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He makes the class easy because he gives us only the facts we need. He makes it interesting and fun by relating it to everyday life. John is really great professor. Hey John, that libelous word is below. WOW, I actually learned something. THANKS A LOT :)
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Teacher needs to mature and learn to respect fellow students. ****graphy and female jokes are inappropriate in the classroom. In addition, racial jokes and minority jokes are out of the question in a classroom.
Hot bod, Hot car
U taught us what we needed to know. But you got a little confusing when it came to tests. NEwayz that class was fun.
His tests are pretty hard but if you truly study you will get A's on them. Over all he is a great teacher that makes class a lot of fun. Oh yeah, don't be up tight about his joking this is Valencia after all not Harvard.
No stank on his hangdown...haha.
Fill in the blank questions for all his tests. It sounds hard but is isn't. If you prefer reading the book, don't take this class. If you can sit in class and listen, you will do fine.
He is funny person, but should keep some of his jokes at home, but the class is easy. (3) Tests and 1 major paper at the end with no book needed. He gives u the study guide that is needed 4 the tests and all u have to do is memorize the study guide & pas
He Is a cool funny guy... As a teacher he is pretty cool, if ur like me and hate fill in the blanks then this class kinda sucks cause all the test questions r fill in the blank, but if u study its easy as ****... Sometimes he gets confusing but dont worry
john made government fun, or at least his class was fun. no textbook needed all the notes are in his guides, just show up and listen. but u have to be able to take a joke especially if your from st. cloud or a woman:)and it doesnt hurt that hes hot.....
Great Professor! Helped me tremendously! Spontaneous and funny and cute! No textbook required. Must take good notes and attend class regularly. Open-minded and keeps his classroom lively and educational at the same time. Debates are fun. Good luck!
This guy is Easy, tells you only what will be on the test, doesn't require a book and he keeps class interesting
He is very funny, very politically incorrect in his jokes. You do not need the book, do not spend the $80. Notes were easy but his test are a bit hard. You must study, it a must if you want to pass the tests. They are all fill in the blanks. Easy A.
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Just a great teacher and easy to learn from very helpful just pay attention in class.
NOTE CARDS!!! they are a must! He is an awesome person and helped me get an "A" If you show interest he will give you an A.
Excellent teacher,His classes are very interesting. If you study you will get an A. I will recommend him to everbody.
Great professor!!!He is very sincere and helpful.
He's a hottie....Definitely would recommend him to all students...:)
TOTAL HOTTIE! He helped me with my work and I listened and got an A! He's pretty easy if you get to know him...... I love being in his class and talking to him in his office.
He thinks that he knows it all and that he is that hottest man alive. The truth is--he's not.
He thinks he is the BOOM, but in reality he is not. He is an okay professor, but he talks to much. And sometimes is hard to follow him, he changes topics very quickly. You can give him a try!!
An interesting class. He is a Mr. know it all at times but overall a decent teacher. He loves to flirt,so watch out girls!!
this class is easy!!sometimes its hard to follow his discussion but the tests would be easy even for a 6th grader.the discussions are even interesting at times. take this class!!!
A total **** who has a horridly boring yet often shared outside life. You will leave the class knowing more about his personal life then the subject but, the class is easy so whatever...
ugh...so cute!!! if you're a girl just take the class to look at this Tom Cruise look-a-like, mmmmm!!!!!!!!!!....you do need to study quite a bit, but if you complain he'll give you extra credit
The class was fun. Not easy but not the kind of class you would stress over. He knows his material and goes into interesting discussions. His appearance is nice too... all the more reason to go to class :)
so dang annoying, grades too harshly, flirts too much instead of teaching. If you are very shy don't bother with this class because it's all talk, hope you have a good memory too,take a test and see if you passed after ramblings about his life.
He may be nice looking but he knows it which inside this person is shallow. He has no respect so don't ask ?.His tests are okay if he tells you the meaning and not his life story of how great he is.I would not recommend him
Bear with him girls! He bashes us sometimes (okay, a lot of the time) but if you look past that, he is overall a good professor. It doesn't hurt that he's hot...definitely recommended.
If he was only as good as he thought he was.
Interesting class, if you learn by stories, and examples then this class would be good for you. Tests are simple, if you go to class. Good teacher, but could flirt less and talk more.
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I thought that he was a GREAT professor, despite the fact that not a lot of my classmates liked him. He is the type of teacher that will make you work hard for your grade. He challenges ones mind and beliefs, which sometimes students take as an insult.
A great professor! He's very helpful and wants you to succeed. Makes class interesting by relating stories to the material. Came out of this with a better understanding of government. His class is hysterical and he's easy on the eyes!
He was very rude and talked too much about himself. His class was awful.
He knows his material and relates his own life experience to make what could be boring more interesting and relavent to today. Do not take his jokes seriously-they are only meant for fun. It is impossible to do poorly in this class if you show up & study!
TAKE THIS CLASS. He will keep you fully entertained, interested, not a lot of work and the test are easy.
He can be funny at times. and knows how to make some people laugh. Very hard trying to understand the Notes if you can get by him talking about him self all the time. Not a good one to take if you are a visual learner
TAKE THIS CLASS!!! He is entertaining, kind and makes the material interesting. Only two essays, one project and three tests. You don't need to buy a book.
He talk about himself too mush like he has the life that everyone wants to envy. He give a lot of information goes thru it to quickly. Needs to explain the information better. He needs better teaching skills, and be more understanding.
