4.8

Robin Anderson

Child & Family Studies - The University of Tennessee Knoxville

4.8
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
99%
Would Retake
125
Reviews
4.8
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

99%

Would Retake

125

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What Students Say

Overall, amazing professor

CFS220 - 5.0 rating

Very passionate about teaching and it shows

CFS210 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

72%

Textbook Required

18%

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Based on 102 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (38)
A- (10)
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Based on 104 reported grades
A: 50
A+: 38
A-: 10
B+: 3
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Caring (55)
Respected (30)
Clear grading criteria (25)
Amazing lectures (19)
Gives good feedback (16)
Accessible outside class (16)
Inspirational (13)
Amazing lectures (13)
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Reviews (125)
4.0
3.0
CFS210
Apr 13, 2011

She is a great professor! Explains everything in detail and she lets you know exactly what you need to study for the exam so you don't have to waste time studying things that won't show up. She also curves the exams and tends to throw out questions that several students miss. Definitely recommend her!

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Apr 20, 2011

She makes CFS such a breeze. She puts her ppts online so you dont have to go to class. BUT GO ON REVIEW DAYS. she goes over everything thatll be on the test and tells you what wont be. I rarely go to class and Ive gotten A's on all the tests. (4 tests= your grade). Theres no extra cred but she curves on the tests big time. Take her!

5.0
1.0
CFS210
Sep 4, 2011

She is an excellent teacher going to class helps but is not necessary. She is really effective at teaching and tries to accommodate all styles of learning. Definitely go on review days and study for the tests.

3.0
2.0
CFS210
Nov 18, 2011

Besides for the attendance grades, I could never go to class and study for the exams using my book/powerpoint and still make good grades on the exams! Her class is excessively boring!

5.0
1.0
CFS210
Dec 8, 2011

She is a great teacher. Very easy. Helps to go to class and take notes off powerpoint. Her tests are straightforward. I only studied a little the night before and made A's on all of them.

5.0
2.0
CFS201
Dec 12, 2011

This class is pretty easy if you come to class everyday, read the chapters,and print off the notes.Her exams can be tricky because shs ou to apply knowledge,not memorize.I made an A in the class and she is a very good teacher.

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Apr 16, 2012

Good teacher who explains material very well. I suggest going to lecture because reading the book is very dry and the powerpoints don't always help if you just sit and read them. Multiple choice questions on test can be a little tricky but not difficult.

5.0
2.0
CFS210
May 7, 2012

Love Mrs. Anderson, very sweet woman. Her test questions can be a little tricky but duable. She gives lots of assignments to make sure grade stays high. Takes attendance randomly. I highly recommend her!

5.0
3.0
CFS210
Feb 26, 2013

Robin is a sweet lady it's possible to get an A or B. but her tests can be tricky. I wish I studied more. I learned a lot from her class.

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Mar 28, 2013

Robin is a great teacher! She really knows what she is talking about. Class is not mandatory, but she leaves blanks in the powerpoints that you can only fill in if you go to class.Exams are really straight forward if you study the notes. I bought the textbook but have yet to open it. If you have to take CFS 210 then definitely take Robin's class!

5.0
3.0
CFS210
Nov 12, 2013

Great professor. Makes all expectations clear, and does her best to make the class interesting. There was quite a few of online assignments, which turned out to be good because you have a bit of a buffer for your grade. STUDY THE TEXTBOOK. The tests can be difficult but are doable as long as you study the book a lot. I'd recommend her for sure

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Dec 2, 2013

Mrs. Anderson is seriously one of the most helpful teachers I've ever had. She helped me 1 on 1 multiple times, and she really cares about you. Her class is pretty easy if you study the book a lot and memorize the powerpoints, I didn't figure this out until after the 2nd test and had already lost too many points to recieve an A. TAKE HER CLASS.

3.0
3.0
CFS210
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2014

I went into this class thinking it would be an easy A but her grading scale is the worst one i have seen at UT. It is a gen ed so it should be graded like one. Just be aware if you think you can just show up and get an A

5.0
2.0
CFS210
May 16, 2014

She is extremely sweet and very clear. Her lectures and PPs are very easy to understand and take notes from. If you go to class and take good notes, you won't need the book.

5.0
1.0
210
Nov 25, 2014

This is the sweetest professor I have ever had. She give a ton of smaller assignments which, if you follow the criteria, are hard to get bad grades on. I have always received full credit for the small assignments. You do not need the book, just go to class and fill in the power points. If you memorize the slides then you will do great in the class!

