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Very cool, learned, sophisticated woman. Down to Earth, she will show you the world if you let her :-P !!!
I took her class a few years ago and she was belittling and rude. I dropped her class because of her attitude towards community college students that we are "not in High School" anymore. If you have any intellect don't take her class.
Awesome teacher!!! All you have to do is study your notes and you will be fine. Don't procrastinate, and make sure to sit in the front and participate during lectures. She will love you for that.
The class was not particulary difficult but she has a tendency to belittle her students. I was not a fan.
She LOVES embarrassing students! She's very intimidating. You cannot eat in class, cannot arrive late, cannot talk, cannot get up from your seat, cannot go to the bathroom. Her class feels like high school all over again. She wont tell her ethnicty, weird
she is one of the nicest teachers ever! her tests are so possible. they come from her lectures and she gives you the essay topics before hand and lets you choose any one. she makes the class fun.
Drummond is a lot of fun. If you're a sensitive person you might be offended by her humor. She loves teaching and it shows.
Classy lady, real vintage. Classes are easy As. Don't ****her off or she'd throw you out (the window) & don't be late or she'll lock you out. Tests are the best. Makes you think and makes history fun.
Classy lady, very nice. Really wants you to think, so speak up in class. She only picks on the quiet ones, but only to jumpstart their brains. Good teacher, not too difficult, kinda fun.
Awesome professor. Makes you think and dont ****her off cause then she will go off on you. Her class is fairly easy.
Gets you to thinking for yourself, not just echoing everything in a book.
the best teacher i have ever had!!! makes you really want to learn test are hard if you dont take good notes but you come out of this class knowing alot! and shes funny!!!
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an excellent teacher. what you learn in her class will stick with you forever. she is great
A sense of dread consumed my body before I ventured to her class each and every day.
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You must be a fairly good writer to succeed in this class. Go to every lecture, listen, take notes, study, and be prepared to write complete sentences and paragraphs on her tests not fragments. The plus side? She has encyclopedic knowledge, great stories, and fascinating historical tibits.
She is extremely knowledgeable. However, I found her lecture style to be exremely irritating. She is aggressive about getting you to answer questions in class. I would not recommend her.I could not handle her personality.
She can be very nice and irritating at the same time. For tests, you have to write a short essay, and many small essay-like short answers. Recommendations: Thorw random answers at her so she does not pick on you.
She's very clear at delivering the subject, very helpful, all you have to do is raise your hand.Took her in winter 5 tests, short answer, fill in, some multiple choice. Over all great teacher. Tests based on mostly lectures and book, no surprises, she'll ask about the black knight :) Good luck
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The whole class sat with their heads down, waiting to be her next target.
Great teacher. The people who complain about being "picked on" are the ones who sit in the back and never pay attention. Here's a thought: maybe if you knew the answer to her question you wouldn't feel like she was harassing you. But that would require work.
I'm a history major, and I knew the answers, and I hated her. Her class was torture each and every day. You'll pass the class, if you study. But that doesn't mean you'll learn anything or have fun. Maybe she had a bad day or something. For five weeks straight...
A very good teacher. Just show up and take notes, you dont need to buy the book. Tests are based on the notes from the lecture. If you're gonna take a Hist.5 class at this school she'll be your best choice.
Well I admit she was pretty good, but i personally thought there were too many politcs involved in that class. I sometimes seemed like a history in politics class, and less a sex in history class.
She does a good job teaching the material but she can be extremely rude at students sometimes. Her tests are a little difficult because they are fill in the blank and they require an essay. Even though the tests seem hard she gives out a lot of points for dunb answers even if they aren't right.
Neat lady, a bit of a loose cannon. She'll sit there for a full ten minutes trying to pry the answer that no one knows from the slack & drooling jaws of her students. Despite her teaching this class, she is VERY bloody Catholic, so tiptoe around that. She liked me, but she rarely likes everyone.
what a fraud! when i would ask questions she would barely answer them, and she got offensive at times. poor lecturer, poor teaching skills, and quite defensive on her political issues.
I was only in this class for two days and decided that I couldn't stand any more of it. She enjoys asking questions to the class (for which she has VERY SPECIFIC answers in mind) and then, when someone is willing to answer, most of the time she simply asks "Why?". Plus, she does NOT know her mythology, which is not good for a class on the Greeks.
