PhD · Lecturer (Part-time)
Philosophy (Paul Ricoeur, Hans-Georg Gadamer, philosophical hermeneutics)
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- PhD Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman
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Rapid Osprey
Onsite midterm surprise after expecting async only
positive
Hi! I'm sharing my experience on Professor Barredo's midterms. I took Sir Bob during the just-concluded first semester of School Year 2024-2025. Honestly, I went into the course under the impression that we would merely be having asynchronous quizzes and papers but alas, we had an onsite midterm test in the syllabus! I think this was the first time Sir Bob implemented an onsite midterm exam as his course was previously all asynchronous work with the exception of the class participation grade. 𝘾𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙏𝙮𝙥𝙚𝙨 The objective midterm test consisted of 60 points. This was divided into 4 parts, namely, 1) True or False (his Canvas quizzes are also True or False), 2) Multiple Choice, 3) Identification and 4) Enumeration. The first two parts were 1 point per item while the latter two parts were 2 points per item. As this was not a comprehensive final exam, the coverage was only Modules 1-3, namely the ethical frameworks of Simone Weil, Aristotle and Immanuel Kant. There were no essay questions. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩 The coverage was basically the three readings we tackled in class. This was the reading list for the test: MODULE 1: Weil, Simon. “Reflections on the Right Use of School Studies with a View to Loving God” in Waiting for God, trans., Emma Craufurd (New York: Perennial Library, 1951). MODULE 2: Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics translated and edited by Roger Crisp (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000). Books I-II. MODULE 3: Kant, I. Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, Preface and Sections I-II 𝙈𝙮 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 To study for the test, I suggest that you first go over his powerpoint slides for the topics mentioned as mastery of the key concepts is crucial for the test. Especially for Aristotle and Kant, try to list down the differences in their ethical framework as knowing which concept belongs to which philosopher would be a big help already so you would not get confused. (This would help you later for Module 4 on Ricoeur who synthesizes the Nicomachean and Kantian ethical traditions.) You can do this by going back to the readings. Since the midterms were fully objective, I suggest really memorizing and understanding the key concepts well. I cannot stress this enough. But if you suddenly find yourself pressed for time in preparing for the test and you would need to allocate time for other courses, thoroughly going through Sir's powerpoint decks is all you really need (it won’t hurt if you have a photographic memory of the slides HAHAHAHA). I was able to muster a 55/60 in the test, however the class average was in the 30s to 40s. So do take this test seriously if you want an A in this class because this constitutes 20% of the final grade. I hope this helps, OP!more
Kind Tiger
Passionate, approachable, Bible-heavy, not a lot of reqs
positive
- WorkloadLight
Updating this with my experience! It was Sir's first time teaching in ADMU when I took his class. He mentioned that he used to teach in UP, but transferred to ADMU because of the religious values (This will be helpful if you're a Christian because he loves connecting the topics to lessons from the Bible. He also likes to discuss the Christian concepts of salvation, forgiveness, and happiness in juxtaposition to the readings. He does tend to ramble about this, but I personally found those moments in class really fun.) You can tell that he really has the passion to teach and that he values class participation-- he's SUPER approachable. (Message him on Canvas or Zoom with any thoughts talaga because he appreciates those little things). He doesn't give out a lot of requirements. During the whole sem, we had 2 disc boards, 3 short essays (2 pages double spaced), a super chill group video midterm, then a fairly short 6-7 page final paper (can opt for indiv or group). However, the few requirements can bite you back if you get a low score in just a few of them. He grades without a curve talaga (even if I was the Beadle, there weren't any extra points given 😅) But with my experience of being beadle, he easily gives extensions, as long as it doesn't make it too hard for him to reach the submission of grades.more
Jolly Wolf
Passionate, approachable, few reqs, rambles Bible a lot
positive
- WorkloadLight
Updating this with my experience!It was Sir's first time teaching in ADMU when I took his class. He mentioned that he used to teach in UP, but transferred to ADMU because of the religious values (This will be helpful if you're a Christian because he loves connecting the topics to lessons from the Bible. He also likes to discuss the Christian concepts of salvation, forgiveness, and happiness in juxtaposition to the readings. He does tend to ramble about this, but I personally found those moments in class really fun.) You can tell that he really has the passion to teach and that he values class participation-- he's SUPER approachable. (Message him on Canvas or Zoom with any thoughts talaga because he appreciates those little things). He doesn't give out a lot of requirements. During the whole sem, we had 2 disc boards, 3 short essays (2 pages double spaced), a super chill group video midterm, then a fairly short 6-7 page final paper (can opt for indiv or group). However, the few requirements can bite you back if you get a low score in just a few of them. He grades without a curve talaga (even if I was the Beadle, there weren't any extra points given ) But with my experience of being beadle, he easily gives extensions, as long as it doesn't make it too hard for him to reach the submission of grades.more
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Daring Viper
positive
