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Button always made us laugh during his Minorities Studys class and his lectures/resources (videos, songs, stories) helped me retain the information he was feeding us. I learned a lot about the structure of our nation and world market in this class through the eyes of minorities. I got exactly what I expected and more from this class!
Prof. Button has helped change my view not only on how a class should be taught,but also on how I live my own life. He would prefer to not take grades at all,and just supply the information within his mindblowin lectures,but the online portion is mandatory. It's worth it though,he is the best teacher I have ever had and probably ever will. Take it.
Professor Button is very knowledgeable and very active with his students but in a good way. He helps the class relax so there is the right amount of interaction. I would highly recommend this Professor to any student that has an opportunity to attend his class. Go to class you will not be disappointed.
Everything is online basically, so as long as you have the book you will pass. Coming to class is a good way to make sure you get an A because he randomly picks extra credit days and favors those who asks questions and participates. Be ready to hear sad stories and see cute pictures of his kid.
Button was an amazing professor!! While attendance is not "mandatory" I would highly recommend going! As long as you read the textbook for the quizzes and tests, it is very easy to make an A. The class is only boring if you sit on your phone the whole time, try and participate! Button is passionate about his subject and not your average teacher!
Unlike some of the other instructors who tried to be loud and obnoxious for the sake of getting attention, Mr. Button really did do his best to make sure we're following and understanding the subject. He's the right guy who does what he does best and it really did pay off. I really did enjoy my time and am glad that I made the right choice.
I took Mr. Button in the summer and although it went by fast he covered so much material in a short amount of time. He's a great professor and a funny guy! Highly recommend him!
You have to give feedback to questions. He loves participation. Get ready to have a fun class, you will enjoy it!!
This guy is the real deal. He keeps everything real with you and really breaks down sociology for you to were not only you understand but the whole class does as well. You have fun in his class and talk and really speak your mind it's by the best class I've had a Tjc. If u need a sociology teacher the man is the guy for you
Homework is all on online. You do need the book for homework. Lectures are awesome, but you need to engage to help understand. He is an awesome and eye-opening professor. Best professor at TJC.
Amazing professor!!
Professor Button is the real deal.
Professor Button is amazing he helps as much as he can when you don't understand something. Really knows what it means to be a student and does whatever he can to make sure you pass his class. The book is a must and attending class is a must but other than that I loved his class!!!
PARTICIPATE. I've never been happier nor more pissed about class discussions, but it's because he makes you think.
He is the best class I have ever taken. Honest and helpful.
Amazing
Awesome guy, makes class fun, lectures are involved. Lots of videos and classroom experiments.
Best teacher I've ever had in my life he really helps you out with work and is really flexible with exams and test I recommend if you are new to college and would like a teacher who is gonna be fair and ease you in to a course then you should take him 10/10
Professor Button is one of the best professors at TJC. Everyone should take his class.
This teacher is the best TJC has to offer. So good that I would take the class again just to be here. The teacher is funny, amazing at teaching, and actually cares about his students. He is a different bred compared to the other teachers. You will love the class and it will change your life the way it did mine.
Really enjoyed and love taking this class
This class really changed my perspective of life. This professor is absolutely amazing and he makes class fun. I incorrige everyone taking sociology to take this professor
Do you like to think? Take this class. Do you want to understand why people do what they do? Take this class. Do you want to change your life? Take this class. But none of this will matter if you don't try. This class will be the best confusing thing you've ever done, and when it finally clicks, your entire outlook on life will benefit.
I learned so much in this class, he is the best professor I have ever had.
Great professor, he is really funny and makes class interesting. You will need the book to pass but all quizzes and test are online. Loved this class and would highly recommend taking it.
This is by far the best class I've taken at TJC!! Not hard work at all. You don't have any in class work, but you do have opportunities to get extra credit. I can't stress enough how much you need to take this class. It has truly opened my eyes and changed the way I see things!!
Best teacher in the world. Completely changes your world so be prepared to see life in a whole new way!
Ryan Button is one of this proffesors you remember all your life. He will make experiments, demostrations, hilarious jokes (what ever it takes)with the only purpose of making us realize the world in where we live, teaching us how society truly works and giving us the necessary weapons to start fighting against the injustices of society.
He truly cares about his students. The quizzes are not easy but his lectures are worth it. I have never been more interested in any class. This is the class and teacher I will recommend over any other. Don't miss out on this experience.
Mr. Button is a very nice man, he cares a lot about his students! He is hilarious ! His quizzes and test are very hard, so make sure you read! He is very understanding, if you miss a test or quiz he will let you still take it. He will say "Ill give extra credit or points" but never does. I wouldn't take him again though.
His class was amazing. I do not see how someone could walk out the same person that they walked in. Homework is online. Be prepared to talk.
Awesome professor! Would recomend to anyone who wants to enjoy class and expand the way of point of view
Best teacher I've ever had. He's fun and loving, and always cares about all his students. His class work is fun yet educational. And he adds a fun twist to his class. His lectures are discussion based he really wants student feedback.
I'm writing this rating for Professor Button's Colloquium class. It sucks, flat out, and it doesn't count as credit for anything. Literally! Button is an amazing professor, but you won't learn anything important from this class. Most of the readings you read all year are usually not understandable. The paper is terribly confusing.
The class is very hard but the the teacher always makes it fun and make everyone laugh that what I'm going to miss the most
I really enjoyed his lectures, he opens up emotions and talks about things that need to be discussed even if it upsets you. Very caring, he rips out a piece of his heart out for every class. All class work he had for us was online, quiz once a week and a test every three. Ill also say that because I have an A I will not be needing to take the final
professor button was a great teacher for my first year of college.
Fun class and very intriguing. I would definitely take this class again.
he was really mean
Hes the best professor Ive had this semester .
He's cool. I guess.
He's a pretty cool professor that will help you in a time of need. Just do the work, he will work with you.
