Jeren Penalosa
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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.)
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Very HighWhat advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?
Class of 2022
Although Mr. Penalosa is a new teacher, he manages his Asian American Studies class well and focuses on the quality of his student's comprehension of lessons and not on the quantity of lessons taught. Through his lessons, it can be seen that he is passionate about his job and tries to teach his students every class period to the best of his ability. Mr. Penalosa additionally emphasizes mental health heavily in his teaching which is an aspect that I deeply appreciate as he shows that he truly cares about his students through this. Although my class did not get through a lot of curriculum, I feel that because of what he values as a teacher, I deeply comprehend the subjects that were taught in class. The work given in his class is not arduous or plentiful at all either, meaning that the majority of information is derived from in-class lectures.