Reviews of professor Joel Gelburd

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Joel is pleasant, positive, encouraging and fun. His personality is ideal for helping nervous or inexperienced students. Sorry, I hope this isn't rude but he is also rather nice to look at. I selected that attendance isn't mandatory because he didn't seem stern about attendance or tardiness. However, you will struggle if you miss class.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Gelburd is a nice, good, and funny professor. He always excuses my late work. I know that using voice isn't allowed during class but sometimes I just wish that he could speak after class when everybody else leaves or during office hours, but other than that he's a good professor.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Super nice guy, really makes ASL fun and easy. He takes it slow, and its easy to stay caught up unless youre really trying not to learn. Not super accessible outside of class and doesnt have a lot of time before or after class to ask questions or clarify things. Overall really enjoyed his class and would definitely take him again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Joel is a phenomenal teacher who puts a lot of energy into his classes and works hard to keep everyone engaged. I really like his teaching style, he is very willing to help while you're struggling with this new language. The time you put into practicing outside of class is crucial.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This is a great class but it is imperative that you show up to every session like for any language class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
The class requires dedication like any other language: what you put in is what you'll get out of the course. There's no speaking, expect to use sign and fingerspelling almost exclusively, with a small amount of written English or miming. Sometimes we'd play games such as telephone to see how well we could recognize and retain signs. Fun teacher!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I really liked this class and instructor. As long as you study, practice, and review a lot you'll be good. Mr. Gelburd doesn't seem to be very strict about attendance but I'd recommend you not miss one class. He is the nicest and he's very encouraging! I'd for sure take him again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Fun class, you learn a lot of signs. Can be hard if you don't practice. Come to class because you learn new vocabulary almost every class. Joel's really nice and plays a lot of games with the class which is helpful in practicing! Make sure to do the hw and do well on the quizzes. Would take again!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Joel is awesome and hilarious. I'm so glad I took his class. He makes learning ASL so much fun. I wish there were more ASL classes at CCSF because I really enjoy learning the language and my goal is to be fluent.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Great professor! He makes it fun to learn ASL with games. At first I thought that maybe we play too many games but I found myself actually retaining what I learned in class. Practice, practice, practice. This class can be easy! Take this class!