and in ways that can be easily understood. He takes the mystery out of math. His teaching methods could probably make Spongebob and Patrick feel like Einstiens!
The first week of Math I was very overwhelmed and thought I was going to be in serious academic trouble. Doug Johnston was very helpful and motivating towards the class and gaurenteed that if we showed up to every class and did the homework assigned as a minimum we would pass. I'm happy to announce that I received 90% on my first mid-term and hop
good teacher, forumlas suck and he doesnt use many
Great prof. Could use examples from lyryx more often though.
good teacher, like how he doesnt use a bunch of confusing formulas. keeps it simple with charts. could use more examples from lyryx, or make the two connect easier.
I love his class. He explains everything so well and I hope to have him next semester!!
tterrrrrrrific man!!
Very good teacher, makes math more interesting than my highschool teachers. Takes his math classes seriously in a fun way. Extra exmaples on the board would help, and a little extra clarity on the examples would greatly help struggling students. Overall, I don't mind having this teacher all throught my college years
Very Direct, always open for questions, and very observant of clueless expressions. haha
I like how he relates lessons to work place implementation.
I find his way of teaching easier to learn, and if you don't understand he is able to explain it in another way.
excellent teacher
He is enthusiastic about the subject he teaches. And he explains very well.
He exlpains math very well. He gives real life situations which makes it easier to understand. Great proffessor!
He is very helpful when there is trouble understanding what is being taught and goes through the lessons steps by step. He makes the class interesting so its not boring to sit through. He's willing to take the time to make sure we understand. He is a very good professor, and makes math very easy to learn
Clearly explains all aspects of mathematics. Makes the class enjoyable and math easy to understand. Comes across as an all around great guy with a good sense of humor. I personally wish he was teaching Accounting as well.
doug johnston is one of the best math teachers i have ever had...hes amazing for making sure the enitre class knows whats happening, and fosters a comfortable atmosphere with no judgement...hes there to teach you, not to scrutinize (sp?) you...way to be doug!
He teaches really well. I understand this math better than math in first semester. Just the way he explains and actually answers students' questions, is awesome!
The steps used to get an answer should not matter, whether its using the formula or the calculator functions, as long as the steps are shown full marks should be awarded. As is we are using technology as a means to check our work, when we should be using it to get our answers as there is less chance of an error occurring.
you are a great teacher, sometimes you teach a little too fast for my liking!!
I've never understood math as much as I do when he goes through it.....he's very very good math teacher.
this is my second semester in Mohawk College, and DJ is the best math teacher I have ever had. Thanks for explaining everything in deatail and that helps us alot to understand the meterials.
This is one fabulous teacher. Anyone who has struggled with math before will appreciate the quality of Doug's teaching methods. He really cares about his students and will certainly go the extra mile to make sure the material is understood. He really cares about student success.
quick yet thorough, have really enjoyed having Johnston so far
He is a great math teacher... looking forward to his teachings for the rest of the semester. :)
Mr.Jhonson is a very good teacher and is very friendly and easy to approach for help and when he teaches the takes the time to fully explain the topic with relevent examples. overall a very good instructor.
very good and understandable - extremely helpful
Doug Johnston is a really great teacher who takes the time to answer all questions.
Mr. Johnston brings clarity to a difficult subject and always lets students know the practical application of what we are learning. He is a great teacher!!!
he's very resp[onsable, ilike this teacher. the only thing is very stric when he mark.
Great teacher ... one of the best math teachers i have ever had.
Mr. Johnston is one of the best math teachers i have ever had. He makes the class give him the answers to the questions he does on the board, instead of just writing it himself; which is a good habit that all teachers should have. he also explains problems very well, and makes sure everyone understands the concepts.
Awesome teacher! Financial math has never seemed easier.
great, makes math easy
He is a very nice instrocture.
I highly recommand Mr. Johnston as a Math teacher. I have had the pleasure of being taught by him for MA101 and now MA201. He makes math enjoyable and fun to learn. I have no compliants except for keep up the good work. Very approachable and always willing to help you achieve your best. I say all these great things from my personal experience.
I personally feel that Mr. Johnston is one of, if not the best math teacher I've had. Last semester, his remedial classes were more useful to me than my actual teacher. His teaching methods are superior than all the rest. If he teaches semester 3, i'll be there.
