Matsuda
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What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):
Multiple ChoiceIs the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?
Almost AlwaysThe teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...
Strongly AgreeThe teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):
Almost AlwaysThe teacher lets us know at the beginning of the course and along the way how much each part of the class (homework, papers, quizzes and tests) counts towards our total grade:
Strongly AgreeHow much homework does this teacher assign?
Way too muchThe amount of writing required in this class is:
Very HighThe teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)
Almost AlwaysHow much memorization is required to do well in this teacher’s course?
Very HighWhat advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?
Class of 2028
Do not only memorize key terms and definitions; understand the concept and be able to apply your knowledge to new scenarios that will appear on tests.
Additional Comments
Class of 2028
Dr. Matsuda's method of teaching has a lot of Socratic elements (Socratic questioning). Being in her class feels like being in a comfortable learning environment where everyone is at the same level, as we discuss our way toward comprehension instead of being overlooked by a lecturer who forces us to learn in a specific way and take notes blindly. Before she begins a lesson or when we're reviewing for a test, she asks the entire class certain questions — without us raising our hands — that truly polish our understanding of a topic. Only when we couldn't answer something, she'd begin teaching from there. She's incredibly patient and never angry at us for not knowing something. We get a variety of ways to take notes, and she understands that everyone learns differently. We also get to choose the order in which we take the different phases of a test. If someone doesn't feel well, she'd let them sleep. If someone doesn't verbally participate in class, she'd check up on them directly when everybody else does individual work. Matsuda is the perfect example of what education should be like.