5.0
3.0
CFS210
Dec 2, 2014

Amazing teacher. She is very helpful and clear! Her tests can be tricky but her study guides are the test.

3.0
3.0
CFS
Dec 7, 2014

She gives "tentative assignments" that, altogether weigh just as much as a couple of exams. Her assignments are NOT posted onto a syllabus and she would announce them a couple of days before. One of the most aggravating aspects of this class. Also, the grading scale is not the same as a general education course.

5.0
3.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2014

Robin is really great. I didn't like class at the beginning of the semester, but as soon as I got one on one and talked to her, I loved it! Ask lots of questions during the tests because she is always willing to help. The material is really similar to general psych but she makes it worth your time. She also does random in class assignments.

4.0
3.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2015

Recommend take her. She is extremely nice and always there to help you. She give online assignment that always full credit if you do what she said and they weight much that will help you boost up your overall grade. Clear examples from real life so easy to understand. Study her power point and read the book before the test and you will do fine

5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2015

Attendance and participation matter. I took this in a summer online hybrid class to boost my gpa. If you complete the assignments, she gives full credit. She lectures really well and integrates short in-class activities to keep your attention. Very willing to help students.

4.0
3.0
CFS211
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2015

Robin was overall a great teacher. Super easy grader, gives lots of little assignments that are not hard at all. Tests were a little tougher, but she's very fair. If the majority of the class gets a question wrong she curves.

5.0
2.0
CFS211
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2015

Take this professor if you get the chance. There is homework but I got a 100 on every single assignment. The tests are kinda tough, you have to understand the material and concepts instead of just memorizing things. She curves on almost every test. She is too nice and makes the class too easy.

5.0
3.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

Robin was a great teacher. Her lectures are clear, she tells you exactly what she wants from the homework, and her tests are pretty straight forward. She doesn't give many homework assignments, but if you get a 100 on all the assignments you should be able to get an A in the class if you get a B on all of the tests. I would take her again for sure.

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2015

Very passionate about teaching and it shows. Her lectures were always interesting and she provided examples for everything, which is helpful because the majority of test questions are applied knowledge. Her tests are a little tough, but if you study hard and go to class an A is easily obtainable.

5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2016

Great class and an easy A. Very straight forward. There's some homework assignments throughout the semester, you're given a few days to turn them in online. 3 tests total, final is not cumulative. SUPER nice and easy going. Interesting topic and awesome professor. I recommend her 100%!

5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A-
May 8, 2016

Robin is great. I take her any chance I can get. She keeps her information current and tends to be discussion based, which is helpful since there are exceptions to just about every situation discussed. She is very understanding about how life can get in the way. Assignments are easy; do ALL of them. Tests are based off of lectures, so print slides.

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: B
May 20, 2016

This teacher is amazing. I took her 210 and 220 class and would definitely recommend her classes. She's one of the best professors I've had at UT. Her assignments are pretty easy and is willing to work with her students.

5.0
3.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Jul 13, 2016
Would take again

Robin was my favorite professor at UT so far; her exams were easy if you studied for them and all the information is given to you on the powerpoints. She gives multiple chances for extra credit and even chances to make up your absences at the end of the year if you need it. Her final exam is not cumulative, which was really nice. Def recommend!

5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2016
Would take again

LOVE HER!!!! I have taken her for CFS210 and Took CFS 220 this summer with her. Fun class, loved learning about topic. She did say read the book but nothing came from it.. Summer was more laid back. Only had one paper as a final and a few Online quizzes (can use the book at home). Very friendly, kept it interesting. She likes discussion in class.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

Super great teacher who is really caring! Assigns some short homework but is graded on completion.

Respected
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Mrs. Anderson was a fine teacher and her class is not too difficult. She gives a lot of silly outside of class assignments that are kind of annoying but she'll give you 100s on them as long as you try. Tests are really straightforward. Has a weird policy that if you miss 3 in class assignments she'll fail you. Other than that pretty fair teacher.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Robin Anderson is a great teacher! I loved how passionate she was about CFS 220 and her lectures showed that. She is extremely nice and helpful on both homework and exams. If you do the work, this class is an easy A.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

I loved loved Robin Anderson. I heard good things about her before even taking the class, which made me excited to learn the material. She gives you lots of grade booster assignments which are extremely helpful towards your grade. She was always very helpful, and easy to approach with questions. Take her class!!