She is rather boring, and often gets annoyed if no one pays her attention. She asks questions that only she can answer and gets very angry if no one can answer. Test aren't based on anything but plays, names, and booklet. Don't bother buying the books.
She is one of the coolest teachers I ever had. She likes to challenge her students, but also helps if you have a question. Her tests are easy if you follow her instructions and study her notes. I HIGHLY recommend her.
I disagree that Drummond is prying answers from her students. Most people barely pay attention when plays are being read, so of course they aren't going to know any of the answers. I found her very funny, intelligent, and nice. She did know Greek and Roman history very well. I highly recommend her too.
She's a **** but you will learn from her. If you take her make sure you sit in the first row because she has a theory that good students sit in the front and honestly I think she does base her grading according to where you sit.Also she might pick on you so you have to be ready because she will beat the answer out of you.Very easy if you study.
She wears pretty wild clothes and jewelry! Never say "I don't know" when she calls on you. She gets mad if you act like you don't care about the material. She's just a fun teacher, and she won't break you to pieces on the test.
cute ol lady! ask many questions, dont need the book. Class is quite interesting, shes very intelligent. I would recommend her for this class.
funny as hell, but thoroughly unclear and hard to understand. be prepared for a lot of sex talk lol
her tests are pretty hard. long as you take notes and study them you'll do fine. buying the book is not neccessary and the class is very interesting. it's about sex why wouldn't it.
Dr. Drummond is a very interesting professor. If you just sit and stare at her, of course the class is going to be difficult. Take notes, ask questions, and do come prepared for the class; it will make a difference. You do need to be a good writer to pass her class, because she does not hand out Mickey Mouse tests such as multiple guess.
This teacher is nice, however, her tests are difficult. English is my first language and I still don't understand what she wants on them. I feel sorry for people whose second language is English. She reminds me of Mrs. Roper from Three's Company. Funny teacher but her tests suck!
She's pretty easy, you just gotta show up to class, take a lot of notes and study well...then you'll pass with a A. There is work required, unlike most other valley college teachers. She's nice too...but is pretty biased with her opinions
Great classes. Don't bother buying/ reading the books. She covers it during class,take good notes!! Essays required for the tests which are not easy if you don't go to class regularly. Learned a lot. This class is definately not for the person looking for an "easy A"
English is my second language, and i got an A in her class, her tests are based on essays, but if you attent her classes you will have enough info to write about. She is adorable and... don't buy the books you won't need them!
Very intelegent and funny lady, but be careful - give ger a finger and she wile bite off the whole hand. If you want an "A" you gotta show up all the time and take good notes. If you can do that her class will be interesting and funny.... as long as you are prepared to deal with her picking on you. All in all she is an exellent teacher.
She has flair but is basically obnoxious. Very impatient and nasty if you ask a question. Take someone else if you can.
This professor is obnoxious! She confronted a student about their learning disability in front of the class, announcing it for everyone to hear. She continued to try and discuss the issue even after the student had asked to keep the matter private. The student left in tears, and even then the teacher made rude jokes about the issue!!! Appalling!
WARNING!!!WARNING!!!If you value your grade, do not take this class.First of all she never uses the textbook, everything is off of her lectures, which suck, and so you can never be absent, not even once.Second, she grades her tests very harshly.Almost everybody in my class failed, so don't underestimate her, she is tough. Very Very bad teacher.
Show up, take good notes & use critical thinking on the exams, and you'll be fine. I had some personal problems during the semester & she was very accomodating. Don't let her bark scare you--she is a sweetheart.
Probably okay for most students. Take good notes in class but if you want to learn you need to read the textbook - nearly half of what she says is incorrect. She messes up names, definitions, and basically makes a mess of history, but she is passionate about the plays, which helps a bit. Also has crazy ideas about the Internet and politics.
Great teacher!This woman is a trip.Definitely not 4 the easily offended.But soon enough u see that she's an equal opportunity offender. Total sweetheart.she had us cracking up half the time(tho i dont think it was intentional.She's great.Old school.Show up,take notes,study. would take her again in a heartbeat. dont need book except to pad essays
She's old school, but not in a good way. Tends to pick on people a lot. Her lectures can be interesting and funny at times, but hard to keep up. I suggest secretly tape recording her lectures if it's at all possible. And her tests are a pain in the ass to prepare for. She requires that you prepare and memorize at least 3 essays for the exams.
