4.4

Michele Barnaby

Geography - Pittsburg State University

4.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

83

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What Students Say

I like going to this class

GEO101 - 5.0 rating

She does an amazing job of teaching

GEO106 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

32%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
B+ (5)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(3)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(8)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 14
B+: 5
A-: 3
B: 2
Common Tags
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Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Hilarious (6)
Caring (5)
Amazing lectures (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
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Test heavy (3)
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Reviews (83)
5.0
3.0
GEOGRAPHY
Sep 3, 2003

She made geography class interesting and enjoyable. I am looking forward to taking more classes with her later on. She is very down to earth and easy to talk with.

5.0
3.0
GEOGRAPHY
Nov 5, 2003

Barnaby is an awesome teacher. She knows her info and she is really willing to help you out if you need to. Open minded and realizes everyone is human and can make mistakes. She cares alot about her students, and it shows.

5.0
1.0
GEOGRAPHY
Jan 17, 2005

She makes this class so intesting. She cares about the students and helps them as much as possible. Good teacher. Makes class fun.

4.0
1.0
GEOGRAPHY
Apr 12, 2005

She is a nice person who seems interested in students and their questions. Her tests are usually curved because she asks some very random, unimportant questions. easy though

2.0
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GEO106
May 4, 2005

She is very nice, but her test and lectures do not go together, she is over qualified to be teaching an entry level class. she is scattered and forgets whats been taught and goes into to much detail when it's not relevant, very confusing and way too hard for a 100 level geography class. be cautious

5.0
3.0
GEOGRAPHY
Sep 13, 2005

I loved the class and the professor was very helpful and answered any questions I had.

5.0
3.0
GEOGRAPHY100
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2005

I really liked her class. She is good at making sure you are writing down the important stuff and makes some funny comments. I would recommend taking her as a geog teacher and all the other students i've heard talking about her have liked her

5.0
2.0
GEOGRAPHY
Jan 6, 2006

She is very nice and makes class fun. She almost seemed like one of the students because she talks to you about your life and what is going on. She does give credit for going to class so go to class! She definately makes it clear what is on each test.

5.0
2.0
WORLDGEOGRAPHY
Jan 31, 2006

She is an amazing professor. Not an interesting subject, but she really fleshes out the subject with relevent information. Her tests are NOT hard; almost everyone in my class got an A last semester, plus she gives 10 bonus points per test. She hands out study guides with exactly what will be on the tests and everything's in the notes. Come to class

5.0
2.0
WORLDREGGEO
Jul 28, 2006

Very nice professor, would reccomend taking her. Go to class it will help your grade. If you have any problems or questions she is willing to go out of her way to help you. Would take her class again

5.0
5.0
SOSC304
Sep 6, 2007

Loved this class!! As a pre-med major wasn't expecting too much but very satisfied with content. Dr. B teacjes casually but EFFECTIVELY. Take this class for gen ed!

5.0
4.0
GEOG106
Nov 13, 2007

Totally recommend this professor. Difficult subject so go to class!

2.0
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GEOG106
Dec 19, 2007

THIS IS A TOUGH CLASS. MAKE SURE TO GO AND WRITE DOWN EVERY LITTLE DETAIL SHE SAYS. MAKE SURE TO KNOW THE STUDY GUIDE INSIDE AND OUT CAUSE THE TESTS ARE REALLY DIFFICULT. DONT BUY A TEXT BOOK EITHER! KIND TEACHER THAT IS WILLING TO WORK WITH YOU.

5.0
2.0
BIOL113
Apr 14, 2008

Excellent Teacher, study what she writes on the board and the test will be easy

5.0
4.0
GEOG106
Apr 20, 2008

Good teacher, lectures - does not require text purchase because of price. Gives study guides for test, VERY interesting lectures. She is a very good teacher, expects you to learn but does not overtax her students.

5.0
1.0
GEOIDK
Nov 13, 2008

Nice lady. Good teacher. Made class enjoyable. Not hard just go to class and you'll be fine.

