Solis, Emmanuel Joseph II B.

Ateneo de Manila · 31 comments

3.9

based on 31 comments

positive 19
neutral 10
mixed 2
negative 0

Clarity3.4

Helpfulness3.4

Grading fairness3.5

Workload3.4

Would retake3.4

positive

his requirements are a bit heavy, but he’s really engaging, definitely knowledgeable abt the field, and super approachable din. he was my fave teacher in ashs as well. i don’t recommend him if u don’t find bio interesting tho!! many people always complain that his subject feels like a major. A-able, but with A LOT of effort!more

positive

UY hes really cool and such a nice teacher!!!! really passionate about his work and his teaching

positive

100% pass, if you want a challenge go ahead but i wouldnt recommend it

neutral

he’s the “you’re on the right track but not quite there yet” type and SUUUUUPER strict in the essays

neutral

Had Delocado for 4 semesters in HS, 3-4 years ago. He’s an acquired taste. You’ll either do really good (because you understand and can ride with his teaching/test style) or you’ll have a hard time. I liked him because he was really passionate about what he taught and he always found ways to make sure you really understood his lessons. If he still teaches the same way, just listen in class and you’ll be able to explain most of the things in his tests. The questions in his tests are structured in a way that will catch if you really know what you’re talking about. He also sometimes does the modified multiple choice (where u have to choose the correct answer, explain it, and then explain why all the other options are wrong). To get high in his class, you really have to know your stuff. Don’t expect a really high grade if you don’t participate, listen, and study.more

neutral

Delocado rhymes with delikado and that's what your grade's gonna be when u take him

positive

Sir Serge the GOAT. His lessons got me sharing lots of stuff during discussions—and it’s not often I recite in my other classes. He’s THAT good. Not an easy A but Idk he got me enjoying both midterm and final orals. His lessons are always so thought-provoking and wonderful! Would take his class again if I could. 😞more

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take sir serge if youre not grade conscious! one of the best profs i’ve taken in the ateneo. his lessons go outside the classroom and really encourages you to think. i would take his class again if i could nglmore

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sir serge is the BEST prof i ever had. his lessons change ur life and i genuinely wish i could retake his class

neutral

Bump for more recent reviews! 🥹

neutral

bump 😃 could i also ask if it was in eng or filipino and what assessments were there?

neutral

would anyone know how he is onsite? plsssss

neutral

dr. dy is okay! he mostly reads off of his ppt and there’s only 5 or so reqs for the sem. make sure u do well in your oral exam and know how to apply it to practical situations. he never gave back any of our papers, and i knew that i flopped the orals but i still got a B+ for my final grademore

mixed

had sir emman last sem for systematics lec online (and evol bio lec for intersession) and id say that his class was one of the hard bio subjects i have taken compared to the other major bio subjects lmao im not sure how he'll handle ecology lec nor lab but for our systematics lec class, we had quizzes every module that were worth 20 pts (objective type and essay) and they were very challenging if u failed to grasp the topic/understand the topic. We also had LTs every end of two modules (same test types as the quizzes) and a final research paper (which was by pair or solo). For synchronous lectures, sir emman holds them every end of module (once a week) which really helps bec he clarifies stuff in those and gives more lectures that will help in the quizzes/LTs. Pros: - very organized when it comes to asynchronous video lectures and module pages - everything that comes out of the tests are discussed by him~ - very considerate when it comes to schedules, he once rescheduled our LT bec of smth that happened in the middle of the sem - gives random bonus pts for quizzes and LTs Cons: - very hard quizzes and LTs, dont be surprised if u get a one-digit score in a 20-pt quiz bec it's a common thing to happen in his class LMAO - final research paper is challenging (altho im not sure if he'll do this for ecology)(he will also really guide u for this naman thru consultations if may ganito) - high standards in essays/papers,,, he's very keen on specific details so dont try to bs ur answer in these overall sir emman will be a hard bio prof but i would take him over worse bio profs tbh bec he's considerate, organized and i learned from his class compared to other online classes. Just study really hard and take note of really important details for his assessments and you'll be fine heh.more