5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Mrs. Anderson is the sweetest professor I've ever had. She genuinely cares about her students and wants to help them learn the best they can. The material can get a little boring because a lot of it is common sense, but she makes everything so fun and interesting by incorporating videos and other things into her lectures. Overall, amazing professor

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Jan 14, 2017
Would take again

so nice and such an easy teacher!! all the assignments are so easy and all her exams are online and sometimes take-home. i have taken her for all the classes that she teaches

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Jan 15, 2017
Would take again

Robin is one of the best professors I have had. She made me want to minor in CFS. Her classes are 200 level, so super easy and guided. Overall, she is such a sweet and understanding person. You can go to her with anything. The textbook is included in the course fee, which is nice. The exams are all online, but in class.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CFS210
Apr 10, 2017
Would take again

Robin Anderson is a great lecturer, and makes the subject matter interesting! Attendance is not a requirement, but she does do in-class activities every once in a while that you must be present for to receive credit. There are also several homework assignments throughout the semester, but they are easy and straightforward.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A-
Apr 12, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Anderson is a great professor, and she definitely cares about her students. Personally, I thought this class was pretty boring, but it was a simple and easy class overall.

Respected
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A-
May 4, 2017
Would take again

There's a lot of in and out-of-class assignments that are not announced in advance on the syllabus, so going to class and checking Canvas is a must. She makes the course material very relatable and interesting, and as long as you pay attention to her lectures and read the book summaries, you'll be fine. Read the whole chapter for extra help.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
Oct 24, 2017
Would take again

Mrs. Anderson is a great teacher! She made the class a hybrid version of the class. We came to class for her power-point lectures on Tuesdays, and we had "online class" on Thursdays, except on test days. Online class was time to do our weekly assignments, read, and take quizzes/more notes. FOCUS ON THE POWER-POINTS for tests. She is willing to help

Respected
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Professor Anderson is such a great teacher and her class is super easy. I had her TR class and it was a hybrid course so only class on Tuesdays. There was homework due once a week but it was all simple. Exams should be an easy A as long as you somewhat know the material. Also, a pretty interesting course in my opinion.

Respected
Caring
Would take again
5.0
3.0
CF210
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

One of the best instructors I've ever had at UTK.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS213
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Mrs. Anderson is a great teacher. She is very understanding and lenient. There are three online tests during the semester. She will give back points if more than 50% of the class get a question wrong. Attendance is taken every now again by little assignments done in class. Powerpoints are posted on Canvas. Study these for the tests!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

she's always willing to work with your schedules and is very understanding. She will take attendance in class every now and then if she notices people continue to skip, but her classes are fun and easy. Homework wasn't bad at all and maybe once a week was it given. She is a great professor and I'd recommend anyone take a CFS class if she teaches it

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

Robin Anderson is a great lady. She is so down to earth and incorporates real life examples into her lectures. She also allows class discussions about the material which makes it all the more interesting. Online homework every week and short papers. 3 tests, they are all pretty simple as long as you study the study guide. Random attendance checks.

5.0
4.0
CFS220
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2018
Would take again

Overall, she is a great professor; she is very caring and understanding. However, I took her class for an easy A, and I did not receive an A. The homework and assignments are easy, but the tests are the complete opposite. Make sure to study hard for them.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
3.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2018
Would take again

Robin is one of the best professors I've had since coming here. She is caring towards her students and does a really good job of making the class relatable and understandable. There are some homework and reading assignments but it's not difficult, and her tests are okay as long as you study. She is such a mom, love her!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. Anderson is a real gem. I took this class for an elective. There are homework quizzes each week which are really easy, homework essays that she grades very easily, random attendance, and 3 tests. Do not think you can not study and get an A on the tests though. You need to put at least an hour of studying in to get an A on them.