One of the excellent teachers Mohawk college presently has.
He is by far the best teacher I have had. I have struggled with math since I could remember and until last semester I hadn't taken math in 8yrs and I actually understand when he teaches he is awsome
Mr Johnston is a very caring and honest individual, he teaches and stay on our back to make sure we understood the problem and follows up to make sure we did good. the style of teaching is very helpfull too! i would 100% recommand any of my felow students to chose him for their math classes.
you are a very good teacher. You make math simple and easy to understand. It is my favourite class this semester, thanks for being a great teacher!
Math has never been my strong subject, but with Mr. Johnston as my teacher when I am going into an exam I feel like I am cheating He is that good he makes math understandable. He provides help when you need it he paces the class to accomodate the majority of students he is by far the BEST post secondary teacher I have ever had.
What an unbelievable man. I have never had a math teacher make it seem so easy. I has been an unbelievably rewarding experience having him as an instructor. I almost wish I had to take it again just to learn from him again. Thank you Mr. Johnston!!!!
enjoyed the classes thoroughly. wish we had math 3 next year. Thanks!!
good...lol
Doug cares about his student's success. He provides each student with the tools to succeed and when the students take advantage of the help available, it is reflected in their grades. Work hard, do the homework and ask for help when you need it. Doug takes the math and applies it to Real Life situations. An awesome man, great teacher!
Good teacher, however, I found that the remedial classes and the lyryx labs in MA 101 helped out a lot.
great teacher.... but the way he marks is kind of rediculous... for the assignment.... there was 28 questions... the answers are in the book.... and he takes marks off for not stapling it and for missing a question.... each question you loose 1 mark.... and it was in total out of 5.... it sucked even more when he said the quiz after it was worth ha
Doug is a great teacher. I may not have the highest mark, but he knows what hes talking about and makes the work a lot easier with those "chart methods" haha. Keep it up Doug! the only negative thing I have to say is i got 0.1/5 on an assignment cause it wasnt stapled and no cover page.. took me forever to do that work =[
Doug Johnston keeps the class interesting and exciting! I enjoy attending his lectures and he makes mathematics fun! He is a wonderful professor and I hope to have him again!
Doug Johnston is an excellent teacher. I have never been that good at math but I find he is helping to improve my skills a great deal. I can agree with others on the topic of the assignment, although I did good on it, but for that amount of work it could have been marked a bit differently and worth a bit more. Keep up The good Teaching!!
Legitimately wants you to learn. Shockingly poor online component (numerous errors and a steep learning curve) that is beyond comprehension as to how it was published, nevermind selected as an online compponent by a math professor. The math text has NUMEROUS errors. It's absolutely shocking as to how poor it is. Good teacher, pathetic course materi
great teacher!
Love the witty remarks that seem to fly over everyones head!
Great teacher, really smart and he teaches really well =)
great teacher very helpful
very good teacher. easy to follow, and gives great examples
He is a great teacher,and he teaches very good.
Great teacher~Fun class!!
Best math teacher i have had throughout my life
Great teacher! Explains math well and is always willing to take up any problems with homework. Tough marker. Test questions are more difficult than homework questions. We should have more practise on test-type questions. He's very funny. Would make a great mall Santa, explaining Cost-Volume-Profit to little kids.
Makes sure that the entire class is on the same level and makes things easier/more clear.
Good class, understandable teachings and teacher is always willing to go over material
marks very hard
very good teacher. marks hard and i do not always agree with his marking but all together very good teacher.
I THINK HE'S BEEN TEACHING MATH FOR LONG TIME, SO HE KNOWS THAT HOW TO TEACH STUDENTS WITH EASY METHODS
He is very helpful in class and also if have a problem with any question he is here to help.He has an opening door policy which is very helpful. I have come for help and he has time to help me work through my problem.
hwian shirts :P
I need to start doing my homework. Im a badbad student
Inereting lectures. Very active. Fair.
Doug is a very helpful teacher who makes sure every student understands the lesson being taught before moving on.
Love the shirts....keep up the great work!!!
great teacher
Prior to attending Mohawk, i hated math. I was sure that i sucked at it and there was no hope for me. Mr johnston changed all of that. he really cares about all of his students. he is like the college dad! he helps in anyway possible as long as you help yourself. he is a wonderful teacher and i have the utmost respect for him as a person.
i was never a fan of math, but doug is able to explain things with a lot of clarity so it's easy to understand. he's always available to help his students and puts a lot of effort into helping his students be successful. great teacher!
he is a very good teacher that really cares about how his students do.
