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ENG1301 - 5.0 rating“She gave me an D: and that's because I did all the material”
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Reviews (138)
She thinks that her class is the only one you are taking. Class is easy but she assigns bucket loads of work like readings, papers, worksheets. She expects you to read 7 passages during the 4 day weekend and write papers for all as well as an individual response. SHE THINKS YOU ARE TAKING NO OTHER CLASS literally.
She is unclear on what she wants. You can ask her on what she wants for her papers she will confuse you even more by just contradicting herself. I love English but she made me hate it. You read boring articles and she assigns a papers that you have no freedom on what you can write. Its so boring, PLEASE LISTEN TO ME!!! don't take her
She was so hard and a waste of time and money don't take her she demands so much without considering that you have other classes besides her the work is to much and she just puts more and more on you
Shes a good professor. She rarely gives A's but you can make up her assignments so basically you get a second chance. Not an easy A but its not impossible either. she posts on blackboard everything she does.
Great professor! You got several opportunities to pass this class. Also, professor Hebbard would help you in every issue you have. Not an easy A, but you'll pass the class if you attend class and complete the assignments.
I took her my first semester. She is very understanding, so if you were to have any problems, just talk to her. When I started working, she understood when I had to leave early. She gives you the chance to write blogs. DO THEM. It's easy to get an A in her class, just do the work. She gives you chances to pass, though.
She is my favorite professor, she is understanding, extremely nice and will help you without hesitating, she is the best ever I wish I can take her all four years!
She's an easy professor to take. She's very understanding and sooo helpful! Her work isn't hard at all. 6 absences is the amount she lets you have throughout the semester which i thought was cool because other professors only let you have about 3! She wants her students to get an A so she helps you bring up your grade in any way possible!
Mrs. Hebbard was a very sweet and generous professor. She is always willing to help her students and her homework assignments are extremely easy. She has no final exam, all she ask is just a portfolio of all your work. You also dont need a textbook. I would definitely recommend this professor if its your first time taking rhetoric and composition.
This professor doesn't take into account that you are taking other courses, she will assign 2-4 homework assignments over the weekend. She is not clear at all about how she wants assignments done, not to mention how exactly she wants them submitted. DO NOT TAKE A CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR!
She's a great lecturer. I'm a horrible writer and she made me feel comfortable with what I produced. I'm definitely a better writer now. Also she gives really clear criteria on what she wants in her essays, if you ask, she'll help. She has a very non judgmental vibe. And the reading can be dull, but it's very easy. Very easy A. Also no textbook!
Show up to class, ask her if you have any problems and you will do great! There are 3 papers that are due throughout the semester and plenty of homework assignments! Just make sure everything is turned in!
The best English professor there is at UTRGV
Awesome professor plus she'll help you if u have any type of problem in her class accepts late work even tough it's like super late easy A as long as you keep up with the homework
She's the best professor in utrgv, there are 3 main assignments throughout the semester. Make sure to save your work for the end for your portfolio, which counts for your exit of the course. Lots of homework but they are understandable and she will go beyond her lecture to make sure you understand what she is teaching. Accepts late work.
Took this professor for both ENGL1301 and 1302. She gives weekly readings the first couple of weeks but nothing hard. She is very understanding and will explain herself in detail if you're lost or confused. Very good experience with this professor and she's an easy grader!
sorry but she is honestly the worst professor i have taken. good person but horrible professor. class is out of control and too many group assignments. nice person but lectures boring uninteresting sorry....
I am wasting my time in this class: and I am tired of it! I am very disappointed with these group projects that are pointless! Everyone in class gossips: too loud also! Do not take here
One of the best professors ever! She is passionate about what she does, and you will learn a lot from her. It might seem like a lot of work, but she will guide you through everything. You certainly have to read a lot, but well, thats what college is all about. She is very lenient and offers food extra credit! You will love her class!
She gave me an D: and that's because I did all the material! She is really boring too!