mixed

So here are my thoughts on sir Delocado for both eco lec and eco lab: Eco lec: - His modules are really organized. For each module, there are about 5 topics and then for each topic, there are 3-4 vid lectures (10-15 mins each). He teaches well and provides interesting examples and case studies, but there are times though when some things get a bit confusing because of how he would phrase his explanations. He provides a transcript for the videos though which really helps - For every topic, there’s a discussion board too. I suggest that you try to answer as many discussion boards as you can because it counts towards participation (which is 15% of the overall grade). It’s a good practice for the quizzes because his quizzes are not your usual objective type ones. The quizzes are usually essay-type with a bit of objective-type questions (15 points). He provides timely feedback most of the time on the answers on the discussion board naman in order to let you know if you’re on the right track, if there’s room for improvement, etc. He wants answers to be straight to the point for both the dbs and quizzes, so ayaw niya ng paligoy-ligoy (yes, he has high standards). The quizzes will be hard if you did not review or understand the topics too, so try to answer the dbs because it would really help you in answering the quizzes. - If you answered the quizzes straightforwardly (and correctly) he’ll give you full points - For every topic, there’s also a check-up assessment which is usually worth 5 points. It’s usually objective type and open notes rin. Really helps if you want to pull your grades up (and familiarize yourself more with the topic) because the assessments are worth 15% of the final grade - He holds one synch session for each module. He gives opportunities for recitation, so take advantage of that if you want more participation points - Instead of midterm and final written exams, we had oral exams :’) it’s by group and it requires a lot of prepping. Again, he wants straightforward answers - He gives bonus activities too Overall, he’s a great teacher naman especially if you’re interested in ecology, and you can really see the effort he puts into fixing and organizing the modules. But still (and this is a warning), it’s gonna be a very rough ride. B+/B-able, but it’s not impossible to get an A if you really endure the hardships. Eco lab: - There were check-up assessments too, but no quizzes. There's a live pre-lab synch for each module - The topics are lighter than those in eco lec - 10% of the overall grade also counts towards participation so try to recite in the synchs and answer as many discussion boards as you can - The lab reports are doable but really time-consuming because there’s really a lot to answer. So make sure to pick your groupmates well. Again, he has high standards for the guide questions so make sure that your answers are straightforward too - Unlike eco lec, there’s only one final oral exam for eco labmore

positive

currently taking mariano rn,, tbh he’s not that bad… he has high standards thats for sure BUT it’s bearable and doable i would say idk if it’s a pro/con for you but he doesn’t allow gadgets so you’ll have to print the readings and take down notes pen and paper he requires you to make a so-called Q-CAR (question, claim, argument, response/reaction) for each reading BUT it’s super helpful when studying imo quizzes are all surprise so make sure to read the assigned readings before going to class he has both midterm and final orals,, he gives the thesis statements beforehand grading wise i’d say he’s a B/B+ with extra effort (like a lot) overall, as a not so rlly fond of philo, his lectures are very insightful and surprisingly i don’t feel sleepy in any of our onsite class (i haven’t also used any of my cuts)more

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PASCO!! his class is literally like an audiobook/podcast 😭 no visual aid at all but he explains everything so well and still catch your attention even without visual aids. just read the readings + listen to the discussions. quizzes are quite light too, only one question, essay-type quiz, easy A for the quizzes if you read the readings, even if lightly read lang (i have 4.0 for every quiz so far). midterm and final orals are okay lang din if you study enough, we have no LT/final exam or anything c: chill class overall!more

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TAN, Justin Randall I'd say is a B+ with moderate effort, A-able if you're able to get exactly what he wants from you. Requirements-wise, very lax class cuz its just 4 discussion boards, a midterm paper, and your final oral exam. Though grading-wise, I really spent the entire semester trying to figure out what kind of answers he likes and I still always end up with a high B+ to barely an A. Maybe you can consult with him about this if you take him but generally, I did struggle a bit with figuring out his preferences (I am an academic overachiever so I really did max effort for this and still got a B+ in the end 😭 maybe its a me problem but yea) He also never asks for recitation. His slides are extremely lengthy also hahaha and when he talks about it it really sounds like he is delivering a memorized speech somehow. Fun fact: I ended up compiling all his slides into 1 PDF (thankfully he posts it!) in order to study for my orals (comprehensive, from Module 1 down to the last module), and the entire thing was literally 999 pages. Veeeery long slides. Though its also good in a way that he really explains the readings in a digestable way. Yun nga lang, the trade-off of being comprehensive is the length. He also has a cute YouTube channel where he discusses the same lecture/content into a bitesized stickman funny funny format which I actually appreciated!more