2.0
5.0
GEOG1
Jan 22, 2009

HORRIBLE TEACHER! I strongly suggest you don't take the class from her unless you want to have to retake the class with a better teacher. Her test consist of the smallest details that she says in class and not much of her study guide is actually on the test. Plus the class is super boring to sit through.

5.0
1.0
WORLDGEO
Mar 11, 2009

Awesome teacher! Anyone who says otherwise is just lazy. Her lectures are ALWAYS interesting and as long as you take notes and study them the tests are EASY! She curves them too.. what more could you ask for? Super funny and sarcastic, great person as well as teacher!

5.0
2.0
WORLDGEOG
May 12, 2009

Loved her lectures! Definitely go over your notes before the test!

4.0
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GEOG106
Sep 9, 2009

Interesting and knowledgeable. Almost always curves the test results. A good grade is easy if you pay attention and come to class.

5.0
1.0
GEOG106
Nov 5, 2009

She is easy just go to class and takes notes and you will have an A no problem, and you do not need the textbook!

5.0
5.0
GEOG106
Mar 7, 2010

Awesome professor! Never thought geography was like this - it is a crucial subject that everyone should take - FROM DR. BARNABY! Go to class, take notes, study your notes!!

2.0
3.0
SOC000
Mar 26, 2010

Her test were over things that she didnt cover

5.0
2.0
GEO106
May 17, 2010

Loved this class and professor. I know some people who had trouble with tests but you get to drop one and they're all multiple choice. No book needed. Be careful though, there's a good chance you will actually learn something in this class.

5.0
4.0
GEOG1111
Aug 25, 2010

Michelle is an awesome teacher!! I had her for World Regional Geography and learned so much from her. I also went on a Spring Break trip to Italy with her. She takes the time to listen when you need help with something and is very understanding. I learned so much!!

1.0
5.0
GEO300
Dec 14, 2010

Elements Of Geography Awful instructor. Made a gen ed geography class way too hard. horrible lectures that the tests did not relate to at all. 5 Pg paper with 10 min presentation. The final we had to memorize every country in the world. Avoid this class

5.0
2.0
GEOG106
Jan 2, 2011

Amazing class!! LOVE! She doesn't take attendance. She is such a nice woman. Do not buy the book, unless you don't take notes. All I had to do was study my notes and I was golden. There was no final and you get to drop 1 out of her 6 tests.

5.0
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GEOG300
Jan 11, 2011

This course is designed for education majors and is intended to be more hands on. Having said that it was a lot of fun! INTERESTING information that is relevant to teachers. HIGHLY recommend!

5.0
1.0
GEOG106
Mar 10, 2011

Love her! soooo much fun and soo easy

4.0
2.0
GEOG106
Apr 26, 2011

She is so nice! Very funny and makes what you are learning about interesting. test are kind of hard, but all multiple choice, study and you will do fine. She is a GREAT teacher and knows her stuff. All in all she is hilarious and I definitely recommend her!

5.0
2.0
GEOG106
May 18, 2011

Wonderful teacher, made the class interesting and worth showing up to. Material being covered on exams was crystal clear from lectures. Would highly recommend for geography.

5.0
2.0
GEOG106
Jun 7, 2011

She was a really great teacher! Sometimes it was hard to pick out the important part of her lecture as far as studying for tests go, but I went to the tutor and he tells you basically what every question on the test will be. I got an "A" on every test where I went to the tutor beforehand.

5.0
1.0
GEO101
Jul 14, 2011

LOVED HER!!!! You have to attend class to ace the tests and they are super easy! Though I had to tutor some people only because they didn't go to class and they still passed with a B! Just go to class and write down all her slides and pay attention to movie dates she always puts those on the tests!

5.0
1.0
GEOG106
Dec 3, 2011

She does not take attendance, but it is crucial to attend class because everything she says will be on the test. It's very interesting and I enjoy going to class to hear her funny comments that accompany class lectures.

