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Very informative and helpful. Offered plenty of constructive advice, and made the subject matter easy to understand. Nice teacher.
Speech is a frightening subject and she makes you feel very comfortable. Excellent teacher if you fear 'public speaking'. Thorough and understanding. EXCELLENT
Very good teacher
She is one of the best professors I have ever had. She is helpful, understanding, and offers ways to improve. I would take her for every class if I could.
Professor Marcie Is the best!
Treats her students like kindergarten kids.
She's hot
Marcie Pachter is a wonderful teacher and everyone should take this class!
Great professor... she has good lectures, class activities & really helps students learn how address an audience!
AWESOME teacher. One of the best that i have had ever. Teaches with enthusiasm and makes the class very clear and interesting. Does not pressure students and make them nervous during speeches. Tests are easy and as long as you do your best you will get a very good grade (A or B). take her class
very nice teacher, very funny, the best teacher i believe i've ever had in college. she makes speech class less stressfull, is easy, and will help in anyway she can for anyone. and very hott too.
Teacher is good. She is alittle hard on her grading but she is a good teacher. One thing to look out for though is she does alot of "Baby Games" for class participation (Example: We once played Blues Clues in class) so if this makes you feel belittled then don't take her class
There are easier teachers out there for speech, but she graded easy and the tests were hard. Played silly games and had to be in class the majority of the time. She was pretty understanding with students.
She's an awesome teacher, even for someone who absolutely hates public speaking, she helps you and completely understand, I recommend her to everyone.
Very nice woman but the the kindergarten games were too much. She definitly knows her stuff and can teach communications. Only avoid her if you despise group exercises that are on the level with cookies and naptime.
Shes an okay teacher. She's a real nice lady, but she does grade tough sometimes. In the middle of the semester, it does seem like she packs on a lot of work. Speech after speech and multiple assignments all at once.
This teacher at first seems nice, friendly and energetic but later you will find out she is a mean, treats you like a kinder gardener and will not go out of her way for any student what so ever. AWEFUL!! AVOID!!
She was a great teacher!! I got an A. shes big on attendence so always show up. there are a lot of group activities that i did not want to participate in but it's not that bad. She made public speaking easy enough for anyone to do.
Great teacher, one of the best I have ever had at PBCC. Does a great job of explaining material and teaching. Very nice, very energetic and talkive. Helps you when you're nervous. If you don't necessary like group work, she helps you to have fun. I definitely recommend!!! If you want an A of course!
Wish I knew this is offered online. I'd've avoided this prof & saved my gpa. Seems genial, pleasant, & intelligent. "Seems," being the operative word. Grades like a rookie. Feel like I wasted my time, except for that cute guy whose last name I don't know. Are you out there, Kyle? Seriously. Skip this lady and take it online.
She was really sweet and energetic!!! She was always willing to explain things if you were confused. She graded fair...if you give her a poor rating...it's prob becuz you didn't turn anything in and you tried to halfA** the class. SUCK IT UP and grow up...MRS. P ROCKS!!!
Very caring and very sweet. Makes the speech requirement very easy to swallow. She started off as a frightened student too so she totally gets it. Grades easy!
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Very nice teacher, great personality, and NOT BORING!!!
Professor Pachter is one of the best Professors I have ever had! Her class is always extremely interesting and we have a lot of fun! You do have to work in her class to get an A but it is all fun! TAKE HER if you want to have an awesome speech class! She made public speaking a breeze!
Easy A. Great teacher, she includes fun activities into her class that help students understand the key concepts. Only two test for the whole semester. They are not long or hard at all. Short simple and to the point.
She is such an awesome professor! So down to earth and easy to talk to..made my speech class go by easier and alot of fun. HIGHLY RECOMEND!
She is the sweetest professor. She understands that speech is one of the top social fears. Even if you are not good at speech you can still pass the class, as long as you are willing to do your best. I am horribly afriad of public speaking and I enjoyed this class. It was one of my favorites.
She is AWESOME!!!! I don't think there is a better teacher at PBCC! I had her for speech and voice and got an A both time. I wish she taught other classes i would love to take her again! She is one of the sweetest ladies.
Ms. P is a great teacher.I was not looking forward to taking a speech class but once i took her i loved it. she makes us play these stupid games but they are so stupid they are fun. the speeches are easy and she grades FAIR! there are only two tests and they are not that ba. she gives a study guidt, just study and you'll be fine! its a great class!
Very nice and cute. Extremely knowledgeable about material. Class may be scary because of public speaking, but she makes it casual and fun. We played alot of games (w/ prizes!) I liked her cuz she's a scorpio like me. Really teaches you the basics of communication and speeches. Got an A
she is great and class was a breeze to pass!