This professor is really great. I loved being in this class, if I have the choice to have him as a teacher again, I would. He made the class funny and not just another boring class. He is also easy to talk to. And I feel like he can really relate to you. You can also recommend anime to him :3
The man is a freaking genius. You can talk to him about anything and he will listen to you. I highly recommend his class!
He is a wonderful teacher. This class is very blunt and straight forward.. It is a wonderful class to take & he is very understanding.
Ball out ya know? Ball out
Button is a great teacher
Button is legit. Makes you think beyond a classroom. One thing to be prepared for is he believes the class is the class and the book is the book; the negative with that is if you dont do well with tests and exams you will have to work for it. The positive is the class is fun and you do soak up more then words on book and statics you soak up life.
Great teacher! Very inspirational!! Youll learn about how the world really is and how it works. Be ready to participate in all assignments. Be ready to do all assignments online and have them done by due date. Wont say if its easy but if you read the book and focus then you will do great in class. Goodluck :))
This professor and class was my up most favorite college course so far. The class is very upfront and will discuss uncomfortable topic (modern day slavery/ war on drugs/society) .So this class isnt for everyone, but it you like it you will love it .
He is a great teacher and challenges the norms that you know and have come accustom to. He by far has made this my favorite class. If you are a free- thinker or need a class for a elective then i would highly recommend this class you will not be disappointed. Show up to class and do the work online and its a easy grade.
This has been my favorite class that Ive taken at TJC. He presented ideas in a way that I hadnt really considered before. The classes were thought-provoking and eye-opening. He encourages class discussion and engages the classroom well.
Best professor ever!
class is really good, a lot of fun and really interesting. the only thing i did not like was that the lectures had nothing to do with the homework. in his words "the book is the book and the class is the class"
I think he might just be the best teacher that i have ever had. I know he was the most influential.
This class has been one of the most eye opening classes I have ever taken. I cannot put it into words. The only thing I can say is Dr. Button is a 500 lbs telepathic Gorilla. :) The class has A LOT of work in it, but it is all very rewarding. It's almost like a choose your own adventure. Tons of homework, readings, and out of class assignments.
He really cares about his students and wants to see them succeed. his class is mostly lectures that are interesting. the grades consists of tests that you take online over the text book material. they are somewhat difficult but they are open book and he is helpful if you need it. I would definitely take this professor again.
Amazing professors! The quizzes are easy, and you can use the book. I took this class as honors, and I rarely worried about my grade. Be ready to write easy book reviews! If you are a honors freshman take this class alongside Learning Frameworks because that class helps you with a research project you have to turn in for this class as well.
I dropped this course because I was failing, and he let me back. He worked things out with me so I could stay in the class and succeed.
The classroom is so much more than the grades. To get the grades, you will have to read the chapter assigned , and you will have to know it well, but as long as you keep up with it every week, it is perfectly fine. In the classroom, there are lots of deep questions and participation of the class. There is a lot Ive leaned just from listening.
Favorite professor of all time hands down. Attendance isnt mandatory but youre not going to want to miss his class! Lectures are fun + super eye-opening. He has a great personality and will teach you a lot. You gotta read textbook on your own time for quizzes but its easy. 11/10! my favorite class. I will be taking Button again for another class
Hes also hilarious! I loved his lectures; will most definitely take again if I have the chance. He loved our class, you can truly feel that he wants everyone to get something out of his class & succeed. You have to make sure you take each quiz & exam. Have to read the chapters but everything is there.
You'll have an online quiz every week and exam every 3 weeks. You have to buy the book and actually read it. The lectures are very informative and he offers a lot of extra points if you attend class. This class is the very best class I've ever had and would recommend it to anyone who is wanting to be truly informed about the world around them.
Button gives awesome lectures. He knows a lot about sociology and wants to see you grow as a person. In our honors class, he let us take control of some lectures and get into some deep, philosophical questions. He is very confident in his opinions, you may not agree with everything he says, but you will have your reality expanded.
Such an awesome professor! He is there to teach you about sociology, but also about life. You learn so much more than just basic stuff about sociology, no doubt one of the best classes I have ever taken! Make sure and go to every class, that will definitely help your grade out!
Bro definitely a 10/10 class and professor. All you gotta do is talk to him and hell understand. The REALIEST i have ever had.. All you have to do is show up to class and do your quizzes and exams.
Button is a professor that makes everyone feel welcome and important. Class is eye opening, yet fun. Textbook and class are very different, but in a good way. It's like taking two classes at once. I suggest ordering the ebook through chegg, you can search key words and chapters that are essential to tests. Great class.
Passionate professor. Mr. Button knows his stuff. There are no tests, only weekly quizzes that are super easy is you get an online textbook and look up the answers. You will write a few book reviews, be sure to look ahead and start reading soon. He is very understanding. You can miss several of his lectures and he doesn't care! Great class.
Button was one of my favorite teachers ever. He knows how to make every student feel important even in a class full of 80 students. And that is an amazing and rare trait. Hes extremely smart and much to learn from him.
He is the greatest professor I have ever had!!!!!!!!
He was a great professor! Easy A! Will be taking him again for the fall semester.
Was one of the only teachers that made class enjoyable and it was great to be part of his class.
Its A Great Class.
Best Sociology Professor Ever
Honestly one of the best professors ever! Loved all his lectures. He made students enjoy coming to class. I would always look forward to his discussions. Would take again just for the fun of it.
His class opens your eyes and makes you a better person.
Dr. Button is the best teacher and person I have every encountered in school. He is super funny and knowledgeable in his field. I would highly recommend taking him solely for the lectures.
Mr. Boucher is like no other professor you have had or will have. He tells you the truth and makes you see things from a different presective of society and its honestly very powerful and meaningful what he teaches you about. You will understand what I mean if you take him. He loves his students and wants nothing but the best for them. He is great!