5.0
1.0
GEOG106
Apr 11, 2012

Awesome class and even more awesome is the teacher. Watch lots of videos and make sure to pay attention to them because the information from them will be on an exam! Tells jokes now and them and has so much interesting information to share!!!

5.0
1.0
GEO106
May 3, 2012

Easy class. You get to drop your lowest test score, and no work besides tests. I'd really recommend this class. You learn stuff that's actually interesting, not just focusing on types of dirt. It's more about how the people are in each region of the world.

5.0
1.0
GEOG106
May 10, 2012

I learned so much about the world in this class. The tests are really easy, but I feel like I actively learned everything she taught us. I am so glad I took this class from her.

4.0
5.0
GEOG106
Sep 26, 2012

My fav gen Ed so far. Interesting infi, layed back teaching style, but go to class, exams are hard if you're not in lecture.

5.0
3.0
AB04
Dec 26, 2012

Good teacher and very interesting class but make sure you attend because if you do not the tests will be very difficult. No assignments just test grades

5.0
3.0
GEOG106
Mar 5, 2013

She is a great professor! Very interesting to listen to. I got a bad grade, just because I didnt go to class, but that was my fault. Every class I attended was interesting, and I retained something interesting after every class period. If you attend class, you will get an easy A. Highly recommend.

2.0
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GEOG
May 8, 2013

A perfect example of why our education system is failing us. If you misrepresent entire cultures, and show 30 year old material, it only perpetuates our ignorance...If you want an easy grade, not really interested in learning much, here you go

4.0
2.0
GEOG300
Nov 19, 2013

Go to class. Take notes. Study for test. You will learn and get a good grade. Very helpful teacher

5.0
1.0
GEOG106
Nov 26, 2013

Barnaby is awesome! This class is easy if you go to class, take notes, and study for the tests. Additionally, her lectures were always interesting. If you need to take this course, I would highly recommend taking it from her!

5.0
2.0
GEOG106
Jan 7, 2014

GREAT teacher! Makes the subject interesting and relatable. HIGHLY recommend using the lecture outlines she provides on Canvas. Very organized and easy to understand lectures, using Powerpoints as a visual aid. Instructor is laid-back and easy to talk to. Does NOT require the textbook for World Regional Geography - Just go to class and take notes!

4.0
3.0
GEOG106
Jan 9, 2014

Go to class! Attendance isn't required but there's a lot of stuff from lecture that's on the test. Print off the outline for each lecture and fill it out as she talks and study the outlines for the test. No class on Fridays but there's a short video + quiz on Canvas that's due the following Sunday night. Overall, easy if you pay attention.

4.0
4.0
300
Oct 9, 2014

Interesting course - lots of neat hands on projects, map intense but only expects you to learn from them. Really loves the subject and it shows. 8am class and plan to be there.

5.0
2.0
106
Nov 6, 2014

She's easy for the most part and she makes the class interesting! Attendance isn't mandatory but her power points don't have the majority of the notes on it so you have to go to class to take notes. She will crack jokes sometimes and the tests are easy if you study. I took it for WL, and the papers are pretty easy and you only have to do 4.

5.0
2.0
GEOG106
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2014

I always enjoyed this class despite me not being a geography person. Professor Barnaby always gave the best lectures and if you take notes and attend class, you will easily pass this class.

3.0
3.0
GEOG10602
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2014

She is a nice person and probably knows a lot about certain places but her lectures are a bit boring... The class gets dull very quick. It's easy though. Go to class, pay attention and do the at-home quizzes she assigns that substitute for Friday class. Get a partner to take it first then swap every week so you guarantee a 100% half of the time.

5.0
3.0
GEOG106
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2014

Professor Barnaby's lectures are very interesting! (Very knowledgeable in her field!) She is very funny, which helped to keep the class engaged in the material. I am now thinking about majoring in Geography because of this class! She broke the concepts down piece by piece, which made some of the more abstract terms easier to dissect.

