good about outlining expectations, doesn't make you do group work :)

very straight foward

agree with others about good at outlining expectations. expects you to come to class, but very straight forward about what to expect on tests and projects. i hate group work too! :)

very nice and helpful...a lot of notes tho

Amazing teacher, extremely helpful and understanding, the only way to get through your history requirement at CofC.

She is amazing!! Class is like story time! I hate history and she is the ONLY way I got through it! If history is not your strong point, take her. Best decision I ever made. :)

Great teacher! Only way to get through History courses. Tests a little harder than you'd expect, but still good teacher!

very nice, each test has an essay part worth 50% , andthere is one project on historical accuracy of a movie of your choice. but overall class was fun and interesting

good, interesting lecture, but ****ed up grading.

take good notes in her class and the tests will be so easy. interesting lectures, she is so fun and makes class fly by!

LOVES teaching history. Every class was storytime! Grading was strict, and tests were harder than expected, but her teaching was wonderful!!!

Make sure you make to every class or parts of the test will confuse you. I haven't even bought the textbook and in the 2nd year in a row I'm getting an A in the class. Just show up to class and take good notes and youre money baby you dont even know it

the first history class i have EVER enjoyed. she knows her stuff, and if she doesnt know something she says it. only 4 grades all semester- 3 tests and 1 paper. completely understanding and helpful. TAKE HER!!!!!!!!

Extremely nice professor, loves telling stories and teaching history. Come to class, pay attention, and take good notes because tests (essay parts) are in depth. Overall a wonderful class.

Professor Toland is GREAT, and her classes fly by even though you have to take notes all of the time. You have 3 tests including the final, one 5 page paper, and no homework. Her tests are from class notes, and she is one of the nicest teachers ever.

very nice teacher, out to help the student get a good grade. tests are not easy, but she provides lots of opportunities for extra credit if you show up.

What a great teacher! Her tests aren't the easiest, but preparing for them is the only thing you will do outside of class, except for one paper. Very smart. Very nice. History classes can be super not fun, but I loved this class! Take her!

A GREAT teacher. Classes are interesting. The tests aren't THAT hard. They just require you to put a little effort into them. If you take good notes you'll be fine. You definitely don't have to read the book ever!

very good teacher, funny, easy to get along with. fun discussions in class. i usually sleep through my other classes but stayed awake in hers. take notes and go every day and you should get a B.

awesome teacher, made history almost interesting.

Very fun teacher, makes history fun. but hard grader

Awesome lady...go to class and you make a B...test based off notes...very understanding and loves story time!!! take her

Well, I had Professor Toland for 2 semesters and she has been my favorite teacher by far. I actually really enjoy going to her classes, and she's extremely understanding in general. Her classes have a jolly atmosphere. Definately take her.

Kinda spacey, but very nice and jolly in class. Tests are fairly easy, but she graded the papers rather harshly. Overall, not to hard to get a B.

I have had her for two semesters now, and I absolutely LOVE HER! She always has a smile on her face, and she is always willing to help you. Her class is not easy though, but if you try and take very thorough notes you will be fine. 3 tests and a paper.

I loved Prof. Toland. She made history very understandable and should definitely write her own history textbook. Students would definitely read it then. Her tests are a little challenging, but if you study your notes (and take good ones) you are cool.

great teacher, if you hate history take toland, she makes it interesting, attendence is manditory, 1 paper, two tests and a map test

Great lectures, but HARSH grader! I have never made less than a B+ on any paper, and she told me my writing was pathetic. Lots of reading, tough tests, but makes class fun. Good for majors, perhaps.

LOVE HER!!Wasn't a big history person until her class!! She makes it fun and interesting. The only thing is that her tests are kinda hard and there are only 2, a paper and a map test with the final...very helpful and tells lots of personal stories!! i agree! she should write her own book one day!!!