This class has truly been a transformative experience for me. Every single lecture provides an opportunity to learn something new and mind altering. Dr. Button is so engaging and helps you to see things from brand new perspectives, and you get as much out of the class as you're willing to put into it. Absolutely amazing class, 10/10 recommend.
Hes really good, text book sucks but the lectures make you want to coms to class . Hes really funny , but also makes learning fun.
Really loved his class I found it very interesting and easy
he is so sweet! he really cares abt the students (he ends each class with "I love u guys") and is down to earth. he's kinda like a student himself in a way... easy class if ur just looking for an easy A. if ur actually into learning the subject u will like going to his class.
Professor Button was easily one of the best professors Ive ever had. I took him for Minority Studies and that class really opened up my eyes to the ways of the world. He is super intelligent and cares so much about his students.
Burtons an awesome professor who really cares about his students. I learned a lot from his class, and I really enjoyed it. He never assigns tests, but that does not mean his class is easy. We have notes we have to take over chapters, and we have to present in class our findings from the chapter.
He was somewhat though but he always said I love you when we left. It just made it feel like he cared more. He is a very interesting man
Professor Button was a great professor! He encouraged his students to learn and elevate their mindset. The documentaries we watched were very insightful into the reason why society is divided how it is in regards to economic classes and social groups. He also heavily encouraged discussion and exploration under the surface of the topics discussed.
This professor is great the way he grades and the way he teaches this class and also he is also good to answer questions when you you have questions for him and he will help you to understand of whats hes teaching
This professor is great and he make his lesson so easy for everyone to understand and be able to pass with good grades. You definitely wont regret taking his class. Once you take good notes and your online quizzes, you will be fine.
Great teacher that genuinely cares about the subject matter and his students. Highly recommend Button!!!
Professor Button is an amazing teacher. He makes sure you get the point in every lesson and is always willing to explain if you dont understand. TAKE THE CLASS! YOU WONT REGRET IT.
Easiest class ever. Super funny professor. Quizzes/testsEASY. One essayas long as you try EASY. He gives the class the option to choose what you want to be graded from highest-lowest, therefore I would say choose attendance as one of the lowest so that your grade doesn't go down bad because of one absence. Don't disappoint by dropping class.
Good teacher that will make you see cow, although a bit of a commie, and don't need no more reds over here. Lots of homework and quizzes, and a truckload of reading, if you want to. Makes class interesting and doesn't hold back.
Always looked forward to going to Dr. Buttons class. Such a fun class, Such a caring professor.
This class is definitely worth it! It may seem overwhelming at first, but the hard work pays off in the end. Whether or not you want to succeed in this class is up to you, but Professor Button will help you every step of the way if you're willing to work. His classes have many eye-opening experiences, and I definitely recommend taking them!
Mr. B is an amazing teacher who will open your eyes to a world that is right in front of you. I have learned so much. This is a great class if you want to have your eyes opened.
I took honors class. Didn't like Button as a person but he is a great teacher. He covers some interesting subjects, gives us good books to read, and does social experiments in class. U have 2 read chapters to take quizzes and there is a lot of graded note-taking on chapters. He is connected to Honors program and helps give community service credits
Dr. Button was a great professor. I'd definitely take him again. He has so many great things to say and teach he's awesome. Some videos he shows in class are a bit boring though. The class goes by super fast, I'd recommend him for a summer class. Definitely will open ur eyes to the "real" world and make you see differently like cow.
The easiest online class I have taken at TJC. 90% of your grade came off chapter quizzes that not only you take multiple times but also that comes directly from the textbook's test bank. 10% of your grade was a mickey mouse 2 page HIV/AIDS paper with two graphs and a reference page. Highly recommend taking online, especially during this pandemic.
You can't read about Sociology you have to live it, and Professor Button is a great example of someone who can make you open your eyes. Come in with an open mind, get ready to be involved, and take advantage of the opportunity that you have being there, you will not regret it!
TAKE HIS CLASS
The absolute best class I've ever taken. Professor Button really cares for every single one of us and gave amazing lectures about things that matter. He teaches us about woman's rights, racial discrimination, and how society affects us as people. Get ready to dive deep into topics that may or may not trigger you. It's an amazing learning experience
Really great professor, definitely makes you think outside the box. Participation is very important to actually get something out of the class. Would definitely recommend him to anyone, made my first semester at college memorable.
Very engaging and fun. Discussion is encouraged, but you can still learn even if you don't say much. There is homework every week, but it isn't too bad most of the time, and in class he shows a lot of interesting videos. He definitely knows his stuff.
This is what a professor is supposed to be. I can't express in words how helpful and accommodating this man is. On the first day he tells you if you stick with it he will get you through it, trust that this is true. I'm a 63 year old and have always struggled with math and algebra. Professor Button got me through. The man cares about his stude
For anyone wondering if you should take this class, TAKE IT. This professor is woke to what is going on in the world. In this class instead of learning terms and boring lectures, you get to learn sociology. You get to think outside the box that has been created by your cruise control life. Whenever it comes to the test everything is online.
The first day, he talks about how important it is to stick with him. That was so true. Attendance isnt mandatory, but I cannot recommend going and communicating with him enough as he really does want everyone to succeed.
Professor Button was an amazing teacher! I took his Statistical Methods of Psych class this semester and you can tell he really cares about his students and their success in his class. He really make sure that the information clicks for you and gives so many opportunities to receive help and gain back points through extra credit.
Professor Button is the only professor to ever keep me wanting to get up early and come to class everyday! We learned about something different each day, showing us what the real world looks like. Because of him I now want to travel around the world and experience life outside of America. Best professor ever!!!! He will blow your mind!!
Take Dr. Button! The man knows what he is talking about and he cares for his students. He wants you to understand. Go in with an open mind and you will see Cow.