Definitely take this professor! Shes awesome and fun! She has only 2 major speeches and makes you feel totally comfortable. she has two tests and alot of extra credit assignments. One of my favorite classes!
SHE IS AN EXCELENT TEACHER. A LOT OF FUN, YOU WILL REALLY ENJOY IT.
Very easy class, but when is speech ever hard? Well, there's the whole deathly afraid of an audience thing, I guess. She made her lectures very clear and easy to understand with powerpoint, and obviously it wouldn't be hard to understand her...she teaches speech. I would recommend her I got an A.
BEST teacher for your required speech class! Very helpful and understanding if you have anxieties, you can redo your outlines for a better grade, no essays or term paper! 3 speeches (introductory, informative, persuasive) + a toast to a classmate for the final. EASY A!
SHE IS AWESOME. the best teacher that i have ever had in my life. If only she taught science and every other subject, my life would be complete! She is funny and extremely kind, is willing to help everyone with anything they need. I would pick her above any other.
She is awesome! Her class is so much fun and you will always be up and moving around. She is a great teacher, and seems like a really good person as well. She is understanding and very down to earth. She uses a lot of YouTube stuff and cool things to tie into the lessons and make them really interesting! :)
fun and exciting teacher. we did lots of little things in class usually with groups, which was pretty fun. not very hard. intro, informative, and persuasive speech, group speech, then a toast at the end of semester. kind of a lot of work, but the class was fun.
Mrs. P is the absolute best she rocks and is very creative. She involves the whole class and helps you to understand everything. Even if you do not conquer your fear of public speaking she counts it for trying. And as long as you do the MINIMAL amount of work that she requires-you're good to go! SHES THE BEST TAKE HER~!
Great Teacher! She really cares about her students and she is a lot of fun, I never overcame my fear of pulic speaking but I still got an A! She makes you play a lot of silly games in order to get you comfortable with the other people in the class. I highly recommend her.
I love Mrs. P. Her husband better watch out cause if she strays, you bet I'd be there waiting.
The class was amazing, great group work, amazing personality and such a hottie! Everyday was fun with her, and the speeches were made easy, and the topics various.
Best Speech teacher on campus. She is very fun and helpful. You do 3 speeches, a lot of group work, and a toast at the end of the semester. Lot of work but her class is very fun...if you are a shy person this is not the class for you.. Highly recommend her =)
SHE IS SOOOOO FUNNY. HER STYLE OF TEACHING IS LAID BACK. YOU HAVE TO DO 2 SPEECHES OTHER THEN THAT SHE IS GREAT.
she is funny and nice and helpful. made speech class fun. i would recommend her to anyone and everyone.
Mrs P. was extremely helpful.Please take her and you will be amazed by teaching . She's a hottieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Mrs. .P. is one of the best teachers I highly recommended to my friends. She was extremely helpful and comprehensive towards her student?s needs. She treats everyone with respect, her grading style is kind of harsh but if follow directions and return your homework on time you ?ll pass her with A. Very nice lad? she?s very fashionable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just started taking her class, and i thought speech was going to be boring, but she makes it alot of fun! just do your work and you should do fine. bye the way she doesnt like when your late so just be on time! If your not a morning person take her class later in the day. great teacher
She makes speech class so much more comfurtable for you. I highly recomend her. She is alot of fun .
Mrs. P is a wonderful teacher, she makes speech class fun comfortable and interesting. we do a lot of group work in her class, fun little activities to get the class up and alive. If you do all your work, there's no reason why you shouldn't get an A. and she is very helpful, she makes her self very available to her studenst
this teacher is by far the BESSSTTT !!...im not a big fan of public speaking.. but she makes it so comfortable.. from the first day of class til the last day.. the semester is ending and everyone is now close n sadden that its ending.i recommend her all the way. im so lazy but she motivates me to actually put an effort. i got an A on all my speeche
the best teacher ever! she only gives you two speeches. she gives activites allowing all of us in class to bond and get more comfortable. she give you all ur assignments from the first day. she is the best. i have an A in this class, and im not an A student. she has definitely motivated me and now i dont mind public speaking!
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I dreaded speech class - but she made us all feel comfortable for our speeches. Class was auctually fun and intresting. It is ALOT of work and she is pretty tough w/ grading. Try hard and u'll do fine
She is super nice. but be careful! SHE FLIPS OUT IF YOUR ABSENT TOO MUCH. but its strait easy very easy
Very nice person... made my transition from high school to college very easy. Speech is America's #1 fear but she will help you pass.