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
May 15, 2018
Would take again

Professor Anderson is a very kind and caring professor. She understands what it is like having multiple classes and is willing to work with you to help accommodate. She is very clear about what you will be tested over and is willing to answer any questions you may have.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2018
Would take again

Her lectures are amazing and she makes them very interesting. I would take her class again even if it wasn't for credit. She gives very easy homework and our supplementary reading was a book by Aziz Ansari. Great prof!!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BUAD100
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

Ms. Anderson is such a great and caring teacher. She was always so nice and helped me whenever I needed help. We did a lot of group stuff to help us know each other better which is very important in the Haslam business college. If you show up to class and complete all of the assignments, it will be an easy A.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Ms. Anderson is definitely one of the best teachers I've had at UT. She makes lectures very easy to understand and takes time to answer any questions. Her assignments are very comprehensive and easy to do. She offers plenty of help outside class and is easily accessible. She should teach a class for other professors. 10/10. TAKE HER IF YOU CAN!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

She is an amazing professor. She understands that you have work outside of her class, so her homework is very doable. The quizzes were not bad at all especially if you went through your notes right before. She also is very respectful about people expressing their opinions. I would definitely recommend her class!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

I loved this class and Professor Anderson! You have homework every week, but she opens it early and it closes late so you have ample time to do it. Quizzes every week, but easy to pass if you review powerpoints right before. She is super nice and understands we have other classes so she works with you. HW assignments are super easy and interesting!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Lectures are always interesting and if you show up and pay attention you won't have to study too much outside of class. If you have class on MWF she cancels class every Friday and if you have class on T/TR then she only makes your class 50 minutes. I forgot to do 2 hw during the semester and she let me turn them in for partial credit. Shes awesome!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

BEST CLASS AT UT!! Anderson is such an amazing professor and her class is really easy. She makes the work interesting and the lectures are never boring. She has quizzes every week and I didn't study for them, but if you study for the quizzes you'll get an A. Her papers are all personal based so she is very easy when she grades. TAKE ALL HER CLASSES

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

If you ever have the chance to be taught by Robin Anderson, definitely take that opportunity. She is a very sweet teacher and her lectures are pretty interesting. There are no tests in her class only a weekly quiz over the material we learn from lecture, one paper at the end of the semester, and no final.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
1.0
CFS210
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

Robin is great! She really understands that students have a heavy class load, so she makes the class as easy as possible. You take quizzes once a week instead of a final exam, two of which are dropped, and if you miss a quiz she is pretty reasonable about letting you make them up.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
May 1, 2019
Would take again

Robin Anderson is one of my favorite professors I've had so far. She is SOO easy and so relaxed. Even though you don't really have to go to lectures or listen I still find them to be very interesting. She is really good at keeping things interesting. No final exam, only weekly quizzes which were pretty easy. Also Friday/Thur classes are online!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CFS210
Grade: A-
May 6, 2019
Would take again

Professor Anderson is so sweet and caring. She really enjoys what she does therefore she wants to help you understand the material. There are weekly quizzes but if you look over the powerpoint slides/notes you will do just fine.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A
May 9, 2019
Would take again

I LOVE HER. Robin is my favorite professor at UT by far. She is so sweet and caring and really enjoys teaching the material. This course is fun to be in and not hard at all. There are NO exams but there are weekly quizes that arent hard if you look over the powerpoints. I learned so much and really hope to take another course with her in the future

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
May 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I look CFS 220 as an elective just for fun. That class was fun. Robin was really nice. I didn't care for the course after a certain point. Easy A but fun class. I said fun 3 times. That sums up the class and the professor. Oh, the Aziz book isn't necessary. The work surrounding that book can be answered without the book.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Jul 24, 2019
Would take again

Robin is a great lady. Her class is a super easy A, but it's also really interesting. The notes are posted with blanks to fill in, but it's never hard to follow along. She also makes sure to give up-to-date info on the stuff she's teaching which was really cool! Do the discussion posts and online assignment, and you can't go wrong.

Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

If you need an easy elective, take this course. There are no exams, just online quizzes and homework that are due on the Sunday of every week. The online course has an easy-to-follow structure and the content is interesting. Professor Anderson is so nice, puts everything you need on Canvas, and will email you back quickly.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
May 3, 2020
Would take again

Professor Anderson is one of the nicest professors I have taken in at UTK. She does not believe in exams, so you have weekly quizzes over one chapter at a time, which makes the course a lot less stressful. She is an easy grader when it comes to papers, and is very accessible outside of class. I would recommend this class to any student at UTK.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
May 4, 2020
Would take again

I thoroughly enjoyed this class and Robin is a great professor. The class is not very difficult and she is such an easy grader. 10/10 do not hesitate to take this class!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A-
Nov 2, 2020
Would take again

