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The guy is seriously funny, he somehow makes Political science cool. Really easy grader, and gives you multiple times to pull up your grade. Major thing is just show up to class and you get extra credit...
This guy is the man. He can really gain your interest in subjects. Doesn't get off topic, and helps people who need it. Stay on top of your work!
Mr. Baker is a young teacher, very nice, friendly and easy to approach. Willing to help, gives out extra credit. Not a big fan of the death by power point, but the videos are very helpful.
Mr. Baker quickly turned into my favorite professor when I realized he had a great sense of humor and had the ability to tie that into the subject. I've came to the conclusion that he's actually an immortal who has done everything in his field, because he seems young but has tons of experience. Anyways take him, he's an easy grader, enough said.
Really interesting professor and class. Has done a lot in the political world so he certainly knows his stuff. Pretty funny and shows political things from shows such as the Colbert Report to make things more enjoyable. Seems down to earth and understands young people better than a lot of professors.
I am not super into politics but Mr. B made them sound somewhat interesting. Loved that he had a good sense of humor. Understanding professor, stays on his game and expects students to do so as well. Review sheets would have been helpful before midterm since he doesn't test often, power-points get dull sometimes but he added interesting videos.
Prof. B is a caring, intelligent teacher. A 100 Am. Gov. class can get slightly dull but he kept things interesting by incorporating modern and relevant issues into the subject matter. Good intentions but his lectures too closely follow the book and grow tired. Study guides for tests would have been helpful as well as more time to complete papers.
Great guy, super funny. He is incredibly smart and good at teaching. It may be tough material, but he makes it a lot more interesting and easier to understand. If you don't really know anything about government starting out, this is the definitely teacher you want!
Entertaining lectures and always backed statements up with videos or sources.
Thoroughly enjoyed the class and the teacher!
Mr. Baker is a good introduction into the Political Science arena. Overall, he likes to tell it like he's seen it as an environmental lobbyist in Washington DC. That said, there were a few times he assigned something with little notice or the class didn't perform well for a quiz. But he would work with you, if you put forth the effort.
Kasey was an amazing professor. He made his class fun. He didn't talk down on us he talked at a level of connection. He really tried to engage us by showing us videos related to our topic even funny ones. His class all though it was political science was my favorite class.
The class was pretty great, He made it fun to come to his class, the lectures where fun to listen to, and not to mention the great informative clips that are filled with the incredibly funny videos In all he's a great teacher the only draw back is He probably doesn't eat bacon.
Professor Baker is altogether an awesome teacher. The material he discusses is very interesting and he also has a terrific sense of humor adding to the aura of a classroom. He takes a strong interest in every member of the class. He will help you to succeed within his own class and in general. There is a lot of extra credit as well.
Great guy, really smart, good teacher. He focused on important and current issues instead of just following a basic American Gov. outline which was good.
Hilarious teacher very clear when makes his lecture also great videos. He makes politics interesting.
This has been a really fun class to take and I would highly recommend taking it with Kasey because he helped get everyone involved in the class materials and allowed for/encouraged lively debate. Really funny teacher and made class exciting to attend.
Communicated materials well, vague rubrics
Show up, participate in class, and take notes and you should be alright. Some of the smaller quizzes have questions that pissed me off because I was in class taking notes every day and still got them wrong, but the rest of the work made up for it. He gives pretty solid lectures and from time to time lets Jon Oliver or Stephen Colbert explain things
Baker made this class enjoyable and teaches with a sense of humor. He is open to listen to everyone's point of view and does not degrade anyone's particular political viewpoint. It is a must to take notes and always be attentive to lecture. The midterm is difficult, but he gives a lot of extra credit. I would recommend this class to others.
Take notes and show up to class.
He's an amazing teacher and he doesn't sugarcoat anything about politics. The lectures he gives are hilarious and informative, but you need to take notes if you want to pass the midterm and final.
Trick questions on quizzes but he cute so I'll let it slide ;)
He is smart and funny. I learned a lot that I can apply. I'd take him again.
He's a great teacher. I just recently started getting into politics and his class made learning about politics fun and super interesting.
I really enjoyed having him this semester. He really tried to make the information as entertaining as possible. Great sense of humor and easy to talk to. Yay
Great teacher, told us at the start of the class we'd be horrified by our state of the world by the end, and he does not disappoint. One of the most exceptional and engaging teachers at AB tech, if you do the reading, watch the videos and get involved in discussion, you will leave a much more politically, social and morally aware person.