I am very ashamed to be wasting my time in her class; and she goes by 2 weekly modules like say what we do this week we do early next week; she is clearly scattered-brained in her method in teaching she shouldn't be allowed to teach
Skip class don't pass and also you have to work for it! Boring class too
Keep doing the material and you'll pass
She says one thing; and yet she does another! She is not clear in what she wants nor in what is expected....... Disappointed that I should have got another professor
She is not clear in what she exactly wants; in my opinion shouldn't be able to teach
She gives a lot of homework out... I would think she would have a clear criteria in handling the course load but it appears not... With that being said: she should be more organized in handling her professional duties
She expects us to do a lot of work which to me is very impossible: but she is alright (I guess)
She wants us to to do a lot of work which is virtually impossible to be honest. But I think she tries her best to be a good teacher
First of all the class is entirely unirrevelant towards the course content. Secondly she goes in the manner of half weekly modules meaning Wednesday and the following Monday are a week, and so on so forth which to me is confusing because; weekly modules are better in terms of organization so I have to give her 0 points for her grade
It would depend on what you are used to being taught cause she goes by a module of Wednesday then Monday so forth so on but also she can confuse us at times and say something totally different than what she previously said
She tells us to do mantras in class and I don't think that is right like we are not math class but she teaches semi well but ok
She does not accept late work nor gives you the opportunity to make up the work but again yet it is college per se
IF you skip class you will stay way behind the course. Its important to always be on time because she marks you tardy overall she is a very nice lady
She has us doing a lot of work for nothing. The drafts are very what should I call it very unuseful. The things were are doing too much workload: plus she is boring. Her lectures are very dry....
She sends you 10 emails a day of the same thing. She also gives you a zero if you do not read
She has us doing group projects which are totally useless I am very disappointed
Shes a really great teacher, the comments here are really harsh. Shes so energetic, you wont fall asleep in her class in the morning, shes passionate about her work, you can tell she loves to teach, she is very clear about her feedback. theres readings, but you just have to annotate, its a really easy class, just do all your work, stay on top of it
she has us doing a research project which is totally pointless. Also she sends us 13 emails a day for no reason at all. She gives out a lot of homework which is also pointless
She is honestly one of the worst professors I have ever had in my college experience. I am brutally honest in my assessment of this review. She is scattered in her teaching and goes by doing things for example, "Water the seed" kind of teaching method. No weekly modules, but a series of ongoing stress in this class. I am honestly very disappointed.
She wants us to do a lot and that's impossible. She has me scattered minded: and she doesn't know how to organize the course. Do not take plain and simple
She is the most unorganized professor I know. Her rubric and weekly modules are awful. The class is out of control and the assignments are very disorganized. I am honestly tired in working in these pointless group with people that don't know anything. She should just have us write 20 pages for the whole grade.
Today is her birthday, and she did give donuts out. So she gets half a credit 50% towards my official rating. On the other hand, I have to give her an F, because the class is very disorganized and rowdy.
She has us coming to class all thanksgiving break, like who does that! Does she value her job as a professor, then give us the day off!
Keep doing the material is what she says to me if I want the grade
She always brings treats to class and pudding mix. She also brings us lollipops because this girl needs her energy so that is very helpful. She can be good for you if you are slugglish in your learning. She will put you to work if you are up for the challenge take her
A lot of homework in this class. And nobody cared if it was her birthday today. I came to give a presentation not to eat donuts. I am upset to be honest.
She is very energetics for the mornings I can tell you that. I honestly want to come to class and learn something but in this case I did not learn anything. Take another teacher instead
You have to work hard for your grade in this class. Keep doing the material
This semester has been chaotic thanks to her. She has us all scattered around like chickens from a den.
If you keep doing the material you might pass. Maybe you might
She wants us to do a reflection of what we learned in class, and our experience. I don't even know how to start the paper because I didn't learn anything to be honest. She also e-mails 10 times a day, which is overwhelming.
Yeah you should not take her. Take an easier professor instead
This professor expects us to write 10 pages of what we learned and I am here just blank experiencing writers block because I didn't learn anything
I am glad this class is coming to an end. I regret taking her as a professor. Just look at her desk in her office, she is so cluttered. They say your environment reflects the person, so there you go. Do you want a unorganized professor? Don't think so.
Just keep doing the material she says to everyone. Okay what do you mean Ms. Tinajero De Hebbard?
AMAZING PROFESSOR, take this in the AM, because she is so enthusiastic, she is alert and she loves to teach. NOT a hard grader, she tells you exactly what you need to fix, for a better grade.
