Favis, Abigail Marie T.

Ateneo de Manila · 44 comments

3.3

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positive 16
neutral 18
mixed 4
negative 6

Clarity3.9

Helpfulness3.0

Grading fairness3.4

Workload2.7

Would retake3.3

neutralFILI11

hi! will I be able to survive FILI11 with DERAIN, Allan Alberto N. as someone whos not a very good filipino speaker? 🥲🥲

mixed

if i remember correctly, hes not all about how great you are at speaking or writing in filipino, but more on the relevance of your answers to the discussions! he really isn’t a scary prof, just very knowledgeable on what he teaches so just keep engaging with his discussions and he’ll be happy w u! as for written works, it’s by grp so if you arent confident in your filipino writing, you can have it checked by your grpmates and even sir himself :) he’s very open to helping out esp throughout the semmore

negative

don't take him if ure not comfortable in speaking tagalog.

positive

I’ve heard that students can speak English in class but it’s honestly better to try practicing Tagalog. He won’t make fun of you for mistakes and he is funny sometimes.

negative

Late response but when it comes to recit? Totally fine speaking English. He's very much open to insights regardless of what language you use to answer. Also! Recit is very important to him, so make sure to read whatever he gives and answer as much as possible. It doesn't have to be an extravagant answer. As long as you can show him that you've done your part (by reading), he'll be happy. Good luck!more

positiveFILI12

I got curved from a C+ standing to a B+ but I think it depends how much he likes your class/you personally but this was for FILI12

neutral

Alsoo, is the score on Canvas grades for his course accurate or he changes it pa naman?

neutral

Big no esp if hate nya yun class

positive

He does not, but he grades fairly high naman

negative

actually Oo sa recitationn, nde naman sha papayag na babagsak kau tbh 💔 tho its not that hard magbasa at magrecite ka lang vaks need talaga ng effort kay derainmore

positive

He curved this sem my grade was supposedly D but I got a B HAHAAHHAHA

positive

GOAT ArtAp prof!! You’ll learn a lot + He’ll make you improve so much when it comes to writing. He grades high basta you put the things he wants. B+/A once you get a hang of him more

positive

Got him last quarter. We had 3 major assessments - a quiz + 2 group projects. Other than that, he gave quizzes din and a few discussion posts. Most of the tasks were groupworks actually. There were many readings din, but bearable naman. (I'm speaking for someone who's not really good with Fil sksks) Though I could say na medj mataas ata standards niya when it comes to papers. I really had a low grade on one of the assessments and I expected to get a B or maybe even C+ but then I was surprised that he gave me a B+. I would say B/B+ -able. Not sure for A, pero siguro kaya if you really know what you're saying and of course grammar + syntax and it's substantial. And I guess take note of his instructions talaga sa mga papers, clarify on what he wants to see, and make sure what you're writing is correct. (I got a low grade for this) For his synch, they were interesting naman, I think he really explained lectures really well. Although onti lang synchs namin sakaniya last quarter because of the suspensions that time.more

neutral

Dawn Untal the myth the legend AHAHAHAA

neutral

Had her for envi sci and she was my favorite prof that sem!! Amazing professor, she is super passionate about her field. Ask her questions about what she does also, she’s great to know as a friend! She can give quite a bit of workload but if you find the right people and show her that you care about learning she’ll treat you well:))more

positive

Hi! I took his class last school year’s second semester, and it was purely an online class. Our class size was super small (only four of us), so I'm not sure if sir would approach a bigger class differently. However, the subject was super insightful and I looked forward to attending our online sessions every week. Sir is an experienced and established industry producer, so when it comes to lectures, he really has a lot to say and tries to answer all the questions we have, showing how passionate he is about film production. He also made us watch a lot of shorts during class hours, asked us what we think and feel about them, and then discussed the other details of their production later on. Regarding the requirements, in the beginning, he told us that we would be accomplishing a lot. Yet, at least for me, our workload was not that heavy since we were just asked to pitch our own short film idea based on a particular short film, a brief presentation answering some guide questions about the short films we watched, one-pagers, and our final project, which is a more detailed pitch of our own short film. The deadlines for these can sometimes be confusing, so just clarify the details with sir; he replies fast naman. He was considerate and approachable too. He provided helpful feedback during synchronous sessions and whenever you asked for it. Since his class lasted for three hours, he gave some short breaks in between. What I liked about this course is that we were also given enough opportunities to attend events outside of class hours. Sir would forward invitations such as the Cinema 76 grand opening, workshops, some film festivals, etc. (I still get emails from him until now). Though he never returned our work, like yung may grade talaga so you wouldn't really know what to expect. Pero if you comply naman, I don't think you have anything to worry about. And if you do want to know your standing in his class, I believe he'll welcome your inquiries. Overall, I loved his class. It ignited my want to work in the film industry more. If you want a great and fun class along with high grades, take him!more

neutral

during recit, he doesn't mind if you speak Taglish at all as long as he sees that you're trying your best to speak in Filipino/Tagalog and you have an accurate answer or near to the answer he wants to hear. for me, he is a so-so teacher who has a strong grasp to what he teaches. although sometimes he seems boastful (about him being a great writer in Filipino) and is unnecessarily vulgar during his discussions. I and many of blockmates got an A from his class.more

positiveFILI 12

Quick disclaimer, I only took him for fili 12, so I'm not 100% sure how he is in fili 11 (but I think generally these are some quick tips) Always read the readings beforehand. He loves to have quizzes on them at the start of the class (at least, that was the case when he handled mine last year). Try and also research a bit about the authors and the societal/political/etc contexts, and any other major things you can connect to it. He loves it when you can apply the readings in a more modern context as well! Just try to explain as much as you can whenever you answer, while still keeping it cohesive, and you should be finemore