I enjoyed His class. He made me see things from a different perspective. Best professor I ever had!!
Dr. Button was one of my favorite Professors at TJC. I'm not gonna lie I was terrified about statistics class, but he walked us through it calmly and helped anyone who needed it. If you are going to take stats take him! My advice DO NOT DROP he will give you ample opportunities to earn a better average. Sad he's leaving b/c he's truly the best!!
Math has always been my least favorite subject in school. So when I heard I had to take Stats for PSYC, I was not looking forward to it. I was nervous & thought I was going to struggle. I was so wrong! Prof. Button was absolutely wonderful. He is one of the BEST Professors at TJC. He cares & wants you to succeed. I now love Statistics b/c of him!!
He's intentional and connects to a students fears or anxiety over course material. He's also honest and relatable in both conversation and examples given in class. Another thing is his thoughts on the course are well put together and communicated to a very understandable level
I had Button for Stat Methods in Psychology. The math part wasn't too bad. He did a good job of reviewing the math steps and problems in class. However, the quizzes (we used Pearson) did not quiz much on the math part but more on comprehension. Really nice teacher though. Really cares for his students. Read the book, go to class and you will pass
I took his summer sociology class and he is by far one of the best professors. Instead of making you cram information so youll forget it he tells you stories about real things that you will always remember. He is a very nice guy and is always willing to help his students. There also is a very reasonable amount of work!
Prepare to have how you view reality be flipped on its head.
He is open minded when discussing with the class, but he did get in trouble halfway through the semester for not using the required textbook he listed in the syllabus but he continues to lecture and show videos in class while requiring notes. Dont buy the textbook until you are sure he is going to use it. Wouldve saved me some money.
Such an amazing human. He will show you how to really see and understand the world, but you have to want to see. Come in with an open mind.
So far, Dr. Buttons Sociology class has been the most influential class in my life. Dr. Button is an awesome professor who cares more about his students educations than anyone else on campus. Do yourself a favor and take his class!
Literally the best teacher I have ever had. He truly ingrains his class content while making class fun and memorable. I cannot explain how much I really loved his class. The more you participate, the more you will get out of his class and I promise it is a class you want to take.
Professor Button is an amazing professor. He cares for his students and will take time to speak with you. Button is an incredibly interesting man and every time I come to class I learn so much. While I did take this class to get the credit, I have enjoyed it a lot. I really cannot stress how awesome this class has been!!!
Dr. Button is an amazing professor. Stuff happened toward the middle of the semester with textbooks, but other than that, the class was wonderful. MAKE SURE TO ASK YOUR PROFESSORS ABOUT THEIR TEXTBOOKS BEFORE YOU BUY THEM. It didn't happen to me, but it could have if I wasn't aware.
Dr. Button has really made me think throughout this semester. Going in, I thought that this would be more like a history class where all we do is read the textbook, write reports, and take tests. This class was way better than I had imagined. The lectures really made me think and I learned more about myself and what I wanted to do with my life.
Button was an amazing professor and was one of the only classes I was looking forward to. There is a lot of reading, but it was worth every second I was allowed to be in his class.
I took this class going in thinking, "Why do I need this it isn't even 8n my degree plan I'll never need it" well in the end I'm glad to have taken this class. In an overall summary this class opens your eyes and will change your life even after the first lecture. I recommend this to everyone even if it's not in your degree plan. The prof is great
Dr. Button has been an amazing professor. As someone who typically doesnt talk a lot in classes, I usually resent class discussions. The discussions we had in class were so enlightening, I was always engaged. He allowed open discussion and questioning. Go in with an open mind and youll leave knowing so much more than you did when you entered.
Dr. Button is an extremely influential figure in my life, I can say for certain that he cares very deeply about every person that crosses his path. He will challenge you in a wonderful way, there is no struggle in staying engaged in class. There is an openness for discussion, to learn about your experience, and to hear any POV. Highly recommended.
Professor Button made me love learning again! 10/10 would take his class again. His lectures are very interesting and insightful. He is available outside of class if you are ever confused/need help. You do need the book to complete the quizzes/tests. His expectations are pretty straightforward. Know the sociology terms, you will pass easily.
Professor Button is one of the best professors I have ever had at TJC! He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. If you want to make an A you gotta go to class but trust me you won't want to miss his lectures! This class has truly given me a new perspective about life and has made me fall in love with learning again! 10/10 :)
Great Professor! Cares deeply about his students and enjoys what he does. This class definitely opens up your mind to a new outlook on things. Mr. Button was my favorite professor and I enjoyed attending every lecture.
Professor Button is AWESOME ; being in his class made me wanna wake up every Tuesday morning because I didnt wanna miss his class nor his lecture. I am going to miss his class and his personality and making students enjoy sociology !
Professor Button was unbiased and developed the main ideas about this class well.
He says the book is required, but I never used it! Hes honest.
You should take this class, button will be the reason that you want to be there. I missed 3 classes and honestly felt like I had missed out on something special the days i wasn't there. Get ready for your ideas about everything to get challenged. Good luck finding Cow.
He make you comprehend the material well.
Loved his class, his lectures were insightful and amazing!!
You grade is made up from online quizzes, 4 exams, and attendance. Each exam questions come directly from the quizzes which make it super easy. For the overall lecture portion of the class he is very eye opening to what is actually happening in the world around you, and genuinely wants you to be able to understand every social concept very easily.
Professor Button's class was a wonderful learning experience. He encourages you to ask questions and will stop to help you understand concepts you are struggling with. Easy grades just a few chapter quizzes. Overall, Professor Button is a wealth of knowledge and most importantly he really has a passion for what he teaches.
Mr. Button was a great professors! His lectures are really good and the coursework is easy to complete.
I've been taking college classes for an excruciatingly long time. Seen a lot of teachers. Of all the teachers I've ever had, less than a handful ever impressed me. Professor Buttons is one of the best. Amazing teacher. Can't go wrong with his class. Easy A AND he'll make sure you learn. Can't beat that.