I had her for my first class in college, and she is a great teacher. She allows three missed classes but after that you will get points taken off your grade. She is a easy teacher if you listen and do the work. The work is all fun and the speeches were easy because she prepares you for them prior. Great teacher if you want to take a class and pass
She's amazing very understanding and makes it fun! if youre terrified of speaking publically take her! never opened my book... missed class alot due to being sick and still got a great grade!
Although Marcie knows her communication well, she can be guilty of not being mindful of what it is that she states at times. The setting in this class is so fitting for an Elementary school leveled mentality.... I could not wait for the foolishness to END!!!!!!
AWESOME Professor. I HATE HATE HATE speaking in front of people, and she makes it easy. Her class is fun! She always does a fun activity or shows a funny video each class. She grades very fair. I recommend taking her!
She was very nice and helpful but make sure everything you say in your speeches is politically correct because she will nail you on that other than that shes a great teacher
THE VERY BEST! She's extremely helpful and very clear. She makes sure you understand everything before moving on. You can go to her for help anytime.Has SOOO much energy that she makes you interested in the topic. Has the best activities ever. I learned more in her class then any other and it didnt even feel like it. TAKE HER!!!!!!!
TERRIBLE CLASS. Have to right so many papers. She is biased on people. Gave me a attitude and putting words in my mouth. Alot of essays have to write and the speeches are horrible. Dont waste your money on her.
I thought her class was fun and I made a lot of friends but I found her personality to be rather annoying. She is slightly arrogant and she's not very understanding when you make mistakes. I'm not sure if this is on purpose or not but it's pretty annoying to deal with.
AWESOME teacher. fun, and very easy going. makes it easy for people who are shy to talk in public. LOVE HER!!!!! she really is the best! TAKE HER FOR SPEECH
mrs.pachter is the best! i was terrified to speak in public but she really helped me stop my fear of public speaking. she doesnt give much homework but you do have to make sure u do well on ur speeches. her personality and way of teaching was the best and helped me learn alot in class.I TOTALLY RECOMMEND HER!
she made the class extremely simple. she'll even give you a break if your afraid to speak in public.
Mrs P.is the best Her beauty is only supassed by her knowledge You cn't fool her. With a smile on her face and steady hands she will lead you to the finish line.Her actions speak louder than words.at a click of a mouse she is here 2 help w/work She encourges yur efforts pushes yu to yur very best & praises all yur little success.PBSC pride & joy!!
This class, although easy, was annoying to deal with. Sadly, I feel as though we were talked to like we had an eight year old's brain capacity. Kind of insulting. The work was okay, but when I got the tests they were pretty tricky. I was actually very excited to take this course, but now learning about the voice bores me to tears.
Do not take this prof! she conducts her class as if you are in elementary school. She thinks you can pick the articulation with the first try. She is very condensening at times.She thinks she's the best what she should realize is that we are students trying to learn something new. Her becoming more humble would create a much better class atmoshere!
2 Learn how to speak without fear & be at ease in public ,"TAKE HER" However if you are the type who likes 2 B foolish & speaks like an idiot. Stay Away!!She knows the subject & can change your life.No play!! Don't judge a book by it's cover.She is the teacher of tomorrow and she is GREAT!!I enjoyed her class and learned a lot Mrs P. teaches.THK'S
Finally a teacher whom, respects the profession & actually teaches her students Thank'you 4 helping us so many times & never allow us 2 accept mediocrity as an acceptable outcome.Speech gave me the tool needed to be calmer & to respect the boundaries set by society. Did you know that idiocy was anti-intellectual? & mediocrity fools favorite tool?
was dreading speech class for life but mrs. p made it so tolerable! love her shes so much fun, don't see how anyone could not like her. no tricks- she will tell you exactly what she expects ... everything you need to get an A+ :D for sure recommend this class!!
i was so dreading this class & then the research speech, but she made it so easy that when i gave i got an aswesome grade!! i would take her again and again, she is awesome!
Mrs. P is easily the best teacher I've had at PBSC! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Show up to class, participate, take notes and just ENJOY yourself! She makes it all very easy; there is no way you can fail this class if you just show up, and trust me, you will WANT to show up. Fun and engaging, knows how to make everyone feel comfortable, and truly cares!
Excellent Professor. She makes class enjoyable. everything she expects is clearly explained in her syllabus. come to class, respect her classtime & give her feedback when asked & you will enjoy this class too.
Best teacher ever. You will never find a better teacher than her , she makes you feel confortable in her class.