If you have to take Government, as everyone must, this is a MUST TAKE course!!!! the professor is AWESOME. Funny, interesting, and eye candy as well. As long as you show up and study for the exams its an easy A. Plus you save on the $90.00 book.
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TAKE IT WITH JOHN!!! I know that sometimes he talks to much, he also thinks he is the best THING, BUT If you attend to all classes (no matter if you get late)and present the two projects YOU WILL PASS THE CLASS. He is good after all...
Great teacher. If you fail his class you just wern't trying. He couldn't possbily make the class any easier.
If you print his outline, notes are easy to take. His humour helps you remember details of the material being taught. Answers all questions, no matter how idiotic they can be. Makes time for students outside of class. You dont need a book for this class.
He is really smart. listen and catch things the first time around. He wont answer you if its something he already said, or he will but hell mock you. If you have a diff opinion then him dont express it cuz he can be a huge jerk. hes also sexy
Very easy class, you just have to study the study guides he gives you for the tests. You'll have a lot of fun and get out of class early!
Great professor. Class is easy. By the way, you don't need the book, so don't buy it!
This guy is not hot. Come on, now girls. Class is easy, a quick overview.
My dead grandfather can pass this class.
He's probably one of the most arrogant people I know, a complete jerk He thinks just because he's deccent looking, has a masters degree, and is 25 that he's all that He's not! He teaches ok but if jerkiness and arrogance (and mocking you for whatever contradicts what he says) bugs you, take Vonberen
He is one of the easiest going teachers i have ever met, his class is easy to follow, he is willing to help you study and he does a great job of applying government to daily life. I myself am studying to be a teacher and he is the type of teacher I would like to be.
I took him a while back and he is an awesome teacher, you dont need the book and he will stay after to help you. He dRives a Hummer!!!! VROOOOOOOOOMMMMmm
HE IS SOO AWESOME! His tests are so easy it is unreal! He gives you the answers! He is totally a FUN professor and I wish that I could take him again! He makes class VERY interesting and he is funny! He always tells a story about himself too! OH! There is also a movie and joke review EVERYday!
This teacher knows what he is talking about, but he does not really go in depth on any given subject, therefore the students do not comprehend the tests but, instead usually "wing it"
Best teacher that i have ever had. His tests are easy, there is no reason why you should fail. All you have to do is take notes from his lectures and do the study guide. He rarely assigns homewrok and when he does, it's to see a movie. His grade book is always to his students to check.
omg this guy is hillarious! and hes so easy....dont make him mad though. he doesnt have homework...only 2 papers to write and 3 tests...very simple...and pretty much tells you EXACTLY what you NEED to KNOW for the TEST...so take him...
This class is alright but you gotta give it to him for a teaher he is smoke'n.The HUMMER doesn't hurt either. I think if you are looking for a reason to want to stay after class.....or just some eyecandy during class he is for you.
John Tobia is a very good looking teacher. His class is easy but you have to study for his exams. John is a real funny guy, he is never boring. He can make you feel really dumb if you ask something that he already explained so listen.
Just because this dude drives a hummer doesn't make him an awesome teacher. I mean come on, he teaches at a community college... You won't learn anything you didn't already know from your high school gov't class from this guy.
If arrogant jerks, people who are full of themselves, and vainness is a problem for you, don't take Tobia, take Von Buren, because Tobia is all of that. If you want an easy A, you're ok with jerks, and you can take be made fun of in front of the whole class if you diagree with him, then go for it.
He gives you the notes, he gives you the test questions, he has extra credit and he's totally hott!!! Nice Hair!!! He loves movies...i hate govt, but i would so pay to take his gov't again! He's a movie freak! and breaks everything down, its so easy!!! i got a 99.5% if i can do it so can you!
If you pass just one test in this guys classroom, you will pass the entire class. he gives you the option of taking the final. i didn't even come to class and passed with a c.
East A. Just make sure you take notes or get them from someone if you absent. He doesn't care about attendence or tardies. He is a bit full of himself and loves to tells personal stories, but it was such and easy class that I would recommend it to anyone.
tobia's a cutie and his class is super easy. i would recommend him to most anyone. he is a little sarcastic, so if your sensitive like that, you shouldn't take him.
Tobia is awsome, his classes are fun and interesting and his stories make the concepts easy to understand. If you want and easy A take this class. He is always willing to help his students as long as they are willing to help themselves.
CLASS ROCKED!!! his class was easy to pass if you did the little work there was and take the notes(He gives you the notes on his website.)If you can deal with sarcasm well, take this class you won't regret it, He loves movies so don't be afraidto say you saw a movie,Warning, he will give his opinion
Awsome teacher, class was a breaze, just print his notes and fill in the definitions. Gives tons of extra credit and is always looking to help his students out. If you want a fun Gov class take tobia, the people who have posted negative comments where obviously too stupid to pass this simple class.
He is a fairly decent Professor, however, he thinks that he is a hottie. I personally am a hottie and I find his arrogance and sense of self to be a bit overbearing. I find his lectures to be okay when he isn't mentioning britney spears or the women he has dated.
He is a great professor! The only thing is if you have trouble in class he makes you feel like an idiot, but sometimes you deserve it. He has awesome lectures and is really funny. His class talks are very easy to relate to. Take him if you want a good time and a good grade!
I never went to this class and I got a B plus. All he has is fill in the blank tests which can be perfected by studying with note cards. However, if you misunderstand something get ready to feel like a dumbass.
If you go to class and study for the tests you'll be fine...just never ask him for help!
If you study for the tests then you'll have no problem passing his class. The answers are sometimes in the question or above or something. Just make sure if he says something ISN'T on the test and it is mention it. Don't ask stupid questions or you will feel like an idiot. Overall he actually makes the class interesting with his stories and advice.