The class is fun. Test are hard and you don't have alot of grades. Is not clear about dates and can be hard to get in touch with. Her stories are fun. But you really have to study for the tests and work hard on your papers.

loved her lectures! very clear and organized except for the kick back fridays when stories rule the class. Tests come straight from the notes. Take good notes! write down everything she says! She definately picks favorites. Be involved in class discussion. Participation is a plus.

don't listen to any of these ppl. she is a sweet mother who only gives 2 tests (one the final that's not comprehensive) take good notes though and sit in the front so she can pick you as her fav. rarely takes attendance, dates are not important, and somedays you just listen to her story time

She is an awesome teacher and an awesome lady! Class is really interesting, even for people not interested in History. She tells great stories and is really helpful. You just have to work hard on her papers. Tests aren't too bad.

Just about the nicest lady you will ever meet! Lectures all of class, but tells great stories to break up the time. Will help with anything you ask her to. Is stricter on the grading scale, but nevertheless, a wonderful, compassionate, interesting woman. Highly recommend!

Anyone who talks poorly of Mrs. Toland is just bitter because they did poorly. She is a sweet woman and runs a very laid back class. Her class is all lecture, so take good notes b/c her tests are based off the DETAILS of her lecuture. As far as history teachers go you couldnt ask for a more fun teacher that still challenges you to learn the info.

funny, very eay tells hist like its a sory...nice teach. some papers but not hard...i liked her alot

there's NO homework, and she tells history like it's story time, and she's funny, too...BUT, her grading scale on papers is FAR WORSE than that of my english teacher!!! sometimes she treats you like a 12 yr. old when you ask questions..it's up to you!

She's awesome. By far the best history prof. She makes history interesting and tells it like an adventure story. There is minimal homework and she grades pretty fairly. Take her, you won't regret

She makes the class very interesting because she makes all of her lectures seem like stories, and she also tells lots of stories about her life which is fun. Only a small paper, midterm (8 quotes from through class, 15 matching, and 4 short answer, and then an essay) and then a 5 page research paper on a historical movie. Not an easy grader though

Toland is a really nice lady. Her lectures are really interesting and she indulges in "laid back mondays" etc. to give you a break. Her lectures are fun and she keeps your attention. But...her tests are very specific so take good notes and she grades papers pretty tough. Overall, a good teacher, highly recommended, but be prepared to study hard!

i liked her! sure... she was hard.. test-wise... but her lectures were very interesting. you just have to study and work hard on the papers.

She makes history ands story, which in turn makes it fun to listen to. She isn't difficult if you just pay attention. You can even miss a couple of classes and get a good grade. She is absolutely one of the best professors I've ever had. Would take more classes with her if she taught them.

Mrs. Toland is a good teacher. She does not like are want to see her students fail. By talking to her, you will find that out. Mrs. Toland's history class is not hard at all!

If you can get in her class, do it. She is by far one of the best professors I have had. Some say she plays favorites but she grades fairly and is nice to everyone.

AMAZING! Take her- best class I've ever taken!

teacher lectures notes entire class, with frequents tangents and personal stories. east to take notes from etc

Her lectures are like listening to an interesting documentary were neat facts about the time period are thrown in. She tells occasional personal stories, mainly to rest your hand. Not THAT many notes for a history class and the tests are very straight forward. 1 mid-term, 1 research project, 1 short essay, and a final. I would take her again!

Loved her...she cracked me up every day with her "personal stories" and listening to her lectures did not seem like a waste of time, unlike some other teachers! She is funny and I actually learned some stuff. Def try to get her!

a little hard for a 102 class, but a really nice prof

She is supper nice. One 5 page paper on a movie, and a few exams. The exams are tricky, but she gives the essay topics before hand. No homeowrk, and the texts are optional. I would take her for 104

This woman is the best teacher! I hate history but I loved going to her class because its more like "story time." The note taking is easy and she loooves quotes. Test questions aren't tricky, they're "specific." Her stories are great and you can tell she loves her job. TAKE HER!

GO TO CLASS! TAKE GOOD NOTES! as long as you know your notes back and forth you'll do fine. don't miss a class. she doesn't teach out of the books so you'll miss a lot if you're not there. overall a good teacher. lots of stories.

Awesome teacher!!! Not an easy A, but well worth it. She's a professor you'll never forget

I really enjoyed this Gen Ed class! She is so fun and tells great stories. Makes history very accessible and interesting. Her objective tests are not hard if you study for them. It wasn't an easy class but I don't know of a HIST 101 that isn't. Would highly recommend her!! She is so personable. Attending class is crucial

Great teacher! Kept me interested even though I couldn't stand History. I learned a lot from her notes and the books I had to read for the paper I did for her class. I still do no like history, but this professor can change the negatives / boredom aspects of a dreadful course. Thanks for this course!