Horrible. Instead of helping me she is rude and puts words in your mouth. Speeches are long and makes you write several copies of speeches before you begin. She grade harsh. Totally embrasses you. Dont be late or she will punish you
She talks a LOT. The class itself was fun, but she grades very harshly, so make sure you do a good job. You must be creative and "capture the audience" in your speech or she will deduct point. And she "makes examples" of students so don't be late or else...I got an A, but I didn't enjoy the class, really.
She is very chatty however she means well. Very easy and willing to help. She has zero tolerance for those who do not do her work. If you do not do it, do not show up. Which is completely understandable. Other than that, she is fun.
I am taking her class now. very easy, just have to do your work. easy to understand. She makes class fun. Highly recommend her
Professor Pachter was one of my favorite all semester. She's a fun teacher who is very helpful. Only 4 easy speeches all semester. She does not grade harshly. Great class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Professor Pachter is extremely nice and honest with her students, I honestly hate speeches but in her class they're better she makes you interact with your classmates that way you'll feel comfortable when doing your speeches. you should definitely take her !!!!!
Prof. Pachter's class was very interesting,keeps you focused on class with different group activities. This helps so you create a bond with your classmates. You need to attend class to do best in her class. I won't say she was easy but she is fair if you put your best effort. Make sure you know how to work a presentation software before attending.
One of the best classes I ever taken in all my life! Definitely take her as a professor. Buy the book and read what she asks.
Ms. P is the best! Her class is so FUN and she's always cheerful. We work in groups a lot, doing peer-review and brainstorming and working as teams, and we do a lot of class discussion. She makes it fun, never boring. The work is not very hard. She is very helpful and gives really clear feedback. I would definitely recommend taking her class.
Class is easy and the only people that don't do good are the ones who don't use their work. It had nothing to do with their abilities to deliver a speech. I would recommend Professor Pachter because she is straightforward and her dreaded class is fun. You will become close with your classmates because of group work. The class was fun, take it!
She may seem tough at first, but her class is so much fun! The way she teaches is wonderful. Attendance is a must. She's all about group work. 95% of the homework is online and very easy. I would definitely recommend her to anyone. There are about 3-4 speeches (you pick the topics) for the semester and 2 essays. Take her!!
The big research speech is the most difficult assignment, but if you get stuck with a bad group for the group speech you could also be in trouble. Amazing teacher and she keeps lectures fun and interesting. You will hardly ever sit in rows. Most of the time you are in groups or doing activities.
Very nice lady! Any time you need help, she's 100% willing. Very good advice! She's straight forward and will tell u what she expects from you.
I toke Ms.P class for Speech! She's a great teacher, she helps you a lot, this class is an easy A! Yes you do have speeches to do & yes you have to dress up for them. The online homework are easy! There is a lot of group work ALOT! so be ready to get along with your team members your going to be with them all semester ..
Professor P. is the best teacher at Palm Beach State! she is very fun and keeps students entertained. She gives excellent feedback and is crystal clear about what she expects from her students. :) Best class I have ever taken!!
Loved her! (I dreaded speech class for so long)... But she made it so easy! She's big on communication, tells you exactly what she wants. Has a strict no phone policy! She makes speech class fun! I took her class in a 6 week summer session!
Professor P was amazing! She was one of my favorite teachers I've taken! She's very clear cut on what she wants! theres 3 essays possibly 2 if you're smart! and 3 speeches she gives you all the tools to get everything done! She has strict no cellphone policy though! Probably my favorite class at PBSC left with a whole group of friends! TAKE HER!
She is honestly a great professor who cares very much about her students. At first I was afraid to take her class because I was afraid to speak in front of the class but she made everything so fun and easy. I ended up passing with an A. I loved her class and I can guarantee you will too (:
I took Mrs. P Fall 2014... I dreaded speech for such a long time. Her class was pretty easy as far as the work goes. The group speech and individual speeches were really stressful for me, but I'm glad I ended up taking her class. Any speech class you take is gonna suck. Hers will probably suck the least lol
Great professor. A lot of prep and group work. Makes classes fun.
She is a very good professor. Teaches you everything you need to know about interpersonal communication. She makes the class fun also. Gives homework, but easy! I would recommend this class to anyone.
this professor is nice. there wont be any problems unless you really lack to slack, other than that, do your work , show to class and you should be good. oh and you form into groups in like the third week, you'll be sitting with them and doing work with them from then on.