positive

took his class onsite because his name was familiar from our readings back in high school (testament to how legendary he is i think) and i saw some positive reviews here classes: - shibashi (stationary tai-chi), prayer, and birthday greetings every start of the class. tatak sa puso at isip ang the dragon emerging from the sea frfr - he has great stories about his time teaching in ateneo (which is a long time), and those are some of the few times he'll actually get the class to participate - some classes are dedicated to film watching, which is cool i think - the lectures are insightful but also incredibly boring since he just reads from the ppt most of the time. some ideas might also look like they come out of nowhere because the ppts themselves are a *tiny* bit disorganized - attendance is taken on paper by passing around a sheet; six cuts allowed - he holds sessions before the oral exam where he breaks down the thesis statements with the whole class (held concurrently with the oral exam signups) grading and workload: - a quiz, a reflection paper, two group outputs, and a synthesis paper make up 2/3 of the final grade, and the oral finals make up the remaining 1/3. the workload is *light*, but it's also a little vague and it can be difficult to find what he's looking for specifically - lenient with deadlines as long as you inform him, and even with the language you use on the outputs (he allowed us to use english, filipino, and cebuano for the papers iirc) - when reflecting or synthesizing, i recommend doing it over stream-of-consciousness and maybe reorganizing it after. he grades high when papers are personal and applied to personal experience - get good groupmates! it lightens the load considerably more and makes it easier to get an okay grade because the group outputs are pretty heavily weighted on the final grade - i enjoyed the oral exam because if i didn't try enjoying it i would be miserable the whole time. he also knows when you cut classes and will give thesis statements accordingly - *not* an easy A, but an easy survival tl;dr: survivable? yes. A-able? with effort, sure. life-changing? not really. if you're considering taking him because he's legendary, consider other philo classes that might be more worth the experiencemore

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for onsite: He doesn’t really invite his students to recite or give personal insights per se, and his lectures usually consist of him reading every bullet on the powerpoint like an audiobook 😬😬 I was the beadle for his class bc I felt bad but honestly idt it was worth it; usually his criteria for the outputs are super malabo, as in he’ll just give a prompt tapos bahala ka na (pero I think this was also good mostly because it became so subjective that literally anything you write basta personal, logical, and within topic, would pass through by his standards) To be fair though, he graded pretty high for outputs that were bola af. A-able, but you HAVE to ask what he is specifically looking for PERSONALLY because yun nga medyo malabo minsan criteria-wise. Kaya more on the B-B+ side ka if you don't really give what he is looking for. He checks attendance every meeting. Shibashi and prayer usually every start of class. Super chill prof, and has some interesting stories as well (He’s been teaching since he was 19 and he’s like 70 now). Lenient sa syllabus; he pushed deadlines so many times. But if you’re batch 1 and looking for a nice philo professor na may life-changing capability or something, I think there are other profs who can do the job better for you I hope this helps :))more

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Took him online last sem. He's a chill prof, very considerate and he only requires 4 papers/presentations in the entire course. You mostly have to write reflection papers, and writing them actually doesn't feel effortful, since you're mainly gonna write about your experiences. Easy A. Make sure you get good groupmates to for the 1-2 presentations he'll require from you, though. Also, when writing your papers, make sure they're really grounded on your personal experience—don't make it like research papers. more

positive

took his class online last sem. super loved his class!!! he was the one who wrote the book used for the class, so he knows it by heart and explains it really well. also his ppts and outlines summarize the readings perfectly, so you can get away with reading just those if you're pressed for time (though i recommend you don't skip the readings at all bc they're very interesting) the load is reasonably light, and he grades pretty high. his advice for writing papers was to stay away from external sources and to write from the heart with a glass of wine. make it super personal, since that's what he's looking for. a-able!! one of the best classes i've taken in ateneo so far. i highly recommend u take him!!more

positive

I had him during online classes and to be honest, Doc. Dy is a very chill Philo professor. He only held one synchronous class every other week (iirc) and during class, he only reiterates the lessons that were written on the powerpoints, and entertained questions. In fact, we had a class that lasted for only 5 minutes HAHAHAHA. His modules comprised of powerpoints, handouts, a few readings, insightful Magisterial Lectures, and optional movies like Tuesdays with Morrie. The powerpoints were a bit hard to understand obv but they were all straightforward and concise which made it easier for us to comprehend. Meanwhile, the handouts were literally just copy-pasted from the powerpoints. We only had a few requirements and these are 2 individual papers and 2 group presentations (we only need to submit the slides). Despite that, he was very lenient when it came to extending deadlines. He grades fairly and is definitely A-able as long as you exert effort in your outputs. I'd recommend him not only because he's chill and grades high, but because he's passionate and you'll learn a lot from his class!more

Solis, Emmanuel Joseph II B.

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