Reviews of professor Richard Spearman

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
One of the best instructors I have had ever. Richard is passionate, and way too cool for school. He takes his teachings seriously and wants students to really take away the importance of the effects of colonization. Incredible instructor. Thank you Richard.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
One of the best teachers I've ever had.  Funny, engaging, and knowledgeable.  Fair grades, but participation is expected from students.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Richard provides an engaging classroom environment which honours the subjective nature of learning. You might be bored/boring if you don't like to participate in class discussions.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Richard is an awesome prof! I loved his 111 class and would take it again in a heart beat. Although he is not clear on what he wants from the 3 essays you will write, he is a very easy marker and is not nit picky with citations. Majority of your grade is based on attendance so let him know if you need to miss a class. Show up and youll get an A.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Easiest class to pass. He is an easy marker and the assignments are not difficult at all. He is opinionated, and always asked very leading questions in class. Repeatedly told us not to copy powerpoint notes as he would post the powerpoints online, but stopped posting them half way through the course. Very friendly, available for extra help.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Show up, do the readings, review ppt before class and do some research on the bullet points on the ppt prior - this will help facilitate great discussions in class. Richard fosters an environment that actually allows you to learn, absorb information and to think critically. Absolutely wonderful teacher and a course that should be taken by all.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Don't ever take this course he doesn't know how to teach doesn't know how to give grades. Doesn't explain anything about the assignment and then doesn't give grades. Even if in the course participation is mandatory he still doesn't give grades despite attending the classes.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This course was completed in August 2019. Regarding grading, Dr. Spearman is fair. Regarding classroom discussions, Dr. Spearman will take into consideration other factors in calculating your participation component such as personality type. Dr. Spearman will answer questions and address concerns.