Teaches you a lot about deep thinking. LOVE IT

I took him in a split session june class and we did a bizzillion take home tests that were extremely hard and were not taught about. BUT he is a wonderful thinker and he makes you look at things in a new perspective

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Works out your brain. Reading, reading, reading but GREAT stuff. Hottest prof on campus.

Major hurdle to pass for future teachers- You may never encounter an education class so abstract. He is a bit scattered and sometimes that poses challenges in his essay assignments. Critical thinking and attendance are requirements for an A. You will breath a sigh of relief once you pass.

He comes off as odd and if u don't drop the class in the fst 2 weeks u will prob live thru it. It gets much better later on (no joke). You must attend! He is helpful and will assist as much as possible which is great. Do all the work and there is no reason not to do well unless you cut corners.

Dr O'sullivan is by far the most INTERESTING person i have ever met. I love his stories about indigenous tribes. He likes to cuss in class, and i have caught him doing stretching exercises on the floor during test. He likes papers with a lot of "depth and breadth" to them. "ummmmm hmmmm yeah" He is totally a nut, but i loved him!

Dr. O'Sullivan attempts to bring one to a greater place in thought provoking evocation of knowledge. He expects one to take it upon his/herself to study and come to a place of understanding when writing papers. His essays are set up so that one must truly explain and understand the subject matter in order to pass. Not easy, but a great man.

Take it from me, you will come to appreciate him if you transfer to another college. - Even though Dr. O has his quirks, he makes most other education professors look completely incompetent. Appreciate his knowledge and learn all you can from him, because you will probably never have anyone smarter. Signed- a former student.

I learned a lot from the assigned reading. Be prepared for 10 weeks of lecture and observation and then 3 papers thrown at you in the last 6 weeks. Get your observation paper done in the first 10 weeks because the last 3 papers are scary. He's a nice guy; liked the class discussion but could've done without having to attend the class... I didn't

Toughest "B" I ever made. Two grades for the whole class, and they were these huge, involved essays. I made a "C" on the first one, and an "A" on the last one. He asks some pretty tough questions for us to ponder, as future teachers. As stated, he does come across as, um, existing on a different plane, but I just thought it was kinda funny.

At first, the class is very slow moving. We did not receive a grade at all before the midterm period. The class is comprehensive so the papers that you write are done at the very end of the semester. I learned a tremendous amount of information this way and feel that it was an effective class. Dr. O'Sullivan is a very nice man too.

I LOVED O'SULLIVAN! I DID GET A B IN THE CLASS, AND THE LAST MONTH WAS VERY STRESSFUL. THOUGH, ISN'T THIS WAHT COLLEGE IS ABOUT? I HAVE SIGNED UP FOR A DIFFERENT CLASS THAT HE WILL BE TEACHING.

I was very pleased with Dr. O'Sullivan's class. He is an extremely intelligent man and his assignments make you really think. If you want to be a good teacher then take his class.

I found him to be a very thought provoking and interesting professor. He made me broaden my outlook on teaching and learning as well. He comes across a little bit of a bohemian kind of teacher with very few deadlines and regulations. But May I suggest not wait to do the last three papers till the end, bad Idea but over all great teacher.

Overall I liked the class. It wasn't the best class ever or the easiest. However, if you are taking this class you have most likely decided that education is for you. He dosen't tell you what to write but rather he stimulates you to think for yourself. The opinions I had differed from my classmate and we both did well. He wants true thought.

Weird weird guy i paid attention though and made a good grade in the class, but it took really applying myself to the material!!

totally awesome... he has a lot to offer anyone willing to learn, i had him for a variety of classes and i found all of them relevant to academia and life...

If you like to be challenged in your thinking, he is excellent. If you are lazy and like things spoon fed, find another professor. He is better than good. He is pretty serious, but he is a lot of fun too.

It's funny reading all the comments here. It's true this guy says "um-hum" a lot, but only when students are talking and he is encouraging them to talk further. O'Sullivan is the best, smartest, most interesting and supportive teacher I've ever had. He is totally cool and he makes you want to be smart and know what is going on in the world.

If you are interested in the environment you may enjoy this class otherwise you will find it a waste of time. Journal every day, projects each with a presentation and a 8 page paper, and a field service requirement where you have to go out and help a environmental group for a min of 8 hours all seemed like a big waste of time for a non-majors.

I enjoyed this course. Like most courses Attendance is enforced. If you go to class and participate in discussions, you will do good. I would recommend this professor.

He makes learning interesting.

