Edward Di Bella - Grossmont College

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Edward Di Bella - Grossmont College

Professor: Edward Di Bella

Department: History

College: Grossmont College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIST100
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:

This was the best professor I had ever taken. It's refreshing to have a professor that can engage a classroom solely off memory. I was in a 3 hour lecture and was not bored one bit. He lists key terms on the board and lectures in that order. Three exams that make up a grade isn't horrible at all as long as you attend and study. Best professor yet!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HIST106
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Although I went to every lecture I didn't put much of my own time to this class. Your grade is based purely on three exams. Unless you love history or history is easy to just get and stay on your head then take this class but if not please find some other history class if you need it as a GE. I honestly would have done better if he had assigned hw.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST106
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dont take him. He talks for 2 hours and 40 minutes straight from pure memory with no PowerPoints. Does not let you use laptops in class to write notes. Tests are hard and super hard grader. Only three tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIST106
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Favorite professor at SDSU so far. He lectures without notes or powerpoint. He is funny/entertaining so I didn't mind going to a 3 hr class at night. If you read the book and go to class you'll be fine. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HIST106
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Favorite professor at SDSU so far. Knows the material so well, and lectures without having to use notes or a powerpoint. He is very funny/entertaining and I actually didn't mind going to the 3 hr class. If you go to class & read the book you'll be fine. TAKE HIM

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST106
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:

SUCH A HARD CLASS. he makes the tests really difficult AND grades really hard! history is very interesting but he made it more like memorizing then learning

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIST105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Di Bella is one of those profs that you want to brag about how you got to take hum. Great guy, great teacher. I've never seen someone teach with as much passion for a subject as he does. Lectures out of pure memorization. Not the easiest class ever, you definitely need to go and pay attention and take notes, but it's worth it to have him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HIST105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is my second class with Di Bella and I Love it. I am a History major and have taken nearly every History teacher at Grossmont and Di Bella is the best. He keeps you interested and and doesnt just drown on about dates. No essay test. Fair testing which can be passed with a B if you go to class and an A if you study a bit. Good extra credit too.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: 10111302
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is honestly the best teacher I have ever had, hands down. I love this professor so much I would highly recommend hi to anyone who has to take a history class. He was such an amazing teacher that I even got emotional at the end of the final because I was sad I'd never be able to take him again (since I was moving out of state!) He is amazing!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Profesor Di Bella is awesome. He puts all other professors to shame. Make sure you go to class and take really good notes and if you do that you will be set for the test. He is always excited to come to class and teach us. One of the best teachers you will have during college.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIST105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took him at SDSU. Great teacher. He only lectures, so make sure you listen. But he'll repeat exactly what you said if you ask him to. There's videos every week you watch, then write responses to that are easy. The tests aren't too difficult, but you do have to study (memorize).before the tests, he'll tell you what you need to study. TAKE NOTES!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've had. Wasn't even that interested in history beforehand, but after taking his class I've begun to love it. He's extremely knowledgable, knows his stuff by heart, helpful, respectful and no question goes unanswered. Class is as challenging as you make it with lots of opportunities for makeup work.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST106
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took at SDSU. Quite a lot of work but I learned so much. Many chances for extra credit. Grades hard and all tests are essay format. Required a lot of studying to get an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST100
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:

Mr. DiBella is passionate about history loves sharing it with his students. He treats his students with respect and doesn't belittle their questions. It's not an easy class - it covers a LOT of history - but it's not too hard. Keep up with the reading, think about what you've learned (don't just memorize it!), and come to your own conclusions.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HIST100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

awesome teacher, very helpful. Very strict on grammer and spelling. You will learn sooo much.This is not an easy A class it requires work, you need to attend class and take notes and study hard for the test. He makes it very clear what is expected of you and gives you everything you need to succeed. If you like history take him super interesting!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST106
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The most interesting class ever! Lots of videos and slides, a lot of writing. Di Bella presented it so interestingly and passionately. I learnt so much! I never liked history classes before him. TAKE HIM! if you want to learn about history and not just pass through the class with no knowledge. Not too easy class, but he gives a lot of extra credit!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIST106
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Di Bella knows his western history. Just follow the guidelines and answer the papers with structure and you will be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIST105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Di Bella is a great teacher. If this is your first couple years of college Di Bella will give you the motivation to keep on going in the hopes of meeting other cool teachers. Also enjoying the subject will obviously help. Pay attention and you'll pass. Also don't answer your phone in class, he hates that,but that should be a given,you're in college

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher! He's very passionate about teaching. If you dont know how to write essays do not take his class. He makes you a better student not only learning history, but also makes sure that your English is proper. Very knowledgable and he keeps you engaged in his lectures.Lots of notes, but he is really straightforward

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIST100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Worst history teacher ever. goes on talkin about his personal issues rather than history.

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