There is a lot of work to be done in this class. If you are up for the challenge I highly recommend taking her. If you like group work take her. If you are the opposite, don't take.
She says incense very good. Probably the only good thing she taught me.
In my honest assessment she is actually a great professor. Yeah she makes you work for it but its to for you to learn. Little hard but managable. She is a very nice lady and honest.
She is a very cool professor. I would definitely take again. A little hard going to be honest but fun class. She brings us treats all the time, and she is a very sweet lady.
She is awesome professor. Take her you will not regret it. I got a B and this because I am no good
So crazy reading these comments! Mrs Hebbard was so EASY. Of course if your lazy your gonna fail! Any college student would. She explains every assignment thats due well in class. No tests. Dont need a textbook. She is the sweetest, and if you ask for help she basically tells you what to put. I passed with an A+ thats because i hate reading.
She has a cluttered mind hopefully you can manage well with her and the work she assigns every week. Every week there is something to do which is not good. Group work is a minimal at best.
You need to work hard in Marcella's class. She will not give out grades or make deals like some professors. You have to actually show up, and prove to her you are worthy of a grade. Attendance is mandatory and without going you won't pass and fall way behind.
There are so many papers in this class. You actually have to do the work in this class, Hebbard will not let you fail on purpose, she will tell you what you need to make up in order to get a better average in her class.
She is a very positive professor. Very energetic and has good vibes. Her class is easy as long as you do it step by step. Don't skip modules and keep up with the work. Attendance is mandatory. She is a cool professor, take her. Easy A+.
She is a very positive professor. Very energetic and has good vibes. Her class is easy as long as you do it step by step. Don't skip modules and keep up with the work. Attendance is mandatory. She is a cool professor, take her. Easy A+. Good
I don't like how I have to participate during labor day. All classes are cancelled, expect hers, I don't get it. Too much work in this class and very boring.
She send way too many e-mails. Not good. Too much work in class as always.
She assigns work that is irrevelant to the class. Very time consuming to read arti
Too much work involved, not many extra credit opportunities
She wants us to go to class even though the roada are flooded. Not good. She also gives too much work for group work.
I dont understand why she wants us to hqbe appointments with her if its the third week of school. Lots of homework dont guarantee an easy A if you take her.
Her example of a mini group project is actually a project that consists 1 week of hard work. This consists of 12 pdf's to submit along with group member who don't contribute as much. Fascinating.
It seems to me this is a senior class in English professional arts not English 1. Very hard work and demanding with time. I would not recommend.
I do not recommend taking her, very hard class and too much work put into making it as usual a very hard to pass class and very hard to study.
Too much work in this class for nothing. I am not learning anything and don't expect too either.
The professor is good, but to be honest I am not learning anything in this class that I already know.
There is too much work in this class and I already know how to read and write I don't need an English class for what for.
One of the best professors I've had while attending UTRGV. She's very nice and puts a lot of work into her teaching and activities for her students. She's very understanding and lets you know what to fix in your work. Lots of group work and homework but don't let this scare you! She wants you to succeed. Just do your assignments and you'll pass.
She expects us to do the work like its magic. Too much to due with little time.
The lass itself is a lot a lot a lot a lot of work. Professor is easy going initially the work and amount of time is ridiculous
You will frequently get into groups to help manage your work during the course. The class is easy if you go step by step not over rushing things. Professor is nice
There is opportunity for 150 extra credit points which totals to a good percentage towards your daily grind average. The class is really easy if you don't fall behind with the professor being lenient.
There is a workload to be done in this class.
A respected professor with high knowledge in regards to the subject she teaches. I like the material and sections included within. It's an easy class to navigate
There will be many group assignments to be done in and outside of class, but the nagivation tool for blackboard is easy to scroll and find what you are looking for.
Lectures are not boring unlike some professors. The class with learning was interesting to learn. I had a breeze in this class.
Lectures are not boring unlike some professors. The class with learning was interesting to learn. I had a breeze in this class..
There is a grading rubric in my opinion which is a bit harsh per se.
She is the nicest professor I have ever had. Yeah the work may but a bit too much but it's really easy to do.
She is a amazing professor and her lectures are very informative. She wants you to succeed and pass so don't slack off in the work. She provides extra credit opportunities which is worth 100 points towards your final grade which is awesome.
