Acosta, Avegale C. teaches at Ateneo de Manila University. Across 16 comments from students, they hold a rating of 4.6 out of 5. Students score them 3.8 out of 5 on workload. Of those comments, 16 read positive. They are listed for 4 sections this term.
Acosta, Avegale C.
Ateneo de Manila University · 16 comments, positive
Acosta, Avegale C.4.6
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PhD(cand.) · RPm · RPsy · Part-Time Faculty
Clinical Psychology (community-based interventions, mindfulness and resilience programs, acute and complex trauma, psychotherapy processes)
Education
PhD (candidate) Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
Career
Part-Time Faculty, Ateneo de Manila University · Department of Psychology · current
TLDR: Amazing prof! Def recommend, and A-able 🙂
Hi! Had ma'am last semester and she easily became one of my favorite profs! ❤️
Lance already mentioned a lot of good points (e.g., discussion boards, reflection papers, by-pair activities), but I just wanted to emphasize how the course really valued application/practicality over mere memorization and such.
We didn't have any quizzes at all, but instead we had graded class activities (often in group) where we could try to relate the lessons and concepts from the readings and modules to our everyday lives and national events. During the latter half of the sem, you'll also get to see how Ma'am Avy really takes her time to teach the basics of facilitating Katatagan sessions and Psychological First Aid (which I personally think are amazing skills to learn). The final group project likewise serves as a culmination of all the lessons you learned in class, since you have to propose something that can aid in better disaster awareness (if i remember clearly)
Regarding Katatagan, we actually had two or more weeks to conduct it by pairs within groups of 10 (so 5 pairs in a group). So if you and your partner are not facilitating for a certain day, then you can honestly chill and worry about your other classes for that brief period 😅 HAHA
My only con lan for her siguro is na as her beadle, she had a tendency to reply and grade late 🥲 so I was a bit stressed in some instances. Other than that though, she's super approachable and kind (she even checked up on me how I was when I said I was having a terrible week)! Class is def A-able as well as long as you listen to her lectures and exert enough effort. 👍more
Witty Egret
Amazing prof! Def recommend, and A-able
positive
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
TLDR: Amazing prof! Def recommend, and A-able
Hi! Had ma'am last semester and she easily became one of my favorite profs!
Lance already mentioned a lot of good points (e.g., discussion boards, reflection papers, by-pair activities), but I just wanted to emphasize how the course really valued application/practicality over mere memorization and such.
We didn't have any quizzes at all, but instead we had graded class activities (often in group) where we could try to relate the lessons and concepts from the readings and modules to our everyday lives and national events. During the latter half of the sem, you'll also get to see how Ma'am Avy really takes her time to teach the basics of facilitating Katatagan sessions and Psychological First Aid (which I personally think are amazing skills to learn). The final group project likewise serves as a culmination of all the lessons you learned in class, since you have to propose something that can aid in better disaster awareness (if i remember clearly)
Regarding Katatagan, we actually had two or more weeks to conduct it by pairs within groups of 10 (so 5 pairs in a group). So if you and your partner are not facilitating for a certain day, then you can honestly chill and worry about your other classes for that brief period
HAHA
My only con lan for her siguro is na as her beadle, she had a tendency to reply and grade late
so I was a bit stressed in some instances. Other than that though, she's super approachable and kind (she even checked up on me how I was when I said I was having a terrible week)! Class is def A-able as well as long as you listen to her lectures and exert enough effort.more
Swift Tiger
Amazing prof, A-able, application over memorization
positive
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
TLDR: Amazing prof! Def recommend, and A-able Hi! Had ma'am last semester and she easily became one of my favorite profs! Lance already mentioned a lot of good points (e.g., discussion boards, reflection papers, by-pair activities), but I just wanted to emphasize how the course really valued application/practicality over mere memorization and such. We didn't have any quizzes at all, but instead we had graded class activities (often in group) where we could try to relate the lessons and concepts from the readings and modules to our everyday lives and national events. During the latter half of the sem, you'll also get to see how Ma'am Avy really takes her time to teach the basics of facilitating Katatagan sessions and Psychological First Aid (which I personally think are amazing skills to learn). The final group project likewise serves as a culmination of all the lessons you learned in class, since you have to propose something that can aid in better disaster awareness (if i remember clearly) Regarding Katatagan, we actually had two or more weeks to conduct it by pairs within groups of 10 (so 5 pairs in a group). So if you and your partner are not facilitating for a certain day, then you can honestly chill and worry about your other classes for that brief period HAHA My only con lan for her siguro is na as her beadle, she had a tendency to reply and grade late so I was a bit stressed in some instances. Other than that though, she's super approachable and kind (she even checked up on me how I was when I said I was having a terrible week)! Class is def A-able as well as long as you listen to her lectures and exert enough effort.more
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Keen Quail
positive
ma’am acosta is very considerate when it comes to extension of deadlines! also, her requirements are manageable since most of it will be done by pair 😄 so better to find a pair that you think is responsible enough because that will last for the whole semester.
she has a soft voice which could make some of you feel sleepy but she tries her best for her classes to be engaging 🫶🏼
her reflection papers are super short lang like 3 questions but the answers should be around 150-200 words lang 😄
you will also be facilitating a group but it’s fairly easy hehe lastly, you and your partner will do a psychological first aid to each other (orals) this is kind of tricky but if you listen to her discussions, it will be easy lang 👌🏻 good luck!!more
Jolly Robin
Mother-like, easy reflections, lots of bonuses
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
Ma'm Avy's the best <3 She was like very mother-like that she even offers free counseling during her consultation hours <3 other than that her workload's pretty okay naman she requires a reflection paper per chapter but it's really easy it can be only 1 page lang and you'll still get perfect. Her tests and quizzes are ok if you study and memorize the terms, but she gives a lot of bonuses so you can pass the course in case. Overall I would recommend her if only for how great a person she is <3more
Keen Yak
Great prof, flexible deadlines, A-able
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
Had her for understanding the self hehe which is a rlly diff subj but heres my review copied
(Leaving for online classes first semester hehe)
TLDR: She’s a great prof!
