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I Love you, Pizzillo!

Thought he was great, though I heard he was hard in other classes. Great job and knows his stuff!

cool guy. very clear as to what he wants. knows what hes talkin bout

Nice guy... knows a lot about teaching and can help you with job interviews and whatnot

we had the best class discussions..he knew everyones name in a matter of days..so personable and knowledgeable...never boring!! great guy!!

Very brilliant man. Loved him for both I and II. He is just wonderful!

he knows so much that it's scary

He is a great teacher. Very helpful.

great teacher. will help you tremendously. says things over and over again in order for the student to memorize the materials thats going to to be on the test.taking him for ed. policy i,better than overtoom, a lwayer and lackey.

hands down pizillo is the best teacher ive had so far in the education dept.if you had him for one class and take him again,hell remember you forever.some kids dont like him cause well he gives he gives work and its college-which is supposed to be about.

He knew what he was talking about, but I didn't have a clue! He assigned one textbook and taught from a different book (the one he used when my older sister took the class). If given the choice, I recommend taking his tests as a group.

for hist of am ed - tough class. he is definetly a really nice guy and a really nice teacher..pretty funny..extremely smart..maybe too smart....a TON of work/hard tests/hard essays/plus a REALLY long paper.

very personable, humorous. moves quickly. writes on side boards- hard to see. lot of oral quizzing to get through class material. some group tests using analogies,difficult fill-ins. very LONG, time-consuming paper and few other MUCH shorter papers.

fair in grading

I've been teaching for 4 years now and can tell you that he teaches you how to be a professional and think as one. Two of the hardest teaching courses I ever took(time involved & content learned), but having said that, I know I earned those grades and am

tests are impossible

Lively. Knows his $#!*

Great guy. Really seems to enjoy what he's doing. Makes class fun and interesting--time flies by. To pass his tests, you MUST do the many readings and STUDY because they're evil. I liked his gladiators game so much that I use it in my own classes.

he's a cutie. interesting, but quick paced. tests are tough but he allows you to take tests as a group and that can be pretty helpful if you split the test up.

Knows his stuff!!! Sometimes goes too fast, and tests are hard but he gives you all the answers in the lectures. Do not get in a group to take his exams, take them by yourself.

I love him. Really!

hated him during the year cuz his class was hard and i failed every quiz.thought I had an F. I figured him out and got my grade for the semester.I was hoping for a C and I got a B.he makes the class hard so u want to try harder.its works! awesome teacher

Dr. Pizzillo's class is so important for teaching. All kinds of crazy situations have come up in student teaching and Pizzillo prepared me for all of them. He can really save you from lawsuits, and you'll learn about the inner workings of schools.

i think he's so cute :)

Dr. P iz an amazing professor...take him if you truly wanna learn something...class is hard as hell, but you learn something...big paper, hard midterm and final, tedious work...lots of work for a gen ed, but i love this guy! lol...

dr. p is a great teacher and always willing to help his students at anytime. the paper was a big deal but it wasn't too bad. as long as you pay attention, do the reading and assignments, it's a breeze. some classes are kind of boring but he's a pretty good guy and tries to keep it interesting.

anyone interested in teaching NEEDS to have this guy . He really knows what hes talking about. Do your reading and be ready to discuss in class and you'll be fine! Im telling you, take him. It was a good class.

Dr. P Rocks! I had him for a summer class and it was THE best class I took at Rowan. If you have trouble in his class you are not going to cut it as a teacher. Listen to what he is saying he knows what he is talking about. I had him four years ago and I still referencing the Public School Law book

Very good teacher, very nice and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. P.

horrible.. soooo hard... if u dont like gettin called on in class, dont take him!! allllways calls on u at least 5 times a class... midterm=impossible final=impoissible.. anddd be prepared for a 30 + paper! thanks!

Dr. P is one of my favorite teachers in the Education department. He always makes class interesting and even though the work can be hard, it gives you a great sense of accomplishment when you get an A. Take Dr. P!!!!

Prof P is very explicit with the course's curriculum. He tests hard and grades fairly. You must read to understand education's political science. He makes the dry material interesting.