Awesome teacher, great stories, pretty friendly. Willing to help if you need it.

She was the best History teacher I have ever had! History has always been my worst subject but she made it interesting. You have to study to make a good grade but her stories and the way she lectures makes it easier to study.

I absolutely loved Professor Toland! She made a subject that has the potential to be boring so interesting and fun. Attendance is not mandatory but you will not succeed in the class if you do not attend. There are only three tests and one huge research paper that she is more then willing to help you on. If you do the work and participate definite A

bad teacher? are you kidding? the semester started off with a completely unengaged class forced to take the gen-ed history requirement. Her enthusiasm is so engaging/contagious. Somehow this woman has gotten our whole actively and willingly involved in class discussion. She makes history interesting through the stories she tells about these histo

Prof. Toland is a saint. she actually makes history fun and interesting. She is always enthusiastic and LOVES to teach her student and she is always there if you need help! her class is on the harder side, however its completely worth it. TAKE HER CLASS!

Professor Toland is amazing! take this class!!!

By far the best teacher that I've ever had for history. I hated learning about history in high school because it was all out of the book, but she puts it in a way that gives you a perspective, a way that helps you better understand history instead of reading about it! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Take her you won't regret it!

This professor is GREAT! I had absolutely NO interest in history before taking this class, actually i dreaded every second of it, but she made history fun and easy to understand. Her research paper was actually fun to write, and her tests aren't too bad. As long as you go to class and pay attention you will do well!

I hated history until this class. Professor Toland was a great teacher and allowed me to actually understand the material.I LOVED this class, and it's obvious she loves teaching. If you do your work you will be fine, If you don't like her you probably don't study or pay attention so you're blaming your bad grade on her.I HIGHLY recommend her class!

Straight lecture class but very effective and informative

Despite the occasional story, Professor Toland makes a point to illustrate the topics of her lecture effectively. It's true she gives few tests, and those tests cover a wide range of material, but she makes it clear from the beginning that if you plan to succeed in her class you must study. If it came up to take her class again, I would.

She is the toughest grader ever. She only gives three tests, two of which are your final and midterm. One research paper which she kills with point deductions and comments. She is the sweetest lady out there but if you're not willing to work extremely hard, avoid her class. My worst grade of my college career thus far.

Best teacher I've had here! She is a tough grader but it was so worth it. I loved her class and she made history really interesting and fun to learn about. Tests follow exactly what she talks about in class--no surprises.

She's so nice, and the entire class is her telling stories about history. It's like story-time, but for adults! If you want to pass, just take notes, read her handouts (which are rare), and understand the things she tells you. It's not a hard class unless you're an idiot.

Loved her! Show up to class, only has 2 tests, midterm and final, not accumulative. Half each test is an essay the rest is short answer, multiple choice, and matching. As long as you take good notes and study those notes you are good to go. I didnt read the book otherwise I probably wouldve gotten an A. She does have a 7 page paper you have as well

She is the nicest lady and cares about her students. She gives a midterm, objective test, research paper (5 pages), and an exam. I'm awful at writing papers and I got an A- on it. She is big on giving "pop quizzes" but usually only counts as extra credit. Just show up, take good notes, and you will do great!!

She is a tough grader and she expects a lot from you. YOU MUST GO TO CLASS. She is very kind and her lectures are very interactive. I had no trouble making an A and whatever comes out of her mouth is what will be on her tests.

Prof Tolland is the best professor I have ever had. I took her for 115 and then took her again for 116. She is fun and interactive and loves to tell history like a story. EVERYTHING that comes out of her mouth is fair game for a test. The research paper is difficult but you can go to her for help. I had no problem making an A in both classes.

Funny, and sweet. No technology and strictly lecture. Missing class is difficult. She can get off topic and tell stories but I enjoyed that. Her lectures are interesting and enjoyable, just make sure you take lots of notes. She only has two exams and a few big essays and is a tough grader.