He is HOT!! he is so funny as long as it is not you he is picking on! :) I would definately recommend him just read the material and somewhat pay attention and you will get an A or a B... attendace does not matter in his class.. but when he is this hot why wouldn't you go??
He is a total hottie, I totally would tell anyone to take his class. His lectures are really funny and interesting. I have him for a three hour class and we usually leave in about one hour and a half to two hours. Easy, fun, interesting class.
Very easy class! Just study a little bit and listen to the lectures. He has very dry humor and makes fun of a lot of people in his classes, but if the joke isnt directed toward you, he's really funny. I reccomend for an easy A.
All you have to do is print the notes and fill in the definitons, the tests are basically copies of the notes with words missing. He is a very funny teacher, he has a sarcastic sense of humor, so if you are overly sensative, be prepared to be offended. Seriously though dont take any off his comments seriously.
Great Teacher! This is one of the easiest classes I have taken. He understands you have a life outside of class, so he is very reasonable with his assignments and exams. Study your notes and you will get an A, no doubt!
Makes this boring subject tolerable. Exams are easy because he tell you how and what to study for. Go to class and do the work you will do fine.
This teacher is not only hot, but kept you interested in his class. He knows how to relate what hes talking about to modern times.. you should definitly take this class!!!
Wow This class was SO EASY, it isn't even funny! Don't bother stressing about this because it is an easy A! :)
At first when I went into this class I didnt like politics at all. Yet I actually learned a lot in this class. It was fun and you actually wanted to go to class...I would tell anyone to take U.S. Government with John Tobia...
Awesome professor! John is funny and makes political science about as interesting as it can be to someone who has very little interest in it. His tests are simple. The whole course requires about 3-4 hours of outside work total.Definitely my favorite class this semester!
John Tobia is a great teacher, as an older non-traditional student I felt he understood the me and the younger students and challenged us all with his tests. John put the message and content ahead of mandatory requirements. I hate Michael Moore's Docucrap but I enjoyed writing and analyzing Michael's docucrap. Made us think!
He is an ****! He is soo arrogant and cocky. You do learn in his class, but god forbid if u ask any questions because he will get annoyed. So if your sensitive and need help don't bother because he does not care at all.
Gives you all the notes and reviews for exams. Does not make you come to class except for exams (3 fill-in the blank( and to turn in papers (3 of them). Classes don't get much easier than this one.
He's laid back, so as long as you go to class and do the work, there won't be a problem. He may come across cocky, but he's just sarcastic... I found it hard to concentrate at times. But only because he's very easy on the eyes. As in really hot.
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He does care, but in a weird way. He is very sarcastic, so if u are sensitive, stay quiet haha. He is a cool professor who will tell you how the real world is. Funny man! And sooo cute. Sometimes he gets off topic, but the stories are fun to hear.
he's alright, when it comes to tests he can be a pain in the ass
Very cool teacher. Almost the same age as the students (well he acts that way) Helps you out with good notes. Doesn't try to trick you on test. Will let you know how it is. If you're an idoit don't take his class. But if you breath then you should do well!
He's a cool guy but goes off topic and sometimes says stupid things. I found it hard to concentrate in his class sometimes due to the fact that he is going off topic most of the time.
The teacher is very easy. He makes a really boring class very fun. The test are pretty much common sense but, you do have to know the definitions
he's an interesting character, but he knows his stuff... he's a lot smarter than he lets off... his test are relatively simple... if you study, that is...
the 3 papers are the easiest things, just turn them in and you have an A. His tests are kind of hard fill in the blank, but you just need to study the practice tests and some stuff from the notes he gives. He's a cool teacher, he doenst care if u come to class or not, its just up to you to know everything for the tests.
All I got to say is... TAKE THIS CLASS!! Fun & Easy, just study for his tests and turn in the papers on TIME!!
****in right... this teacher is sweeeeeet... take this class... I mean his exams are no joke but other than that the class could not get any easier...
I loved this class! He is so funny and also very smart. If your having trouble in the class, just tell him, and he will go out of his way to help you!
Tobia made learning about U.S. government a lot more interesting than I thought was possible. I actually understood things. He is really easy too. The only things you have to turn in are three tests and two short papers. It's not hard at all to get an A.
Easy class! Tobia knows what he's talking about and makes the class fun and easy to understand. He uses plenty of random examples to help explain the topic and always makes people laugh. Has a good time and makes his students enjoy govn't. Tests take studying, 2 easy essays, doesn't take attendance, doesn't use book, and allows feedback. Easy A!
Awesome class, and awesome teacher. Straight to the point, no book. He has notes online, reviews n practice tests online too. You must study for his tests...50 fill in the blank, only 3 test n 2 short papers. Very helpful, and he makes his class worth going to everytime.
Tobia doesn't take attendance, but makes class worth going to. Everything you need for the class is online, no book. There are 3 fill-in-the blank tests, but Tobia makes all the information for the tests clear, and 2 short papers, just follow the guidelines. Easy A, hilarious guy, an overall good time :)
Pretty smooth sailing! Strain your ears to get those notes cuz he doesnt use books. His website for the class is helpful....HINT: His tests come from his quiz online!!!
is not very good at all.
Lots of analogys that dont make sense print out note outlines if you want to pass super easy. Fun but to much personal information.
This class was a lot of fun. He is an excellent teacher. Study the notes for the test. There are only 2 papers both of which are very easy.