Great Teacher.. great at explanation, and keeping it simple!
Mr.Johnston is a very good teacher! He is excellent at explaining things and making sure you understand. He also makes math interesting and relevant to everyday life which makes it that much easier to understand the subject :)
Has a fun and practical approach to teaching and implementing Math. His explanations are clear and concise. However, his job is made slightly more difficult with a ridiculous math textbook filled with wrong check answers at the end! Having incorrect answers in your math textbook is like having an English grammar book written in incorrect grammar.
good teacher with crystal's teaching,it's really helpful to students study well.
An excellent teacher, really knows his stuff and teaches in a way that anyone would be able to understand. I like his sense of humour, and also the way he gets everyone in the class involved. He really goes into full explaination as to how this math relates to us.
A good professor. Enjoys what he does and gets right into the examples to bring about the hands on learning experience. Great for learning how to interpret the word problems. Also willing to help when needed. If you get him, attend you class, try the homework, and ask questions, and success should not be a problem.
i chose my timetable only because Doug was the prof..he's an awesome teacher!!
pretty good teacher... i dont like the way he marks assignments
one of my fav teachers. stern but fair.
I loved his teaching from the get go, because he injects logic and realism into math. I pesonally never liked math, but all that changed beacsue of Mr. Doug Johnston!
One of the best teachers I've had at Mohawk. He cares, he's easy to understand, and he's the only teacher that has successfully been able to teach me how to do math. I miss his class!!
I really enjoy his real life examples when introducing a topic, it makes the math so much more accessible. Fair marker and easy to ask for more help.
Great Teacher, makes learning math a more fun environment by adding some humor into the classroom! He is always available to help with any questions, and will not move forward unless we all understand the concepts.
he is a great teacher, in fact I think he is the only Math teacher who is funny! he comes up with the easiest ways and funniest jokes to keep the students engaged.
Good teacher. Tells you what he expects on tests and assignments. Straight foward and keeps the class interest. With the odd joke that keeps your attention.
Great teacher... actually helps you if you have a problem, posts tests with answers which allows us to study and make sure that we understand the work... Good job Johnston, second semester having you and your doing an excellent job
The best math teacher I have had yet, makes everything very clear and will not move on until everybody understands the concept.
If it wasnt for him I would not have been able to pass this course. Thank you
He good teacher. I like the way he is teaching. he is very nice teacher i ever got
Very good instructor, knows what he is doing and is avery go teaching style.
Excellent instructor. Makes math easy to understand. Makes himself available to students for extra help. In his class the "writing is on the wall". Watch out for housekeeping, Mr. Johnston!
Amazing Instructor.. REally Relates to 'real world' problems; always available to help student learn.
Great teacher!!!!
great teacher, explained everything very well, never left anyone behind
Best teacher I've ever had. Thank you!
Great Teacher. Have a Great Summer.
Great prof, no complaints. very stubborn when it comes to marking
You have been one of the greatest instructors i've ever had. I wished all teachers/intructors thought the same way as you do, because you teach with enthuciasm and passion; and you really care about a students progress. It is an honour to have teachers like you teach me. =) Wish you the best... :)
Doug is the best math teacher I have ever had. I never had good math skills and didn't understand math until I had him as a teacher. Teaching style is amazing and the chart method is very useful and easy to understand. Thanks Doug
Attire may not be "Business" but he does direct material to the business world. Would like to see more control taken at beginning of class so as not to waste teaching time waiting for some to "shut up". Knowlegable Professor
Hard to follow sometimes. Kind of jumpy and all over the place for me. Would like to see more step-by-step instructions to follow as I find that useful.
Mr. Johnston is a really good teacher. He teaches a lesson good so that you can understand it without any difficulties. And he motivates you with his emails that he sends you.
greatest math teacher i have ever had.
Great professor, mows right over the idiots with stupid questions, great pace and he's humourous to boot.
One of my favourite teachers for sure!
Doug Johnston teaches very well and he obviously knows his stuff. His lessons are fast-paced but easy to follow if you do the work he assigns and pay attention.
