John Ulloa is an outgoing, intelligent, articulate teacher. He allows open dialogue and communication while providing positive feedback to the students. I have never been very interested in History, but he kept my attention the entire semester. It's not "lecture" all the time and his expectations for the students are realistic.

In this class, you have to participate. It's a major part of your grade. You have to be active and if you're shy, don't worry he encourages you to speak. great teacher. great class. it's not your average boring history class.

i think he's great teacher, and he makes the class entertaining. i've learned a lot from him.

John Ulloa is a very interesting teacher. He encourages you to speak. He's keeping our class very interested in History. His class is not the average boring history class. I think He's a great teacher. I really enjoy his class.

some idiot gave his a 1 on easiness just because u have to talk in class? wow that is kinda crazy. it's not that bad. u read, u talk, u contribute, no need to give him a 1. he is very fair and helpful.

John is a down-to-earth professor who helps one to get actively involved in class discussions, and he also takes his time in ensuring that his students understand exactly what he is saying. Keep doing a wonderful job!

This professor is a true scholar who also knows how to reach out and connect with his students. This is a person who loves his subject and presents it in a fair, very approachable and interesting manner. Defenitely a great experience.

A great teacher and great class. Anyone looking for an educational experience and a fun class at the same time, take this class with Ulloa. Those of you who rate a teachers ability on the crappy grades you get for slacking off, don't waste Ulloa's time.

Ulloa is NOT BORING!! He is one hell of an instructor who can teach. He makes sure that you understand. He is a laid back instructor who has impecable teaching skills. Dont hate because your lazy and you dont like to work for your grade, this is college, its about time you grow up.

John is an awesome teacher, discussions teach more than some lectures. It gives a better understanding of the readings. Yes, he may go off the topic but it's all about history. Ethnic studies is what we are learning and what's wrong with a little cultural study, ie music. ot only does the time pass by hella fast. Besides he is hella cute! DONT H

luv the guy, he is very understanding and genuinly wants you to do well in his class... Anyone who has a problem with him is obviously an ass...IMO

Mr. Ulloa is a great teacher. I took HIST 240 w/ Wong and dropped after the 2nd class. If you PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS & do all of the assigned work, you will be fine. He doesn't like when you talk to classmates when he is talking, so don't do it! He makes the discussions very interesting and makes learning history fun.

He tries to be intimidating and strict, but he's really not. He truly does care for attendance and really wants his students to learn and gain knowledge. He is very intellecutual and makes you think outside of the box. Participation is necessary! Tests are a bit hard.Goes off topic to talk about his experiences but it makes class more interesting.

He's great!! He has a lot of knowledge in regards to history and makes it interesting. He grabs your attention by connecting present issues with past history. I'm not a fan of history but with him as the teacher it's well worth taking the class.

One thing, I like about Mr. Ulloa, is that he treats his students equally. In his class every aspect counts, especially participation. If you like discussing all aspects of history, this is the class to take. You can't limit history. Everything is a part of history. Thanks for making our class interesting Mr. Ulloa! :)

Ulloa, is a great teacher. he makes anthro fun and interesting. the tests are hard because he gets them from a test key. he cares and loves what he does, it's contagious. it's easy to get off topic but still finds a way to make it relevant to the subject in the end. Make sure he knows your name and you opinions and you'll get a good grade

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Ulloa is a terrific teacher. He makes the class fun and knowledgeable at the same time. I highly recommend him.

what's the problem?!? I think he's an awsome teacher. I never had the urge to sleep in class (because he was interesting and funny) and I never felt overwhelmed by the work load. I think this class is good to experience. If you go in with an open mind, a sense of humor, and common sense! you'll be fine. Ulloa rocks! <3 <3

John is a great teacher! He's a lil intimidating at first glance but after you get used to him he's a softie. He takes things that have happened in the past and try to relate them to things going on now. He's really funny and makes the class a blast to be in! I recommend taking him. He made me think in a different way which was a good thing.

he's an awesome ass teacher! gives a great understanding in what you're learning and actually makes it interesting.

A+ This guy is one of the greatest History teachers at Skyline. Believe me, i've tried taking history 4 times before. Ulloa makes the class interesting and grabs your attention. He is not lecturelecturelecture. He allows and WANTS class participation. If I had to take history or anthropology again, it would be with John Ulloa.

ulloa is great... i personally like his "homie" comments! :) if you wanna be lectured all day don't take his class, in his class you learn as a class. great teacher and i give him a Hot in the appearence column, sweet sleeve!

Great teacher, subject matter was highly interesting and beneficial to everyday life. Enjoyed every class for it consisted of discussions rather than lectures. I took the summer school course, I recommend highly!

Well I never thought I would ever enjoy History as I have in his class. May there be more of his kind. Look forward to my every alternate morning dose of History.

this teacher is extremely funny!! he wil wake you up and this class is not hard a all. he's very laid back, the only thing is that he wants you to read the book, pay attention in class and PARTICIPATE!! cool guy

His lecture is good, but the worst thing is Participation points are alot. If u can't do discussion everytime u come to class, u lose ur point. His test is based on his lecture and reading from textbook.He gives u study guide for exams, but if u don't give enough information in essay written test, he will take out a lot of points.

