Reviews of professor Patrick Powell

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He gives vague and unclear directions on assignments, sometimes completely omitting something he wants you to include, but will still take points away from you for not including it. On top of that, he takes forever to respond to emails, even from other staff. He will only reply to part of your email with a very short sentence when he does reply.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Powell clearly cares about his students and wants us to succeed. His class is graded on a few quizzes and papers. His rubrics can be a bit vague, but he's willing to answer questions in and out of class. The textbook is absolutely essential and really helpful when writing the 3 papers. His quizzes are also very easy and a good grade boost

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I liked taking this course with Dr. Powell. Our assignments were both interesting and challenging. I have learned a lot of new and useful information about human development, and was able to refresh some of the older knowledge that I had before taking this class. Lastly, Dr. Powell gave detailed feedback for every assignment I submitted.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He's one of those professors that can be manageable for one class, and confusing for another. He's a pretty good prof, grades fairly, and gives useful feedback. I would not take him again for 502 cuz there's little room to improve your grade. Like 3-5 assignments that pretty much determine your passing grade...it can be stressful on your GPA tbh.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had him for assessment. With Doctor Powell, there's no lack of clarity. He tells you how to complete assignments in class and then he'll post a video of those same instructions. I thought it was unneeded at first, but I watched them. I've had him for a couple of classes. read the syllabus, ask him any questions you don't get, you'll do fine.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He's a good teacher. His best skill is explaining concepts in a way that you understand. This was an interviewing class and I didn't think I would get a lot of things, but he made it make sense to me. If you read the syllabus send the assignments you'll know what to do and he's always available to answer questions if you ask. I liked his class.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Is there to assist students. Is a fair grader. Does a lot of explaining through video recordings. He does not include specific things he is looking for in submitted assignments, but will take off points if it is not in the assignment. Seems to be particular in what he requests of assignments and grading. Is detailed and thorough in his feedback.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Such a well-spoken, intelligent, and insightful man. I would take him for every class if I could. Not to mention he is so handsome! Awkward at times, but it makes everyone laugh. Recommended 100%