5.0
1.0
GEOG106
Dec 17, 2014

Took World Regional Geography with Michele! I would recommend taking this course from her! She is fun, has a sense of humor & tries to make sure that students are understanding the material. Print out outline on Canvas! Tests are a little hard so be sure to pay attention & take GOOD notes! Tests are usually 40 multi choice, 10 map identification

5.0
3.0
GEOG106
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2015

Go to class. Powerpoints are not uploaded online and if you pay attention in class you will understand so much better. She is very clear and helpful and is always open to questions. She doesn't make you go to class on most Fridays, and instead post a video to watch with 5 questions over it. Test are not super easy, so study your lecture notes.

5.0
1.0
GEOG106
May 6, 2015

I really enjoyed Barnaby. She was funny in class and was never boring. Definitely go to class though, taking good notes doesn't always help. Just listen and you will do fine on exams.

5.0
3.0
COS126
Grade: A-
Nov 4, 2015

Michele Barnaby is by far one of my favorite teachers I have had all year. I took her World Regional Geography class, not the easiest subject, but she takes the time to lecture about everything that will be on the test. GO TO CLASS, TAKE NOTES, AND YOU WILL GET AN A. She is an amazing teacher who elaborates and makes what she teaches interesting.

5.0
2.0
GEOG106
Grade: A-
Nov 12, 2015

I do not just feel like I was sitting down in class and feel like I was temporarily memorizing something that would be on the test. If you pay attention in class you will actually learn about world geography. I highly recommend taking this course!

4.0
3.0
GEOG106
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2015

Barnaby has been my favorite professor at Pittsburg State so far. She really makes world geography an easy concept to understand and made me anticipate going to class. I would absolutely take this course again. Loved it!

5.0
2.0
GEOG106
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2015

Shes is an excellent teacher! Show up and pay attention and you'll will pass with an A.

4.0
3.0
GEOG10602
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

Tests are not too difficult but are definitely not easy. Go to class and take good notes. Goes through the lectures pretty quickly. She is very funny and knows what she is talking about. Drops the lowest test grade, so if you have an A you don't have to take the final. Learned a lot and I highly recommend her!

4.0
4.0
GEO106
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2015

Go to class and use her outlines she puts on canvas. Those become a study guide for the exams, which you will NEED. She's a really cool teacher and knows what she is talking about. Tests are on the more difficult side.

4.0
2.0
GEO106
Grade: C+
Apr 7, 2016

class is not mandatory but i would go to class if i was you. make sure to study the maps given on canvas. If i actually studied for this class it would have been an easy A.

5.0
2.0
GEO106
Grade: B+
Apr 7, 2016

Great teacher any kind of person could learn from her! Fantastic knowledge of the subject and very well prepared. One of my favorites

5.0
2.0
GEO106
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2016

Very interesting lectures that tell you all the info you will need for the test. Do the assignments and show up to class and you'll get A's on all the tests, and in the class. Barnaby makes geography really fun to learn

5.0
3.0
GEOG106
Nov 8, 2016
Would take again

LOVE Professor Barnaby. She is one of the best teachers I have ever met. Extremely nice, makes some pretty corny jokes but they make class better. Not having class Fridays is nice, but do the quizzes. If you don't go to class, have fun on the exams- you won't pass them.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
GEOG106
Nov 10, 2016
Would take again

She covers a lot of material but it is so interesting. Don't skip because you will miss a lot in one class. Just study a little. Not a lot at all. You will pass.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
GEO101
Grade: B
Nov 11, 2016
Would take again

Very good professor. I like going to this class. She makes the subject more interesting. She also will have no class on multiple fridays.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
GEOG106
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

If you follow her classes, it's an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
GEO106
Grade: A
Feb 5, 2017
Would take again

She does an amazing job of teaching. I would not suggest skipping, but if you show up take good notes and look over them before an exam you'll be fine. She makes her class so interesting. I thought I would hate the class/subject, but it ended up being one of my favorite courses. She was really funny, and I looked forward to going to her class!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
GEOG10605
Feb 16, 2017
Would take again

Barnaby is a great teacher. If you think you can skip this class and still succeed, you're wrong. She makes her lectures very interesting. A lot of what is on the test isn't from the notes, but from what she says. Hence the reason that it is so important to go to class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
GEOG106
Grade: B+
May 2, 2017
Would take again