Marceila is an informative professor who likes to lecture at most times but I enjoyed the class therefore I will miss her
I'd say this class was about average for me.
She is a great professor who makes you learn the material. Would highly recommend.
I like her teaching methods. Very cool and down to earth professor.
She is a highly respected professor and very inspirational. She is the best professor I ever had. I like her style and her character. She is a nice person indeed.
There many be too many assignments in the course but you will learn a lot during your semester with Mrs. Hebbard. She provides good feedback on your written assignments and is a very caring instructor. She is an excellent professor. I am going to miss her.
Her lectures are never boring. Mrs. Hebbard was a fun and interesting professor at heart. She knows her stuff and wants you to succeed! Take her for English courses so you can learn.
Took her without knowing anything about her and passed with an A. Yes, she puts tons of homework but she is caring and loving for her students and writing. Take her if you want a chill professor. Very interesting ideas and choices. Loved her Spanish and makes you work collaboratively with another English classes.
She's a good professor, and really cares about her students. If you end up taking her, be prepared to write a few essays and rhetorical analysis.
A very good person, and caring of her students. Would recommend her to anyone, she is the best! A little too much work, but it's doable.
I think everyone should take Mrs. Hebbard for English classes. It's the only way you will learn and get a good grade. She is very good grader and will help her students pass, as long as you put effort in your work and don't skip class.
Lot of homework but she makes you learn. Very cool professor
She is the sweetest teacher ever. super understanding and will definitely help you when you need help! she does give a handful of homework but like i said she is super understanding.
Probably the best professor I've had so far! She puts more effort into this online course than I've seen other professors do in in-person classes. There is quite a bit of homework to do in this class but, in my experience, it's not just busy work and almost every assignment was used as a build up to the final essay. 10/10 would recommend.
I took this course fall 2020 semester and Hebbard was one of the best professors I had. Throughout the course we completed a few perusall readings, individual/group assignments, and wrote a research paper (can be written solo or w/ a group). She gives you enough time to do every assignment and makes work easy for you to complete. Highly recommend!!
She's a great professor, helped me with my project to make it better. She's also fun
Hebbard is a great professor to have. She takes the time to help each of her students, and you can tell she cares about each and every person in her class. She's a lot of fun to have. 10/10 would recommend taking her class!!
Professor Hebbard is one of the best professors I have had so far. Her class was overwhelming at all as some have been. She really takes her time to get to know everyone and gives wonderful feedback. There is a lot of work to do, but she spreads it out throughout the semester.
I had a way better experience in English 1302 than I did in 1301. I've never really been fond of English class but Professor H was really good. She gives very good feedback and will try help students as much as possible. Very lenient grader. As long as you try and do the work you will be in bound for an A+. She's been one of my favorite professors.
The best professor I had. Normally, English courses are hard to follow due to the reading and essays, but in this course you'd look forward to attend class to learn how to do the week's assignment. I struggle meeting deadlines, but I didn't in this course, since she gives you more than enough time. If you hate English courses, highly recommended!
Professor Hebbard, is very caring and respectful. She gives a good amount of time for coursework and no exams. However, the coursework load is slightly heavy but definitely manageable if you don't procrastinate. Definitely recommend!
Not sure why Professor Hebbard has such low ratings. If you show up and do the work, you will do well in this class. The way she spread out the work over the semester made it very doable. You can tell she cares about her students and was very helpful if you ever had any questions. I'm not a big English person, but I enjoyed this class.
Dr. Hebbard is most definitely a rating of 5/5! These low ratings are outdated. If you're doing online synchronously I'd recommend making it a priority to always make it to the zoom classes and participate! You don't want to fall behind since all the assignments are connected to one another. Easy A if you're willing to put in the work and time. <3
Always has snacks! Lots of work with little time to complete and has a module after the final. :(
I fell behind in class and she became rude and dismissive went even as far as to question why i took her course even though i got all my work done
Honestly, I'm not sure why she has such low ratings- she's super sweet! She does give a lot of homework but it's manageable. Expect snacks during some classes lmao :) I would def take her again.
im not sure her ratings are so low, but she is one of the most easy-going and kind professors I've ever had. she explains every single assignment very clearly and goes out of her way to make sure that you understand. she is very inspiring and involved with her students. the assignments are not hard at all and you can ask her for help anytime.
