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“He's a great instructor and I wish the series went from EC201 to EC205, or 210”
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He makes the class fun and interesting. He doesn't focus on the textbook but does assign work from it so you're familiar with the terms.
Jon is great instructor. He makes it clear the first day of class that "you are responsible for your own education." Expect to hear, and participate, in exciting lectures with great insight. There are a lot of writing assignments, mostly summarizing videos and textbooks. I will be signing up for his Macroeconomics class also.
He is very interactive and likes to ask the class questions to think about and will then elaborate.
Jon has raised the bar in the economics department at COCC. He is a fun, entertaining teacher, open to feedback!
It was a good class, but consisted of lots of discussions and papers to write.
Amazing teacher. Taking economics with him will change your life choices and views on money. He knows what he's talking about and has a lot of valid life experience to back it up. His lectures are very insightful. Ec201 will help prepare you financially for life.
Professor Wolf teaches a very upbeat and fun class that focuses on participation. 90% of the learning comes from his interactive discussionslecture. The ideas presented are done so with lots of eloquence and experience. Enjoyed his Macro class enough to sign up for his Eco next term. Teaches real world skills along with his material.
This is a professor who is passionate about their field of interest. He likes to hear stories and relate content to real life.
One of the most intriguing classes I've ever taken at COCC. While completely different than his predecessor, that is not a bad thing. Jon teaches economics for the real-world. His lectures are entertaining and helpful. I feel like the information learned in this class may help me more in my life than any other class I've taken in college.
I enjoyed the class and should have taken it years earlier. It is all about the instructor for me and Jon made the class engaging and challenging. I was angered upon learning the inner workings of our economic system and Jon's humor and lightheartedness helped me keep and even keel against the waves economic confusion.
He put's the "fun" in "dysfunctional economy" and really tries to include all the students in class discussions. He also wears black every day. There's homework due every first class of the week, so there aren't really any surprise deadlines even if you don't read the syllabus thoroughly.
I found Mr. Wolf's teaching technique to be unique yet refreshing. The in class discussions encouraged me to truly think about the information and consider alternative perspectives. This class has expanded my knowledge on economics and so much more; I might take another class from him just for the experience!
The class was so interesting, especially for a subject that some may find boring and uninteresting. Lectures were helpful and extremely informative and entertaining.
Up until now I have been dreading taking Macro and Microeconomics. I tried a professor for Microeconomics this summer and did not care for him. He did not teach as well as Jon. I want to come to class. Jon has taught me so much about Macro and it is all on real life events. I have rearranged my schedule to have him next term as well.
Mr. Wolf is a thought provoking and a charismatic instructor. His strength is in his lectures, being able to take a subject like economics and making it engaging and almost fun, while still being very informative. When it comes to workload I see him as fair, not to heavy but not a walk in the park either.
Class is mostly lectureessay based
I was expecting this class to be boring, like any other COCC class, but Jon has proved me wrong. Jon Wolf has kept the class enjoyable and interesting by applying his life experiences with economics. He is very passionate about teaching.
You don't know where you stand on homework. If you are doing it correctly or not. I wish he would tape his lectures and give a list of the websites he uses. Over all the class is a very informative, and not boring at all.
Jon makes economics an interesting course by applying it to your life, and providing insight from his vast knowledge of the industry. It's a fun environment to be in, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Very engaging and entertaining
Class is mainly discussion format which makes learning a lot more fun as well as adds depth to the topic. When classmates with all different background can give their experiences as well it really helps.
His creative teaching style brings fun and excitement to everyday principles like investing, credit cards and insurance. Without a doubt i would recommend him to anyone who asks about Economics teachers at COCC.
An entertaining look on how Economics has an effect on us all, and why it relates to each one of us.
Jon Wolf is the best teacher that you will ever have. He could teach any class and be the best at it. He will get you hooked on Superfreakonomics.
Very knowledgeable about the information being taught. One of the more interesting and entertaining instructors I have had. I will definitely take another class from him.