He is a good teacher. His class was pretty easy just study your notes and you will do fine.
I love him he is the best he helps but he is kinda ****, but i think it was funny. If you are a very sensetive person dont take him ladies. if you enjoy comedy this is heaven!!!!!!!!
John is just so easy to listen to. He makes learning fun, oh yeah and did I mention Sooo Funny! He is an awesome teacher, and an all around good person. And personally, I think he looks like Sean William Scott, but thats just me!
He's a good teacher but you need to know how to study. He is also very funny, Once you learn how to take his test you will be home free for the rest of the class. Oh just a heads up us note cards to study you are garunteed an A+++!!!
If you dont like politics take him you barely learn anything about the government but much about his personal life.If you are a feminist or dont have a strong self-image dont take him.He is helpful and he wants you to pass.His test are easy if you take the time to study.He doesn't care if you come to class just as long as your there on test day.
Very easy A-if you study as instructed. DON'T buy the book-he tells you where to get ALL study/notes taking materials you need. Yes, he tells stories to help you remember the information. Pay attention to them, they are used as questions on the tests. Tests are fill in the blank with NO work bank. He can be a jerk but is very fair. EASY A.
I wish he did not have to talk about his life so much.
Professor Tobia has a tight ass. I would love a one night stand with him. He is such a hunk. Easy 'A' if you study.
"You don't earn your grade, I give you your grade". Yeah, I was a little shocked too. He is a good professor with funny real life lectures that tie into the subject. Tests are 50 fill in the blank with no word bank. They can be difficult if you don't study. Take lots of notes and go to his office at least once a month just so he knows you care.
This class is very easy. If you study for his test and just write two lousy papers then you pretty much have an "A". I loved how he used his life situations to help me remember the materials. Take his class!
OK JOHN IS TOTALLY AWESOME! PROBABLY THE NICEST GUY YOU COULD MEET. HE IS SARCASTIC BUT IN A GOOD WAY! YOU REALLY LEARN ALOT IN HIS CLASS EVEN IF YOUR NOT INTERSTED IN THE SUBJECT. I WISHED HE TAUGHT MORE CLASSES. PLUS LADIES HE IS HOT!!!!!! HEY JOHN IF YOUR READING THIS HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT DATING YOUR STUDENTS??
If you don´t pass this class with Tobia, I will recommend you to stop by McDonalds and pick an aplication. The only thing that he speaks too fast. Overall great and funny.
Don't be surprised if his verbal jibes put you off a little. It's just the way he works his class. He is one who can easily veer off-topic, but can bring it back and relate it to what's being diuscussed. If he taught me anything, it's the value of a night spent studying. Just study for the tests. I'd recommend him.
If you're a woman I wouldn't recommend taking him unless you want to hear "jokes" all day. Otherwise an easy A if you can put up with all the talk about himself.
The class is pretty avarage. Not hard at all. But, this man is so full of himself it is annoying as heck. But if your a woman who needs a sexy face to look to keep you interested take him. But his ego is enough to push you out of the room.
I consider him to be a great instructor. He has a lot of information to share in a very unique way. I've never experienced this teaching style before. Plus I guess it doesn't hurt that he's very sexy.
Very easy class! Just go to review days, test days, and 5. mins to 'turn in easy' days...(Total of 6 or 7). you'll get an A. I promise.. He makes jokes about how women are stupid all day, but it's okay. He's H-O-T !!... Watch a lot of movies and talk about them!!
Class is too easy, even for community college!
He is so easy! All you have to do is do all your work! He's very nice and willing to help his students out anytime! Was always there when I called and had a problem! Would love to take him again!
One of the easiest classes you will ever take. I wouldn't say he is a great teacher but he does make the class easy. He talks a lot about absolutely nothing. My advice is take him in the summer A or B or else you wil be sitting there bored out of your mind all semester.
John was a great teacher. Although government can be VERY boring, i actually enjoyed going to his class. Yea he tells jokes about women, but im a girl and i can have a good appretiation for them. All in all i learned SO much in his class. He's an amazing professor..if you want to actually learn something and still have fun..TAKE TOBIA!
He is very easy, Very funny, all you need is good memory.
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I took his online course it was ok I would say easy. everything open book 12 quizzes 3 discussions and 2 exam how hard can that be. he answered my email Quick
TOBIA IS THE MAN!!!!
Yes, John is funny, cute, and an easy A, BUT I learned absolutely nothing; he would never answer my questions, he provided subjectives stories for everything, and he NEVER stayed on topic. Do take for easy A, attendance not even required.
I took it online. It was very easy as long as you keep up with the dates. don't bother going to class-- this is so easy. I learned a few things. I liked the discussion postings too.
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Took his online class. It was pretty easy. Lots of discussion posts/responses. The test and quizzes were mediocre difficulty. I didnt spend alot of time on the class and did the quizzes last week. Its an easy class. He is definitely not hot, he looks like an awkwardly built Fabio, and I agree his ego is HUGE! Take this class for an easy A/B.
I hated this professor. He is often rude to his students for no reason at all. Don't bother asking him questions, because he will make you feel stupid and he won't really give you a straight answer anyway. BAD: He's a jerk most of the time, isn't very clear and never stays on topic. GOOD: The tests are pretty easy and you don't have to show up.
Absolutely ridiculous. Go online and check out his syllabus and the practice tests and then you will see how stupid and useless this class is. It also shows you why government funded projects always breed mediocrity. Tobia is the essence of this. If you have an underdeveloped intellect you will enjoy this class.