Do the quizzes and attendance is 30%
Class participation is very important
Take care of your business and you will pass. All you have to do is show up and pay attention.
The BEST professor I have ever had! I was retaking sociology because I didn't like my first professor and dropped it. Professor Button opened my eyes in many ways, be prepared to leave a new person, be wowed, eyes opened, and be excited to come back. Never in my life have I wanted to go to class and learn until I had professor button.
Was really good class , has amazing lectures that make you have questions about the interesting topics he talks about and he is 100% recommended to take .
This is probably one of the most informative classes I have ever taken, and will ever probably take. I would tell anybody coming into the course to have an open mind and to try to take everything you learn in this class on its own merits. Don't reject anything without hearing it out fully.
Just gotta show up to class and actually pay attention. The book is needed and all quizzes are from the textbook. Other then that just be you and actually be part of the class.
Come in class with an opened mind. Great professor and great lectures.
Professor Button is a wonderful professor that teaches through documentaries and examples rather than by the book. The quizzes are from the book so if you take his class, I would most definitely rent the book. Attendance is definitely mandatory. Professor Button is a really caring professor and I would absolutely take his class again.
He was chill and takes care of you. read the text book and take you quizzes on time. be part of the class and focus on yourself and you will do better than me.
Professor Button has been one of the best professors I've had in my entire college career. In his class, you must keep an open mind and attend class. Throughout his lecture, you will learn something new, and it will be very eye-opening; you will learn more than you have ever learned. Overall, he and his class are the best.
Read more days instead of the day before. Notes are good to take and help to process the whole Chapter. The class is easy to manage while taking multiple classes with a variety of assignments.
Professor Button is one of the best professors I have ever had. He does his absolute best to make sure you understand the topic, but you have to ask questions and he also gives his 100% into everything. In return all he asks is that you show up and give your 100% also. I would recommend him to anyone!
I would definitely recommend Professor Button! His lectures are amazing and makes sure you understand what you are learning. It was an easy class to manage while taking other courses.
He is a very hilarious person. He doesn't have you take notes or copy definitions on a board he will provide you with wonderful knowledge within this course
Told me how he couldn't beat Radahn in Elden Ring, git gud. Alright professor I guess
A great and helpful professor. Come i with an open mind, and it can be confusing at first but will make sense in the end. Also he has mandatory attendance so make sure to come to class.
Amazing person, very smart and he taught me more than any other teacher! Go in this class open minded and ready to learn. He treats everyone equally and is really down to earth. Best one yet! Thanks button for teaching me something I actually retained!
Dr. Button made me understand how poverty is used to maintain inequalities in our society.
He values his students to the point where he does not just go over the textbook and let you read the same info to get a grade and more on. He teaches people about the ever present, dangerous, and unavoidable issues in society. He cures this ignorance in such a splendid way. To summarize- he opens pandoras box of society.
Great professor! I would take another of his classes again. Class is relaxed and very informative. He does not teach by using boring textbook information but rather he goes into depth in important ideas that will help in the long run. By the last month he will start showing documentaries that will blow your mind. Overall great class great professor
I hate school with a passion but he made me actually wanna come to class so id take his class for real
Hes very Open minded. And discuss topics that may offend sensitive ones. Hes overall a great professor! Lots of interesting documentaries
Professor Button is great at teaching the material in class and includes ideas outside of the textbook. He really encourages group discussion and questions. He connects with students and is respectful and openminded. He likes the students to guide the class and interact with new ideas. Taking meaningful notes over the material is very important.
Dr. Button was such a good professor, he made sure we understood the lectures. He also went into depth about the stuff we learned. Attendance is mandatory!
I have learned so much in one class.. Best professor at TJC. I recommend EVERYONE to take his class..
Willing to work with the students.
Gotta love professor button great class and truthfully recommend it to anyone who wants to learn something new and not just sit around in class bored
Professor Button gives amazing lectures and has taught me so much about sociology. After his lecture I felt like I was living under a rock, you have to have an open mind in order to take his class. I highly recommend Mr. Button and excited to take him for social problems! :)
Button is an outstanding professor. Seeing him give us the sociology side to social psychology is truly something to behold. PSYC-2319 is unlike intro to sociology in so many ways because alongside Button there is also Selman giving us the psychological side of things. This class is unlike any class you'll take at TJC and I highly recommend it!
Professor Button (along with Professor Selman) made an excellent class. Their great chemistry makes for some of the best discussions I've had in any psychology class, both for education and food for thought. There wasn't a single moment I was bored taking this class.
Dr.Button hands down has been one of my favorite professors I have ever had. The class is easy if you just do the work, the discussions in this class were amazing as well. You learn so much more then you think you would going into the class. attendance is a part of your grade, so just show up. I never even wanted to skip this class!
Good guy, speaks the truth.
Great Professor! I dont think I have ever been excited to be part of a class. Walked in and was ready to hear those discussions Mr. Button (Selman) encouraged. It is a safe place for you to share ideas and thoughts.
Compassionate and Honest about his views
Very nice
Good professor overall. Knows what hes talking about and genuinely cares about his students. Would definitely take again. Highly recommend
This professor was amazing! There are multiple assignments a week that are not too hard. The main quizzes on there replace actual exams. One thing, you will not get through this class if you do not have an open mind. Come in with an open mind and be prepared to think differently.
Mr. Button is a very chill teacher but he can be serious at times too . This class will make you cringe , make you sad , angry but you learn a lot . Attendance is a big part of your grade so show up!! Mr.Button is very good at his job . Everyday he always give 110% into his job.
TAKE THIS PROFESSOR HE COO AND FUNNY ASF AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND
Be ready to come to class with and open mind. The lectures and documentaries watched during class were interesting. Attendance is counted as a grade, the class is interesting and not all that hard so no need to skip. Assignment are in the book online, chapter quizzes and knowledge checks. I would register to take more of his classes in the future.