Clear expectations. No surprises on tests. Chapter quizzes prepare u 4exams. Lots of FUN Grp activities. Lively, organized lectures. Fair tests. Fair grader. Many chances 2bring grades up! Genuinely wants u2 learn plus get good grades. No tolerance 4disrespect, cel fones, lateness. She WILL help if you dont understand, just ask. Taking her again
Great professor! very helpful if you plan on taking this class make sure to take the linked course with Tierney.
I love her way too much. She's a great professor, person and even a friend. She really taught me how to write a great speech and perform public speaking without hesitation. Honestly, she's so great and the class itself was so much fun and easy. Felt like a kid again but learning a lot of info. Mike :)
She wasn't an effective teacher for me because she didn't let us write notes in class and sometimes she would yell and embarrass students which I didn't feel comfortable with. She would lecture in class and it would be so boring. I didn't like that she made most of our assignments in groups because now our grade depended on other people.
Mrs. Pachter is an amazing professor! Public speaking doesn't seem to be anyone's favorite thing to do. But Pachter is so motivating and so inspiring. She's also pretty funny. She's just one of those beings who make you feel secure and comfortable. The class is far from boring, we were doing new activities every week. She's the best!
Professor Patcher is a good professor. Very clear in her teachings and grading. Also doesn't require purchasing a textbook!! Negatives I would have to say about the class is the sketchbook she has us do. Very time consuming and in my opinion irrelevant. And very tough on her attendance policy.
She is a great teacher, she knows what she is doing. She expects you to know how to give a speech off of what she tells you. She's high of group participation and interacting with your group members. Lowkey she has an attitude. she is very energetic and loud, nice but straightforward. No exceptions on Homework either you have it or dont.
She's condescending and hypocritical but if you can get past her attitude the class is an easy A. 2 major speeches that require outlines, 2 small ones that don't. All are easy. There's a paper and a few other easy assignments too. You'll get put into a group early on. Don't skip class and don't do anything to get her attention and you'll be fine.
Professor Pachter is ok. She is very demanding , but she is available and enjoys helping students . If you want an A in an speech outline you must go to her before turning it in. She does not tolerate phones or absences. book was not needed. Easy class if you like public speaking and get pass her attitude.
This professor is one of the best professors I had in PBSC. She makes her class really fun!
Professor Marcie Pachter is AWESOME! I'm telling you, she makes classes really fun. I really enjoyed her class.
Best professor I ever had at Palm Beach State College. She really prepared me for speeches very well. If your goal is to learn, have a good speech/public speaking experience and get an easy A, then take Prof. Pachter.
Professor Pachter is very passionate about the subject, and it shows in her instruction. She always encourages participation and is very friendly. The majority of the work is you interacting with the relatively simple tasks. You also work in groups a large portion.
Best professor on campus!
She was amazing very helpful.. she helped you, step by step how to write an essay.. take her you will not regret it
She is very caring and her class is super easy if you just listen to her. I took another speech teacher who made everything hard and confusing but she tells you everything and gives easy due dates
She is very nice and helpful, be mindful she greats the outline very closely she looks for all the little mistakes on your outline.
I call her "The best" for a reason. She really teaches you how to delivery an excellent speech. If the class is available take it!!!
if you do not have a fear in public speaking, you will ace this class. If you do have fear, she makes it very comfortable for you to break out of your shell. DO YOUR SKETCHBOOK CONSISTENTLY! She gives really helpful feedback that can be a huge jump in improving your next speeches in the class. SO kind but can also be passive. Stay on her good side.
Professor Pachter knows what she teaches like the back of her hand. You can tell by how she presents her lectures that shes experienced and truly cares about the topic. Her class is very dynamic and fun. Be prepared to do group work and some really easy homework. Hardest part of the class is the research speech, but with her help it was easy.
She ok but she make you work
Very active and personable teacher. Most people try to complain about her work, but I took her for an express 6 week course with no change in the work load and, unless you're extremely lazy, it is 100% do-able. I passed with a 99% and ended up making a great professional connection with her out of the course.
First day of class your put in to a group who you interact with A LOT, theres a lot of socialization that she makes us have with our classmates & in class. 3 speeches overall & the homework is easy stuff, she lets you get a better grade on stuff if you want. I took her for the summer course shes a nice/helpful teacher, totally recommend!
I dreaded taking speech class, but Prof P made it really fun. She encouraged the whole class to support one another throughout speeches. There's only 3 speeches and the groups we form are not made with the purpose of coming together for a grade but feedback and collaboration, which was really nice. Prof P is funny and I definitely recommend her!
Very thorough, punctual and organized.
Her lectures lacked substance and were often unimportant to what we were being graded on. I didnt like how she would yell at students and put them down in front of their fellow classmates. If a professor has an issue with a student the professional thing to do is speak with them privately after class. Not a fan.