Honestly this class does require effort but the way she lays out her lectures, it's very easy to follow. She gives enough time for assignments and is available if you have any doubts. honestly those who fail is because they are lazy. She is very understanding and gives snacks sometimes. Would take again! get ready to read! participation is key!
Dr. Hebbard is one of the best professors I have taken so far. Yes she assigns weekly homework, but breaks it down and gives you estimations of how long it SHOULD take you. If you fail or cant keep up with her work it falls on you. Shes very friendly, provides snacks, and she does take attendance but as long as you do the work you should be fine.
Mrs. Hebbard is a super nice teacher. She is really passionate to improve your writing and reading skills. She does give out lengthy readings for homework but its honestly not too bad. She also provides snacks in her class for you to eat. She is a nice and understanding teacher and she is willing to help if you ask her.
Dedicated and provides a clear outline. Forgiving and understanding on due dates for the most part. Easy to speak with. I loved how easy her class was made by all the tools she provided.
She is a great professor.
Professor was excellent and knowledgeable. The work was easy and grading was fair.
This is a very easy class you really just have to get your work done and it's not even hard just tedious but nothing crazy. You do get group projects which aren't even hard either pretty easy stuff and she's very understanding and reachable if you just show her you're actually trying. Easy grader too just do what she asks for and you'll get an A ez
Dr.H is an amazing professor who is very understanding and her class is very refreshing. She follows everything said in the syllabus. There is alot of work but it is to be expected from an english course. Her work is very manageable and very easy. I will be taking her again for ENGL 1302.
I took Dr. H again for ENGL 1302 and she creates a fun environment and her material is easy to complete. Everything she teaches is on the syllabus so it's easy to follow. There is more group work but she grades you on what each person did individually.
she is the best. plz take her class. the work is easy and you will learn a lot. she is so nice and always brings food to class and helps students with questions. she also encourages students to make friends in the class so it was a fun time
Great professor who creates an engaging class. The workload is manageable if you stay on top of it. Unstuck AI was super helpful for reviewing concepts. Definitely would take this class again.
One of the best professors I've had so far, cares about her students, engages in class, pretty easy material you just need to stay on top of it or you'll fall behind. She helped me get from a D to an A during the last few weeks of class(explains a lot). Annotated readings,journal article,surveys,essay portfolio, and a lot of group work,& 4 absences
Amazing professor, there is a group project that is worth a lot of points. The annotation assignments in the beginning of the semester can seem overwhelming but you're given plenty of time to complete them. So many opportunities to improve your grade.
She is a great professor, encourages her students to participate and engage with one another. Group projects are worth a lot and her grading system is weird. I recommend to NOT fall behind her assignments or else your grade drops tremendously. HW every week she accepts NO EXCUSES.
Letting y'all know she is a 'BILINGUAL TEACHER', however; I don't know any spanish yet I got a A. I have learned a lot from course such as, how to analysis data, conduct surveys among students professionally and how to retain reading material affectively. Yes it is a lot of reading, but this course is doable. I am satisfied to have chosen Gina.
i've taken this course 3 times and never have i encountered such a nice professor. she gives a journal that you have to write in class notes for a grade and 1 research journal that you do in a span of 13 weeks. some assignments are a little time consuming but she gives so much time to complete work so you have to really do nothing to fail her class
The reviews that were left years ago are out dated, from reading those I can say she is nothing like that. She assigns homework like a small assignment for the week and a "big"assignment for the weekend however it does not take longer than 2 hours. But honestly just complete the work and you will pass, she is very lenient, just dont take advantage.
I had Dr H this semester for my first ever college english class and I can't be more satisfied. She is not only an amazing professor but also really caring towards her students. She gives a considerate amount of assignments, but as long as you dedicate some time and go to class it is overall very easy and enjoyable. I would 100% take her again.
I honestly have no idea way she has that much bad reviews she is so nice and sweet the homework is a lot of reading so try not to fall behind the group work we did was my favorite. she was one of the best professors I've had. she's very understanding I live 45 minutes away and had even missed 3weeks she didn't judge nor get angry.
Class Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
52%
Textbook Required
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