Definitely recommend! Would 100% take his class again. Lectures are deep and inspirational. Come with and open mind.
You should be open minded when taking his class. He lays out the basics that you need to know, and will only dig deeper into topics if the class wants to learn more. Provides amazing and very eye opening documentaries that help you comprehend the material that he wants you to learn.
The book is an online book and all the quizzes are in the book. The quizzes are small and you answer them in the text as you go. The class is amazing. Dr. Button is by far the best teacher I have ever had. He honestly cares that you understand the material. I didnt think it was possible for me to want to go to an 8am class.
This professor is real. He is honest. You have to have an open mind going in.
Definitely an easy class. Online textbook with assignments due every Sunday. Many negative lectures regarding the United States, sadly there was more bad than good. Drop this class if you are unable to have an open mind or are easily offended.
This was my favorite class. The lectures are mind blowing. My friends are jostle tired of me talking about them. Make sure you come to class for extra credit opps. Attendance goes towards your grade.
Definitely unbiased and educated.
I would say get ready for a life changer. You will have a different way of thinking. He is a very inspirational professor who tries to make you understand different perspectives of life and system in the world.
Buy the book as soon as class starts. Lecture is 100% about educating and opening your mind, but homework is 100% reading the book and almost all of your grade. Button is very knowledgeable and passionate who wants to make his classes think differently.
Interesting lectures, he is very passionate and eager to teach. He will answer any question you have with honesty. All of the assignments are due every Sunday online
Dr. Button is amazing. He is not un patriotic, he tries to teach this class without being biased. Make sure you stay up to date on your book if not you wont make it. Make sure you come to class, not only do you get graded but you get extra points if you watch a film. The class is conversation driven.
This is a awesome teacher
Gotta have an open mind taking this class and be prepared to be surprised.
Ryan is an amazing professor and he is very understanding. He has amazing lectures and you can honestly tell he loves his job. I would say just make sure you keep up with your homework and actually show up to class !
Professor Button is amazing! All you have to do is a tay on top of the homework and keep an open mind. If you do these this can be a very fulfilling and eye opening class!
10/10 Professor
If you take this class you need to have an open mind. He will definitely make you question the world as a whole. One thing that I would say is to keep up with your chapter homework. They're quite easy but if you don't do them it will bring your grade down. Attending class isn't mandatory but attending will help you because he will give points out.
Dr. Button was one of the best teachers I have encountered at TJC. He wants you to attend class open minded, listen and take part in the discussion. He doesn't like a quiet class room, he wants you to ask questions and to think. I very much enjoyed this class and would take him again if I need more sociology classes.
Professor Button is one of the best professors I have had so far! If I could choose to have him again I definitely would!
Dr. Button is a very up beat and fantastic person. He goes the extra mile if you put in the work. Lectures have nothing to do with the book, but dont get behind on the reading because its a major part of the grade. Extra credit on days when a documentary is shown. ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!!
Dr. Button is the best example I've seen of what separates a good K-12 teacher from a good college proffesor. Instead of being a dominant but encouraging benevolent tyrant, his class is a mutual collaboration. While he provides a framework for students and shepherds discussion, the students also have significant leverage and dissent is encouraged.
Great professor. Very knowledgeable and funny. Super outgoing, and easy to approach. Easy to maintain a good grade.
Gives to you if you give to him. Effort during lectures is great and is very enthusiastic. Can get out exactly what you put in.
This was my first time having Dr. Button for a class but he was a really good professor. He has you do notes over the chapters you are about to cover in class but they aren't hard to do at all. Overall he was a really good professor.
We did notes in class and he would grade them. They were not difficult at all and they were set where you had plenty of time to do them. Would 100% take another class with him!
I can't hype Dr. Button up enough, he's an incredible, genuine, life-changing professor. He'll change the way you see society if you come with an open heart and mind. Lots of reading and participation is very important, but he's approachable, passionate, always happy to help, and cares so much about his students. The best professor you'll ever have
It was one of the only classes that attendance wasn't mandatory and I still wanted to come every day. Nothing Ryan taught us could be learned from a textbook, it was real, and you can apply anything he said to how you live your life and the way others do to.
Makes you think about social issues around you. The class assignments are in the textbook. You basically read a couple of pages and answer questions through knowledge checks. Class are not really lectures, more like class discussions, but he still manages to find a way to blow your mind at the end. Class makes you see the world differently.
This is the first class I have had with two professors. Button/Selman are amazing. The class is Social Psychology. Button represents sociology and Selman is our Psychology Professor. It's like taking a class where two great minds with different perspectives are trying to find a deeper understanding and you get to be apart of the conversation.
Never have I been able to connect, and relate myself to a professor more than this one. He cares about each and everyone of his students down to a personal level. The class will open your eyes to a completely new understanding about life. You will feel uncomfortable about the topics that are class at first, but if you have to be open to change.
True understanding of the world comes from the willingness to sit and learn and take in knowledge uninterrupted. Please take this class. Please have an open mind and be willing to learn and this class will change your perception of how the world works in the best way possible. Thank you to Ryan Button. I will always remember this class.
Dr. Button does a superb job conveying just what socialism is! Be prepared to really immerse yourself into the various educational videos, take notes, and discuss the topics. This was a wholesome class, that really opened my eyes to our world! 10 out of 10 recommend!
Professor Button is very passionate about so many topics and loves to argue. his lectures are very engaging and challenge you to think about things in ways you usually wouldn't. highly recommend.
Dr.Button genuinely cares about all of his students. His classroom allows for insightful conversations and fosters a love for learning. If you are taking this class make sure to stay up to date on your book work. At the end of the day if you are going into any field where you are working with a minority group you should take one of his courses.