Her modules are not too long and are very applicable and practical to your life. Her discussions are also very engaging and help you know yourself better. Her deadlines are also super flexible! The deadlines for her class are merely suggestions. Just make sure you submit everything before the semester ends. She also communicates well via canvas and email. :)) She also allows you to consult with her regarding personal problems or questions. Lastly, if I remember correctly, she curves if you have complete attendance in all synch sessions hehe:) Overall, I would say she’s A-able or even A+-able with a lil effort.more
Swift Robin
HIGHLY RECOMMEND 🥰
HIGHLY RECOMMEND 🥰
Lively Llama
Highly recommend, enjoyed this class
positive
Retake?Yes
highly recommend! had ma’am avy during intersession but i really enjoyed this class!
Hidden Egret
Chill 80.08i, A-able with attendance
positive
4.0 attainableYes
Had her for 80.08i, very chill class although she does take attendance. You'll be doing group facilitation sessions and some psychological first aid which isn't very hard, just practice. A-able!more
Anonymous
Cool, forgiving on deadlines, rubrics a bit unclear
positive
Retake?Yes
I had her for SocSci11! Miss Avie is so cool and would always start the class with meditation and a quick check in to see how you're doing. She can be rather forgiving about deadlines so if you ever need an extension, just ask your beadle. She would explain the concepts fairly clearly but her rubrics can be a little unclear. Overall, a good prof!more
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Quiet Lynx
One of the more memorable profs fr
Icy Finch
Motherly, chill, and lovely, get her
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
I took Ma'am Avi for Understanding the Self and super duper motherly vibes, chill prof and lovely! Got an A with reasonable effort but not stressful (like in a normal class). Get her uwu uwu! She still remembers me (senior) even tho I took her in my online freshie era uwu uwu. Tell hi to her for me please.more
Fancy Puffin
Light load: readings, easy LTs, delayed blogs
positive
WorkloadLight
she gives check up quizzes so you really need to read the readings, she's very considerate naman if masyado marami yun readings kasi for our class instead of 3 readings for the week she reduced them to one or 2 nalang! honestly, wala sya masyado workload, readings lang and her LT's are easy if master mo un ppt because the LT's are based on her ppts. She also has weekly blogs that you need to post but usually she delays the announcements so nammove rin un deadline AHAHAHmore
Anonymous
A-able with little effort
positive
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadLight
Modules are a decent length with discussion boards - Group and individual discussion boards are short usually just around 150-300 words - Not much quizzes asides from check ups, she usually just gives activities that are /20 points. Pretty chill to do - generous with deadlines! She told us all deadlines were simply suggestions. It should be all good as long as you submit 🙂 - Long readings but she summarized it in the modules. - Willing to have consults and she gives good feedback + clear expectations from your work - major project is a creative output about how the modules relate to your life - curves if you have perfect attendance for sync - willing to accommodate deadline extensions as well!! Overall, she’s A-able with little effort 💓more
Happy Robin
(Leaving for online classes first semester hehe) TLDR: She’s a great prof!
positive
(Leaving for online classes first semester hehe)
TLDR: She’s a great prof!
Her modules are not too long and are very applicable and practical to your life. Her discussions are also very engaging and help you know yourself better. Her deadlines are also super flexible! The deadlines for her class are merely suggestions. Just make sure you submit everything before the semester ends. She also communicates well via canvas and email. :)) She also allows you to consult with her regarding personal problems or questions. Lastly, if I remember correctly, she curves if you have complete attendance in all synch sessions hehe:) Overall, I would say she’s A-able or even A+-able with a lil effort.more
Mellow Viper
High grades with effort; curves for attendance
positive
4.0 attainableYes
Possible to get high grades with effort. Got an F sa advisory but got a B sa final grade. Curves if you have perfect attendance or if youre a beadle!
Lucky Falcon
Understanding, interactive, lenient on deadlines
positive
was her beadle last sem and all I can say:
- she’s vv understanding to her students and gives a motherly aura
- most of her class primarily compose of dbs that are usually done in pairs or groups and she has one major reqt per module (afaik there were around 4-5 modules, so 4-5 major reqts !!)
- her synch sessions were usually highlights from the modules and she rlly takes an effort to cover atleast most topics per module and clarifies it with the class ++ she always make it an effort to make them interesting/interactive (esp the warmups before class) !!
- her readings were sometimes long, but pretty digestible naman siya bc she always take an effort to summarize it
- shes vv lenient on deadlines and she’ll allow u to submit beyond the deadline, as long as u inform her beforehand
- she curves ur grade if u attend all of her synch sessions
- shes willing to give u consultations for ur work
- in our class tho, she seems unresponsive at times and she usually replies a day or two after I msg her on canvas ://
- and she sends grades/feedback to ur output a but later,, usually around the end of sem or before ur advisory marks were shown in aisis
tldr; overall she’s a great prof and def B+/A-able with minimal effort,, so if u were alr pre-enlisted under her, I’d def say u’re in good hands :>>more
