AI Rate Professor

Communication

DeRod Taylor

SPCH1A · SPCH21689 · SPCH1 · SIGN · SPEECH1A · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
96.88%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

real confidence-building support.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A speechCaring and funnyClear speech outlinesNo textbook neededComfort-first classroom
  • Near-universal praise for making public speaking comfortable and fun.
  • a handful of short speeches, outlines, and provided readings.
  • and late sometimes, but still an easy path to A or A+.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Students repeatedly call it an easy A or A+ if you follow outlines and submit the few speeches.

Both formats report easy As; online video speeches feel even lower stress.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

90/100

Speech content is basic, templates provided, and .

Online is slightly easier with remote recordings; in person still beginner-level with more live presence.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

as mandatory or important, but summer hybrid sections cancel often and still pass easily.

In person expects show-up for speeches; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Nearly all reviewers urge taking him for , and grades.

Strong praise in both formats; .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

Fair and , and high A rates.

Format shift

Same generous pattern online and in person; .

Workload

Light

88/100

About 4-7 short speeches, simple outlines, few weekly tasks, no required book purchase.

Format shift

Online hybrid even lighter with canceled meetings and uploaded speeches.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Optimistic, funny, and highly supportive; repeatedly called the .

Format shift

In person shines for energy and comfort; and caring.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Grade centers on speech videos or live speeches .

Format shift

Online is almost all recorded speeches; in person is live speeches with class participation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In person, he builds a family-like room, funny warm-ups, and .

Main concern

Show up and participate; skipping still hurts.

What students said

“ ! Makes the class come together and feel involved .”
SPCH1A
“Derod is by far the !”
SPEECH1A
“EASY A! He is a wonderful teacher”
SPCH1A

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

record short videos, follow templates, little or no textbook.

Main concern

Occasional late grading or hard-to-reach moments for a few students.

What students said

“Easiest class ever. Chill professor. Not many assignments.”
SPCH1
“all of this is remote. As long as you do what the requirements are, you WILL pass.”
SPCH1A
“Definitely 100% take this professor!!!”
SPCH1A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is speech performances and outlines rather than high-stakes closed-book tests.

Speech videosOutline templatesCreative finalNo textbook examsExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

90/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person speeches with practice and templates; no comments prove harsh proctored written exams.

Live speechesClass outlinesParticipation
“There are a lot of speeches, but he gives you a template AND time in class to work on it.”
SPEECH1A
“assignments are not hard and he wants you to at least try.”
SPCH1A

Online

Online work is short recorded speeches with templates; as easy and fun.

Recorded speechesOutline templatesEasy final
“ and fun so get creative!”
SPCH1
“7 speech videos total but dw very short in length”
SPCH1A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Easiest class ever. Chill professor. Not many assignments. opportunities. Lots of . A very easy A+.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews (9 online, 23 in person), highlighting comfort and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Such an amazing professor!! He is so amazing and truly does everything he can in order to help you better succeed.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

97/100

“ !!!!”

⚖️

92/100

“ . like 4 or 5 speech videos i think.”

❤️ Comfort & Care

95/100

“he made it so comfortable with positive feedbacks.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Super good professor who cares for his students.
  • Outstanding and outgoing, Professor Taylor is one of the .
  • His warm ups for the speech are funny and fun to do.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easiest class I have ever done.
  • Easy A for sure.
  • , and the workload is extremely manageable.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • and caring.
  • he is very funny and very kind.
  • Makes you feel comfortable and is respectful of everyones level of speaking.

Data context

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Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

32 reviews with extreme consistency, high A grades, and 97% take-again signal across years and formats.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 530
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3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

SPCH1A22 reviews
SPCH14 reviews
SPEECH1A4 reviews
SIGN1 review
SPCH216891 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

28 reported outcomes

A range

24

A+ 9 · A 15

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2