Tom Kaechele - Grand Rapids Community College

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Tom Kaechele - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Tom Kaechele

Department: Fine Arts

College: Grand Rapids Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super laid back, but gives amazing feedback on the work you do. I love that if you dont do well on an assignment, he gives you feedback and a chance to fix your work. It really helps you truly understand the content and become a better student.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Easily one of the best professors I've ever had. Very laid back (I once wrote an unformatted essay filled with jokes and gaming references. Still got a 100%). As long as you actually watch the productions and take light notes, you'll be completely fine. Incredibly understanding, caring, and funny. Responds to emails quickly, and often enjoys humor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Probably the easiest class I have taken so far. You will have to dedicate a lot of time to watch productions and write papers, but it really isn't bad. If you get anything incorrect on an assignment, he will give you comments and sometimes allow you to correct and re-submit. He very passionate about his job and funny too. Definitely recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: TH101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For an online option, I was surprised how engaging the professor was able to be with the topic. He is well-organized, clear on expectations, gives a big heads up on papers (of which there are five big ones) and you'll be watching plenty of shows online. Also allows for revisions to assignments/grades.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved having Prof. K. for TH!! I took this class online and accelerated over the summer. There is a lot of HW but he is super organized and generous with corrections. He made the class enjoyable and fun. He was very present in feedback, discussion posts and email. Very clear with his expectations and simple to pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tom is an awesome professor! I took his class online and there is a bit more work than one would expect from an online class (seeing live shows and completing 20 service hours) but they are very much worth it. His class is very well laid out and easy to follow in BB. Do the work, stay on top of it, and the class will be a breeze.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Kaechele was a great online professor. As long as you do the work and participate in discussion boards you will do fine. Only thing that I did not like is that I took this class online because I also work full time and you need to do service hours which is not possible when you work full time and go to school full time

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tom is great! I've never had a theater class in my life so this was all new to me. It was fun! It was online so I had to watch 2 live performances and at least 4 online performances to meet the requirements. Tom's videos are hilarious. You can work at your own pace, just don't fall too far behind. Work ahead and you get extra points!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: THEATRE248
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor was great! Gave extra credit and gave great feedback. He also had good lectures and very flexible.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Tom my man! I loved this class thanks to him. He was so helpful outside of class, gave extra credit for making study groups outside of class, and told the best stories. I cried from laughing in his class so many times, and the stories were all relevant and helped me understand and remember the material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

A very good class to take at grcc! Im super thankful that I got to learn things about theatre and I know that everything I learned from his class will apply to when I watch a production.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing class, hilarious professor, do the work, take notes, and everything will be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His humorous anecdotes and amusing lectures made this class something special. He took a subject that people may not be interested in and made it enchanting. He is a funny and all around great guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: INTRO2THEATER
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tom is the best professor I have had yet. He is so funny and caring and he genuinely wants us to succeed. I am so happy I took his class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tom makes it completely possible to get an A in his class. Take your notes, pay attention and even if you don't pay attention, he goes over every question on the test for review. If you don't have time to do the volunteer hours or go watch plays, this class may not be for you. They are a big part of your grade. Probably the best softball coach.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tom is just great. VERY hilarious, tons of awesome stories (that relate to theatre and are interesting), and so passionate about what he does. He genuinely cares about his students success. I would take his classes again, and Im not even really that into theatre (although he made me see it in a different light). Take any class you can with Tom!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love him. Great guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tom is amazing. I took this class online and he's super understanding and accepts late work. I learned a lot from this class. Just so you know, to pass the class, you need to have 20 service hours (Help at theater shops, with tickets, etc.) and you have to see shows (in person or online. He provides some for you).

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is super funny! I recommend him to everyone! Clearly very passionate about what he does! You have to love a teacher who loves their job!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: TH248
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I had Tom as my professor for Intro To Theatre. The guy is hilarious, and always adds stories to his lectures to make them interesting. Attendance is really important as your notes are going to be really helpful in studying for the tests which are REALLY in-depth. This class has no homework but you have to do 20 service hours. DONT PROCRASTINATE.

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