Useless in the classroom. Tobia seems to be more interested in the latest entertainment slander or movie release than government. Very easy class if you want an easy A. In my class, we had 2 short papers due (on movies) and 3 or 4 tests. Simple class. You should probably read the text, though.
John is an interesting Professor, very laid back, likes to tell stories other than focusing on the subject matter. It is a very easy class all you have to do is pay attention and take good notes...and study of course!
John is a straight-shooter. He says all he wants from his students is 10 hours of honest effort. With some basic study skills and note taking, you should have no problem passing his class. You will learn some cool stuff in his class!
Take him! Easy A!
You know the entire semester schedule for the class on the first day (online). Very easy to pass, just keep up with the dead lines. A plus is that you can use any year of the textbook that is needed for the class.
State & Local Govt Online...Great professor. You know every assigmenton day one. There are several open book quizes as well as three open book exams. A few discussion postings. Very easy. Just keep track of the deadlines and you'll do well.
Online Secition: Very organized; you clearly know what you need to do for the whole semester since the first day. It's important to follow the due dates. All quizzes/test are open book. Very easy class
Great style of teaching! If you do well on the first couple of test, you can elect to keep your grade as it is, without taking the final! I loved his class! Tobia is an "Ace" teacher! Get his class if you can!
Great style of teaching! If you do well on the first couple of test, you can elect to keep your grade as it is, without taking the final! I loved his class! Tobia is an "Ace" teacher! Get his class if you can!
I can not stand this professor. He is very rude to his students, unhelpful, and self absorbed. If you are unsure about something in his class, google it. If you ask him a question, he will go out of his way to make you feel stupid. All he does is talk about himself, and what is going on in his life. Guess what, sir? I DON'T CARE!
Umm...this guy is way off the handle. I can't believe people are taking his class. I only learned patience and how spoiled kids like him talk about themselves. He looks like he fratinizes with student outside of class
Omg, what can I say, he thinks he's the hottest man whose ever walked the face of the earth. I swear he repeats his pathetic life stories semester to semester talking to friends who have had be prior. Easy A but very annoying
This professor was really easy. Never too much work and always easy to contact. I would not expect more or less from him. KEEP IT UP TOBIA!:)
took him online, he assigns all the work on the first day. easy just take the quizzes and test and youll pass. really self paced and on your own class.
Johns awesome. He tells it like it is. So what if he doesn't tip-toe around everyone's feelings? If you don't ask stupid questions then you'll be fine. Anyway, he really is a good person (he just has a sarcastic sense of humor). It's a ridiculously easy class, he lays it all out for you. Just don't expect him to hold your hand along the way.
Professor Tobia is a easy teacher...when I say easy I mean EASY!! High school!! As of right now our class had 2 graded assignments and one more test pretty soon and our final...NOT A GOOD PROFESSOR!!But if you want a easy A take him...but if you want to learn take sumone else!
Took this class online. Very simple syllabus to follow. Quizzes and discussions are all open on the first day of class. Three exams each having a five day window to complete. Take this professor if you need a stressless class.
He is a great teacher. His exams were easy. His papers were easy. It was a laid back class. Class was never boring. I would take again!
State & Local Gov't Online. Good, informative textbook. Quiz for each chapter which you do at your own pace. Must complete by end of semester. Three discussions (250 words) w/one 100-word response & 3 multiple choice exams. No extensions on those due dates! If you want your discussion grades, you need to request them. Stress-free class.
Easy class if you read the material. 3 250 word discussions, 12 open book quizzes, and 3 open book exams with 50 mulitiple choice questions (2 hour time limit). His requirements are clear, he is always available and gets back to you quickly but his deadlines are in stone - no excuses!
Very easy, hardly even studied for the tests. Intresting class I was never bored. Although I can not say I learned much.
TAKE HIS CLASS ONLINE!!! You would be a fool not to take his online class. It is so easy, so clear, and so simple! The discussion are simple, you can take the quizzes as many times as you want until you get it right, and the exams are only 50 questions and you have 2 hours! Take it, you wont regret it!
Like everyone said EASY, limited work, repeat quizzes until 100%, tests are easy straight from book, discussions are easy (only 3) He gets back to emails quickly. I was finished with his class (except 3 exams) by the end of the first week of class. TAKE HIM FOR AN EASY A and a GPA booster! Have Fun!
Great class and easy to understand his directions for the term. I would highly recommend this professor. Discussion posting were fun topics, thoughful, and intersting.
Took this professor online and I can say that I didn't learn much but EASY "A" you can take the quizzes as much as you want and everything is open book!! Discussions are very easy to do.
I took this class online. Clear directions. Read a chapter, take a quiz. Quiz time is unlimited. Mid term and Final have 2 hours each to complete and submit. I had time to double check some answers before submitting. Great teacher. Take his online class.
I took his class online and honestly, it took forever for him to respond to my e-mails. It was an easy class and his expectations are clear from the get-go: He will NOT extend windows after deadlines! Overall I gained nothing but an A. Btw all assignments are open from day one!
Took him online. Easy A. All assignments are available from first day, except the 3 tests. I found the tests were not really easy but you get plenty of time to take them. I got an easy A. If you want your grades for discussions, you have to e-mail him for them.
Tobia does not respond to e-mails in a timely manner. He does not post discussion grades and would not give them out in e-mails. He didn't post the right syllabus until a week and a half into a 6 week term. Is his class easy? Yes. You learn nothing. His test are almost impossible to get 100% on but quizzes are unlimited.
took class online. professor is difficult to contact. responds to phone calls 3 wks later and emails one week later. gives very little info and is very unorganized. class is super easy but be prepared to learn NOTHING. you can take quizzes over and over until you get 100. tests are straight from book. definitely need text book to pass.
took class online. you get unlimited retakes on quizzes. discussions are pointless but easy. professor is horrible at contacting students. replies to emails weeks later and never answers phone. textbk is definitely needed to pass class-tests are straight from book. teacher is very unorganized and not helpful. not lenient with due dates.