Professor Anderson is a wonderful professor! Her class was full but she let me register anyway after I emailed her. She responds to emails super quick! She's such a sweet lady and tries her best to make sure everyone succeeds. The homework isn't bad at all and she is very understanding. I would absolutely love to take her class again!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CFS220
Grade: A-
Nov 9, 2020
Would take again

She is one of my favorite professors. I had her this semester over Zoom and the class was super easy. She is always there to help and responds to emails very quickly. She is very kind and sweet and loves talking to her students. I definitely recommend Professor Anderson and would take her again. She did not disappoint.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2020
Would take again

Robin Anderson is simply amazing. During the pandemic, she was extremely flexible and made sure everyone was comfortable with providing multiple options for class attendance. She truly cares about her students and is a very genuine person! I would take all my classes with her if I could! She's simply the best.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

She is an amazing lecturer, and also just the sweetest woman. She keeps her class content interesting by incorporating cool videos and examples. Make sure you pay attention so that you will do well on the quizzes, since they are a majority of your grade. She really cares about her students. I love this woman. A serious gem. 10/10!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Robin is an angel. This class was super easy with pretty simple content! This course is also just super interesting and gives so much information on how to have successful and meaningful relationships. All of the homework was interesting and genuinely taught something. I looked forward to doing this class! Take it!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BAUD100
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Amazing professor all around!

5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
May 3, 2021
Would take again

Robin Anderson is the best teacher at UTK by far. I'm a CFS minor so I am biased, but the lecture content is super interesting and she knows what she's talking about. She is kind, easy to talk to, and incredibly understanding as she has 3 kids of her own. I recommend any of her classes to anyone because of the content and how easy it is to get an A

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CFS210
Grade: A
May 17, 2021
Would take again

Robin was really great, her class required you to actually learn the material (at least a little) so it wasn't a total blow-off class, but the material wasn't that difficult and there was minimal writing. I took her class as a gen ed and really enjoyed what we learned. I will say her quizzes can be difficult, but it all works out in the end imo.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Jul 28, 2021
Would take again

This was an asynchronous class so I never got to meet Robin, but she was a great professor! It was a summer class so we all worked at our own pace and she let us turn assignments in late which was so helpful with traveling, work, and other classes. Overall, great class that I learned a lot in!

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2021
Would take again

Amazing class and teacher! I learned so much this summer in an online class. She was so understanding and very laid back. Take her class!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2021
Would take again

Robin is one of the kindest people I've met! I am a freshman this year and she is the reason I changed my minor to Child and Family Studies. Her class is so interesting and she assigns fairly easy work! She is so helpful and she doesn't believe in exams so you will only have weekly work and quizzes. If you get the chance, definitely take her class!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

This class is evenly balanced between the workload and content for the course.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Literally one of the best professors at UTK

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
BUAD100
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

Professor Anderson is so kind and really cares about all her students. She makes an effort to connect and inspire each and everyone she meets. BUAD100 is not really a class class but its pretty fun

Inspirational
Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

TAKE THIS CLASS. TAKE THIS CLASS. I took this class fully online. I learned so much from this class. There were video lectures and I gained so much knowledge. You use an online textbook that also makes it very easy to read. There are assignment that is due at the end of the week but if you stay on top of them you will have gotten the easiest A.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A
May 13, 2022
Would take again

AMAZING, can't recommend enough. No tests for CFS 210/220, just quizzes on the readings each week. There is a bit of homework, but if you're into CFS it's fun and interesting. Lectures are engaging and different than anything I've ever had. She focuses on what can go wrong/atypical development instead of just the textbook stuff. Very cool!! Loved!!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A
May 15, 2022
Would take again

She is great. Super easy class if you do all the assignments and show up. She gives you three free skips. Some extra assignments and papers but all graded pretty much for completion.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
May 19, 2022
Would take again

I love Professor Anderson and I'm taking her again next semester. The class is super simple and easy as longs you do the assignments you are good. The quizzes are super easy just be aware of the fill in the blank so make sure you understand some material. Other than that super easy and fun! Only bad thing is the class is super far lol.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely loved her! Super easy class, but I still learned a lot from this class. I am planning on taking her again for CFS 220. I highly recommend taking her if you can.

Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
CF210
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Anderson is an amazing teacher and person. Her class was so well put together and the material was so informative that I was genuinely sad when class was canceled. I loved showing up every day to hear her, and I hope to have her again one day.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
BAUD100
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2022
Would take again

Great person, great advisor. Heavily recommend.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BUAD100
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2022
Would take again

Can't say enough good things about her.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
CF210
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

I never spoke with Professor Anderson directly as it was an online class. The assignments are really easy and not very time consuming. The quizzes are timed but you can use your notes. There are no tests. Professor Anderson puts out all assignments ahead of schedule so you can work ahead. Overall, very easy class that I would recommend.