I would definitely take this social psych class with Professor Selman and Button and would recommend this class to anyone interested
Social psych was amazing! Would 10/10 recommend.
Mr. Button cares for his students and wants them to succeed in life. This class is easy but you have to remember to do the the quizzes on the online book he assign us. So glad I took this class, I learned so much about society and life in a fun way. This a great class would definitely take again. If need or want to take a course take this one!.
Whether you take this class worth credit or for fun, it will be a great course. Both Button and Selman's way of teaching is great learning experience and it makes the course enjoyable.
As long as you do the work, you can easily get an A in his courses. I loved his lectures. Get ready to take notes on every chapter for grades! He is also really respectable and easy to work with if you miss a day or submit late. I would give him a 6/5 if I could!
I love professor button !!! He is absolutely the best professor to get . I have learned so much in this class!!
Keep with the book !
Professor Button is a significant Professor that everyone needs to learn from about life and society. He takes his time to breakdown the material that may be hard for others to understand. He truly cares for his students and its an awe learning experience every class. I'm thankful for my friend recommending his class to me!
Button is an exceptional sociology professor whose passion for the subject is truly inspiring. His engaging lectures are not just informative but thought provoking, making complex sociological concepts accessible to all students. Professor Button's commitment to fostering critical thinking and promoting open discussions in the classrooms.
His approachability and dedication to students' success are evident in his willingness to provide guidance and support outside of class hours. With a deep knowledge of sociological theories and real-world applications, Professor Button's teaching is nothing short of transformative leaving a lasting impact on his students' understanding of society.
Easy class just make sure to keep up with the quizzes and you should be fine.
This was the easiest class ive taken so far . He was honestly the best teacher i have ever had!!
Dr. Button was an amazing professor and I always enjoyed listening to his lectures. He was very helpful when you needed extra help and encouraged the class to work together.
Amazing instructor! 10/10 recommend!
Dr. Button is an awesome professor and well respected. His lectures are always very informative and the class group discussions really help to make sure you understand the material being presented. His class has been my favorite college course so far. His teaching is top tier and we love a good education.
There is a ton of course work. The book is electronic and you have to take mini quizzes over each section. It is like a textbook/workbook Basically you have to read the book. The lectures are awesome. You get to see the world through a new set of eyes. Button is by far the best instructor I have had in college. Noone even comes close.
Go into this class open minded and ready to learn. It was not a hard class at all and he is very helpful thought the course.
Amazing definitely recommend!
Mr. Button is an excellent teacher who cares deeply for his students and their success in his class and he is very easy to access out of class. 10/10 would recommend for anyone who struggles with sociology
Very good and understandable professor. Absolutely loved the way he teaches.
To stay on top of the book and go to class to listen to the great lectures, this professor teaches!
This professor is a very nice one! I would love to have him as a professor for several subjects. His classes are very informative, and tremendously easy to follow. The discussions in this class are very fun, and I recommend everyone to choose this class. This class is definitely recommended!
Phenomenal teacher. Gives clear understanding lecture. Thoroughly enjoyed his class.
Amazing teacher and person, very engaged in class and honestly inspiring.
he the best teacher ever I had in my life and that's all coming from my heart. no CAP.
He'll make you write notes on different documenteries.
This professor is very easy to absorb information from, very motivational
absolutel loved Dr.Button. His lectures were very interesting and so easy to get into. Would definitely recommend and take Him again
he is very understanding and also he made sure we understand everything he tells us
If I could tell myself one thing before I started this class, I would say, "Don't expect the expected. Have an open mind and remember to think evolutionary. Not revolutionary.
Be ready to learn and participate
Very clear teaching style, understanding and you will learn so much and engage with entire class
I really enjoyed taking this class this semester! I went into this class the first day not knowing that I would learn so much in just a few months. Dr. Button was an incredible teacher and made the learning of this class much more fun!
Doctor Button, a very different type of teacher. He loves to share his thoughts about the world we live in. He's one that's not affaid of a challenge. It's him against the world. He loves his daughter and loves teaching her how to live life with victory. Very serious when it is caused to be. Dry sense of humor but has humor. Loves peanut butter.
I would tell myself to not be afraid of talking even if I was going to be wrong, because Mr. Button would tell me I am wrong but then guide my thinking to see what I was missing so I can come to my own conclusion.
This was the type of class that I expected from college and Dr. Button is the best example I've seen of what separates a good K-12 teacher from a good college professor. His classes weave together to form a story of us. It was the class that I wanted to go to and didn't want to end. Please take this class
Professor Ryan Button is an amazing professor, and I am very sad the semester is over! I have learned so much about the world we live in the last few months than all of my life. Professor Button uses a combination of stunning documentaries that we take notes on, an online textbook, and awesome class lectures to teach us about the world we live in.
I loved this class! I would recommend to anyone. You learn so much and his class is not boring. You stay engaged and its so fun.
Professor Button is awesome! He doesn't teach just to pass a test, he teaches to make sociologist. By far the best class I've ever taken and highly recommend him as your professor!
Loved the class and would take it again 10/10. :D
very well spoken and easy to understand, very worth while class to take
Dr. Button is amazing and I am going to really miss his class! For anybody going into his class I recommend taking good notes on all of the great documentaries he shares with you and DO THE CHAPTERS for the homework early! Please do not wait until Friday like I did! No exams, not even a final exam! Just a research paper at the end.
The most important thing to keep in mind for this class, is to keep an open mind. You will be challenged in your ideas, so you should be ready for that. Other then that, all you need to do is show up to class and turn assignments in on time and you will get a good grade
Professor Button has a gift for explaining difficult topics and his passion for the subject shows. He outlines and effectively presents the required materials, which enable his students to succeed in his class. He cares about his students and genuinely wants to help them learn. He inspires us and makes us want to come to class.