Great teacher, I feel like I've learned a lot in this class. Very laid back stayed of teaching on issues that matter.
I thought Kasey did a really good job.
He knows what's up
Had a lot of different views politically, but I learned so much and had a blast doing it. I would be happy taking any other classes he has.
Great teacher, very helpful. He keeps the class interesting and funny, keeps your attention the whole class. Would definitely recommend.
Best teacher I have had so far at AB Tech and quite possibly ever.
Hilarious and engaging. A fun class yet I still managed to learn a lot. Kasey is really knowledgeable about politics, and other things too. He cares about his students and is genuinely a nice and helpful professor.
He is a great teacher. He truly cares about his students and his community. His rubrics/assignments can sometimes be slightly vague but if you ask him specific questions on what you're confused about he will clarify for you. Super fun, interactive class!
Teacher taught in ways that allowed me to learn so much! He makes me want to learn & I actually have learned the most in this class since I have been in college. I'm almost ready to grad with 2 year degree.
Kasey does a great job of bringing the governmental machine to life.
My favorite. Hilarious and engaging while still making you learn things.
He's a cool dude.
Professor Baker will work with you to receive the grade you want, as long as you put in the time.
I have a lot of complications that make going to class difficult and he was the most accommodating and understanding teacher I've ever had. He made me work hard and didn't pity me but he was always willing to discuss my options and work with me. He taught me a lot and made me feel like a normal, intelligent student. He's the best teacher I've had.
Few assignments make up your grade in this course. Gives some 6-7 questions quizzes that have semi-trick questions such as an all of the above option and an a, b, and d are correct option on the same question.
Kim Jung-Un may have banned sarcasm from North Korea, but Kasey Baker sure hasn't. It was a fun class, I wish he taught more at Ab-Tech.
There are many papers in this course but they are well explained, you know ahead of time when you will be given a quiz or test. Very helpful and allows everyone to be engaged in the class. He will work with you as long as you do the work and you show up. Fun and interesting class with a great instructor who is knowledgeable about the topics.
Mr. Baker teaches the only class I look forward to this semester. He is a very enjoyable teacher, and there is no reason you shouldn't pass his class if you put in the time.
I really like Kasey and it seems like most students do, too. Honestly, I wouldn't take this class if you need more structured/organized classes. There are very few grades in the class, so if you bomb something, recovery is hard. Pretty tough paper assignments. Didn't need the book. Extra credit opportunities and will work with you.
Awesome professor, very funny. Would take his class again.
Essays are challenging for the level of the course, and make up large parts of grade. Quizzes are not very straightforward. Fun class, engaging teacher. Replies to emails quickly, and allows for lots of extra credit, and can proofread papers before the deadline.
The best professor I've ever had. Absolutely hilarious, super chill and engaging. His class is always one I look forward to and ever have to dread. Talks about things that actually matter and makes youunderstand politics and the way the world works. honest and flexible. Few assignments and great discussions. Pay attention and you'll do great.
He's funny, and very knowledgeable. Tough grader, but compromises by supplying extra credit opportunities. You'll have to work for them though.
Class was super chay and baker is super chay
Prof B Is honestly one of the most down to earth professors at the school. I always left class with much food for thought and even more drive to make a difference in my community and the world. He's a gem of an instructor and is one of the most inspirational ones I have yet to have. 10/10 would totes recommend to a friend.
Professor Baker was chill and fun. He always made class interesting. One thing that I would say, though, is that the study sheets he handed did have ambiguous information.
Baker was a great professor. He definitely knows how to engage a class. One thing I would've liked to see is possibly more reflective assignments, giving further understanding and meaning to the material we learned. He emphasizes environmental policy which is incredibly important. 10/10 would write a good review on ratemyprofessors dot com
Overall, I enjoyed the class. I learned a lot especially the fact that the world of politics is very depressing.
Excellent professor. I learned more from his lectures than I would have by the book. I highly recommend his class. Never boring
When a professor is so awesome that the reason you show up to the rest of your classes is only because you have Mr Baker's class in between. Pretty much, not to miss the fun in his class I was successful in my other classes. Thanks a bunch.
This class was lit.