Awesome professor. Makes the class enjoyable.
Great instructor, life changing experiences.
Interesting student involved lectures. Exiting atmosphere.
Really got a lot out of the class he is very helpful and helps you understand the class from a real world perspective. Made the class interesting and understanding was able to follow him well.
Gets you thinking about pertinent topics. Keeps class interesting and is pretty good about getting you to really think about economics on a fundamental level. Good teacher. Show up, participate, do your work and get an A.
I learned things in his class that will help me financially that will effect me thought out life. I finally really understand the market and investing. He really makes it crystal clear on how I can be successful with my finances.
Excellent teaching style. The lecture material in my economics was put into real life scenarios which proved incredibly helpful.
He is a fair grader.
Wonderful class for an overall understanding of economic CHOICES. :) Discussion based class doesn't bog you down with numbers when learning the basics. Open discussion, makes you feel free to comment even when you're unsure of something. Looking forward to Micro next term!
I really enjoyed having him as a professor, and look forward to taking macro with him in the Spring. He is a good teacher, makes learning way easier and way fun. He has a great funny personality that interests you. And I definitely think that the College should keep him around.
Professor Wolf is great at communicating each day's subject extremely clearly, in a manner that is applicable to real world situations. He has an incredible amount of experience in economics, and a knack for actually teaching students, which is rare now days. Each class session was interesting, and most importantly, very, very useful!
The class that I took (Macroeconomics) was not so much about the principals of economics but more about developing your own views and understanding of current economic topics (minimum-wage, economic depression, global markets, etc.). He is good professor in the sense that he forces student to think and formulate opinions, rather than recite info.
Everybody in the class likes Jon Wolf. He is absolutely hilarious and he makes you feel good when you participate in class. He does lecture almost the whole day but it doesn't matter because he is able to get through to the students better than most teachers I have ever had. He is definitely one of the top 3 teachers I have ever had. Take his class
Jon gives lectures that are enjoyable to listen to and coupled with class participation make this class phenomenal. Essay topics allow you to get as involved as you want. I look forward to attending this class.
Wolf was easily the best teacher I have taken at COCC. He is super understanding and nice. If you do the homework you will pass. He makes economics fun. Great teacher, great guy, great class overall.
Awesome teacher, taught the class in how it relates not only to the world, but to our own lives as well
One of my top professors, he is great! He incorporates economics in a different way that is really interesting and fun. He engages the whole class and pushes for class to participate. He makes you think on the spot which I loved! The class was one that I looked forward to attending. The class in general is interesting, fun, and educational.
Jon is a great professor, he teaches you real world information. I dreaded taking Econ classes, and glad I waited for him. He involves all in the class discussions, homework is not to difficult but get your work in. A few to many essays I think but hey he's the professor. Just all around best professor! I have taken Macro and now Micro with him.
Fantastic class. Really, not many classes that are precise and productive. Group discussions are great, work is graded on competitiveness .
Too good. Best instructor I've met @ COCC for the student.
There's a reason his classes are always full. He's a great instructor and I wish the series went from EC201 to EC205, or 210.
Best teacher I have ever had-- for economics or any subject. You have a lot to learn from him and class will not be boring!!
Best professor of anything at COCC. He takes the time to guide the class through Economics. This class is not very math involved like the name might suggest. Jon is always there for you to email or talk to if you have a question. Very nice guy. He really enjoys teaching.
He is an awesome teacher, I took this class early in the morning and I didn't have any problems staying awake, you get engage in his classes pretty quickly.
Kudos for Jon in engaging us in the wee hours in the morning! Great class, learned a lot and also made me question a lot in my own economic behavior!
Professor Wolf, makes you think about the material, but he does so in a way that directly corrilates with your life. So everything is relevant to you. He has clear grading requirements, participation is a must, but its easy to participate because he makes it fun. His class was truely the only class I looked forward to.