5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
Feb 26, 2023
Would take again

There is quite a bit of weekly assignments, but they are not hard. She is generous with deadline extensions. Super sweet professor, and fairly interesting lectures. No classes on Friday! Quizzes were online for us, but I have heard she changes it up and has them in person some semesters.

Lots of homework
Caring
4.0
2.0
CF210
Grade: A
May 1, 2023
Would take again

Lectures are helpful but most of what you're graded on is from the textbook. Professor Anderson is very kind and open to helping you if you reach out. However, I didn't like the class because the assignments were very repetitive and boring to me.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
May 11, 2023
Would take again

She is such a sweet lady, and I genuinely enjoyed every lecture she did. She makes things understandable and relatable without making students feel uncomfortable or awkward with the material.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2023
Would take again

The class is fun she doesn't over complicate and helps understand concepts better. The hardest part of the class was the final project and even then she makes it really easy to communicate and understand the assignment. Attendance is a must she takes it via a link and depending on where you are taking the class get there early !!

5.0
1.0
210
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Anderson is an amazing professor who is super sweet and takes it easy on her students. All assignements are due on fridays but she gives you a 24-hour grace period with no penalty so really you have all week until saturday to get like two assignments in. easy and intresting class i would def reccomend!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2023
Would take again

Robin is a wonderful professor. Her lectures are entertaining and informational. The assignments are fairly easy and require your own personal experience. She is very understanding and caring towards her students. I loved this class and I will be taking her again in the future.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Professor Anderson is a sweet and fun professor to learn from. She really cares for her students. I would definitely take this class again.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2024
Would take again

I absolutely adore Dr. Anderson. She is so sweet and kind to all her students. You can really tell she knows a lot about her subjects, and really relates things back to her own marriage and family. I never really had a full conversation with her, but she is one of the most lenient and outgoing professors I know. Very reasonable and understanding.

Caring
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2024
Would take again

Great class, great professor! Not hard at all, and the material is really interesting. Super accommodating with deadlines and workload. Assignments are often reflections of your own experiences, and quizzes are open note. No exams, only a final reflection paper. I would highly recommend this class!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2024
Would take again

I could not rave about this professor more. She is seriously the sweetest lady and I would be lucky to be in her class again. I never joined discussion much but all she really wants out of her classes is participation. She is reasonable and understands personal issues.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2024
Would take again

I took this class online. Assignments were basically all automatic 100s. It can be hard to stay engaged in the course material in an online class, but everything she assigned was super interesting and made me want to do the work. I never communicated directly with her, but she seemed easy to get in contact with.

Lots of homework
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

She is the sweetest woman and a great lecturer. She does a great job of keeping people engaged. Although this class may seem like common sense, I learned so much and loved how she related topics to real life experiences. Such a great professor!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2024
Would take again

I LOVE Professor Anderson! She is caring and understands that we are people outside of college. Some weeks can have a lot of assignments but other weeks we only had one. No exams, but a small quiz about every week. She is a really fair grader but also takes attendance every class. Couldn't recommend her more. She loves what she teaches!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
1.0
CF210
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

The best professor I have ever had. Assignments are very easy and her lectures are very interesting. She is very caring and understands that students have other classes and responsibilities. Highly recommend taking her if you can.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A
May 7, 2024
Would take again

Really easy and interesting class. Does not take much of your week at all and all quizzes are open note/ textbook. Just overall a fun and interesting three credit hour class!

Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
CFS201
Grade: A
May 9, 2024
Would take again

One of the nicest professors ever! She is so passionate about what she teaches and makes sure everyone understands the material. Quizzes are open note and all PowerPoints are on canvas! This is not a difficult class and she makes it entertaining and personal. She is a fair grader and as long as you do the assignments you will be fine!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
May 10, 2024
Would take again

This was a super awesome class! There was a lecture video every week, textbook homework, and canvas homework, but it was all super easy to complete with clear instructions. There is one large project instead of a final, but it is very flexible! The tests are proctored online, but open notes! The material sets you up for success on the exams!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
May 14, 2024
Would take again

This was probably the best online class I've taken! Each week we had lecture videos to watch plus small assignments from Canvas and the textbook to complete but it was always very manageable. There's one fun online simulation to complete throughout the semester and a final project rather than an exam.