He's one of the best teachers I've had at ab-tech
A fun class. The first 15-20 minutes is spent talking about recent news, the next hour or so is lectures (talking with slides and videos). Homework is mostly videos, but includes three papers each worth enough to sink your grade dramatically (I should know). Teacher is open to communication and understanding as long as you talk to him beforehand.
Take this class you will have a great time and learn a lot about the government.
Was very energetic through out the semester. Had additional help for students that needed it. Wasn't a heavy grader and didn't give much work but if you didn't do the work than you wouldn't pass.
Very funny guy who clearly knows his stuff. Doesn't pretend to know everything and takes time outside class to keep up with current issues. Very clear prompts on papers that help.
I thought the class was easy and we got to chill and watch videos a lot. However, I felt the professor was more worried about being the cool professor than actually teaching the class.
Teaches you what you need to know. Grades are fair.
Mr. Baker was one of the best teachers I've had in a while. He cares about his students and wants to actually teach his student real world problems. He was an exceptional teacher and I would love to take any of his other classes. He helped me with not only my school work but also with getting an internship and into the field I want to study!
Really good professor, who knows what he is talking about. Really makes you think outside of the box, and question the current political landscape. Would definitely recommend this class to anyone.
Amazing class, lots of lectures but they are funny have makes learning the boring material actually fun. Best teacher I have had at ab tech by far. I would definitely recommend taking this class if you need to take a class like this. Or just if u need a extra class for credits.
coolest. teacher. ever.
Awesome teacher who makes learning fun! 10/10 recommend
2 major papers and one small one.
He was an awesome teacher. His vocabulary was my favorite.
For the most part, you will never be bored in class. Not a lot of homework, 2 major papers, a handful of videos, and a few quizzes. Need to be in class for lectures. He is transparent about what will be on tests and quizzes.
Awesome class, love the John Oliver videos, documentaries, and Vice News excerpts. Hilarious but poignant and accurate presentation of information, very charismatic lecturer. Overall an engaging, thought-provoking class. Really enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone taking POL 120!
Great semester with a great professor. It helps to keep informed with foreign and domestic policies. Always have new news ready to share at the beginning of class; best part of class. He makes understanding international relationships between different countries easier. Knows his stuff. Would recommend this class to anyone!!
Fair teacher without too much work.
It's hard for me to rate him really. As far as teachers go he's great. He doesn't give a lot of homework, everything he lectures about you can go over again online, open book tests and quizzes, has a good teaching style and he's pretty fun. I just find it hard to rate him because I heavily disagree with his view on politics. Otherwise he's alright.
Kasey holds a great class, the lectures are meaningful and honest. He gives good feedback and is very clear on what he looks for in projects or papers which is very helpful when learning a tough topic. He is constantly laughing with the students and making learning a pleasant and knowledgeable experience.
Mr. Bakers class was a great way too start my morning. If you are interested in political science or want to know more about the subject I would recommend this class.
Lecture heavy but hardly any homework so it balances out
Baker is awesome. If you want to know, understand and discuss what's actually going on in the world right now (as much as possible at least, this isn't a psych class and honestly psychiatrists may be the best ones to explain politics at this point.),and understand the faulty structure that we are working with, take this class!
Did a great job.
He's an outstanding professor, the best I've had yet. Didn't know what to expect going into the class but I've learned more than I did. Didn't give much homework, but the homework we did do wasn't hard and he was very lieneant. 10/10 I would refer to other people.
Great guy that respects everyones opinions, even if he does not agree with them.
Enjoyed pretty much every class. He has the ability to make lectures interesting and still teach you the material. He made the course relevant to current government practices.
Great teacher who is knowledgeable about the subject. Show up and participate and you'll be fine. Minimal homework other than 3 major papers and some videos/historical movies.
This class was awesome. Mr. B makes political science so interesting and his lectures are great! Really enjoyed this class!
I would definitely take him again. Tests were comprehensive applications of the in class lectures. Overall, laid back and easy going.
Fun lectures and cool information
Extremely engaging. Most interesting course I've ever taken. I look forward to going to class everyday. Wish he taught more courses. I enjoy the material so much that I've decided to change my major.
Kasey Baker is a good teacher with a unique teaching style. He's very down to earth and a chill grader, offering revisions and extra credit. I wouldn't recommend he teach calc 2, but poli-sci is clearly his subject.