Great teacher, Easy A
Professor Pachter is the best teacher you could have for Speech class. I took her in the summer class and I love it. She makes the class fun, and you learn a lot from her. The first day of class she puts you in a group and you get to know new people that can end up being your best friend haha.
This class was an easy A! She offeres lots of extra credit opportunities. You do work in groups throughout the semester but they are educational and fun activities! She prepares you correctly for speech days. Only two speeches for the whole semester which is awesome! If you need any help, just ask and she will! Take her... you will not regret it!
Like most people, I am scared of public speaking. However, professor Pachter really made the class as comfortable as it could be for us to give our speeches. As we were forced to switch to online only, she took it in stride and continued to teach at a high level through the tough conditions.
Shes so funny and makes the lectures fun and engaging. Definitely learned so much taking her class, would definitely recommend!
Professor P was a delight. I took a really fast course with her for speech, all online, and she made it very easy and enjoyable! She is so funny too & gives great feedback. The course work isnt much at all & only 2 speeches. She also gives a lot of extra credit opportunities! So take advantage. She knows what shes talking about.
I was so scared to take speech, but luckily I was able to have Professor P to guide me throughout the path! She is extremely caring, funny and willing to answer any questions you may have. She will make you succeed in her class whether you like it or not. Do the work and you will pass the class! Would highly recommend her class
Professor Pachter was such an amazing professor! As a dual enrollment student, I was nervous about choosing a speech class but professor Pachter is amazing. Not a tough grader, only two major speeches, weekly 10 questions quizzes which were very easy. Made students feel confident and as long as you do the work and pay attention, you'll pass! Easy A
Professor Pachter is the best! If I could I would take her again and again. She even wrote me a letter of recommendation that got me into my Dream schools. This course made my last semester at PBSC the best. My advice would be to cherish every moment cause they go by fast.
shes literally my fav. you would have to try to fail this class. shes so kind and patient! i had a problem with submitting my work and she was super sweet about it !! def recommend 2000% you wont regret it !!!!
She is a very nice and easy going teacher. The class is very easy to pass if you just pay attention in class and follow her grading criteria. I would recommend this professor to anyone!
Professor Pächter was the nicest professor I've ever had at PBSC. She is funny, kind, and stops at nothing to make sure you understand the material. Her lectures are awesome and makes you think about how it applies to the real world. Only 2 major speeches the whole semester, and then present them on camera for 2-5 minutes. Easy class to pass.
You get a quiz after every lesson you have two big speeches to do and outlines for the speeches which are sometimes hard and complicated and she doesnt make it easy. She a real tough grader. However she is really nice but I dont recommend her class, shes extra
I took her class throughout Distance Learning & she did a wonderful job on making it easy for her students to understand the criteria. If you aren't comfortable with turning on your camera or public speaking then you shouldnt take her. There are 2 main speeches that are a few minutes & you will be required to turn on your camera! She's very sweet!
she was azaming, take her you wont regreat it. just do your speeches and your paper and u will pass. she really cares about her students.
Best professor ever!! If you are scare of speech you need professor P. She is amazing ������ with 3 speeches, 2 tests, 10 quizzes, and a lot of extra credit. Hard no to pass. She is caring, and a really good professor. She will walk you through the whole process of public speaking. �� also, no books. She gives you all the tools for you to succeed.
Nope not again. don't get me wrong she is a nice woman. but not that great of a teacher. her feedback is very vague and won't always answer emails in a timely manner. lots of extra busywork that I find unnecessary
If you are looking for an easier class with not a lot of work BEWARE!!!This class took so much time out of my life, if I had a job I would definitely fail. I spent hours on end doing her outlines for the speeches. The last speech took me from 8:00 am in the morning to 3:00 am the next day to finish. Quizzes don't match up with the lectures at all.
You would think a speech class would be the least of your worries but out of my math, english, and science class: THIS WAS THE HARDEST AND MOST WORK! Lack written directions or information, class was based on memory. Quizzes are way too hard and the way she grades contradicts herself. Its like she NEEDS to find something wrong even if its perfect.
It is not in my character to sabotage a teacher but I felt the need to let other students know. Not sure if she just assigned so much more work since we switched to remote learning because she has amazing reviews but dang this class was HARD to keep up with. And I know many other students can agree.
