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Tended to just read off the slides, but not necessarily "boring". Really nice guy and made topics interesting. Overall, nothing incredibly good or bad about him, just a very average prof. Would take a class with him again :).Rate My Professors ↗
Very easy class. Weekly readings are easy, and Walter is very accommodating for any student needs. I cannot recommend him enough if you have to fill some miscellaneous credits. He is passionate about his work, and wants to share it with others.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Stern is one of the best professors I've ever had. His passion for the subject matter came across in every lecture and discussion and made me excited to go to class every day. Readings were supplemental every time and the final project had lots of creative freedom.Rate My Professors ↗
The BEST professor I've ever met at UW-Madison. Even though his office hour is full, he will still take time off from his busy schedule to meet with you if you send him an email. He is so nice and PPT used in class is super clear. He will provide specific and inspirational feedback on your paper. Just choose him, and you will not regret it!!!!!!Rate My Professors ↗
Great professor, finds tons of great resources for reading, engaging topics and easy to follow in lecture, a good idea to read as much of the secondary sources as possible but easy to get away with skipping them here and there, lecture isn't required but has pop reflections which are released in class, do reading responses early, great classRate My Professors ↗
One of the best profs I've had at UW, really cares about his students' learning and success and the material itself. Lectures and readings are interesting and discussions are engaging, try to get into his discussion section if you can! Not too much work outside of class, and the work felt like it enhanced learning, not just busywork.Rate My Professors ↗
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Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
A proseminar reading course on European or American educational history that involves developing a research project on the history of childhood or adolescence.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSenior Honors Thesis involves mentored independent research and thesis writing on an original topic for honors students.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis involves mentored independent research and thesis writing on an original topic for honors.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis involves independent research and writing of a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
INDEPENDENT WORK is directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | EDPOL 990 | Research or Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | EDPOL 999 | Independent Reading |
| Spring 2027 | EDPOL/HISTORY 906 | Proseminar on the History of Education |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | EDPOL 990 | Research or Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | EDPOL 999 | Independent Reading |
| Fall 2026 | EDPOL/HISTORY 143 | History of Race and Inequality in Urban America |
| Fall 2026 | EDPOL/HISTORY 412 | History of American Education |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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