This guy teachers 10 different classes and they are all totally different. Some are a lot of work and others are not. I've had him for 3 classes and he is fun, sharp and makes you think about things in new ways.

Best class I've had. He totally improves your thinking and teaches you how to write. Lot's of humor. Educated in three Countries. Totally interesting and traveled.

If you can't tell by all of the other posts, Professor O'Sullivan really is a character. It's hard to take him seriously sometimes because it seems like he's always in his own little world, but he has great stories and is a well-learned guy. This is a VERY easy class.

A great deal of reading and writing, but at this level, one should expect it. Excellent teacher who likes to get your brain thinking outside the box. If you want to be sppon fed your education, don't take this class. If you want to think about what's going on in your world around you, this is an excellent class. Great TEACHER...

O'Sullivan is one of the MOST interesting teachers I have ever had. He has got to be one of the most educated and socially rounded professors at GSC. His class is not the easiest, but it is so exciting. Dr. O'Sullivan is full of knowledge that you would never read in a text book. His life experiences are more helpful than anything that is in the

O'Sullivan will not do you death by powerpoint. He knows how to teach and does it all like an honors class. He give tons of reading, makes everyone discuss the readings, sets up debates, and then he talks about 3 or 4 of the usual ways to look at it and the pros and cons of each, and "maybe" he will tell you what he himself thinks. He's GREAT!

He is a great teacher! You do a lot of reading and writing in this class but it is the only education class I have learned anything in. It was hard work but I learned a lot. Foundations is the philosophy of education to all of the people who are saying it was not about educ. Idk what class they were in bc his is all about educ

If you want to be a great teacher take Dr. O'Sullivan! What a intelligent and all around great guy! There is a lot of reading but if you do the work you will get a good grade. Took him in June mester(along with SPAN2001) made As in both classes.O'Sullivan creates a very zen atmosphere and he is FULL of knowledge you not find anywhere else!

I enjoyed his class. He is a teacher who is very passionate about what he is teaching and you will learn a lot from his class. There is a lot of reading and assignments but it is all worth it. What I love most of all is the discussions on the readings. Every future educator should take his class. Very interesting and knowledgeable man. Nice man!

This professor is by far the most worldly man I have ever met. A relaxed atmosphere in the classroom. Lots of critical thinking and discussions. This course has stayed with me. Everyone should take it.

Better than good.

He is very worldy and easy to approach. Encourages critical thinking and personal motivation. Alot of reading, writing and discussions. Not the easiest prof but if you want to learn, he's worth the work.

Had O'Sullivan for several classes. He is a wonderful, thought provoking, and insightful professor. He makes you learn for yourself.

No, he's not the typical instructor who dumbs down his classes for you to keep up your GPA. His brain may not click the same way yours does... he's an introverted genius - and if you just open up and go with the flow, accepting who he is, and that he actually is there for YOU - you will learn a thing or two - about yourself... he's a good egg.

The best teacher at GSC. a great Multidisciplinary look at Environmental problems and there causes. Insightful and knowladgeable a definitively interesting dude

Dr. O is not an easy teacher. If you really want to learn something take him. If you want an easy "A" don't. He is kind, fair, and extremely interesting. He has lived his life and travelled a lot and very intelligent.

GO TO CLASS I didn't turn in 2 papers and got an A. I had a friend that turned in all her papers and got a B because she missed 8 classes. You do have to write but it's easy stuff. I recommend him.

Great professor. Lots of good discussions. There are some LONG papers but you can still do well.

Great teacher who is very helpful and willing to listen or talk about anything. GREAT Guy!

He's a great teacher. He loves when you communicate with him in class and interact with him. Always go to class!

The guy is nice, but gives out a lot of reading and writing assignments. Do not expect a class where you can get an A without effort. In the beginning he really encouraged discussion but oddly at the end he started focusing more on lecture, kind of not cool because discussion is more interesting. The guy knows a lot and is very open -minded.

Funny professor. cool guy, loves when class participates, and is quite a person with alot of knowledge. Go to class every day and youll be fine.

Dr. O'Sullivan is an amazing person in general. Interesting lectures but fought to stay awake due to length. Main grade is a Service Learning Project: 30hrs + Term paper over it. Assigns take home testsreally tough (8-12) papers randomly. Does not use D2L. Absences: 3- A, 4- B, 5- C. Great man but would not take again due to lack of organization.

Dr. O'Sullivan is awesome! He's the most interesting and intelligent professor I've had at UNG. Class lectures are filled with great conversations about current social problems. O'Sullivan is worldly and promotes critical thinking. He cares about his students. Easy take home tests. Two long papers. 30 hours volunteer work. I strongly recommend him!