Nice lady, funny, and interesting lectures. But wow does her grading not make any sense. She will nitpick stupid things and take points off random things. She took points off on some of my outlines for things she mistaken reading but I didn't bother bringing it up because there's no way she will admit she's wrong. Dont get me started on the quizzes
pretty sure this lady made up her own MLA Format.... and curriculum overall... nothing makes sense. youll probably fail the quizzes. gives a lot of feedback which is good but its just random negative things for her to take off points for.
participation matters in online class, however she was the nicest professor I have ever had. Gave great feedback and you could text her on REMIND at anytime which is helpful.
Prof. Pachter is hands down the best professor Ive had. She wants her students to succeed. I took her class during COVID so the curriculum was altered. I presented two speeches. There were weekly quizzes, a few assignments, open book lecture-based unit tests, and plenty of extra credit. 10/10 recommend to anyone taking speech!!!!
Shes one of the nicest ladies ever. Which makes it difficult to unwrap what tough of a grader she is. Im convinced no matter how much effort I put in to the class I still wont receive full points on any test nor assignment. I think shes amazing otherwise though.
Didn't like this class. Would reccommend to smart people that love work
Honestly, she's the sweetest human being. All you have to do is show up to class and listen to the lectures because they are very beneficial. She wasn't too heavy on homework but gave a quiz every week which was only 10 questions and can be found in the powerpoints. The speeches weren't hard if you paid attention and she also gave GREAT feedback.
Miss Pachter is a terrible teacher. She doesnt seem to care if students are learning. When asked questions she tends to get upset and like to embarrass students. I was hoping to learn in her class but I left with the same knowledge as before. Please take another teacher if possible.
pachter is quite rude & belittles you if u do something slightly wrong. dont take her, shes not compassionate & doesnt care about students personal lives.
Professor Pachter was really a wonderful person but DON'T SKIP or else you'll miss things that'll be on the quizzes. Lectures were actually really interesting and worth your time as they teach you life lessons. She is encouraging with your 3 speeches and writes good feedback. I'm not a great student, but I found the tests easy and the class good
Don't let all the negative comments deceive you, Professor Patcher is the most caring person I have ever met and she tries her hardest to ensure all her students pass. She leaves the PowerPoint open at all times, has lots of extra credit, amazing feedback, and is very easy to contact out of class. She's is honestly the best Highly recommend it!
Professor Pachter is amazing ! She is a bit picky when it comes to MLA, but other than that I 100% recommended taking her class ! She cares about her students and gives you chances to fix a grade. Though participation is required she will call on your name !
She was a nice professor but was very rude with the comments she made in class about one particular student. She would come of there neck because the student did not understand the topics. But other then that she was a good teacher.
Biggest nit picker. You will never get 100% on any assignment ever
she's a great professor. doesn't overwork you with ton of assignments. she can have her moments, but if you can look past them and work on the given tasks you'll definitely get an A. super easy quizzes, engaging lectures, and provides extra credit. just be sure to attend and participate in class. communicate with her, she'll help you!
Ms. Pachter was great! As long as you turn your assignments in on time and do the quizzes, everything is pretty much straightforward.
Her lectures, interactions, motivations, and seamless presentations made that class feel like she already knew us and was willing to give her all to her classes. Being in Fundamental of Speech Communication, she made a person (me) petrified of giving a speech open to it in future endeavors.
she's a very good and caring professor, yall should definitely take her class.
She is one of the best professors here at PBSC. This class is time-consuming, and you have to put your work in. It was a great class and set me up to succeed in other college classes. Professor Pachter is so unique and super kind. I recommend her to all my friends, but you can't slack off. You get what you put into it.
She's amazing and super sweet. I recommend taking her class.
I loved Ms. Pachter. I has very nervous about having to take a speech class and i had a lot of anxiety with presenting in front of the class but she made the process as seamless as possible. Her lectures and powerpoints are very straight forward. She's awesome. If you have to take a speech class, PICK HER!! I cannot recommend her enough.
Prof Pachter is very professional, but she makes sure you are putting in the work! Lectures are very interesting+usually have to do with social events in current media! If you're not a fan of group projects, this is your sign as we had group work multiple times. Every project leads up to the ending speech presentation. 1 big paper midway.
LOVED HER!!! She is so nice and definitely cares for her students. Fair amount of work and I wouldn't say it's easy but it's definitely manageable and not hard. If you take her online you have to record speeches and responses on flipgrid, as well as take quizzes and tests and a few assignments that have to be submitted on Canvas.
Best professor I've had at PBSC. Clear instructions. Organized Powerpoints. Communicated expectations. Clear deadlines. Extra credit available. Helpful, timely feedback.