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Anderson was a great professor and made the information digestible and interesting. You can tell she is really passionate about her field of study. Homework was easy and there is no final/midterm, only quizzes done at home through Proctorio that pretty much always follow the notes so as long as you read over her powerpoints, you'll do great.

Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2024
Would take again

She was amazing and really wants all her students to not only understand the material but excel in the class

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2024
Would take again

The best professor I have ever had hands down. She is extremely knowledgable and does a great job of presenting information/topics in an interesting way. Extremely passionate and understanding. I would recommend taking as many classes as you can with her.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Anderson is very passionate about her work and is so kind and respectful in class! Assignments were relevant and useful to the class, nothing felt like "busy work". She understands that people learn in different ways so she's flexible on the resources you use to learn content. Tests were open note and she had a grace period for assignments.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Such a sweet little lady. The work is a lot sometimes, but it is not hard. She makes the lectures easy to pay attention to. My only complaint is that she doesn't "allow" for any electronic devices. She prefers that you print out the notes before class or write them by hand during class. She is super nice, easy to communicate with.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

Loved her!! Took her online course and I totally recommend if you're in nursing and are taking other hard classes at the same time. It was about 3-4 assignments per week but they were all very doable. Has no exams, just quizzes only which is nice. Also would release stuff to let you work ahead if you wanted to. Totally recommend!

5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Anderson was an angel on earth! Her class is so organized, work was due at the same time every week, and i always knew what to expect. Her lectures were very interesting and easy to follow - she has multiple different formats for students who learn differently. Easily one of the best professors i have ever had!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2025
Would take again

she was the sweetest women ever

5.0
2.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2025
Would take again

Professor Anderson is the sweetest lecturer who makes the material engaging and relatable. Assignments are reflective, quizzes are open-note, and Unstuck study was a great study tool. Highly recommend this class!

5.0
3.0
CFS220
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2025
Would take again

I loved her and thought she did a great job at explaining the material in class. Attendance is graded. The tests and quizzes are on Proctorio and all open note, which was nice. There are a lot of notes each week though, and she goes over them very quickly in class, so I copied them outside of class 99% of the time. Highly recommend her though.

5.0
1.0
CFS220
Grade: A-
Jan 24, 2025
Would take again

LOVED THIS CLASS! Dr. Andersen is super sweet and caring. The class was very easy. Take her for an easy A !!!

Caring
5.0
1.0
HDFS210
Grade: A+
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Prof Anderson's class was great. Her online lectures were very helpful and assignments were directly from lecture material. She's very knowledgeable. Each week had similar tasks. The final was not an exam but a project that you picked how you wanted to portray the information. Very easy class if you do your work. She's also quick to respond.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
HDFS210
Grade: A+
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Professor Anderson was amazing, as was her TA this semester. If submitting assignments early, her TA would review them and even send them back to be re-done for full credit. All of her quizzes are online (proctored) and there were no exams. She made learning incredibly fun and I truly enjoyed taking her class.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
1.0
HDFS210
Grade: A+
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Prof Anderson was great!!!!! Such an easy class if you stay on top of your assignments. Assignments are not hard and she's very lenient with them. You get grades and emails back quickly.

Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
HDFS210
Grade: A
May 16, 2025
Would take again

The class itself is super easy, and the lectures are super interesting! She takes attendance every day before the start of class. She's so kind and approachable.

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CFS210
Grade: A+
May 18, 2025
Would take again

This teacher was amazing and truly cared about the content she taught. Attendance was not mandatory, and you didn't have to show up the entire year. Weekly online quizzes and online assignments make up the grade of your class. Final is a creative project

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
HDFS210
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2025
Would take again

100% recommend. She takes attendance at the start of every class and lectures consist of her teaching content with a slideshow presentation, so you should def go to class. Such an easy course though and only a few homework assignments each week. Tests are online/take-home and the final project (not exam) has so much flexibility. Take this class!

5.0
1.0
HDFS210
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

She is AMAZING! Definitely take her for any HDFS classes she teaches. She is so caring and you can tell she is passionate about the material. The class its self is very manageable, and the work is easy enough that you'll never be stressed, but you still learn. She is super flexible with late work and is so understanding. Her lectures are great too.

Amazing lectures
Caring
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