I have never liked Math or was interested in it but right from the beginning he got us to get over that fear. Very stubborn marker but best math teacher nonetheless. Don't miss his classes because they are informative. I LOVE that he doesn't bother answering annoying questions from stupid students- its very bothersome.
he speaks real fast
An excellent prof. Although he moves at a very fast pace, whenever you need help with anything he's very accomdating. This is the teacher you want most for intro math.
Great math teacher, Love the charts!
You go to fast when teaching new material in class. It is also disruptive when you give us a problem to solve in class and students begin to yell out their answers and them we do not get enought time to work on the math problem.
Great Prof. The chart method works really well, and it's good to finally understand math. I went from getting low 70's to a 97%! Explains all of the material and offers help whenever it is needed. Definitely recommended for all first year students, or anyone in math. Good job Mr. Jonhston
he knows alot but maybe too much, he does things in his head without writing it making it harder to follow along.
Doug Johnston is a very good teacher. Excellent in fact, However the quiz's are pretty hard. im not going to lie :) see you in class
Really helpful, easy to learn from. All in all no complaints
The ways you teach a more complicated math in simplistic form is very enjoyable. I believe the quizzes shouldn?t have common mistakes as answers causing a student to second guess their answers. :)
The chart method used in class is very helpful and i think he explains the material rather well!
Mr. Johnston is the best math teacher i ever had, i always got low marks in high school and now i am doing ALOT better. he makes things easier to understand and not so boring.
I am adult student and have been out of school for a long while, without Mr.Johnston's patient and encouragement, I wouldn't survived. Mr. Johnston's teaching technique is so helpful and clear and he takes time to ensure every student knows what to do. Mr. Johnston also offer off-class time to help student like me who need extra help. I am thankfu
I am adult student and have been out of school for a long while, without Mr.Johnston's patient and encouragement, I wouldn't survived. Mr. Johnston's teaching technique is so helpful and clear.Mr. JOhnston takes time to ensure every student knows what to do. Mr. Johnston also offer off-class time to help student like me who need extra help. I am t
I am adult student and have been out of school for a long while, without Mr.Johnston's patient and encouragement, I wouldn't survived. I find Mr.Johnston's teaching technique is helpful and clear. Mr. Johnston also offer off-class time to help student like me who need extra help. I am thankful to have Mr.Johnston as my Math Professor!
To be honest, although I was interested in taking business, I was dreading math. In high school, I got low grades in math. But, because Mr. Johnston is an AWESOME professor, my grades and understanding of math have increased drastically. He is extremely helpful, and intelligent. I would definitely recommend him to prospective students! :)
Very smart man. i like how he applies it to real life and his charts help a lot.
I find Mr. Johnston to be a very excellent teacher I have learned a lot from him and he has made math fun for me especially since I'm not that great at it.Keep up the great work!
In the beginning I thought I would hate math and fail it; but the way you teach it I feel more confident that I will do well and even makes me wish classes were longer!
He is really very knowledgeable on the subject matter he is teaching and he is very informative in the practical application of Business Mathematics!
One of the best faculty i Have ever come acroos in my whole life, makes concpets very simple and uses different techniques to makes taks easy eg. the chart method is very effective.
I'm going to be very truthful. I hate math; never liked it and also tried to figure out why so much formulas? But, Mr. Johnston made math easier then what it actually is. The chart method is the best learning tool that I have learned. Thank you very much for being a wonderful Professor and always leaving the door open to come see you. Well Done
I think he i a good teacher. he teaches really well. I just dont like how he thinks how math should be everybodys priority. But hes a nice guy out side of class.
Very Good teacher. Makes math more interesting and shows how it can actually be used in the real world. Very clear and makes things easy to understand. Doesn't take crap from the students, so you can actually hear what he's saying without having to talk over other people!
He makes math very easy to learn so everyone can grasp it
I appreciate that he does a good job of keeping the class noise level to a minimum.
Need more class instruction
great teacher at Mohawk! keeps class involved in lectures and i find the class goes very fast but its suprising how much you can learn in a such a short amount of time.especially since i wasnt very good with mathematics at first and have now improved noticeably since semester start.
I really enjoy coming to your class. I have always excelled in math and I'm finding even after 10 years of not doing any formal math I have the same marks if not better. Success is proportioned to your effort but I also find a good instructor makes it that much easier to excel.