Pretty easy teacher. Attendance isn't mandatory but it's HIGHLY recommended. I took advantage of the non-mandatory attendance and missed out on some very interesting/heated discussions. His tests are pretty easy and just make sure to do the reflections every week. He's a cool dude once you talk to him one on one.

Pretty easy class... come to class, participate in discussions, read the book and you should be able to pass the class easily..

I thought he was great. There's alot of reading and note taking. Students pretty much decide what will be discussed so when classes get boring, it's because no one is reading. There's essay's and there are no exams. It's a great class and he's hella cool.

good class and makes you think outside of the box. There are no homework assignments just essay's. He's hella cool and helpful. Reading is amust and so is note taking.....good class

I took his class during the summer. Very easy, just read the book and you will pass the tests. Be sure to participate!

Im one of those people who tend to hold back in talking but i actually find participaion to be very helpful because it allows all of us to engage with the materials! Sure he may go off topic and you "think" that you learn more about his life but its his way of teaching, which helps the subject make sense. The only thing difficult are the tests.

Continuing off what i what saying, you have to read the book VERY well if you want to get A's on the tests because he didnt give a study guide at this time. Pros: Makes time go by fast, helps us understand the material better, and participation. Cons: No study guide for tests, REALLY expensive book that you cant sell.

his class can be a bit demanding but he will always keep it interesting. Make sure to read. He is a great teacher and very understanding. Keep up with the work and you should have a great time in class. Very humorous

He's a strict teacher. Never be late! He makes time fly in class and makes his lectures fun!His tests are cut throat though. Study the WHOLE ENTIRE book. &NO STUDY GUIDES!He applies strategies to everyday life which makes it a whole lot easier TO UNDERSTAND. He's cool!

there's no way you can't be involved in class discussions unless you're completely cut off from the world. ulloa bases his class on the socratic method of teaching. so question history, question everything.

He's an excellent teacher, everyone has there own style and methodology. He inspires the use of your brain and creativity. He teaches to have students teach and learn for themselves!!! All else is irrelevant. He's honest.

He's teaching methods are a little unorthodox compared to "Mr./Mrs. Smith" teaching, but I don't mind it, and he keeps me awake with his antics during class. Don't let his looks fool you though. He is one smart guy and you can learn a lot in his class if you're serious about it. The key to getting an A in his course is class participation and reading/understanding material.

This man is a genius, but his teaching style is like a Lewis Black comedy routine. You learn a lot, about history, and concepts of life.

He's not your average teacher. He's funny, relatable. Participation is a MUST, so come to class & share your opinions. When I first met him, he scared the crap out of me. But he's aside from that, he's a great teacher with a lot of experience as a cultural anthropologist. Take him, but like he says, you'll need more than a pulse to pass his class.

I HONESTLY THINK HE IS A AWESOME TEACHER.HE MAY BE A LIL SCARY AT FIRST BUT YOU EVENTUALLY FIND OUT HE'S A GREAT GUY.HE REALLY KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT.HE IS VERY UNDERSTANDING AND WILLING TO WORK WITH YOU,YOU JUST HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE CURRENT WITH ALL THE READINGS HE ASSIGNS OR ELSE YOU'RE SCREWED WHEN IT COMES TIME TO WRITE THE PAPER!

Mr. Ulloa is an awesome teacher to have. I'll admit he does talk a lot but only because he has a lot of stories relevant to the course! The books are essential for this class because he assigns weekly readings and his essays demand that you get some info from the books. All exams are essays! He's definitely an interesting teacher to have!

Mr. Ulloa loves history, I took his course online in the summer. I like history, but I like to learn about how history shapes societies, cultures &politics more than looking into just the events, alone. He has a multifaceted approach to what I believe, is a genuine attempt to invoke a passion in us, to learn all that we can about the world.

Very good professor!! His class is always interesting and his lectures are always relevant to the topic. Don't expect to come to class and slack off, he won't have it!! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

good class!!

History 310 and 201 ONLINE! EASY CLASS EVER. Just do all his discussions and easy weekly exam. EASY MIDTERM AND FINAL. BEST CLASS EVER!

Ulloa has an Online Class for History and to be honest I thought it was boring at first BUT he grades fair and he lets the students roll and answer the prompts. He is fair and he emails back if you dont understand anything.. I cannt complain I got an A.Over all take his class online and just read and respond.

Wonderful teacher except his essay questions can get pretty hard. But overall great class! Hes a wonderful professor. his class is always entertaining.

My all-time favourite history class. Unlike most instructors, he doesn't waste your time with meaningless assignments. Very accommodating as well.

Took hist 201 summer online class, not great with history but his online class was mostly discussion. So as long as you did the reading for the week and definitely paid attention to his online lectures, FOLLOW FORUM GUIDELINES EXPLICITLY. There are weekly quizes and a movie review. worked out GREAT FOR ME.

Great teacher, he he's a lot of energy and can tell he enjoys teaching. He will work with you when you need help understanding something. The workload in this class is fair and he will work with you on your grade if you are borderline A or B. I definitely have respect for his teaching style and highly recommend him.

