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SECNDED 428, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

I’ve has a fantastic time in this course. By far my favorite in my college career.

The course was very informative and I think future students will enjoy this class, too.

This has been one of my favorite classes of my college career. Every class period was different and engaging. I learned so much the last few weeks.

Wade was easily one of the best professors that I have had in my entire time at Whitewater. I thoroughly enjoyed class even thought it was a night class. He made class very enjoyable for everyone and made it very easy to participate in class, come to him with questions/ comments, and understand the expectations both in and out of the classroom. I cannot say enough good things about this class or Wade; both are superb.

I enjoyed the material in the class and topics that were covered. This class set up has allowed us to have conversations with others as the same interests as us. I enjoyed the activities and that a lot of them were fun, it made the night class easier to stay up.

I really enjoyed this course! …all the content was meaningful and should be useful in the future.

SECNDED 460, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

Most beneficial course I have had thus far!

This course was by far my favorite of the semester. I wish I would have gotten my field experience earlier so that I could get even more out of the class, but I believe I learned a lot and am prepared to student teach!

This was a great class! I enjoyed attending each week and found discussions interesting.
Wade is an awesome professor. He used the assigned homework and readings to lead some really powerful in class discussions.

Wade made this class very interesting and desirable for an 8:00 Friday morning course. The discussion-based format of the class also helped. Each week contained intriguing questions that pushed what I have learned in my program prior to this course. I really enjoyed this class – it was not stressful by any means. Thank you!

I enjoyed how much the students were involved in the class and all of the discussions that went along with it.

I enjoyed this course as we were able to discuss our field experiences and discuss things going on there. I feel this class was beneficial.

I really liked that you took the time to comment on all of our assignments. It feels good to have feedback and know you valued the time we took to do the assignments.

I really liked the class and found everything we spoke about very helpful in my placement.

ELEMMID 425, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

I really enjoyed this course and took a lot out of it. This has really helped me grow! … Loved this class!

One of my favorite professors this semester 🙂

Wade is awesome. … This class changed how I feel and think about math

Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle School, CI484, at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Wonderful job of reminding me that I need to have an open mind and take a risk. This class has really made me reflect on my teaching. Thank you for reminding me of what is important.

Thanks for making this a philosophical, reflective class for me. At first, I didn’t get it. I wanted answers so I could be technically correct. They weren’t there. It took me weeks to actually break through in my mind about how the class was going. Only then did I start enjoying it. I loved your way to question the readings. I usually read for face value. You had me reading for both sides, and see the humor in the face value. Thanks for everything and good luck.

You did a great job with the class. You made us think about issues and concepts that I’m sure most of us never thought about. You also brought a lot of terrific ideas that you have done in the classroom – that was very cool. It inspired me to do more project based things to promote learning in students.

The class was very good at creating an open conversation about various issues. I’m glad it didn’t propose a singular curriculum and allowed for our own opinions.

Thank you for forcing us to think and respecting us as humans. The sharing will guide me to become an improved educator.

Wade does a great job with the class. He doesn’t tell you the right way to do things, he only gives you options.

Initially I was hesitant about the social justice direction of this course. Now, I feel that the focus was exactly what I needed to refocus my energies. It’s not what we teach as much as how we teach it. I’m not going to hide the curriculum so much anymore. You were a very respectful instructor. Sometimes you were a bit too patient with the adult learners, but again you were respectful. I think any students you teach are extremely lucky to have you. Your passion makes you an asset to our students. Keep up the good work. I love the A-B options.

Digital Applications and Technologies for Elementary Teachers, EDU203 at Finlandia University

Made me look at technology from a teacher’s perspective.

Before this class I never thought about how I would implement technology into my classroom.

Made me realize that technology now more than ever needs to be a part of the classroom.

This class really made you think outside of the box.

Helped me integrate technology into the lessons.

Opened my eyes to teach in different ways.

Math and Math Methods for Elementary Teachers, MAT155/156, EDU303 at Finlandia University

I don’t hate math anymore, and I’m glad that I’m relearning new ways to think about math.

Definitely made me have to think, even though I didn’t want to. I might enjoy math a little more now.

I really enjoyed how this class was taught. We worked together as a group to learn and I think we all benefited from this environment.

Made me think about why 2+2=4, not just that 2+2=4.

This course has opened my eyes to how challenge math can be. It also shows why I need to know the math.

Made me go back and re-learn everything in the simplest ways.

Made me think critically on why we do math problems a certain way.

Breaks the methods we use down and makes you think like the student.

Math doesn’t completely suck.

The world needs more understanding of the logical processes behind math.

Made me think about why, instead of how.

Makes me think more critically about the simplest problems.

Opened my mind.

Makes me realize there are more than one way to do things involving math.

Just opened more insights on ways to teach math. Taught me methods that I’ve never used or seen before.

I love that we were able to learn a lot about math manipulatives.

It makes you think.

I still have math anxiety, but not as bad.