Mary Bayer - Grand Rapids Community College

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Mary Bayer - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Mary Bayer

Department: English

College: Grand Rapids Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: EN251
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Horrible teacher. All of her methods are really old school. The class is super repetitive. When writing papers she doesn't give you clear directions of what she wants and grades really hard on them. SO BORING! She should have stayed retired!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ED200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HORRIBLE!! RUN AWAY!!! she is the worst teacher at GRCC. talking to her is like talking to a wall. she doesn't care about her students and is very unclear. Her class was extremely boring and not worth anyones time. for the final project..DO NOT MAKE THE STORY/BOOK. she is ruthless! no one in my class got above a C+ on the book.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She was a very nice grandma lady and smiled alot. She wasn't quite sure what to do if the class was disruptive, but would u if you were a grandma? She didn't really teach that much; was more just doing our projects, going over notes/assign in class. I Still love reading kid's books, so i didn't mind EN250, but others might think the txtbook boring.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

To many to write. She is a horrible teacher and I would not even recommend her class to a person I dislike. She is just that bad.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

TERRIBLE! Please don't waste your time or money on this class. It's repetitive and under developed. You come to class with a book write about the book present the book and repeat. There is no actual teaching involved. Plus she shows videos that skip every 2 seconds and expects you to be interested! It makes me sick to think I wasted time and money

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

took her few semesters ago. she was AWFUL!!!!! I'm in my 6th year of college 9 (transfered out), and she's by far in the top 4 worst professors I've ever had!!! Children's lit is suppose to be FUN... her class was a joke. Couldn't tell u nething i learned except remember doing book talks. those were jokes, too. AVOID AVOID AVOID at all cost!!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. She is a great teacher and I would reccommend her to anyone.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: EN251
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had her for EN 250 before and didn't like her. I had her for EN 251 and I like her better. It really helps to know her little quirks and what gets her mad. Always know to follow the paper she gives you, not just what she says, and know that she may spring something on you at the last minute. Other than that, know grammer. You CAN get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: EN101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I approached her class with trepidation (to say the least) after reading her reviews on this site. After attending her class, and getting an A in it, I can say without hesitation: If you do what you are supposed to do, participate in class, and write copious amounts of notes, you have nothing to worry about. She DOES grade your notes, just FYI.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I would never recommend this teacher to anyone. Her class was fairly easy but it was a joke. I thought Childrens lit would be a lot more interesting when I signed up for the class, she ruined it. She doesn't know how to control a classroom and everyone was very disrespectful because nobody liked her. VERY negative learning enviornment!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Terrible Professor. She needs to retire. I am going to assume she's at least 65 years old. The class is tedious as well as boring. The tests are absolutely ridiculous and Mary isn't at all negotiable. Biggest waste of time, and money. I highly recommend that students looking for an engaging class not take EN250. I wish I wouldn't have.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very sweet lady. Knowledgeable about Children's Lit. Class is very predictable which makes it easy. Just get to know her, and you will do absolutely fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

For tests, memorize the green sheets. For the final project make SURE that you follow what her instructions on the PAGE say... and not what she SAYS. For my project, I told her what it was about and she said okay...later she says it wasn't want the assaignment was, even though she specifically said it was good before. I then had to redo it. Yuck

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: EN2368
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worst teacher i have ever had. She does NOT make the class interesting or fun what-so-ever. She ignores people completly, and can't even speak well. She is so annoying try NOT to take her!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

GAH! This woman is... don't get me started. If you like children's lit, stay away from her. You will hate it. She... is dumb. I don't mean like i didn't like her dumb, I mean I think she JUST passed second grade. Not to mention that she has a dumb ass lisp. Wow... not to mention she gives you about 20 minutes so take an 80 question test. fun.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is very monotone and she barely keeps my attention when giving lectures. The amount of homework is not bad and what she does give is fairly easy. Her tests' are easy also.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

OMG she is the worst teacher on this planet I mean sheâ€™s so dumb a 5 year old could teach better then her and be more entertaining and creative. Man she just need to retire soon I mean everyone in this class is going to need a therapy session big time after we are done with that old bum we are heading for depression deep one too with her. NO GOOD!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Buy the textbook, forget the class. She seems more suited to teaching a younger audience. Assignments and requirements are unclear and taken verbatim from the book- which sounds nice, but she'll correct you at the slightest change of verb tense, word usage, or summarization.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She was an AWFUL teacher. AWFUL!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: EN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worst teacher I've ever had. Signing up for the class I thought it would be a blast, boy was I wrong. She's the only teacher for this class so sorry for everyone who has to take it. Do all the homework, reading and notes, study hard, but you still won't get a good grade. Her grading makes no sense! Talking to her is like talking to a wall.

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