Veronica Bale - Grossmont College

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Veronica Bale - Grossmont College

Professor: Veronica Bale

Department: History

College: Grossmont College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIS109
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I enjoyed taking this class with Professor Bale. Her online lectures were amazing and hilarious it was one of the best history classes I've ever taken.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HIS109
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Bale really enjoys history. So much so that she wants you to enjoy it as much as her. Honestly it's a GE. We're all here to get it over with, not for fun. Be ready to spend 2 hours a day just on her class. Not an easy A, you really need to work for it. She makes 5 hour lecture videos that are required to watch. No room for mistakes!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST109
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took professor bales accelerated online class and it was pretty easy. Because its accelerated it is a lot of work but as long as you stay on top of it youll do fine. She gave extra credit and also allowed me an extension on late work due to some personal issues I was having because of the pandemic. Very reasonable and replies fast

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIST109
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is the BEST history teacher!! She doesn't make you buy the textbook, provides a free online version but you won't use. Many extra credit opportunities, really wants you to succeed! She is very available if you need help and responds fast to emails. She is super organized and test are not regular test but essays so great if not a good test taker

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bale is an awesome teacher. She records video lectures, you watch them, do a discussion board and quiz and that's pretty much it. The videos are interesting, everything you need is in them and she gives very clear instructions for every assignment. The final is an essay but super easy, the discussion boards prepare for it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bale made this class really easy to understand and is always open to any help you need! I took this in the summer and it was hard to manage at first so make sure you take notes and watch the lectures. She offers a lot of extra credit opportunities so take advantage of that opportunity.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly, professor Bale was one of the best history teachers I've had. This was a 6 weeks summer course, so take in mind that she had to cram 4 months worth of lessons in here. Yes there's lots of lectures BUT its like story telling and interesting to listen to. She gives loads of extra credit and give students the chance to pass, no problem.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Bales 8 week course. The first few weeks, the lectures and course load were heavy. As long as you listen to the lectures, youll pass the class. Definitely would take a class with her again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HIST101
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:

Professor Bale is very organized! Online classes are sometimes a challenge to navigate, but not hers! Make sure to take lots of notes during lecture videos. Plenty of extra credit opportunities. Read her rubrics-they are very detailed on what her expectations are. Communicates frequently throughout the week. Gives feedback with every assignment.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST108
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:

Professor Bales online History class was absolutely enjoyable. She has really long lectures but if you love history the way she explains it is super interesting. Her class is very well structured and easy to understand. Her expectations are simple to follow and if you have questions she ready to help. Really enjoyed her class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIS108
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet teacher. Her lectures are just her talking so take good notes. If you cant write fast enough then record her during class and take notes off that. She was very helpful. Recommended her if you need to take her class

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

1-3 hours of captioned lecture vids/week, v organized. Heavily eurocentric, I repeatedly had qualms about representation of African & Asian cultures esp; was marked down for correcting her on an ancient religious custom of my culture. Be aware that all announcements are in video form with no captions, if you're like me and at auditory disadvantage.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIS108
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This online class is only 3 units but has more work than a 5 unit class. This was her second online class and she even admitted to us that her first online class was a mess. Makes you hear/watch her 1-2 hour lecture videos because she thinks lectures are her gift. Textbook is required and it's pretty pricy. Hard pass, nice lady though.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Constantly said "we're behind" in her lectures. Lots of interesting digression but not relevent to coursework. Impossible to take notes on unless ver batim. Study guides are too broad, don't even bother. Powerpoints are images with 0 text. Canvas was a mess Pay attention and it's easy to pass but getting an A is challenging for the wrong reasons.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HIS109
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There is a quiz every day that you can fully prepare for beforehand since all the material is given to you before hand. Clear class schedule. No textbook required, but you still have to buy a book to read. Tests are open notes. Does not just teach you about what happened, but why it has happened. Start early on your essays.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIS108
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE professor Bale. She loves her students the same way we all love her! She allows notes on tests and quizzes and truly makes history interesting! If you want a fun class with an amazing professor you have found your class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIS108
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She lectures on everything that will be on the test so you really have to pay attention, but her lectures aren't boring she gives you all the tea throughout history. If you can't pay attention she gives you an outline which is your golden ticket to passing the test, if you write notes next to each topic as she talks. DONT BUY THE BOOK! go 2 class!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIST108
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Bale is so sweet and funny! She has amazing lectures and she will help you if you need it. Make sure to take notes and go over the study outlines before the tests.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST109
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes every week, 2 tests along with a final, and an essay. She's pretty cool and she really loves to get into the subject she's talking about. A fairly straightforward class and if you put some effort and pay attention to certain things, you'll get a solid grade.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIST108
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is definitely the best history professor I've ever had. She's so passionate and she has so many great stories throughout her lectures that I was always interested and focused--something that doesn't usually come easily to me in history classes. Take good notes on her lectures, make notes for the exams, attend class, and you'll do fine.

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