Keeps the classes orderly and teaches what i think are the best methods out there . love the hawaiian shirts. helps wake me up in the mornings !want him(not like that) next year.
Listen up in class and you'll learn alot from him talk through his class and you may as well stand outside because there is plenty you are missing and probably plenty you are causing the rest to miss. My only downfall is class time is meant for learning your not happy with how people behave in your class give them a warning then show them the door.
Great teacher! Not a huge math fun, but definitely a huge Johnston fan. Love the chart methods, love the hawaiian shirts, keep on keepin' on sir!
I enjoy your teaching style, very clear and consice. You seems to be like a very tough guy but you are like a honey candy, vey hard outside but sweet inside. Your chart method extremely helpul.Your colorful shirts bring a little of floridian climate to our cold weather Your strong voice intimidating but always find a way to help students to succes
A professor who makes mathematics very simple..like to attend his classes for the next semester also.
Mr. Johnston is a real "teacher" not just a guy who knows about math and is just doing a job. Fantastic prof.
Mr Johnston is very friendly. He's always willing to help after class if you need it. His examples are REAL - my father is in finances and familiar in the "real world" with the math that we're learning.
Best teacher ever had
Doug is very concious of the level to which his students are grasping the concepts being presented and is prepared to go to any length to help those who are having difficulty.
Excellent teacher! I was so happy after 1st semester, that I would get to be in his class 2nd semester too.
Great Professor :)
Best teacher in the school!
I would have to say you have been the best teacher i have had :) the only thing that i must say i now HATE by the end of this course is your time lines. They helped for the first half, but not so much in the second!! other wise all around great teacher :)
Doug is the best math teacher that i've ever had. I chose my second semester block based on teh block that he thought math in. He is the best teacher, at Mohawk College, that I`ve had thus far.
3rd sem. acct student here. Doug is by far the best math prof at the college. His lectures are fun and easy to follow. Do not miss them! Also, always do the homework. He is an amazing teacher. He gives you all the tools, you just need to apply yourself. I wish I could have him for all my terms at the college. Thank you Doug, you are the best.
good math teacher
I thought my Johnston was very organized and had well thought through lessons. I also found his enthusiasm for elearn very refreshing and used it often. I appreciated all the time and effort he put into keeping it up to date. Overall, a very positive experience :)
Awesome! :) Knows his math so well! Doug is willing to help anyone at any point during the lecture. Overall great teacher!!!
An amazing teacher of his field. Gets the concepts across clearly while holding the students' interest in the material. I also appreciated his traditional style and his fairness on assignments.
At first I did not like him, but Doug has started to grow on me. He cares about my success and is always willing to help someone out!
Needs to slow down, and do more teaching, so we know the concept! and do more examples out of the textbook so we know how to do it! Johnston talks about the topic for 15 mins and than assigns the homework but no one has a clue how to do it, because he barley taught HOW to do it.
I think he definitely cares about the students and their success, i would definitely get more out of the course if the classes were over an hour.
Such a fantastic teacher!! I wish more teachers were like Mr. Johnston!!
Mr. Johnston is honestly quite a fabulous teacher; even if some concepts may be difficult at first, he does as best as he can to explain it clearly and be available to help any and all students through it, whatever their issue may be; which, is as much as you can really ask for. Overall, an excellent teacher with an excellent personality.
You can tell he genuinely cares about students passing. He gives you the tools to pass, you just need to apply them. He's organized and professional, but still fun! His lessons take some getting used to because they aren't long and full of examples. If you just ask, he will explain more in depth to help you understand. Fantastic teacher!
Doug Johnston is a great teacher! He takes time to make sure we understand and always encourages questions. There's no need for 15 examples; that's what homework is for. He's made it very clear where we can get help if we need it. Doug is the kind of teacher you hope for and one who makes a positive impact on your education.
Passion to teach. Always consider what is the for student. Good job.
Extremely clear teaching methods. Will take the time to make sure ALL students understand concepts.
Very good teacher, hard and rough grader but a very nice person hands down.
He is very clear at explaining new material. Its quite easy to understand.
he might appear harsh to many but i believe that he is simply following the rules.
He is good teacher. He keeps the class intereresting and I enjoy going on his classes.