One of the best teachers I have ever had. I loved that we got to speak our points of view and debate during class. Amazingly knowledgable.
This professor is actually one of a kind he's very passionate about teaching and he may even get you interested in sociology. He sometimes put you in experiments, but he always wants to know if you understand the subject and he's really easy to talk to, when it comes to class and the topics
this professor gives clear guidelines on assignments and as long as you follow them, you will get a good grade. He cares about his class and his students and wants to make class fun and he does.
Professor who give great insightful discussion and down to earth. You will have to read and write a lot.
Professor Button was a great teacher, online and in person, a lot of textbook usage at home, but overall yes, take the class.
Very smart and helps students get a better understanding about life not just in the U.S, but how it can be compared to other countries.
He has a hands-on and visual teaching style. Dis experiments with the class which were fun. Make sure to do the notes and you will pass.
Ryan is goofy but he really put me to work! I always felt like I walked away from his lectures with my eyes opened to some new profound insight and it made my brain hurt!
Very involved with the subject and it really shows in his teachings
Goofy but engaging prof who brings classroom experiments and plenty of discussions. Readings are essential - use unstuckstudy ai and tried-and-true resources like ChatGPT to ace this class.
He listens to his classes and gives the most positive feedback to us. He's also very funny so if you are having a terrible day, he manages to make it so much better. He makes in-class work fun and educational. 10/10 will recommend him!
Mr. Button created an amazing learning environment. I would take his class again. To get the full learning experience I suggest attending class,
I would do my homework while in class because it makes it way more easier.
Professor Button is an amazing professor, I loved every one of his lectures, experiments, and overall, his perspectives on sociology. Just make sure you do your assignments on time and come in every day (His class goes by very quickly) and you will pass easily.
Get ready to take lots of notes! Dr. Button's lectures are very intellectual and thought provoking, make sure to come to class with an open mind. If you choose Dr. Button's course make sure you keep up with your textbook, those are graded assignments outside of class and attendance counts toward your grade as well, so show up!
Dr. Button is Sociology. The class requires a lot of group work but it is all discussion though. I can't express how much I loved coming to this class and how much it challenges you to think! See the cow!
Amazing personality, fun class, and genuinely you will learn something.
If you do what you are told at the beginning of the semester then mastering an A or A+ is cake work. You still have to put in the time and effort to make it happen.
Will always help whenever you ask!
Great professor.
I signed up for his class, not realizing that it would be intro to communism 1301, but he is very based.
Make sure you just show up to class and take notes.
The best Professor I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. A master in his craft, Professor Button expertly personalizes every experience and interaction, being helpful, engaging, and hilarious. He completely changed my life and view on it, and I would travel countries to take a class from him. Just one thing…you can't be scared of the truth!
There will be many online assignments, and it makes you write notes during class. Easy class!
Read the chapter and do the quizzes. Come to class and take notes over videos and lectures. We get to choose which videos we watch at the end of the semester. Discuss the videos in groups. All of this is graded. Dr. Button managed to create the best class that I have ever taken. This class felt like college
As long as you turn in you assignments, you should easily pass.
Professor Button is one of the best professors I have ever had. He really makes you think about life, and the world around you while creating the best teaching environment he can. He makes his classroom a safe space for open discussion about a variety of topics. I recommend students show up to class, and put in the effort needed to succeed.
I pray that God blessed you and that you keep getting the respect you deserve thank u Mr. Button
This class has in class discussions, which I find makes the class go by very fast, would absolutely recommend taking this class, especially if you planing on staying in America.
he's a great character and person, and is engaging, but you gotta be ready to pay attention and engage in his lectures. his textbook work is not that hard, but it is a lot each week. attendance is very recommended because if you miss out on one day and you missed out on important concepts explained in his lectures. overal love this guy, 10/10!!!
I absolutely loved taking this class. Button tries and succeeds at making students feel welcome and safe in this space. There are lots of lectures but he is so easy to follow along with and understand. He will never make you feel stupid and only wants you to understand where he's coming from. 10/10 Definitely recommend.
Dr. Button is one of the greatest professors I have ever had- truly unforgettable. I will take what I learned from his class with me for life, and I mean it. Obviously I have an interest in sociology, so everyone may not feel as passionate as I do. But he truly is great- never condescending, and very eager to learn from his students.
- he counts majorly on attendance. - be prepared to take notes, (on the phone/laptop is easier) - the online assignments, AI was a major help to get a deeper understanding.
Eye opener and makes you rethink
This was by far my favorite class, and I plan on taking the other courses he offers. Dr. Button is an inspiration and genuinely cares about his students. He teaches in a way that you will carry it with you forever. Take notes, ask questions, talk to him, and show up! He will tell you the truth about the world we all live in. Can I get a moo?
Dr Button was a great professor, although he was unbiased, I liked how he challenged alot of the worlds stereotypes and ideas it really helped me to view the world differently. I took something different out of every class, and he allowed us to think differently and have a different opinion, and it was okay instead of being looked down on. 10/10!!
Probably my favorite professor ever. Dr. Button is the most kindhearted man I know. He is so understanding and opens your eyes to the real world. He has no filter, but I think that is the best part about him. Take this class! You will not regret it.
Dr. Button is an extraordinary professor in both his lectures and his encouragement for class discussion. Class was so interesting that I never wanted to miss class! Majority of the grade is bookwork, but his in person assignments are usually very easy and very interesting. He is by far my favorite professor that I've had at TJC, Easy A!
Took this class for fall semester, Professor Button is great! This class includes group discussions and conversations with peers. This class was very easy and Dr. Button is understanding. The most work you'll get is the textbooks, but they're simple and short. I would definitely take this class again and recommend this class to everyone!
Truthfully the best teacher I've ever had. I have issues zoning out a lot and I never did in his class because he made every class interesting. Make sure to show up to every class because sometimes he will just hand out full credit for just showing up.
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