Very interesting documentaries shown. Class is enjoyable.
You have to listen well and keep up with the class, it's an interesting class overall. If you don't follow the news much, you should for the class. His lectures are fun to listen to, you never get bored in here.
Kasey Baker is a great professor, very funny!! Class is enjoyable and the lessons are understandable. Not a lot of homework, and very few quizzes. Interesting videos are incorporated into the lessons. If you show up, you should be good.
Cool dude, you just kinda have to go with the flow cause it's that kind of class. But that's better than super hard and mean. He will always keep you engaged in class though which is good and you will learn A LOT of stuff that is actually important, there's no talking around hard topics in this class. Overall though it's a great change of pace.
Easy class overall
Take this course, you will not regret it! Fair grader! Homework is rare and if so it's to watch a video. You talk about the news every class, he has powepoints, you've got a couple of papers to write. He's the teacher you always wanted.
Mr. Baker is super honest. He calls things how he sees them. Definitely a great class if you want to have a little fun and still learn a lot. I wouldn't take it if you are a weak writer. He doesn't assign too many papers, but the ones he gives are pretty difficult. Overall: 5/7 would recommend.
He does a great job. I have learned a lot.
Mr. Baker is a refreshingly honest and passionate teacher, he cares about the subject that he teaches and about his class success. He is not out to get you or make it impossible to succeed like other Professors, he helps you understand the material and honestly is allot of fun. He is very hands on so be prepared not to use the book much.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this class thus far! Professor Baker relies heavily on lecturing to teach, BUT each lecture is attention-grabbing and always interesting. He is very passionate about the subject he teaches, and therefor brutally honest in a way that allows access to additional information not typically a part of the "curriculum".
Best class I've ever taken, hands-down.
Kasey Baker will either challenge your preconceptions about the United States government or help you better understand your skepticism about it. He's a well studied, experienced, articulate professor who knows how to keep classes interesting and informative. If you want to feel engaged every lecture, take this.
Baker is an awesome instructor. This class is a lot of fun while still being super informative. You'll learn a lot while being interested the whole time. Show up and put the effort in and you'll be fine.
Kind of the best professor I've ever had.
Kasey is definitely one of the best professors I have every had. I dont talk much in class but he does try to invoke and promote everyone to contribute to the class conversations. This has helped me with my anxiety somewhat.
Really amazing class, really amazing teacher.
Hes hilarious
Professor Baker is one of the most hilarious professor you will ever get. He is also very caring to his students and does his best to help each and every one of his students.
This class is cool but it can get boring and easy to zone out when lecturing.
The class is super fun and Professor Baker is hilarious, especially when he talks about "Rocket Man."
Overall a great instructor!
Pulls the wool from our eyes as students by presenting the reality of the subject of American Government
He always makes class interesting and i feel like its not one of the classes that i have to just sit through waiting to be over with. Kasey is a young hilarious teacher that will make sure you have a good time i n the class.
A great class! I love how we talk about current events!
Kasey Baker is a straightforward professor who only gives work that honestly relates to his lectures.
A really solid instructor that knows exactly what he is talking about. I really have enjoyed this class and feel that I have taken a lot away, without it being terribly difficult. Definitely would recommend this class to those who are looking to get Pol120 out of the way.
Mr. Baker is an awesome instructor, he cares about his students and wants nothing but for them to succeed.
Professor Baker is clever, fun to listen to, and gives off a sense of relatability that many professors (at least in my experience) lack. He is informative about topics and delivers information in a calculated way so as not to be overwhelming. The classroom conduct manages to be polite and concise while also lacking the typical crushing monotony.
Mr. Baker is one of the few instructors that I have seen that can make a horrible subject, such as the wonderful world of politics, interesting and fun to learn. He is very approachable, and obviously cares about the students and their education.
Well because of an ad I'm now retyping this. Super funny, makes what I expected to be my most boring class this semester into my favorite class. Really makes ya think. Also, he is one good looking man, which makes the class all the better. Dont skip, but you probably won't want to anyways.
Overall just a really cool dude.
cool guy, is very hilarious would take him again.
I have found Kasey Baker to be a very helpful instructor who is willing to work with students and give helpful feedback in order to help them pass the class.
I now have a comprehensive knowledge of just how corrupt and tricky politics actually is. Yay!
