“Fernando is very well educated about public policy and shows great interest in the subject. His lectures are thorough and clear, and the class stayed well on schedule. He is very respectful of the different backgrounds from which his students came, and grades assignments and exams fairly and in good time.”
“I think class is a good mix of discussion and lecture. I liked how our papers were due in stages so that it kept us on track and allowed us to get feedback along the way.”
“He does a very nice job of reviewing information and making sure students understand what is going on. He communicates with the students well and has their best interests at heart. He provides real world examples and challenges students to think critically.”
“Fernando was excellent at teaching key concepts in an unbiased way. He also got the class actively engaged in the material and showed a lot of enthusiasm for most topics in the class.”
“The instructor is extremely passionate about his work and helps pass that enthusiasm to his students, therefore making the class more enjoyable. He is also very open to ideas when it comes to class discussions and this fosters a judgment free classroom.”
“He's very respectful to all groups of people and all walks of life. There isn't any personal bias that comes across in his teaching; he presents all alternatives to any argument in a neutral and respectful way.”
“Quick reviews from the previous day's topic help to highlight the key facts of the lesson; this is quite helpful in going back over notes taken. Also, the test review day is fantastic: it assists in clearing up ambiguity before the actual exam, which is great especially for the online exams where we have no direct person to ask.”
“The instructor always relates the concepts to real ongoing events which helps me understand the material better. For example, he uses documentaries and official websites like that of the United Nation's to help us understand the real application of concepts. The instructor is enthusiastic about teaching the material and can answer all our questions.”