Excellent! Take good notes, study them every day, follow directions for assignments, and you'll do well. Very knowledgeable...wants students to succeed in school and careers. Very useful information! Take his class!

Awesome professor!! Would definitely take him again!

Dr. P is awesome!! Expect to do some work, and expect to be called on in class, but he is really nice and very fair. I recommend him.

great teacher, great personality, you need to put effort itno the class, if you participate he'll like you...also not bad looking :)

Had the biggest crush on him. Took him in the summer during the OJ case trial. I learned so much about policy and oh my God he is soooo cute!!!!

Best education teacher at Rowan! Knows so much and wants to share everything with the class. He is a great guy and he makes class fun. His lessons were very practical and helpful! Highly recommended!

Excellent Prof-really knows his sutff and the assignments may seem like a lot but they're easy and fun. The first day he throws a lot at u, but it's really easy and he def prepares u for being a teacher. Plus he's a funny guy. Def take him.

I'm a 4.0 student, and I still would not reccommend taking his class for History of American Edu. He gives a HUGE paper (150 pages) a midterm with a ridiculous # of terms and a final with the same thing. You never know what's going on in class with things being due, and I know you wont look forward to going to class. He's a nice guy but CRAZY!!!

this guys knows everything about everything. you cannot bs anything u write. why? because he wrote ur textbook! he is a very good teacher and i learned a lot more than i could ever imagine. do the assignments and youll get a good grade. if your going to be a teacher you want him!

He is an awesome teacher..the first day when i saw the work load i was freaking out but he works with you...lots of group work...i ended up with an A

Dr. Pizzilo is incredibly smart and very funny, but his class is extremely difficult...be forewarned...you NEED to have an excellent memory to do well in this class, and be prepared to wirte and 50+ paper. If you do not feel you have a lot of time to put into his class, I don't recommend taking it.

Dr. Pizzillo is a great professor who is clear, understanding, and helps students really grasp what teaching is like in a realistic way. If you study for the tests you'll be fine. He's also understanding. He's an awesome professor and I learned a lot from his class.

There is definitely a lot of work. It's not particularly difficult, it just takes a lot of time. He gives A LOT of quizzes, and you really have to know the information. If he mumbles something under his breath, write it down, because it'll be on the test. The class isn't the worst, but it's a lot of work and I'm glad it's over.

EXCELLENT teacher!! Other teachers should model off of him. There should be more teachers like him. Definetly one of the top teachers at rowan. Knows his stuff!

The best professor I have EVER had. There is nothing he doesn't know. VERY helpful, able to answer all my questions. You will learn more than you can imagine if you take his class. DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED! A+!!!!

Pizzillo is extremely smart. he's really nice and tells you exactly what he wants from you. I heard a lot of the classes he teaches are alot of work but CKA isnt that bad at all. I mean -- u read a lot but the whole class is based on the one project you do..and most ppl did it the night before IT WAS ABOUT YOURSELF! i def reccomend taking him

Great professor. He really gets the point of the class across to you. There's a lot of studying required, but it's all group work. (which could be bad or good) intimidating at first, but all in all he's an awesome guy. one main project determines your grade, but the project is on yourself!

Excellent... Very informative about the education system especially legal aspect. Great practical lessons. Very hand-on assignments. Quizzes were varied in style. Highly Recommended.

He knows almost everything there is too know about teaching. he gives a lot of quizzes and it is hardly from the book, mostly from lecture. Two big projects worth 70% of grade

He's easily one of the greatest teachers out there. He answers every question you could possibly have and gives extra credit. Also, two project make up most of your grade and their straightforward and easy to do. Not a lot of quizzes from the book, mostly from lectures. He keeps your interest. Definately take him.

this guy is the man!...he makes u work hard but u will learn so much about teaching...especially how not to get into trouble if you are a teacher...TAKE PIZZILLO!!!

Awesome teacher! I loved going to class because he made it fun. He's very smart and you learn so much from him. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had!