Keeps your mind engaged and makes you want to follow the well given advice and suggestions he puts out. His purpose is to change the way people think and expose them to ideas they may not have thought of before. There because he wants to be not because he has to. Really good professor.
He's awesome, my favorite professor EVER.
It was a great class!!!!!!!!
Jon is incredible. He connects his lectures of 'real life' material to the subject of economics. His lectures are interesting and more useful than any other course. I have attended a state university and taken classes at three different junior colleges and he is the greatest professor I've had of all my schooling. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Econ202 with Professor Wolf is definitely a reality check! Super valuable information that is not boring, dry, or useless. I wish more teachers would use his teaching style of open discussion where student opinions matter.
Excellent teacher and super helpful.
Jon proves to have a genuine concern for his students. Instead of force feeding vocabulary and cookie cutter concepts, he takes a different course of teaching that ensures that you truly understand how all of this stuff works in the real world. With Jon, I honestly felt that there are no stupid questions. He will answer anything you're unsure of.
Jon is a great professor. He knows his stuff. His lectures are very interesting as he applies everything to real life. Jon has a great sense of humor. I would love to take Jon's class again. He answers any and all questions. Everything that he assigns has a purpose. Loved learning economics from him! I would highly recommend taking econ from him.
I chose Jon for Macro-econ because I enjoyed his Micro-econ class so much. I enjoy the class discussions, the assignments and the freedom to write essays based on what interests me. Jon is flexible and fun. If he had an advanced econ class, I'd be sure to take it.
This is my second class taught by Jon and I can honestly say that he is the best professor at COCC. He gives great lectures that you don't forget even though some of the material is confusing. He is able to digest a lot of material and put it in words that you can understand. I wish I could take it again. Everyone should take his classes.
Helpful, theory mixed in with real world and real life examples, specific to you.
It's a great introduction for those of us who don't view the world from an economic standpoint. It wasn't about knowing the material as much is it was about learning to think differently. Great class. Would take it again.
Very nice guy
The lectures are great, and the homework relates to class. Awesome guy!
Great teacher everyone should take his classes. He teaches everything you need to know and more. Excellent
Jon is truly a delight and is hilarious! I would recommend is class to anyone at COCC. Gives a lot of really helpful info and is definitely there to help anyway he can!
Great teacher. Actually makes you want to go to class and pay attention to subject!
Jon was super personable, he isn't the conventional professor but that's what made learning fun and simple.
Jon gives great lectures! He gives you both reading and lecture material that you can actually apply to your everyday life which makes the material easy and enjoyable to learn. I highly recommend taking his class!
He is a good instructor, invites interesting class discussions and is more than fair in his grading.
Lecture based with real life scenarios.
Great, interesting class totally recommend it! If you attend and do the homework you will pass with an A. Jon is personable and genuinely cares to the students so that is a major plus! Take this class you will save money in the long run just from his tips on everyday life purchases!
The class was interesting; I learned that I didn't know as much about economics as I thought that I did. There was some textbook use, but it wasn't that bad. While some would say that it was very much a "lecture-styled" class, the talks were certainly interesting and were by no means boring. I would consider taking the Macroeconomics class later.
Lectures included interesting discussions using textbook information but related to everyday life. Great way to absorb the material!
Throughout the course there was the regular read a chapter answer questions. Wolf always had good lectures and I always enjoyed them. he was always really good about answering questions on his lecture days. What was really cool is he always welcomed question.
A great class to take. I am planning on taking Macro next term with the same professor.
Disscussions in class are for the most part easy to follow and participate in, theres no busy work,any writing assignments during class unless you want to take your own notes. Its a good class to take whether its required or not just because if your someone that needs to be more informed and knowledgable about economics, this class gets you there
He gives amazing lectures that seem they can and will apply to real life but he also assigns homework that is mandatory that we never talk about which is kind of frustrating.
Great class, needs to pay attention and very great teacher that really cares and wants you to understand.
Great class, great teacher. I will be taking Jon again for all of my Economics classes.
