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LINN POSEY

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Raw average: 4.62/5 from 8 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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EDPOL 200
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Posey-Maddox was one of the most understanding and caring professors that I have ever met. She made sure that I was prioritizing my mental health while also doing well in class. Very reading heavy (40+ pgs a week), gives good essay feedback, participation is one of the most important things. Also offers extra credit.
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EDPOL 200
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Overall, a great teacher who actually cares about your well-being. The course itself has a ton of readings so be prepare for that since all discussions in class are related to the readings she assigns you to do for that week. In total, there are three major papers that impacts your grade in the class and some short assignments on the way as well.
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EDPOL 200
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Professor Posey-Maddox is INCREDIBLY kind. Genuinely cares about you as a person. She is always checking in and making sure you are doing good. There is a lot of readings for this class, but are necessary for discussions and the three big projects you complete throughout the semester. Best and most informative class I ever took.
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EDPOL 200
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Definitely one of my favorite professors because it is clear she cares about her students and wants you to succeed. Definitely a lot of reading but on interesting topics so isn't too bad.
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EDPOL 200
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Dr. Posey-Maddox is a very sweet & kind professor who genuinely want you to succeed :) Wallace is an amazing TA too! Would highly recommend ED POL 200, just be prepared to do lots of reading and group discussion. It's intensive but insightful.
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Classes with LINN POSEY

EDPOL 212

Education for Social Justice

3 credits

EDPOL 212 explores theories and practices of educating for social justice using participatory methodologies and critical pedagogy.

No offering record · Spring 2024

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Linn PoseyDiana Famakinwa+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2024
EDPOL/SOC 648

Sociology of Education

Credits unavailable

SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION examines American schools through a sociological lens, focusing on social inequality and intersections of class, race, and gender.

No offering record · Spring 2024

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Linn Posey

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2019–Spring 2024

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2024EDPOL 212Education for Social Justice
Spring 2024EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2024EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Fall 2023ANTHRO/EDPOL 570Anthropology and Education
Fall 2023EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Fall 2023EDPOL 505Issues in Urban Education in the U.s.
Fall 2023EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2023EDPOL 212Education for Social Justice
Spring 2023EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2023EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Fall 2022EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2022EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Fall 2022EDPOL 505Issues in Urban Education in the U.s.
Fall 2022EDPOL 699Independent Reading
Fall 2022EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2022EDPOL 911Seminar in Urban Education
Spring 2022EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2022EDPOL 999Independent Reading
Fall 2021EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2021EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Fall 2021EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2020EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2020EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2020EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Spring 2020COUNPSY/CURRIC/EDPOL/EDPSYCH/ELPA/RP&SE 788Qualitative Research Methods in Education: Field Methods I
Spring 2020EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2019EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2019EDPOL 600Problems in Educational Policy
Fall 2019EDPOL 699Independent Reading
Fall 2019EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2019EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Spring 2019EDPOL 505Issues in Urban Education in the U.s.
Spring 2019EDPOL 600Problems in Educational Policy
Spring 2019EDPOL 699Independent Reading
Spring 2019EDPOL 780Special Topics in Educational Policy Studies
Spring 2019EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2019EDPOL 999Independent Reading
Fall 2018EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2018EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Fall 2018EDPOL 600Problems in Educational Policy
Fall 2018EDPOL 911Seminar in Urban Education
Fall 2018EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2018EDPOL 999Independent Reading
Spring 2018EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2017EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2017EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2017EDPOL 999Independent Reading
Fall 2016EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2016EDPOL 505Issues in Urban Education in the U.s.
Fall 2016EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2016EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Spring 2016EDPOL 911Seminar in Urban Education
Spring 2016EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2015EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Fall 2015EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2015EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Spring 2015EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Spring 2015EDPOL 505Issues in Urban Education in the U.s.
Spring 2015EDPOL 911Seminar in Urban Education
Spring 2015EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2014EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2014EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2014EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Spring 2014EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Spring 2014EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Fall 2013EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2013EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Fall 2013EDPOL 911Seminar in Urban Education
Spring 2013EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Spring 2013EDPOL 699Independent Reading
Spring 2013EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2013EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Fall 2012EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Fall 2012EDPOL 911Seminar in Urban Education
Fall 2012EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2012EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Spring 2012EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Spring 2012EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2012EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education
Fall 2011EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2011EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2011EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Spring 2011EDPOL 399Independent Reading
Spring 2011EDPOL 911Seminar in Urban Education
Spring 2011EDPOL 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2010EDPOL 200Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality in American Education
Fall 2010EDPOL 999Independent Reading
Fall 2010EDPOL/SOC 648Sociology of Education

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