History majors take her! Lectures are clear and helpful. Dont buy the books total waste of money, just attend class every day. Take good notes, she gives a study guide. Tests are essay form(Easy). Not for slakers!SRY
Amazing professor! Took her years ago and inspired me to be a history major! She's great!!!!!! Very helpful. Take great notes and you will do well in the class. attend every class. Excellent professor!
BEFORE ADDING THIS CLASS, I CHECKED ON HERE.SHE GOT BAD REVIEWS,AND I WAS DREADING THE COURSE.ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS,IM GLAD I TOOK THAT CLASS. SHE IS OLDER, BUT SO FUNNY. SHE DOES PICK ON PEOPLE, BUT THE PEOPLE WHO NEVER PARTICIPATE. HER TESTS ARE EXTREMELY FAIR, SHE TELLS YOU WHATS ON THE TEST. THIS IS COLLEGE SO COME ON.IF U WANNA LEARN, TAKE HER!
This is not an easy class. She is fast pace. Her tests are fair. She gives you alot of information so please take really good notes and you will do fine.
Professor Drummond is the most out going teacher. She made class enjoyable and boy did we learn a lot. Must keep attention and write good notes. I would definately take another class with her.
She is great ! I love her style of teaching she is very open and honest. Most people are afraid of her but those are the ones who dont' want to learn and just to talk. She thought be a lot of cool stuff. I took her last year and I am still reading about the things she thought me in class. I would take her again if I could..
Drummond is a hard pill to swallow. On one hand she is the head of the history dept, so she is an amazing source of information. She is an easy grader as well, as long as you at least grasp the information enough to regurgitate it. Her lectures are guided by the classes input, which is frustrating since you attended class to learn the info.
Drummond is an okay teacher, there's much information that she gives you, but there's really no need to go to to class all the information is in the book. if you like writing short answers and essays on your test, than her test might be easy to you, she looks for exact detail on your paper.
Good and easy teacher. We had 3 test and a final. The final was not cumalitive. Each test had a multiple choice section and an essay question. Take good notes in class and u wont even need to read the books. I learned a lot and would take her a again. Easy! participate in class!
She is a very funny teacher, good sense of humor. She knows everything there is to know about history. There are four exams in total plus one analytical paper, half of the exams are essay questions so have decent writing skills. All exams are straight from her lectures, take good notes, and videos she shows in class so the book is almost useless
Very fun class. Prof D. is great I really did learn a lot in this class. Take good notes and don't miss class she bases her test and quisses on her lectures. Dont buy the books just take good notes and you will be fine. thats how I did it and pass with a B. Make sure u have the booklet every class and dont be rude or get out of class she hate i
hard class.. you need to take notes if you want to pass. barely used the book the syllabus said we needed from the student store.. However, the booklet was useful in this class. She's helpful when you ask her and she's understanding when you speak to her and tell her you're struggling.
It was not so hard, but... why D???
She is a very smart and funny lady. Don't talk during class, and if you're not paying full attention she might kick you out. I loved her class, very informative. Take good notes for the test. Minimun book use. If you sit and listen to her, you'll not only learn, but have a blast.
DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! TAKE ANOTHER PROFESSOR IF YOU CAN!
Bad teacher. Rude as hell! Inconsiderate. Hated her!
This professor is funny but it is not an easy class. you have to read the text and a booklet. you have to take good notes. the test is multiple choice and one essay question. you have to memorize essays. If you dont like to read or take notes then dont take this class
Professor Drummond was a pretty good professor. knows her material. Attendance is mandatory. We had 3 tests, we had to critique a play & write a 5pg. paper,& 2 class assignments.the exams are not hard.she does a mini review the day b4 the exam, but just review the notes she gives and you'll be good!..TAKE HER!. She'll help you if you need it!!!
I took her last semester for history 11 and she was great. Don't sleep or act like your tired. Don't be late, take notes and listen to her she knows a lot! She can be the nicest lady in the world depending on the day. Just act like a mature college student and do what is asked an you will get an A... I did...