Mr. Wolf is a great professor! If you have any questions, or don't understand something, ASK! He's not afraid to call you out when you are not understanding, but does so in a very professional and humorous way. I would definitely take his class again.... if I had to!
Jon Wolf was an amazing teacher. I had fun listening to his lectures and he increased my passion for economics
I honestly loved taking Jon's classes. Before his classes I couldn't stand economics, but now I love the subject all together. He loves your participation. Jon won't lecture supply and demand graphs at you, rather he will use other means to teach; ones that apply to your everyday life. I really appreciate how he was willing to work with me.
Jon Wolf is without a doubt the best professor I've ever had. He's knowledgeable, really caring, and talks about subjects that are actually relevant and useful. He has a lot of experience and wants the best for each of his students. I took him for Microeconomics as well as Macroeconomics and even switched academic advisors to him.. he's that good.
Jon is an awesome Professor. I had him for macro and micro economics both had their own work load which isn't to hard but you have to do it. Also if you have any questions or concerns he is more than willing help. He'll throw out some ideas for you or help with real life "problems" 10/10 would take a class with again if it'd count for my degree.
Jon is amazing. He is very relaxed, his class is simple. Show up, do what he asks and participate in class. This class doesn't even feel like a class, he makes it more about discussion and less about textbook info.
Jon is freaking awesome, he knows what he's talking about and he's teaching because he enjoys doing it. His homework is honestly just background stuff, you learn more from just listening to him. You can miss three classes and you should only have one assignment every week. Oh, and did I mention easy final if there even is one?
Professor Wolf is the best econ teacher out there. He has a solid schedule set up. His lectures are entertaining and interesting. I would highly recommend taking economics with him.
Amazing teacher! I love taking classes with him. I have taken two and he is amazing.
Great teacher. Fun and a low key teacher that has a bunch of information in his lectures.
Jon is awesome!!! He knows so much about economics. I loved this class and cant wait to take more from him!
He is a great professor, and makes a really easy environment to learn in.
I LOVE this class! Its my favorite class I've ever taken!
This was by far the best professor I have had. Jon has the best lectures. Class time flies by! The homework is really easy. He basically gives you full credit if you do the work. For sure take Jon!
Amazing professor
Wolf manages to teach class in the best way possible, requiring not much but participation and a weekly assignment. Wolfs class in an easy A for those looking for it. Wolf is an amazing professor with great lectures.
Mr wolf recognizes effort and engagement. Hes clear about what he expects from students. He focuses on students learning over students being yes men
Great ways of teaching new concepts, introducing relevant data to apply to the lecture
best teacher ever!
Very fun class and easy A as long as you do the work and show up to class.
he is great
Mr wolf is very knowledgeable in what he does and explains in a way so everyone can understand and enjoy.
if you ever go to COCC, take this class. you wont regret it.
He makes economics so much fun and easy to understand.
he is great.
Mr wolf is very knowledgeable and knows how to make lectures feel like a joy.
best class ever!
best class ever
hes very passionate in what he does and sells his students on his lectures
very knowledgeable and can make anyone care about economics.
Mr wolf is great at articulating what he has to say about economics and makes it so simple that everyone can understand.
Professor Wolf made me like economics again because he explains things so simply and can go very deep into conversations on what he knows and speaks so clearly.
He's really good at interacting with his students and knows what he is talking about.
makes people enjoy talking about economics the way he talks about it and making things so simple to understand.
Great Professor
Wolfe has been a great professor to have in class, I am very happy I took this class I have learned so much from him. I am hoping to take more classes with him in the future. Highly recommended.
Jon is what professors should aspire to. The lessons are lecture heavy, but Jon makes sure the class participates in the lesson. Classes are informational as well as philosophical. Everyone has a voice in this class.
Honestly I could not say enough good things about Professor Jon Wolf. He was such an amazing Econ professor. I will forever remember him. I seriously can't recommend him enough. Consider yourself lucky if you get him as your prof.
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