Dr. Pizzillo is easily one of the best professors in his department. Enthusiastic about his subject, and he has experience about what he teaches. I liked going to class, it was fun. Especially because Teaching: Intro to the Profession is a class designed to make you change your mind about teaching. But, Pizzillo made it awesome.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

NJ alternate route for teachers. This guy awsome!

I was in his intro into the profession and he was a wonderful teacher. All of us complained while in his class since you had to do alot of work, but my whole class wants to take him again as a teacher since he taught us so much and he knows his stuff. Great professor to take!

Had him for TIP, i freaked out by all the work at first but ended up learning so much stuff from him... great professor, knows your name by like the fourth class.. a great guy, great professor, very personable, he is hard but i recommend him

He is really hard but a really reasonable grader. You have to do a lot of work in the class but you learn so much. He talks fast but will repeat anything if you ask. Sit near the front and raise your hand or participate a lot because he'll like you and that's a great thing. Really nice and funny.

He knows what he's talking about when it comes to course material, but not very clear. Hard tests that require LOTS memorazation! Although he gives a chance to consult him if anything...

Nice guy, good teaching skills but hard. The class is you reading the book and finding the definition/importance of terms, then you talk in class about the terms. midterm and final was rediculous. A lot of terms to memorize. Also, there is a paper about you and your education that is intense. He stated he got a paper once that was 85 pages.

Be prepared to work extremely hard in this class. The final paper does cover a lot of substance. However, Dr. P. is brillant and truly teaches you things every educator should know! The hard word does pay off when everyone else who has not taken him cannot handle upper level education assignments.

One of the few teachers at Rowan who actually knows how to teach. Brillant man, excellent teacher. Would take him for every class if I could.

One of the most amazing professor I have taken a class from. He is extremely knowledgeable on several subjects. His assignments are challenging however, they are not the normal boring academic assignments. I highly reccomend taking Pizzillo for CKA.

One of the most amazing professor I have taken a class from. He is extremely knowledgeable on several subjects. His assignments are challenging however, they are not the normal boring academic assignments. I highly reccomend taking Pizzillo for CKA.

Great teacher! He's very, very smart, but will not talk to the class as though he's better than you. He is very easy to get along with and did not see him lose his temper once. If he allows your class to work in groups, I HIGHLY recommend it! It makes it much easier! And make sure you do your projects!!!!

I'm in his CKA class right now. I agree that he explains his projects in pieces which is really confusing at first, but he is such an understanding and nice professor. He is beyond willing to answer any questions. His classes are interesting and there are no mid-terms or finals. You take the quizzes in groups.

Dr. P defiantly knows his subject and is always will to offer help. However his class is unorganized at times and he runs subjects together. He says boo or boo-et over and over again. Over not bad I would take him again.

I had Dr. Pizzillo for history of american education. He is a wonderful teacher and person. I did not read the text book and got a B+ on both exams and my paper and in the class. Do not miss a class without e-mailing him because u can take exams in groups. Make flash cards for terms and study, study, study!

I loved Dr. Pizzillo's class. His assignments were very long but they were not hard. He cares about each individual student. He is also very knowledgeable about what he teaches. You take exams in groups. The projects were fun. If you don't mind the work then take the class.

Kind of hard but different then other classes. It nine pages of stuff you have to define thats on the midterm and the final. Also long paper at end but it is actually kind of fun. Try to find an easier teacher who gives less work but over all he is not to bad

He is a very tough grader, but if you do all of the work, you'll make it out fine. He isn't a professor to take if you aren't willing to work. You must be motivated for this class because a lot of work is on your own. Overall, I like him and I'll be taking him again for my CKA class.

I loved his class. You get a packet of terms to define that are on the exams. He expects students to want to learn. If you do not put in the effort, he will not spoon feed (as it should be). show up for class and take exams in groups of 2 or 3. Easy if you pay attention and want to get something out of the class. IMPORTANT INFO FOR TEACHERS LEGALLY

I dont know what anyone here is talking about he is a great professor and I really enjoyed the class. It is VERY easy if you do the work. Its a project about you, its long but its about yourself. Dr.P really takes an interest in his students and he will know you.