She's an okay teacher. She can be very overbearing when she asks questions. Make sure to take notes, lots and lots and lots of notes. And pay attention. Her tests were easy because of that. She's a silly little lady at times though.
My elementary history class was more rigorous than hers. Tests are embarrassing. Pay more attention to unimportant people and less to Franklin and Jefferson. Occasionally goes off on tangents and subtly airs her asinine political views. If you value your education, take someone else.
Shes an okay teacher. Don't buy her books, she doesn't use them, just take notes. her class consists of lectures and you must take all of it down, because she doesn't give study guides or even a general scope on whats on the test. If you ask, she'll say "WHAT WE'VE LEARNED SINCE THE LAST TEST". I got an A, and I never even bought the books.
She is wonderful in her lectures and makes them interesting, but is confusing when you have to take notes and decipher what is a story and what is going to be on the Test. No use for the book except blue booklet. The first tests were hard because she wouldn't budge on telling what was on them you had to ask her after class or guess.
I really enjoyed her class. She is very energetic and funny. She loves to sing and will play with the class at times. If you catch her on a bad day you could end up feeling stupid in front of the class. She will call on you randomly and won't stop until you answer. Other than that she is a wonderful teacher. I had a great time.
DO NOT TAKE HER! EXTREAMELY HARD! I HAD TO DROP HER SHE WAS SOOO HARD! CAME TO CLASS EVERYDAY, TOOK NOTES UNDERSTOOD EVERYTHING AND BARELY GOT A D ON THE TEST! DO NOT TAKE UNLESS YOU WANT TO FAIL!
She is fun and very on point in her lectures. The key of success is do not miss class, everything she goes over will be in her lectures. The book will reenforce what she goes over. She will make you work for your grade and she likes class discussion, which is cool. She can be a little dirty minded at times which makes the class fun, cute lady. Clas
This professor makes History much more interesting than most people would expect. She really makes it so that you understand, because she puts her own twist on things. She randomly starts to sing and dance, and sometimes makes you sing too lol. She can be dirty minded, but it's pretty hilarious. Fun Fact: She will never wear the same outfit twice!
The teacher is a good teacher.If you know your history you should have no problem, its the same stuff you learned in high school. You will need to watch the twisted way it changes when she tells her stories.
when she lecture she does not use powerpoint so you gotta write fast or have good memory. Her test is based on her lecture. i dont recommend her tho.
Funny teacher with a colorful personality. Her class was based on notes, so take good notes. She does not use the text only her pamphlet. Tests were based on lecture and her quizzes are tricky. Her lectures are clear but the questions she throws the class are most of the time curve balls.
VERY HARD TEACHER!! makes test on her notes, which are all over the place. She has outburst at her class, and says god damn it, and no sh*t when you make a response she doesnt like. Take another teacher!!!
I love her! She knows everything about history. She is spunky and funny. You need to pay attention during her lectures in order to pass. She has an amazing personality.
she is really a great teacher. she wants the class to learn. people that make bad comments on this sweet old lady aren't very in tune with what's going on
She is a very intelligent lady, but she is not a good history professor. There is no HW, which I liked. Her quizzes are based on the class notes, but her test are not, she says they are but they are not. You must read the book to pass those tests if you want a B or A. She is also very insensitive on certain matters. Many people were offended.
Average teacher at best. Has a tendency to forget dates and correct information about events (It's History!). Keep your mouth shut unless she calls on you, or you'll become a target, very fast (Wicked, abrasive sense of humor). The tests are not hard, and I'd advise you to really read the book, as the lectures alone will not help you.
She is an amazing professor! She really ignited an interest for history in me! Before taking her class, I hated history, she makes the lectures very interesting. Take good notes, they really help out! I recommend to take her if you actually want to learn something! :)
Given that I don't like history to begin with, I wasn't very interested in the class. On top of this, the way she organizes the class is a mess: all she does it lectures for the entire class period and occasionally shows a video that is minimally related to what we're learning. Not a teacher I would recommend unless you absolutely love history.