mixed

PRAY HAHAHHAHA (seryoso) pero output wise make sure to consult with him and make sure to reflect his comments on the next pass Also RECITE and make sure that sir knows you AND AGAIN PRAY HAHAHA FROM A BLOCK Na nasave kami lahat ng curve ni sir ung tipong ur expecting a D or C but ended up getting a B or B+ HAHAHAmore

mixedFILI 12

Things you should DO for his subject - Make sure to study/search/read all the readings before attending the synch sessions, trust me, it would definitely help you out a lot - Recite recite recite! This really pulled up my grade, even better if you got extra points for recitations (e.g. 9/7). Make sure you say something new or with substance - Learn how to close read (or else 😳)! This is what his quizzes are all about, even the very first one! Do try to research more about it to understand how to do close reading better - Turn on your cam and attend syncs! He would definitely ask every time for you to show your face lol Things you should NOT DO - Ask for extensions for quizzes (like as a class), he def doesn't like it lol - Say you don't know the answer (trust me, he will make you feel so bad) kaya it's a must to know the readings!! - Abuse "symbolism" (if possible, avoid!!) in your quizzes, he kinda thinks it's a high school or elementary thing idk (like saying light symbolizes hope kind of thing) - Try to avoid relating your quiz reading to something "far-fetched" (like finding another story or myth to compare it to) cus we never really learned his taste regarding that—he might just say it's "pilit na interpretasyon". Kaya I recommend that when doing the quizzes, just try to really read into the given reading mismo and try to give another twist/meaning into it within the story or author's context (if this makes sense). It's kind of like reading between the lines! Other Tips - You can try to ask for bonus projects/papers/DBs if you need to pull up your grades (he MIGHT give some) - Make sure he KNOWS you, kaya if possible, be pabibo talaga in class participations HAHAHA - It really helped me out a lot when I try to research about the given reading - e.g. background, author, unfamiliar words talaga Fili 12 with him is A-able with super duper extra hard effort HSHSJDJKDS he's really a good Filipino prof but please make sure you don't annoy him lol it's just gonna take a toll at you 🥲 Lastly, goodluck 10000x 🙏 Feel free to pm me if you have any questions abt him or his class 👁👄👁more

positive

1. Attend synch sessions its rlly good for participation and for seeing how he thinks and lowkey what he expects from u in the essays 2. There were only like 10 requirements max and all of them were essays(or writing) except for one. 3. If he asks a question or asks someone to read a passage just do it, even if your answer is wrong it still counts for your participation which can rlly help. 4. Read his guidelines. He is very specific of what he wants and what he doesn’t. For the project he has consultations and its rlly helpful into seeing what he really wants from you. 5. Hard to A ngl, listen, read, observe, participate. Sounds simple but can often be frustrating. 6. Overall a rlly passionate prof who you can rlly tell loves what he is discussing. U just kinda need to understand him to ace his classmore

positiveFILI 12

had him for fili 12 during Q4 last academic year and the overall experience was pretty good. his modules are structured in a way that surveys the history of panitikang filipino (so from pre-colonial to contemporary). i fondly remember our first module because one usually wouldn't expect (or at least i wouldn't) to start studying Filipino lit by asking "Kung nakatutula ba ang taong tabon." Basta read the readings and ATTEND synch sessions because sir is not the kind to regurgitate info that's already in the module. he'll deepen it pa. You will definitely learn a lot. But you also have to be prepared because if you attend synch sessions knowing nothing from the modules, you are better off with another prof cause he's the kind to take note of the times you participate by answering his questions and he'll only take note of it if you answered well enough. definitely A-able with hard work!more

mixed

He knows his topics very well and is emphatic in discussing his lectures. I honestly would take him again only because I feel like I'm watching a Balagtasan when he's teaching lol. ⁠ A-able but you have to endure his lectures and discussions because he randomly calls students for recitation. He likes students who add their input in the lesson and grades them for that! The downside is that he gets haughty if you can't recite well or if your answer is a bit far from what he's asking for. He also calls out those who don't participate in the class. NGL he can be a bit mean to students (IDK if that's intentional or not) ⁠ Sir Derain's requires zoom attendance and is strict about it. You have to message him ahead of time if you'll attend or not. ⁠ His modules and readings aren't heavy it's usually just short stories and poems. He's generous in giving grades too!more

negative

Some tips: -Take notes cos he usually doesn’t have PowerPoints. -Listen to his instructions cos he’s very particular with how he wants things. -Try to do some prior research on your topics or reading materials. From what I recall, he’s very interested in the “eccentric” side of Filipino culture (aswangs, agimats, etc.) so if you could contribute to those discussions he might appreciate that. -For papers, give personal insights on the topics. Like how you relate to/ see the topic as a Filipino in a specific context. He’s still one of my all-time favorite profs in college cos I learned a TON of things from his class– things I still carry with me today. If you show him the respect and interest he and his class deserves then you shouldn’t worry. Good luck! 🙂 Disclaimer: Got him as a prof about 6 years ago lol so maybe that’s why my experience with him is very different from the other comments. 😅more

positive

hi! maam feliciano has got to be one of the kindest and approachable profs ever! she makes sure the class is up to her pacing during the lectures. she posts all the materials on canvas! the only cons are that she returns graded assessments very very late😅 if you want to know your class standing, it would be best to ask her nalang! 10/10 would take her classes again☺️more

neutral

I took her for Envi Sci (natsci lec). I would say na medyo marami bigay niyang workload, pero ig that is generally true for most nat sci lecs under envi sci. However, you will really learn from her. Ma'am Feliciano puts great effort into teaching and marami siyang research experiences, lalo na sa expertise fields niya. She is really passionate with teaching.more

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