OK i do not like this online class at all.. I have taken many online classes at Valencia but this has go to be the worst. He gives 3 test all of them are difficult because he does not tell you whats going to be on the test or which chapters to study, that leaves you (during the test) looking through the pages to find the answers. There's 3 discussi
I got an B. I took it online. the quizzes you can take over until you get the grade you want. Discussions easy. The tests are a little difficult and you use the book for everything.
Easy A! 3 tests..2 papers. super super easy!! you dont need the book at all. pay attention to his lectures b/c that's what your tests are based on. he curses, tells ****s cmnts, & i think he needs mental help...but he keeps it real fun! i advise you to not sit in the front..i did and he spat on me 4 times ;/ took it onsite...EASY & FUN
There are 3 tests and 2 papers, you dont need the book but he talks fast and constantly goes off subject to talk about how amazing he thinks he is, degrate women and make racial comments.
i'm in love.
easiest online class ever! 3 exams, 13 quizs [that u can take over until u get the them all right] exams are OPEN book u get 2 hours all u have to do is look up the answers in the book most of them are definitions. & there are three discussions. he gives it all to u upfront so u can work at ur own pace WHENEVER u want. TAKE HIM
I took his class online & it is probably the easiest college class ever. There are about 10 quizzes (take as many times), 3 exams, & 3 discussions (250 words & respond to 2 people with 150 words), NO PROJECTS. I took his flex start & I barely had to sign on to his WebCT. EASIEST "A"!!!
If you take his class this is all you need to know, DO NOT buy the book, not needed. 3 easy papers you can bs just make sure its long enough, stapled, and right on time to class or he will NEVER accept it. Easy tests, you do all of that it's an easy A. You will die laughing and learn a lot from him so take him, easy A. Plus ladies he is a hottie ;)
13 quizzes (take as many times as needed), 3 exams (most questions are the same as quiz) and you get 2 hours which is plenty of time, and 3 discussions of 250 words each with 2 responses of 100 words each. only complaint is he doesn't give grades for the discussions, so I have no idea what I got on those. Everything else you get grades rightaway.
Arrogant. If End of Year exams were tied to his salary he would be paying us to take his class!
Ok first off you DONT need the book. You do 2 papers and 3 tests unless he decides not to do the 3rd test and make you do a paper instead. His online reviews are very smilar to his tests.He talks alot about awsome he is but its funny. Dont take him if you dont have a sence of humor or if you are looking to learn a whole lot because it wont happen.
Took his class online. The class was very easy, even though I had some problems with him. Overall, it is an easy A.
He is a really great teacher. Take him if you wanna have fun while learning :)
I enjoyed this class very much! Funny teacher and very knowledgeable! I strongly recommand oh and you dont need to purchase a book.
Just go to class and you will pass. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. It is so useless he will tell you not to buy it the first day of class. He is funny, and picks on people. Its all in fun and games. If he changes his schedule it will be a class decision and will not hinder your grade. TAKE HIM IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO STRESS OUT!!!!
AWESOME teacher! I enjoyed this class very much! Funny and very knowledgeable! I strongly recommand oh and you dont need to purchase a book, I actually learned in this clas while having fun.
An amazing professor, really gets into your head, and makes you think. Has jokes for miles, and keeps a fun, low-stress atmosphere! I wish I could have him for all my classes! I learned more in the first day, in this class than I did in all high school.
Go to class before you buy the book. He can't technically tell you not to buy it, but you're NOT going to use it. As a teacher he doesn't plan ahead, but it's an easy class to pass. He's verry funny and makes the class fun. If you're taking this clas because you're forced to, take him. But if you want to learn as much as you can, take someone else.
Absolutely best teacher I've had since I started college. Super hilarious and it's hard not to pay attention. We don't use the textbook. He goes through notes smoothly and I have never had a boring class! Definitely recommend :)
VERY RUDE GUY!!! stay clear ofthis man at all costs!
Great professor! I wish that he could teach all of my classes! The class is very laid back, and interseting. DON'TBUY THE BOOK! You will not use it at all!
He is hilarious, as long as you dont take things too personally! Makes political science sooo much better.
He's rude and makes racial jokes about all races. It's funny in an awkward way. He gives three tests and two papers. He has his own website that has the notes, study guides, and reviews for each test. Papers are easy... take him you won't be sorry! kinda cute, he's young and funny!
I took this course online which was a very easy course to take! All the quizzes are set up with no time limit, and you can keep taking them until you achieve a passing grade. I personally didn't have to retake any of the quizzes because they were very easy but I liked the fact that I could if I needed to. You will need your textbook though for this
He has 3 exams and 2 papers. I didn't like his teaching style because he explains his content too fast + most of the content wasn't important . Another thing I disliked about him is he never took roll and he was gone for half the semester on cruises. His class isn't hard to pass if you don't miss any of your papers and study your exams.
This was such a great professor. It was a easy A. I love this class. Just study and you will do great. Also the papers. He will help u if u ask for it and also ask question after class if u need to because he will be there.
He is very easy but exceedingly unclear. If you have a problem you have to call the tech guys (I took online) and not him. He basically is not there to help you if you need it. If you a self assured take him, if not look for another Prof.