I went into the class hoping that I wouldn't have to memorize too many maps but after the first lecture I realized that she is such a great teacher, she makes it interesting and I don't dread going to her class.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
GEOG106
Grade: B-
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

You will not pass if you dont show up to class. On average, class was always cancelled on Fridays to watch the videos assigned weekly with a short quiz. Most of test material is from lectures and important to write everything down. Tests were a bit hard if you didnt listen to every word she said.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
GEOG106
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

I highly suggest WRG with her! We got most Fridays off to do an online assignments, and she kept the class super interesting! Loved this class!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
GEO106
Apr 1, 2018
Would take again

This class is slightly difficult. It is ESSENTIAL to show up to lectures. You get all your notes from her talking, she doesn't really use slides.

5.0
3.0
GEOG106
Apr 6, 2018
Would take again

Absolutely loved this class. Her lectures were great and she was always well organized. You could tell that she definitely loves her job, making me inspired to come to class.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
4.0
2.0
GEO106
Grade: A
May 14, 2018
Would take again

Loved Prof. Barnaby. She doesn't use powerpoints so you will get all of your info from her lecture. Grade is based on 6 tests and 10 quizzes over videos you have to watch. She drops the lowest test grade. As long as you show up and study before tests, you should be good.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
GEOG106
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2019
Would take again

Loved having Barnaby as a professor! The only downside is nearly all of the grade was coming from test and quiz scores. It is hard to catch up if you miss a lecture.

Respected
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
GEO101
Nov 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

whole class is centered around tests and quizzes. no other grades. for lectures you are given tons of info without much guidance. even when using outlines provided on canvas it is hard to answer tests and quizzes. without assignments it doesnt feel like you are actually learning material making test and quizzes harder, and those are the only grade

Test heavy
5.0
4.0
GEOGRAPHY100
Grade: B+
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

make sure you show up for class. lectures arent posted online & you wont understand other notes unless you are there. such a nice teacher

Respected
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
GEOG106
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2021
Would take again

Since this was an online only class, there were 2-3 recorded lectures everyweek with a short quiz after each one. the quizzes can get pretty specific on the lecture videos but if you take good notes and go to the extra credit meetings youll gety an A

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
GEOG106
Grade: D+
Dec 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is a lecture styled class but the lecture is based entirely off her verbiage, there's no slides aside from ones with no words, just pictures. Tests are also based entirely off her verbiage so you spend your time frantically taking notes rather than learning. Quizzes are uploaded randomly, with no warning, and won't be reopened if you miss them

Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
GEOG106
Sep 23, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Wont meet accommodations

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
GEO106
Grade: A+
Feb 12, 2023
Would take again

Hands down the best professor I've had in the past 3 years at PSU. If you listen and take notes in the lectures, you should have no problems. Super empathetic, understanding, and approachable!

5.0
2.0
GEO106
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

She was amazing! I absolutely loved her class and everything she taught was super interesting. Her style of lecture is easy to follow along with and her tests pretty much matched up with the outlines she handed out. I would take her class all over again if I could!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
GEO300
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2024
Would take again

I LOVE Dr. Barnaby! Hands down my favorite professor. She has such interesting material with so much knowledge. Most of all she is so extremely understanding. One of those who realizes there is life outside of school. Show up to class and engage in discussion. You will do fine.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

32%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
B+ (5)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(3)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(8)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 14
B+: 5
A-: 3
B: 2
Common Tags
Respected (6)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Hilarious (6)
Caring (5)
Amazing lectures (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Graded by few things (3)
Test heavy (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.07 avg change
Mar
Dec
Sep
Feb
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

106

5.0

(1)

GEOGRAPHY100

5.0

(2)

WORLDGEOGRAPHY

5.0

(1)

WORLDREGGEO

5.0

(1)

SOSC304

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

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GEOG1

5.0

300

4.0

GEOG1111

4.0

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4.0

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