GREAT TEACHER. He is super nice and will work with you with ANYTHING. Will take him again!!

One of the best professor's I've ever had. Likes discussion and participation. It's a very eye-opening class and he has some very eye-opening opinions. One reason I chose one of my classes next semester was so I could have him as a professor again. 10/10 recommend.

Expect to read. Lecture does not match the amount of work you have to do. His reading are long but varied, and mostly easy. He only assigned 2 take home tests and 1 essay most of the semester. I was blind sighted on the last month in which he assigned 3 new essays due on/before/for the final. Funny guy, but simple lecture with long in-depth reading

Overall his class was decent. He is kind of awkward, but some of his lectures are fun. Only had a couple decent length papers(about 10 pages each and one power point) and take home tests, but it wasn't impossible. Just show up and you'll do fine!

I had done 3 papers and a presentation and that was considered participation. Our last test and (16 page) research paper counted as most of my grade. He pushes for attendence and expects it to be your priority no matter what. Great character and lectures but needs to be clearer and more understanding.

Nice guy. Great teach. Enthusiastic ad engaging. AWESOME!

John O'Sullivan is an amazing professor and an even better mentor and man. Get ready to be inspired and have your whole worldview shifted in such a good way. He is not everyone's cup of tea, but that is no fault of his own. A lot of people in this world are just not ready for him yet. If you let him he WILL be the BEST teacher you have ever had!

He is a character, he's passionate about what he does. He's not very forgiving w/ attendance because its around 20% of your grade. If you put passion into your work and effort he appreciates it and theres not many assignments. It's not a difficult class but if you speak up he'll take that into account for grading. Super great, and quirky, loved it.

Show up to class & write your papers... You will get an A. He is really passionate about the environment, which makes me interested in his lectures. He even took my class out on a field trip to a boat ride to the Buford Dam, and had 2 different people from evironmental organizations to come speak. Just write good essays, your grade depends on 4.

1 HUGE take home final w/ an in class cumulative test. 1 research paper w/ presentation. 1 Essay. 1 take home quiz. LOTS OF READING!! Do the stuff and you will pass. Participate as much as possible. Every lecture will either be group discussions or HEAVY lectures. READ EVERYTHING. O'Sullivan is not there to mail it in. He's passionate about Change

Dr. O is a character. You either love him or you don't. I really enjoyed him. He's a bit whimsical in the way he speaks, it's intriguing. Just read the material and be prepared to talk about it in the next class. He wants everyone to participate. I enjoyed talking to him outside of class on current events. Don't discredit him, he is very smart

I loved Professor O'Sullivan! It is evident he is really passionate about the things he teaches. He has lots of stories and experiences that relate to the class. The work load is very moderate and you have the whole semester to write the final essay. It is important to read the material and be prepared to discuss in class.

Dr. O'Sullivan is an exceptional professor in the way that he knows what he is talking about and he really shows passion for what he teaches. Lectures are interesting, but you have to be ready to discuss readings. Your grade depends on papers and attendance, so be ready for that commitment! Solid person, tough professor.

Best professor at UNG. You will learn a lot in any of his classes.

This class is mainly lecture based, but it is extremely interesting. In this class, we write 5 major essays, therefore it's a lot of writing, but as long as you stay up to date and work along the way, it is an easy A. Give your best effort and you will thoroughly enjoy this class. O' Sullivan is funny and tells many stories to help us understand.

Great class! Enjoyed attending the lectures, very informational topics, very thought-provoking.

If you are someone who is passionate about the environment, language, sociology, or psychology I would advise taking this course. Attendance matters & there are thorough papers to write. He does care however, about what you have to say and wants to know how the material he gives resonates with you.

Final grade is determined by 4 essays, midterm, and participation. Essay guidelines are vague; treat them all like English finals. Midterm content is exactly what you use for optional discussion posts. Do not skip discussions just because they do not get put in as grades. The lectures are interesting and the workload is minimal just stay caught up.

O'Sullivan is without a doubt one of the most interesting individuals I've ever met in my life. While he is a smart and knowledgeable person, it'll take you weeks to get used to his personality. He's like a ball of energy going from one point to another with a level of fervent excitement I didn't know was possible. Awesome professor 10/10

I have never met such a wonderful man, ignore the comments they just do not get his whimsy. He is a VERY understanding professor and takes the time to talk to his students. He has one of the most delightful personalities. TAKE HIS CLASS, I promise you if you consider yourself any form of an intelligent you will enjoy his class.