Basically, he is out of sight, out of mind for his online classes. The online class is fairly easy & with no frills. Very heavy textbook use so take that into consideration. Overall, a good paced, non-tedious class w/ no contact & no personality. Recommended if you just want to get government out of the way so you can progress.
Took online. Its composed of 15 quizzes (unlimited attempts), 4 exams (2-hour timed), and 3 discussions (250-word posts and 2 100-word responses). Everything comes out of the book, so buy it! I used an older edition, and it worked fine. Also, don't bother emailing this teacher, he NEVER responds. All in all, I got an A and would recommend. Easy!
Great professor!He is very funny and makes the time fly. Unless you're taking him online, don't buy the book. All the test questions come form his notes.Very easy A.He doesn't respond to e-mails, but he provides you with his phone number, and he always answers the calls. Attendance is not mandatory. Just study his notes and you will do great.
Great professor!He is very funny and makes the time fly. Unless you're taking him online, don't buy the book. All the test questions come form his notes.Very easy A.He doesn't respond to e-mails, but he provides you with his phone number, and he always answers the calls. Attendance is not mandatory. Just study his notes and you will do great.
If you want to take this professor,go to his class. I took him online, because I read all the great comments. His online class is HARD! 15 quizzes and 4 tests. I couldn't find half the answers in the book. He doesn't respond to e-mails. I wish I would have went to class rather than take it online.
i took the 8 week class, and I'm not gonna lie, it was pretty easy, 15 chapter quizzes, 4 exams and a few discussion posts, not too bad although the book i could only get new in osceola and I'm downtown, book sold for 140 but is necessary. easy, informative and good class.
Easiest teacher to take online! Very clear on what he wants just pay attention to due dates. Book is necessary for tests. Gives you 2 hours to complete 50 multiple choice questions
Took it online. can take the quizzes multiple times.
Took his 8 week US GOV class and it was super easy! He opened all the quizzes ( 14) and you can work ahead, a few tests and discussions and it is over! If I need to take any more classes that he teaches I will! very good!
I'm so happy I took his class! I HATE government/politics. He is very straightforward with his assignments, and as long as you read the ch. assigned you will be fine. His tests are very straightforward with no trick questions. Also, at the beginning of the class he gives you a schedule of what is due and when it is due. GREAT GPA BOOSTER!
Clear on what he expects in assignment. Great online professor not too much work 3 discussion posts, 13 quizzes (multiple attempts) and 3 tests (ONE ATTEMPT) Easy class over all! syllabus is very straight forward! TAKE HIM IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EASY ONLINE COURSE!
Prof. Tobia is great! Take his class if you want to have an easy semester! Seriously! 8-wk online course = 3 Discussions, 13 Quizzes (mult. Attempts), 4 Exams, you can do his entire class in a week! You must have the book though. Easiest A I’ve ever had for a required class! What are you waiting for, go register! You won't regret it!
The grades are dependent on 3 test and two assignments. Very easy test. Very easy writing assignments and you do not need to buy the book.
If you need a GPA boost take this class! I had a lot of fun in this course although we did have 3 test and a few homework assignments this course was easy. The lowest grade I had on a test was an 88%. The only thing is when he gives you homework assignments,follow his instructions and follow the page requirements. I ended with an A.
Mr. Tobia is an excellent professor and he keeps the class entertaining. Although, he can be a bit of a smart aleck when you ask a question. The only reason why a student could fail his class is if the student is lazy to study. His quizzes & essay assignments are very easy. Plus, I saved myself 140 dollars on a book since everything is online.
Flex class online is really easy. Self-paced. 13 quizzes (10 questions each). You can take them multiple times. Three exams (most questions come from the quizzes). (questions are badly worded sometimes) Difficult to reach but the majority of time you probably won't need to contact him. 3 DBs with 2 responses each. EASY COURSE OVERALL!
Class was easy it is also self study The teacher is never there when you need help Class was supposed to be judgement free zone or that there's no right or wrong answer when it come to discussion Be careful to actually stand for what you believe in terms of discussion Just blend in with the group or you will get a lower grade
Not a fabulous instructor. All you do is read the chapters and take the tests and quizzes on them, which anyone could easily do without a teacher. His deadlines can be confusing and he takes forever to reply. There's zero mercy or extra credit. He should quit teaching and focus on his day job because it clearly is more important than his students.
Class is really boring, he talks way too much about stuff that is irrelevant. All the answers to the test are on his website.
Best professor to take is an understatement. He's cool and has fun teaching. He isn't boring, always had us laughing with his lectures. There's a story for everything and how he teaches is very clear and easy to remember the material. He doesn't use the text book all you need is his website so he helps save some money. He's a must take.
Take his class. You will pass. It is easy but he is sometimes rude if you contact him. If you can complete a class without interaction then this is the course for you.
This class was Easy but Not easy. If you actually study and print his notes and write down what he says, you will be fine. Literally, Do exactly how he says on the Assign papers, and just participate and be yourself hes very laid back and chill. 3 test 2 Papers and Final.
I loved taking Professor Tobias class! I took him for State and Local Govt and it was interesting! His tests are open book and he gives you plenty of time but they are very thorough you probably won't do well . He pulls questions from deep within the paragraphs so browsing won't work. He requires a 10 page paper so don't wait until the last min
nothing positive to say about the professor. Not helpful, or inspirational, easy class if you have the time. does not accept late work, it will affect your grade
I took his online class over the summer. This class only had 3 exams and 1 ten page paper. There were no assignments to help you learn what you needed to pass the exams. Take at your own risk if you can learn from a textbook only.
