Bonnie Steinbock

Bonnie Steinbock
  • 3.0Overall Quality
  • 3.0Helpfulness
  • 3.1Clarity
  • 2.5Easiness

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Date
Class
Rating
Comment
10/28/11

PHI115

Average Quality

Easiness4

Helpfulness2

Clarity3

Rater Interest4

Extremely rude and condescending towards students. Mocks opinions frequently, and pretty much preaches her views the entire lecture, and will tell you you're wrong if you express a view that opposes hers. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.

8/24/11

phi115

Poor Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness1

Clarity1

Rater Interest3

I took Bonnie's class in 09.She WAS rude and demeaning!I have a 3.5GPA,almost 30,an RN, &resented being told daily I wasnt in high school and didnt need to be handed things,I agree& you need to teach it in 100 level courses. + a fellow student overheard her in the hallway belittling students comments in class to her troll assistant. Nasty attitude!

4/27/11

aphi115

Poor Quality

Easiness1

Helpfulness1

Clarity2

Rater Interest2

so rude,not helpful,dont bother

4/26/11

Phil115

Good Quality

Easiness2

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest4

Have you noticed that most of her critics are completely inarticulate? "if u r sick for a while a letter fromt he dean isnt good enuff u better of died or ull fail the clas."

3/28/11

PHI338

Good Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest5

One of the most intelligent professors you are likely to encounter at Albany. If you think she is mean, it is probably because you are stupid. She doesn't hand-hold, and she shouldn't have to. A great professor for serious students.

3/26/10

phi115

Average Quality

Easiness4

Helpfulness3

Clarity3

Rater Interest3

Very vocal about her views. Class is somewhat interesting some days and incredibly boring the next. Clicker Q's so attendance is mandatory. Tests are somewhat tricky because she words questions weird trying to trick you. Avg difficulty but I wouldn't recommend.

3/11/10

phi115

Poor Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness1

Clarity3

Rater Interest3

Was not just opinionated but rude and demeaning at times over some peoples views. More than once made comments about how were not in high school. I think we get it, some of us were not freshman.

12/16/09

PHI115

Good Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness5

Clarity4

Rater Interest1

Bonnie Steinbock is a great professor. She makes sure the class understands the assigned topics thoroughly and is always willing to go over stuff that isn't clear. She makes the class interesting by making sure everyone is included in discussion and allows students to discuss their opinions thoroughly.

12/5/09

Aphi115

Good Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness4

Clarity5

Rater Interest4

Personally I like this professor.Yes she is opinionated but that should be expected in the field of Philosophy.If you are a student who is afraid to defend their opinion then I would not suggest you take her class. I have read some of the other comments and yes she has no problem refuting your opinion, but Hey thats life. One of my best professors

11/29/09

APHI115

Poor Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness2

Clarity2

Rater Interest1

Steinbock's class isn't particularly difficult in terms of material, but it's impossible to sit through. Chances are you'll have no interest in the material and you'll have the pleasure of listening to her Anti-Catholic, liberal views being forced upon the class.

10/31/08

APHI115

Poor Quality

Easiness1

Helpfulness1

Clarity1

Rater Interest4

This professor is awful. if you do not have to take this course, don't. she is very well respected in the academic community but she is just a bad teacher. her lectures turn into discussion between 5 kids in the front row within 5 mins. i was minoring in philosophy and dropped that idea after i took her class.

6/18/08

PHI370

Good Quality

Easiness2

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest4

I forget the course number. The class is Philosophy of Law. She is very well versed in the topic. Great class if you are a dedicated student. Furthermore if you show interest, she is more than helpful in providing further explanation. She's tough but this is also tough material.

5/9/08

aphi115

Average Quality

Easiness2

Helpfulness3

Clarity3

Rater Interest2

This woman is an interesting creation of God. She goes over some interesting philosophers, she made us read an article that she wrote and her tests were rather tricky. People say you couldn't write your opinion in your paper but you can because the TA's grade them and as long you support you opinion and give the counter argument you'll do fine

4/13/08

Moral115

Poor Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness1

Clarity3

Rater Interest1

This lady is god awful. She may be smart but she is so stuck up on her opinions. Not to mention her 30 yr old bone head TA is a loser like her. Fairly easy class, lot of reading but not worth it at all. BIG mistake, avoid this teacher

1/29/08

PHI115

Good Quality

Easiness2

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest5

1/15/08

APHI115

Good Quality

Easiness1

Helpfulness4

Clarity5

Rater Interest5

Why all these awful comments are being submitted? Dr. Steinbock is a very articulate professor with a great understanding of the subject. She is a very fair instructor who values the opinions & viewpoints of her students. Her TAs were extremely helpful, and devoted to the class. Dr. Steinbock is a model professor, and a true asset to U Albany

12/20/07

APHI115

Good Quality

Easiness4

Helpfulness5

Clarity4

Rater Interest3

great teacher. I think she was a pretty good teacher and she does not deserve all these nasty comments. people percieved this class to be an easy A and they were in for a rude awakening. I've been to every class and it was on the day of the final that i realized that there are ALOT OF PEOPLE WHO NEVER SHOWED UP. great teacher, Brandon rocks...

12/17/07

aphi115

Good Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness4

Clarity4

Rater Interest4

She defenitely doesnt deserve all these nasty comments. She is very liberal, but that doesnt take away from the class and shes fair. Whether you enjoy or do well in the class depends on how much your interested in the topics. She is a very amusing and intelligent lady. I cant wait to take her ethical theory class!

12/10/07

APHIAPHI

Good Quality

Easiness1

Helpfulness4

Clarity3

Rater Interest3

Steinbock tries.. The TA's are great especially Brandon, he's the best.

10/25/07

phi115

Good Quality

Easiness2

Helpfulness4

Clarity4

Rater Interest2

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