Awesome teacher! Makes everything so easy to understand.
Extremly helpful, could double as the Skipper from Gilligan's Island
great teacher looking forward to second semester!
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE HIM IN MY NEXT SEMESTER.
Favorite teacher! He is clear in teaching, simplifies everything, and is very helpful!
Doug is the best Math teacher and professor I have had so far. I wasn't sure have at first when I had him last semester, but he is without a doubt one of the best professor's!!
He is one of the best Professors I have had in my semesters! Wish he taught more then just my math classes in my course!
Best Prof. at Mohawk!
Very energetic and effective use of time
Best teacher at Mohawk :), Very helpful, always makes sure everyone understands everything. He is very concerned about his students and likes to do his best to see that they pass.
Excellent use of time, always there to help, keeps control of the class, and uses examples that relate the material to real life situations. Excellent teacher, one of my favorite in the school!
Fantastic teacher. Makes lessons understandable, makes the effort to make students understand, good with classroom control. He's great!
Fantastic teacher! Best math teacher I have ever had! If only all professors were this good at Mohawk! Should be required for all teachers to attend Mr. Johnson's classes to reiterate his teaching style!! Great job, thank you very much!
Just an amazing teacher, he is the best math teacher ever. He makes things easy to learn and to retain and makes his lessons fun and entertaining.
He's brilliant!!! He's the best one in our college.
Doug is great teacher. He really cares for student success.
Best math teacher out there! Diffidently recommend him to anyone. Very clear and concise. He makes math make sense!
Mr. Jonhston! You are so kind and nice. Sorry that I can't get good marks in your class but I really like you. You are one of the best teacher ever. You look at your students like your children. Thank you Mr. Johnston for everything! By the way, you are very fast in marking :)
Great teacher !! i wish most teachers were like him , he has so much passion in teaching and making sure we learn.
Doug Jonhston, in all honesty, has to be the best teacher here at the College. The amount of time and effort he puts into his position is almost at the point of being ludicrous. He is always available to help, whenever you need it and he tries his best to make you understand the material. Best teacher at the College, deserves a raise! :p
Couldn't of been a better teacher. Sadden to hear he will be retiring. Very lucky to have learned under him. Enjoyed his classes very much. His method of teaching is by far the best I have experienced. I have nothing but good things to say about his way of teaching and his personality. Just one of the greatest. Thank you so much Doug. Happy Retirin
Fantastic teacher!!! I was never a fan of math and I don't plan on becoming one anytime soon but Doug made a world of difference!!! He was so helpful and he really cared about us! I learned so much from him including valuable life lessons! Thanks so much Doug! next yrs math students will miss out on a great prof! happy retirement!
Sometimes I felt very rushed in class but found Doug to be available almost anytime of the day to help for anything.If he is retiring, he will definitely be missed. His commitment to his students is exceptional as is his commitment to the usage of the Mohawk website. If only other could follow his footsteps, it would help a lot more students.
Doug is a great teacher. The best I've ever had actually. He made math really enjoyable and clear.
Best Teacher I Have Ever Had!
Excellent teacher. It truly there for the students and it extremely passionate about the subject matter. Shame he is retiring. We need more teachers like him.
the best teacher ever. makes everything soooooooooooooo simple and easy to understand. i wish all the teachers were like him. i feel happy and good attending his classes :) have a great summer sir your a really great human being :)
A great teacher! Although I often found myself confused it only took him a few minutes to make it all clear! He will be missed.
Mr. Doug Johnston is the only reason I'm sticking it through. Feeling very directionless and lost, I nearly dropped everything. Then, the class after the mid-term. Mr. Johnston told us all about his experience in not letting math win and it motivated me so much! He really is by far the best teacher I have had in all my time at College!! Thank you!
Very Good teacher, But very fast speaking and not so clear
I had Doug many years ago at Mohawk Saltfleet Campus. He was a fabulous math teacher, but more importantly, he was the first person ever to open my eyes to the possibility of going to university. With that nudge, I went on to university and got my degrees. He was a major impact in my life, and I am eternally grateful.
Good teacher,,
The test are different and he reads off his powerpoint. He doesnt really do much to help you be successful in the class. His class is also very boring and his study guides dont really help at all. I would have preferred a more structured study guide. Hes a nice guy but not a good professor.
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