He honestly is one of the best professors I've had at Rowan and he cares so much about his students.The quizzes can be done in groups but they can be slightly hard sometimes. You also have a huge paper but it's all about yourself and you spend all semester talking and presenting it in class. Definitely worth taking his class!

HAE is just a lot of memorization of terms. Dr.P is a funny guy, and you can tell he loves the subject he teaches. He does tend to jump around which keeps you on your toes. He will also crack funny jokes, and uses a lot of examples to explain certain terms. Midterm/ Final can be done in groups if you show up to class. Definitely Recommend.

Had Dr. P for CKA and HAE. He's a sweetie. So willing to help, but don't be shy. He loves when you take interest and initiative. Passionate about what he does and an all-around great professor. Take him!

Great teacher, and loves his job. I had him for CKA and the majority of our grade was based on two papers we wrote about ourselves. He does not teach about the actual class much. You can take tests in a group which is extremely helpful.

He's a fun guy, but he throws a lot of information at you at once and leaves a lot of the terms for you to look up and learn on your own. As long as you study, keep up with the readings, go to class, and keep your group privilege for the midterm and final, you should be fine.

I had Professor Pizzillo for History of American Education and CKA he is extremely helpful. When you have problems he will go over them until you understand. But you must do your work. You also must be present to all classes in order to have the group perks (tests and quizzes) Honestly he is one of the best professors I have ever had.

You really have to work hard for a good grade in this class but he is a really nice guy. If you don't understand something just raise your hand and ask. It's not that he is a bad professor you just need to work for the grade

He is a nice guy and he is always willing to help, always offering his office hours and assignments from last year's students to give you an example of what to do for projects. He assigns a lot of projects and papers but paces the work out in class so you wont put it off. Overall good class, but don't expect an easy A. You have to put in the effort

There are many tags that I could give Dr. Pizzillo. I generally gave him a good review, because at the end of the semester I left in absolute awe of Dr. Pizzillo. This was my hardest class that semester and I did frequently complain, but in the long run I enjoyed it. There were times where Dr. Pizzillo was all over the place/not clear, but I lived.

Very intelligent professor. He knows EVERYTHING you throw at him. He likes to connect key terms/concepts to real life, and expects the class to participate in each lecture. He is an easy person to talk to and will help you when you ask for it. He does not give any tests or quizzes, although the midterm and final is tough. Make sure you read!

Dr. Pizzillo is a nice guy and he will help you if you ask for it. You have three big projects, 4 film analyses, and 6 quizzes. The quizzes and FAs are tough, but you work with partners on them, as long as you do not lose the privilege. He does not hand out the grade, you have to earn it. He's an overall great professor, and cares for his students.

Dr.P is a very demanding professor. Be ready to read and work your butt off. However, it is the most rewarding class. I worked so hard and received an "A-" on the final! Get ready to get challenged, yet be rewarded. He is an amazing professor and will answer any question you have for him with ease. It's a must take class!

I took Pizzillo for both CKA and HAE and I'm so happy I did. He's one of those professors who takes time to get to know his students and will answer literally any question you have. He's not an easy teacher, you have to work for your grade but I learned so much from taking his classes. I'd recommend him 100%.

Both CKA and HAE with him are challenging and require you to put in some good effort. You really need to read/participate/ask questions if you want to do well. He did allow for group testing and explains things that are specifically asked about, but if you don't ask, he won't tell. Much of his classes were in prep for final essays. Still: loved him

Dr. Pizzillo was a good professor. The online class had barely anything due but you should expect to be very descriptive in the assignments. He wants descriptive writing while of course answering the question given in the assignment. I recommend taking him online instead of in person. A friend said in person was difficult for him.

He is really nice. The online class was really easy. 4 major projects, 2 journals, and dq. Make sure you detail your work, and your grammar. He's really sweet, and cares about his students. I hope to take him in person sometime. I recomend

I had Dr Pizzillo for Intercultural Studies many years ago. I learned so much in his class. The course material was very interesting and the way he taught made us all think. Be prepared to participate in his classes.