His online template is pretty solid. However, it was very difficult to get a hold of him to talk about certain aspects and he took forever grading so it was hard to tell if what you were doing was the right way of doing it. Pretty fun class despite the hick-ups.

If you want a professor who loves to teach and a class where you WANT to actually learn and earn an A. Take this class. He is amazing and you will learn beyond what is written in the books. Do your best work. This is a class where it's not about an A it's about what you LEARN and retain for the future! Great class and professor

Took SOSC 680SB (Cuba: Life and Culture) with John. Most amazing class and professor I've ever had. John's depth in these subjects go deeper than Jacque Cousteau. He gives a lot of papers but the work is on point and you will leave this class knowing a ton about Cuba, the USA, music in general and culture. His lectures are excellent.

Very inspirational teacher. . At first I was upset to see I would have so much homework and would actually have to TRY HARD, but this history class ended up being one of the most influential I have ever had. Great teacher, would take him again if I was still in community college. Teaching style is definitely one of a kind, definitely would reccmend

You honestly don't even need the textbook, just read from his lectures. As long as you meet the minimum requirement for the word count, you will get full credit on the discussions (which is worth a good amount). The quizzes are also pretty easy. You need to do two papers and one movie review for the class and they're worth a lot.

Great teacher! Not a tough grader but with weekly discussion forums. 3 papers include one movie reflection no mini word count. Lots of readings but subjects are easy if you have an over understanding of American history. Use webscess, the grading system is clear. Beware of due dates if you have him online.

I took him for History 429 Latinos in the US. Although I read the reviews I still wanted to take the class since it is something Im interested in and I needed to fulfill this area. He seems tough but has a soft interior. Must take notes and always bring required books and syllabus every class! And keep up with the readings. I would take him again!

Professor Ulloa is awesome. He does the assignments and quizzes by week. So usually you get the chapter material on Monday then the discussion is due by Wednesday and then a quiz on Sunday. If you keep up with your work and turn everything in on time you will pass easily.

There aren't many professors like Prof Ulloa, he tries to make classes engaging and encourages people to participate on online forums. The material is presented in an easy to understand and fun format that students shouldn't have any difficulty doing. I would recommend him to anyone who is serious about their education.

I do not why he has bad rating, I am not smart but this professor did not give out any exam,quiz, and essay. He cared about what the student think. The only big assignmet was movie review. Every week you need to post discussion and reply two classmate. This class is very easy and you will love everything you learn. Great professor!

Professor is clear with the grading criteria. As long as you do your work he will give you credit for it and you wont have to worry on wether he agrees with your opinion or not unlike other professors. Complicated to get a hold of but their shouldnt be questions asked since homework is self explanatory.

SUCH AN EASY CLASS! the other reviews are bad for some reason but if you need to get a history class requirement out of the way TAKE IT WITH ULLOA! His class was just one discussion a week and no tests and no quizzes. Easiest class ever you won't regret it

He is a very easy professor and you pretty much do the work and pass. I didnt have a final for his online class just a midterm, and it was easy. You do read a lot but you have a whole week to do the reading and participate in an online discussion. That was the only work I did for the whole course.

Professor Ulloa is a great Professor. I really enjoyed his class and I definitely learned a lot. He is straight forward, so do the work! He was very responsive to the emails. I highly recommend Professor Ulloa, if you are responsible and take school seriously.

Super easy. Just quizzes, discussions, and a movie review. Discussions are an easy 100%, quizzes are doable, and the paper is an easy A.

Literally just discussions and one movie review. You can legit just turn in the discussion w/ replies at 11:50 pm Sunday and get a 20/20 like I did ;) Didn't read anything, so I just used my knowledge from 11th grade APUSH.

Professor John Ulla, Is overall a great professor! I think the people who gave him a low rating are a part of a system that wants that old-school education. With a bunch of busy work. John makes everything he talks about relevant and opens your thinking like no other professor I've ever taken before, plus he makes the best Dad Jokes EVER!

Professor Ulloa, is a very supportive professor! I truly appreciate him and learned a lot of history in California that I never learned before. Which is very inspirational to learn and make sure you read the syllabus. Thank you Professor for teaching this course and I am grateful for the knowledge you teach me about California history.

One of my favorite professors at Skyline. Genuinely understanding and promotes creative dialogue. Late work is generally accepted and the videos/reading are mandatory to consume. The material was engaging and informative. I recommend taking this history course whether for your own personal interest or for the GED requirements.

I do not understand the negative reviews Ulloa is a great professor! Had his class in person and had so much fun. The class was alive and engaged and the work load was very manageable. Final project was your choice and how you tied it back to culture. Many people had beautiful takes on this idea and led to meaningful and insightful conversations.

John Ulloa was a fairly absent online professor. He assigned readings and had discussions each week. No extra credit was offered. He took a while to grade, but I got 100% on everything. It was an interesting class. Don't take this class if you need the academic support that other professors offer. Easy A, but you need to teach yourself.

Easy online class with minimal work. Participates in discussions and a movie review. Used unstuck ai for prep and found it very helpful alongside the textbook. Professor could be more engaged, but overall a solid experience.