Good lectures, informative and states what needs to be known without excess fluff (though leaves enough to give some context to the finer points). Definitely a political bias, but also the same political bias that I have - so not that bad. May be a sticking point for the more conservative student.
One of the best instructors I've had thus far at AB Tech.
Very understanding if you mess up
Kasey Baker teaches class in a way that is exciting, fun, and interesting all at once. I knew nothing about politics when I entered his class, but now, at the middle of semester, I know more about politics than I thought was possible. That being said, Kasey Baker is an excellent professor and I would suggest his class to anyone.
Attention grabbing, discussed contemporary issues, personable and approachable. Would certainly take his class again if presented with the opportunity.
It's alright
I really like how he goes in detail about things. I am already very familiar with a lot of things he talks about in class, but he does a very good job at going into detail
Very thorough. He is able to explain complex topics on a simple level.
This class has a light workload, few assignments, few questions on quizzes, which I appreciate but it also makes bombing something a big deal. The lectures are great. My easiest class but also my most interesting.
engaging lectures little homework entertaining and funny
Professor Baker is willing to help you reach your full potential in his class and is understanding of setbacks. He can explain complicated things in a relevant and comprehensible way. He's laid-back and the class is fun, especially if you participate.
He goes into detail during lectures that is very helpful on the tests. He will go out of his way to help you and overall an understanding professor. Very relatable
Honestly Baker is one of the coolest I've had. I'd say what makes him a great teacher is how he clearly explains what he's trying to get across, he makes the lecture more interactive so you do not get bored in class, and can get a laugh out of you while sticking to the topic at hand. All in all I believe he is one of the best.
Professor B has the best lectures, and is always sure to incorporate what we learn with real world events. We dont get many grades, so everything counts much more than it would if we had more assignments. However, at the same time, its nice not having too much work and being able to focus more on discussions.
Most of what you need to know he talks about in class, so show up.
Kasey's an amazing professor and I've loved his class so far. It's rare to find a really good and enjoyable teacher like him.
Very laid back, though attendance and participation is key to passing the class.
I have loved this class and I have learned a lot. The reason I took this class was to learn a lot about Political Science and I can say that I have learned a lot.
Nice professor, easy to talk to and great attitude!
Second semester having this professor and he is still great!
He is a good professor and is there to help you
He's a pretty good professor. Not a lot of work, but papers are a doozy.
Good teacher.
It's a decent class but too many videos. Liked the Prof.
He's pretty dope
Professor is pretty chill but at the same time does not play games . Makes us work for it
He's pretty awesome and helpful
Its a cool class to take , important to know our government and he breaks it down in a way for everyone to understand. Baker works with everyone on grades.
Er ist ein wunderbarer Lehrer und ich habe seinen Unterricht wirklich genossen. Zehn von zehn würde ich empfehlen. I mean it's pretty swell.
Er ist ein wunderbarer Lehrer und ich habe seinen Unterricht wirklich genossen. Zehn von zehn würde ich empfehlen. I mean it's real swell.
Kasey is one of my favorite teachers. He's talented and he makes a class that most people would probably find a chore genuinely enjoyable. He gives excellent feedback and is understanding of tough circumstances. Be expected to show up to and participate in class if you want a decent grade. I would highly recommend taking his classes.
Professor Baker is fun and engaging in class. Homework is consistent, but not difficult so long as you pay attention, and the quizzes are the same. So long as you participate, you're in for a compelling and interesting class during which you learn keystone ideas within American politics and think critically about our political system.
Professor Baker is a great teacher he takes time with us and tells what we need to know directly no going around the bush he is straight to the point, it makes it much easier to learn. He gets us involved with what we are learning through papers and community projects. All in all prof. backer is an excellent teacher and does a good job.
He makes you watch a lot of long VICE documentaries.
This is my favorite class, and has been all semester. Class is enjoyable and not boring.
Most of the classes are lectures, but gives students an opportunity to share their thoughts.
Very good teacher.
He is a good Teacher.
Great teacher, difficult papers.
Awesome professor. He makes class fun.
Its a pretty easy class as long as you attend and do the work assigned. The work that is assigned isnt a very heavy workload.
He makes sure you're connected with the world by keeping up with the news.
Great professor, I always leave class feeling as though i have learned something important.
CHILLI PEPPER, CHILLI PEPPER, CHILLI PEPPER, CHILLI PEPPER!