Professor Tobia was available & helped guide me in the 10-page required paper. No lectures, assignments, or "class" participation, and only 3 exams required. Unfortunately, Pearson lab was not part of the class, but that kept textbook cost down. I would recommend for students who are skilled at learning on their own.
He is not helpful or accessible. If you ever have an unexpected situation and can't get an assignment in on time, don't expect him to be understanding and let you turn it in later. If you choose to take the class then be ready to take the class on your own basically and best of luck to you.
He very funny person.
Do NOT take this online flex start class unless you can figure out everything yourself. 3 exams and 1 ten page paper & all 3 exams are hard with most of the answers being in the textbook and only a few online. Called him to ask for clarification on the paper and I've never been spoken to so rudely. He is a senator also so just think about that lol
I took the online flex term class, 3 exams straight from the book and a 10 pages essay, the essay is easy since you have a lot of aspects to compare and the exams of course are going to be from the book
Took the online course. His exams are word-for-word from the book (basically fill-in-the-blank). If you don't have the PDF where you can use the CTRL-F function to find the specific sentence or word from the book, count yourself out. You don't have time to sit there and sift through pages and find a single sentence. The 10 page paper isn't too bad.
Probably the worst professor I have ever had. I personally red the chapters a few times and did not find them easily for the test(Physical book). Some weren't even really important just random things. I was given a horrible grade on my paper even after getting help from two creative writing tutors and received no feed back. My first D ever.
Most unclear professor I have ever taken in my life . Not only does he waste all of class time talking about movies, but he just simply does not care about teaching. He gives 2 tests and 2 essays, which do not have clear guidelines and expect you to know what to do. The most important thing I took from this class was moviepass, so there you go.
Had for US gov. He was the funniest professor I've ever had. He'd lecture for a bit and then talk about other things that would apply to the lesson, but they were always crazy stories. A lot of my grade really just came from studying, and he'll tell you what to study. Test is easy A -IF YOU STUDY-. If you ask him questions he'll help honestly.
Professor Tobia was very funny and one of the most easy going instructor I've ever had. He tends to go into tangent conversations and topic, but his lectures are very clear and to-the point. He made learning about the general basis of government easy to learn and comprehend. Just attend class, listen, and take notes. The class is very easy.
Amazing professor, who even though does not say it, he cares for the students. Group presentation ( very interesting). Few written papers , no homework. Two exams and lots of good conversations about politics...
3 tests and a 10 page paper is all you have to do for this course. Tests are easy, you can just look things up in the book and you have 2 hours to answer 50 questions. I took him online and got an A. Never had an issue with anything, would take him again :)
John Tobia can be described as a man who has a rude and rough exterior, but a nice guy on the inside. He'll tell you that you're gonna fail a test, but that's just to scare you into studying. He's very clear on what you need to do pass his class. As long as you do exactly what is told, this class is an easy A.
This was, without question, the worst class I've taken at Valencia. The professor hit the "on" button and went into ghost mode. We never saw or heard from him again. The whole course was a term paper and a big three part final. No homework, no discussions, no instruction, and no learning. He may be good in person but avoid his online class.
Worst profesor ever!
Rants about random things most of the time, gives you the notes needed for the tests, 10 page research paper, and a presentation. If you keep up with the news, you have a chance for extra credit. He spent a whole class telling us we should get a masters and come back to teach at Valencia. If you want to learn about gov, take a different professor.
Honestly if you don't really care for politics and just need the class as a prerequisite I say this is your guy, its an EASY A.. he bullS*&% every lecture, and the best part is you don't need to buy a book for his class. I recommend 11/10, if you are majoring in politics and care to learn the material, I recommend taking a different professor.
If you need an elective just take this class and get it out of the way. Online it was 3 easy tests with all of the answers online. Then a 10 page paper that is a little annoying but that's it. It's worth there being no other work besides that. Easy A and barely any work.
Don't take any class with this professor. I took his online class and I had to dropped it because I went to his office to ask him some questions since this was my first online class and he was rude, very unprofessional, and not respect. He was sarcastic since English is my second langue. He should't be an educator with that bad attitude.
Do not take him, He is a waste of time. He is so rude and never answers any of your questions. You won't know your grade until the end of the semester. You have to listen hard to understand what are notes and what's him just talking to talk. I never hated a class so much in my 2 years of college. Be ready for a 10pg paper due in the end.
I never once interacted with him. He gives you the tests and the paper and leaves you alone. If you want to learn, you'll have to rely solely on the textbook. If not, then all the answers to the tests are online somewhere. The paper is 10 pages and kind of annoying but it doesn't seem like he's a tough grader. If you want to be left alone, take him
Easy class, professor is very flexible. One big writing paper (10pages) due at the end of the semester, no homework, and 3 easy quizzes at the end. Open book, self-paced course. All the quizzes are open from the beginning of the course so you can take them at your own pace.
There are only 2 discussions, one 10 page essay and 3 exams (multiple choice). Brownie points for being a "go at your own pace" course. Not too bad!
I really like this professor, although I don't typically like "go at your own pace" courses he was really easy paired with my 3 other classes in the spring. We had one 10-page paper based on research, and then an open book final at the end that took place in 3 parts where all the answers can be plainly found in the reading.
Not an especially good teacher and certainly ethically challenged. Has an arrogant, know-it-all attitude and had students work on his political campaign for "extra credit." Also had taxpayer-funded county employees grade student papers and do other academic functions that he should be doing for his six-figure teaching salary. Should be fired!
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