Ms.Pachter was AMAZING! She was the most engaging teacher I've had, and can tell she loves her job. She was kind, talked to us, and guided us in our assignments. Just don't cheat or plan to cheat. AT ALL. I would definitely take her class again it was terrific and easy only because I did my half, and she did hers! 10/10!
id like to start off this rating saying, ignore the only 3 bad ratings. I promise you those people were just lazy and expected to be spoon fed. Miss P is one of the most amazing and easy professors ive had. She is super funny and caring and available at all times. lectures are hands on and you will learn so much in her class. I could go on and on.
Very disrespectful towards me, condescending and passive aggressive. Offers no help on issues.
Powerpoints and notes provided as well as videos for each lecture. Quizzes, tests, and flip grid videos must be completed as with the occasional essay/long format assignments, but extra credit is always available and she is open to communication!!
Every week contains either a Flipgrid discussion or response post, and the assignments are fairly easy as long as you spend the time. There are only two tests but there's a short quiz in every module and every quiz/test is open notes.
She was amazing in my opinion. Her lectures were very sweet and directive. Her lessons taught me things I can use later in life. Really builds connections with students. Easy group work and speech was nervous but she walks you through it all. Highly recommend.
She gives truly helpful life advice. Her whole class is very important and valuable in every aspect. It's well worth the money. She's kind and respectful as long as you are.
I failed com at a previous school and she broke it down so I could understand. I learned so much in this class and the workload is fairly easy. I ended with an A+. She is always available to help and gives great feedback.
If taken online you will be spending a lot of time on the class. Be very meticulous about your work because she is not an easy 100 grader. She is a great professor very nice and is very helpful just a bit of a tough grader and makes you try really hard to get an A if thats what you want. 2 tests, 1 speech, Essay, and discussion assignments.
This class was very easy. I took it in six weeks, and it is very fast-paced, but everything is very straightforward. Professor Pachter is very caring and wants her students to succeed. She is more than willing to help with anything, so if you have questions, message her! 2 speeches, speech writing assignments, 2 tests, and 4 discussions
Professor Pachter doesn't hand out 100s easily, but she gives great feedback so you will always know exactly what she wants from you. She does allow revisions on most assignments so there is no reason to fail, plus there are a couple of opportunities for extra credit. 2 tests, 1 speech, 4 discussions, and you will have to respond to two classmates.
She will never pass you on an assignment. She acts like you have to be perfect on every assignments I would not recommend taking her.
Professor is amazing! She gives great feedback on assignments and she shows that she cares. Course load is pretty easy overall. Took this online.
As long as you try you will pass the class. There were 2 tests and a couple of discussion assignments and 2 speeches. The final speech is the one you worked on throughout the entire course. She gives really good feedback and she really did help me improve my speech abilities. She wasn't rude at all and is happy to answer any questions you may have.
Professor Pachter is helpful and cares about student success, though grading can be quite tough. The workload is manageable, and Unstuck study proved very useful for test prep. Overall, a rewarding class if you engage with the material.
She is the best prof, I wish I could take that class again. She holds your hand through EVERYTHING, especially speeches; she makes you feel very confident and prepared. She doesn't give out free 100s, but she isn't a harsh grader. Few extra credit opportunities. Lots of group work but all very easy and just a very fun class overall. She's amazing.
You won't get a better professor for your first semester of college.
I couldn't have asked for a better speech prof. Very caring and sweet just make sure you pay attention to lectures. 2 speeches but we only ended up doing 1:) For someone who haas very bad anxiety it took a lot to mentally prepare for a speech but she was very understanding. Every thing is done online, 9 quizzes and 2 tests. 17 lessons.
Such an amazing professor ! I can literally write an essay on how amazing she is. She works with you wholeheartedly and she works very hard for her students. I absolutely advise everyone to taker her she is so worth it and is very caring. She is so supportive and is willing to give you the best feedback on assignments so you can pass. Loveddd her!!
She's a really tough grader, but she gives good feedback on the assignments and allows you to make revisions for a better grade. The workload is overall manageable
I just have to say that I don't used to rate professor but she is just AMAZING, TAKE HER, you won't regret, I took online classes and I'm feeling like I know her in person, wish all my professors would be like her.
Horrible prof. Rude, condescending, annoying. Do not take
Professor Pachter is Amazing!! She keeps the class engaged with her humor, and her lectures are easy to follow. I highly recommend her express class. The tests are fair, and we only had one project, and received good feedback. I'd definitely take her class again!
Easy assignments but very nit-picky and condescending.
I LOVE HER! Take her class, you won't regret it! She is soooooooooooo sweet and gives amazing feedback on your speeches. I felt so comfortable in this class, and the assignments are engaging and interesting. She was the best part of my semester.
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