Professor Baker's American Government course was my favorite class of the semester. Professor Baker brings great energy into the class and really makes the class enjoyable. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a cool professor that knows what he's talking about.
He is freaking hilarious. Makes normal boring politics fun.
Professor Baker is the best teacher I have ever had. Every class is super interesting and you will learn a lot. He will even teach you how to money launder. Totally will recommend Professor Baker.
Baker is a professor who actually really cares about what he's teaching you. His class is so interesting, he does a really good job of keeping the class involved and he does a great job of listening to students opinions and ideas while challenging them to think about things in a useful way.
His class is interesting. You learn about things that are actually relevant.
Ah, he is an okay instructor. But I will not take his class again.
He is very knowledgeable about what he is talking about and really engages the whole class in difficult conversations. He is very funny and relatable and wants his students to succeed. There is a reason he is rank as one of the top professors at ABTech.
He really cares make sire you try though do your work and you will do well have an open mind this an American government class politics will be discussed
This guy has one of the best classes I've ever seen, and honestly, anyone who doesn't enjoy what he is doing here clearly won't be doing very well in college or is most likely getting a failing grade. Even if I wasn't making a good grade in this class, I can't think of any reason to dislike Professor Baker, the guy makes classes so much fun.
Kasey is a great teacher. His class was a little difficult to follow at first and I sometimes found his organization/structure to be a bit confusing, but once we got the first assignment it was obvious that he puts a lot of thought into his course. Don't be fooled by how chill he is, he definitely expects you to be following along and absorbing ev.
This was a great class! I learned so much! Professor Baker is a tough grader, but hes fair. If you do the work, you will earn a good grade. He is always accessible via email and answers your questions. Gives you opportunities for extra credit which is super generous. I loved this class! Would definitely take it with Professor Baker!
I took American Government as an online minimester and it was a very reasonable amount of work. Baker is super laid back, easy to work with, and a reasonable grader. I would definitely take him again. There were lots of videos to watch, but not much necessary reading. He's very respectful of everyone's opinions. But know you have to volunteer.
I really appreciated Mr. Baker's outlook on political science. it has helped me to reevaluate my beliefs, as well as realize that things are not in the public eye matter more than the news covers. It has inspired me to change how i research information after watching the news.
Great teacher, and always answers emails very quick with no problem.
Awesome professor recommend 10 out of 10. Best man super fun.
Great teacher. Funny, knows his material. Manner of teaching helps students understand. Not sure how I feel about the requirement of volunteering fitting in with the course material. Course is very fun and reasonable
Makes a hard topic easy to understand. The lectures are fun and he is very respectful.
A chill and funny dude, who also knows what he's talking about. He is willing to give students breaks when it comes to late assignments, but do not make it a habit.
This professor speaks clearly and knows what he is talking about. He is passionate about Politics and speaks a lot and has a powerpoint that way if you do not take notes in his class you can review the powerpoint and see what he was talking about.
Overall, Mr. B makes class pretty easy, but you do need to do your work. He chooses topics that are interesting to discuss, but almost all of the topics are pretty depressing. He makes you think hard! All of the work he was given was online. He also replies to emails promptly which is a plus.
Professor Baker does a great job of making sure that his lectures are engaging and interesting. Often times the subjects that have to be discussed are dreary and boring however Professor B makes sure that the content is broken down and easily understandable for the whole class as well as funny and engaging.
I love how lively Professor Baker is when teaching. I'm so used to professors droning on and on and not really looking all that interested in the content they're teaching, but Prof. B is definitely the opposite of that and it makes things fun and interesting!
Dudes awesome.
Mr. Baker keeps class interesting with videos, news discussions, critical thinking, friendly, and short class times keeps it the perfect length.
Very nice and very good teacher.
Great professor, interesting class, interesting topics. Overall, his Critical Thinking course is easy but you need to do your work.
Best class I've had so far in college! I would definitely recommend anyone to take this course.
Mr. Baker wants you to "think critically" about many controversial and depressing topics. Although the discussions are mostly depressing, they are real issues in America and around the world. He shows videos to give more insight about the topics. Mr. Baker keeps a "less than ideal" class a little more interesting.
Fun lecture attend bc Mr. Baker does a good job of engaging class in discussion. Very few assignments that are for the most part pretty easy.
Great course and teacher was fair.