hard RT! Your in good hands with sir! It's much easier to come to class and listen in cause he really disects the text with the class. So it makes it loads easier to write the paper. In terms of writing essays, just make sure you don't stray to far HAHAHA Its a big plus for him if you attempt to show how you process the reading in your paper and point out the nuances and implications to how the reading affects how you view certain things in life. I really enjoyed his class and loved his approach towards the course.more
Jolly Jay
positive
I think it’s A-able with effort! He gives guide questions for you to focus on while reading the materials and he will bring them up in sync class for you to discuss them and unpack them! (This will be majority of the class sync sessions too) He wants a discussion type of class and so he loves it when u ask him questions talaga! He’s approachable naman so it’s easy. I think reading the readings alone will be enough for you to survive the class tbh since there aren’t any quizzes, just reflection papers. However, his expectations for content and insights in your essay are quite challenging (but still doable) I think what he looks for is for you to challenge the status quo in regards to the views of the philosophers and majority????more
Clever Urchin
I think u have great insights on how to get a good score for the essays 😅. Treat the outputs (except for the final) like a diary entry. Share how you personally encountered the lessons from the readings and modules, then you'll get an A! Tip: Don't summarize the readings, focus on a point that made you think, then elaborate with personal anecdotes!more
Fancy Ibis
Sobrang tamad magturo, nagchichikahan lang
negative
CASLIBKASI sobranng tamad nya magturo nagchichikahan lang FRR
Earnest Urchin
Nice guy who gives you comprehensive guides
positive
- Retake?Yes
Old comment from me:Nice guy who gives you comprehensive guides! His quizzes are T/F and his final project was for you to make a video discussion/podcast about philosophical concepts learned in class. You’ll also have a couple writing assignments here and there that ask you to reflect on how the tenets you learned are relevant today.Overall, great guy! I’d take his classes again~more
Lucky Panda
Nice guy, comprehensive guides, I'd take him again
positive
- Retake?Yes
Old comment from me: Nice guy who gives you comprehensive guides! His quizzes are T/F and his final project was for you to make a video discussion/podcast about philosophical concepts learned in class. You’ll also have a couple writing assignments here and there that ask you to reflect on how the tenets you learned are relevant today. Overall, great guy! I’d take his classes again~more
Brave Bison
Sobrang chill, exam questions given beforehand
positive
- Retake?Yes
- WorkloadLight
THE BEST!!! Sobrang chill parang wala kaming ginagawa HAHAHA our exam questions are given beforehand. No recitation, no other quizzes 😭😭 I love sir so much he made our lives easiermore
Keen Puffin
Comprehensive guides, T/F quizzes, take again
positive
- Retake?Yes
Nice guy who gives you comprehensive guides! His quizzes are T/F and his final project was for you to make a video discussion/podcast about philosophical concepts learned in class. You’ll also have a couple writing assignments here and there that ask you to reflect on how the tenets you learned are relevant today. Overall, great guy! I’d take his classes again~more
Anonymous
Chill online kwentuhan, lots of readings, easy B+
positive
- 4.0 attainableYes
- LeniencyYes
- WorkloadHeavy
Had him when classes were still online. Pretty chill discussions most of them were like kwentuhans lang. Readings can be a lot. He also tends to be a bit repetitive at times but yeah take note of those things cause he usually likes reading them in your essays as well. When I took the class, most assessments were just essays per module and then a final synthesis essay. He grades pretty okay though. Easy B+, maybe A with a bit of effort.more
Earnest Jay
Chill and A-able with saktong effort
positive
- Retake?Yes
- 4.0 attainableYes
- WorkloadLight
had him 1st sem of this sy and he’s pretty chill. The readings are long tho but the papers are easy to write just as long as you include your personal engagement and experience w the readings. His quizzes were also online in canvas. Finals was a video w a group. Lectures are pretty boring tho so it’s easy to get sleepy. His class is 4 cuts only so be wary of that. Hes easy to talk to! If there’s a strike or heavy rain he easily switches to online modality so most of the time I think our classes were online lol. Not a life changing prof but A-able with saktong effort and if you need a manageable class with doable workload, take him!more
Hidden Heron
Passionate, recitation-heavy, A-able if you engage
positive
- 4.0 attainableYes
- WorkloadLight
I took sir’s class online last sem and overall, it was a good class. Sir’s really knowledgeable and he’s passionate about what he teaches. During synch sessions, he typically has a list of guide questions (sometimes a full-on lecture) that the class answers. He really values class participation and he’ll sometimes call on people if no one volunteers, so if you’re not the type to enjoy reciting, then I wouldn’t recommend him. His requirements are usually 1 page reflection papers and short quizzes while the final req is a group discussion using the frameworks of the philosophers discussed. B+ with some effort, but A-able tho make sure to elaborate on how you personally engaged with the text for the reflection papers and don’t simply reiterate the readings or what sir taught.more
Happy Finch
Chill podcast-like synch, hard translated readings
neutral
- Retake?Yes
i took him during online setup as a tba prof. same as the other comment, actually. if i may add personal experiences, the synchronous sessions are super chill that it felt more like a podcast. also idk if it was changed but the readings were super hard to read. iirc it's a direct translation of the original texts. otherwise, he's a prof to take if everything feels overwhelmingmore
Icy Lynx
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Vivid Wolf
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