She is full of knowledge and genuinely loves history. Sometimes goes on rants about society if no one participates in class. Easy class if you like history. A lot of lecturing and isn't specific about what is on the test. Don't slack off and you will pass. Cusses sometimes which is funny. Overall decent teacher.
Great teacher! She is very helpful and makes sure the entire class participates. Tests are not tricky! Amazing woman and wonderful teacher. Full of knowledge.
She's super nice, attendance is mandatory mean you a must attend the class and do not be late. Book do not buy text book we didn't used it at all. However we used the book that she'd published. Need to use tape recorder if you are not good taking notes.
I took her for Humanity 1 and History 5, but I dropped hist5 because It's pretty difficult to follow her. I got B in Humanity1 because the topic was interesting. I also used tape recorder in all entire semester. Attendance is a must and don't be late. Book do no but book, because we never used it, however, need to buy a book that'd she published.
Easy class if you study a couple days before the test. She will usually tell you what you should study a day or two before the test, which is a big help!
Favorite professor, hands down. She is such a character, I love her. She teaches history like she's telling a story and I was on the edge of my seat hearing how Cortez conquered the Aztecs. She doesn't tolerate slackers, but all profs hate loser students, so don't be one. Highly recommend.
The worst teacher I ever had.
Very Knowledgeable, funny, and fun. Can be a little pushy with opinions. Super easy tests. Lecture based class take excellent notes and record her. Makes everything a story. One paper. 2 tests. 3 quizzes. Dont buy the books useless never opened not once. But buy her booklet for sure it is needed. study notes well! Final is essay question.
Great teacher and interesting class if you are serious about your studies. I was borderline AB and she was super helpful to let me know what I needed to do to raise my grade. My favorite teacher, hands down. DON'T NEED TO BUY THE BOOKS, JUST BUY HER COURSE PACKET!
Don't venture to voice an opinion she doesn't agree with. You're liable to be outright mocked (e.g. namecalling) in front of your peers. Very unprofessional. Not a hard class, but just a very strange one. Really, the worst teacher I've had. Kind of like Judge Judy; gets off on berating people.
She is a really sweet teacher and you can tell that she really loves her job and she wants to encourage students to participate. Unfortunately a lot of students at this community college don't care and they don't even try. It's unfortunate because she really loves her students and you can do well in her class if you put the effort in.
What you have to do in this class is watch movies and write paragraphs. It's quite simple as long as you pay attention on what the teacher says. Really easy A, just remember what the movies are about and her main topic the movies portray. By doing this I guaranty you a Passing Grade. Also there is an assignment to write, about a studio tour
Teacher's curriculum is terrible and haphazardly put together. She teaches lectures as if she's conversating with a friend. She spews out information, and seems to randomly pick some of that info to put on tests. Her tests are the hardest thing because Idk what to study. Don't get the book, she doesn't follow it. Learn by lecture Pray for LUCK. Sad
Wouldn't recommend this Professor what so ever. Lectures are extremely boring. You need to basically teach yourself because she's so confusing. Her test aren't multiple choice, and she gives no study guides. This class was a waste of time!
The class was really easy as long as you paid attention. The test weren't that hard. Some multiple choice, essay questions, and fill in the blank. You watch alot of movies in that class. Overall I learned alot in that class and it was fun.
Her handwriting is difficult to read at first but as the semester goes on you can translate it. Participation is big in her class otherwise it slows the class down. Do the assigned reading!
Prof. Drummond is a very good teacher, as long as you take her subject seriously. Remember, she likes those who participate in her class. She does Not like those who come late to class, try to be on time because she'll remember you. Take notes it will be on the test, but the tests are not hard overall. She's very passionate about her work. Easy A!
lectures are boring, but tests are easy.
Hist. of America;Had to 'W' from class to protect GPA. Tests are confusing. Took notes and attended every class,but don't know where she got those questions from. Have to teach yourself basically. Read text too, multiple times, no use. She is very fussy. Poor choice and a waste of your valuable time as a student. Look elsewhere for a history prof.
WOW, terrilble semester!!! I don't know where to begin, she lectures on the most random things, and goes off on many tangents. Also lets her politics come through way too much! Would NOT take this professor again. Bring a pillow to class, you will need it .. :(
I took her for History 012 & 018 back in 2011. One of the greatest professors I've ever had.
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