Its a required class and the only one that is available this semester. Could lighten up on grades. Not asking for easy but its 120 not a 400 class. Wont let students debate each other, which makes the entire course boring. The first few weeks were fun but its gotten boring, a few students try to debate but gets shut down after one comeback.
The class is pretty legit, the course topic is pretty difficult in general but Baker makes it fairly accessible! The guy is funny, but he is a tough grader, though he gives us time to redo our work for a much better grade so that is cool.
Kasey Baker is a great prof.. He understands that students 1). take more than one class and 2). have responsibilities outside of school. Prof. Baker assigns minimal homework with a few long papers to make sure we understand the course- which is great! No busy work! His lectures are hilarious and he is very well respected by the class.
Great job, 10/11. Wish we could watch more Rick and Morty though. Although the class gets political, Baker is good at removing his own biases during grading.
Mr. Baker is great and I love being in his class. His lectures are very deep but are also interesting and they grab your attention. I would recommend his class.
Kasey is all around a great professor, he genuinely cares about his students and is very helpful. He is hilarious which makes this a fun class but he also teaches very well and putting those two traits together makes for a great class and an even better way to learn!
Kasey Baker leafs a great class and wants his students to succeed. Most days are lectures where the class also participates by adding their own view point on different topics. He also shows really great video content that is interesting and relatable. He does not give a lot of homework and hes lenient on attendance! This is a great course.
This is a great class! Dr. Baker is great at keeping class interesting and engaging. He leads good class discussion. You'll stray from the intended class topic but it was always be worth it and probably more interesting. Take this class!
Not a fan of him as an Instructor, he might be a better beer buddy than instructor. My guess is that he is working off student loans as an instructor and only providing the minimal effort, combined with the most entertain value to him. He has knowledge on the subject, and shares his experiences, but the class presentation is disheveled.
He has different take on political science, I wasn't really sure what to expect when I signed up, but he really makes this topic less dull. I personally hate that some ppl talk all the time in his class bout BS and they just seem like they want to argue all the time and rip on his materials with no real basis. That aside, awesome/funny instructor.
Cool guy, the only issue I have with the class is that there arent a lot of small assignments which can be scary, your grade is mostly based on big papers.
His class is the best I've taken at AB Tech so far. He is very knowledgeable about what he teaches and makes it easy to grasp the information.
The class is very interesting and I loved it. However, I took the minimester and it is a LOT of work. There is a ton of reading and videos every week and I easily spent 2-3 times longer on this class than any of my other one. I would definitely recommend it, just be prepared to devote some time to it.
Mr. Baker does not know how to use Moodle. He sends inappropriate emails He takes three weeks to grade assignments in an eight week course. His assignments have nothing to do with the class. He makes you watch movies illegally (he sends pirated files). He posts assignments less than a week from the due date and he threatens you with failing.
Prof. Baker assigns a lot of videos, readings, and work, in my opinion, on a weekly basis. These modules are not opened until after Monday mornings, at times, so it is hard to get a jump start with three other classes. The work is not overly difficult, but it is very time-consuming.
Had his POL and HUM class. Very reading light and you watch a few movies/documentaries (no 35-page chapters here). Def leans to the liberal side in the content, but he makes you argue the other side of some pretty dark topics. Responds quickly to emails and let me retake a test when moodle's crashed mid test for me. 1 of my fav class/teachers
I have the upmost respect for Prof. Baker. I took political science online and it was hands down the best course I have ever taken at AB Tech and I would assume taking it in person would have been phenomenal. Prof. Baker is very knowledgable on the subject and his lectures are intriguing. I dedicated a lot of time to this class but it was worth it.
A super understanding professor, we had a lot of random world/tech issues that affected our course and he was good about being able to change stuff. VERY fair grader, he won't give you a 100% just for doing the minimum, but he will absolutely give credit where it's due. Lots of reading, videos, you need to put in effort, but so worth it!
Professor Baker is fantastic - engaging lectures and fair grading. The workload is heavy, but using tools like unstuckstudy ai for study prep made it manageable. Highly recommended for an interesting political science course.
Professor B. is a wonderful educator. With so many questions and recent events challenging what we thought we knew about the United States Constitution, Professor Baker brings focus back to the context and perspectives the Founders had when forming our nation. Everyone should take this class as part of you core knowledge base.
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Attendance Mandatory
91%
Textbook Required
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