Reviews of professor Erica Parker

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I really enjoyed taking Erica and learned so much ASL! She expects her students to really learn the material so be prepared to participate in class. Assignments were pretty clear and she graded generously. Tests can be a little tough but if you do well on the other assignments, you'll be fine.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Erica made my first college foreign language experience amazing! Reading some reviews beforehand I was skeptical, but she made transitioning to online learning and the quick pace of summer classes a breeze. She is super caring and if you reach out to her about a concern, she is very understanding. I recommend her online ASL courses!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Friends in other ASL classes told me about how much they get to socialize with other students. In Ericas class, we hardly get to even practice ASL. I feel likeIm weaker than my peers because I didnt get that casual signing time. I used to love ASL, but this semester, I dreaded going to class because I felt shamed for not understanding

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Unclear instructions, often mean to students. Doesnt care about our understanding of ASL. Its better to get a different ASL instructor

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Unclear on assignments, harsh grader. Doesn't take a lot of time to explain things. You're better off taking a different ASL prof or another language altogether.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Erica has been very accommodating during covid. Her grading is forgiving, as long as you submit your work you have nothing to worry about. She cares about student engagement and encourages working with classmates through group assignments. She signs and teaches clearly! Overall, fewer assignments than other ASL teachers and easy to understand.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
It's a foreign language class, so expect it to be a heavier work load. Erica was my second ASL professor I've taken at UT, & her teaching style wasn't necessarily my favorite. Myself & my classmates felt lost a lot of times when learning new vocabulary, so I recommend studying extra outside of class or with your peers. She does grade pretty easily.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Difficult to understand, chaotic

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I looked at my phone a few times during class. Mostly to respond to important texts from my parents; and with each time, Professor Parker has liked me less. She doesnt empathize with students and doesnt get that we have lives outside of her class. The attendance policy is strict... but only for some people. Also, we barely got to use ASL.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Shes got a fun personality but I wouldnt say that I learned a whole lot in the class. Shes not the best at explaining things and gets impatient easily.