Medina, Erron teaches at Ateneo de Manila University. Across 35 comments from students, they hold a rating of 3.3 out of 5. Students score them 3.6 out of 5 on clarity, 3.3 out of 5 on grading fairness and 2.8 out of 5 on workload. Of those comments, 17 read positive, 7 read mixed, 5 read neutral and 6 read negative. They are listed for 6 sections this term.
Medina, Erron
Ateneo de Manila University · 35 comments
What students said
positive 17
neutral 5
mixed 7
negative 6
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Take Medina for DEV 189.8 if you want a strong, reading-heavy political-economy-of-health class, can work in Filipino, and will prep authors/figures for quizzes and essay exams. Lean away if you need English lectures, a light elective, or a phone-friendly room. Sample is three writeups on one course, so this is context_dependent rather than lean_take.
Suits
students who will do a large weekly reading set
students comfortable with Filipino-medium discussion
students who want depth on public health and contemporary development issues
Look elsewhere if
students hunting a light special-topics elective
students who need English lectures
students who will not read before class or sit a hard written exam
Assistant Instructor · MA Political Science (candidate)
Development Studies (politics of religion, sociology of religion, comparative politics, populism)
Education
MA (candidate) Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman
AB Political Science, University of the Philippines Manila
Career
Assistant Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University · Department of Development Studies · current
Research Associate, Ateneo de Manila University · Department of Development Studies
Hi! (long comment ahead)
Sir Erron is a little bit different in DEV194 compared to his other classes (politics/health) so please don’t lose heart muna from the other reviews you’ve seen (those are all still very valid as an ecm survivor).
Teaching:
He goes through one topic per session. The first few sessions will be about what qualitative research is and what it requires (ontology,epistemology,etc.). The succeeding sessions will be about the specific parts of the research paper. He’ll also give sample research papers to use for group activities.
Work load:
Moderate to heavy considering that each week or every two weeks you need to submit a part of the paper. But if you plan it out well, it’s very doable. Picking a good partner helps too! In true ECM fashion, there’s a 10-point quiz at the start of every session which serves as bonus points. TRY YOUR BEST SA QUIZZES. It will literally save you.
Feedback:
He gives helpful feedback although sometimes it can get confusing. It’s better if you utilise his consultation hours. I personally think that’s how me and my partner Klariz got a good grade.
Grading:
Let me just say, A-able naman siya. BUT, you’ve got no room to mess up. Probably B-able with a little more effort than usual (konting iyak). Easy D - C if vibes ka lang.
Tips:
-Since it’s a QUALITATIVE research class, choose a topic that can be studied qualitatively. It helps to be sure from the start about your topic.
-Start your RL early!
-When you consult with Sir, please don’t go empty handed. Have an idea with what you want to ask.
Overall, I hope you use DEV194 as a way to explore what your research/advocacy interests are.more
Gentle Badger
I had him last school year!
positive
I had him last school year! He had 10-item "surprise" quizzes (really just expect one every session) that cover anything from the readings, current events, to issues relevant to class readings (eg if the discussion is corruption find real-life issues), tapos you can accumulate plus points for the LT if you get above 8/10. The LTs have the biggest bearing on your grade talaga, plus the final paper you do by pair/group (iirc).
You will learn a lot! I loved his lectures; imo his were the most engaging I had in that sem, but you need to read the readings to understand and follow along. If you miss a class be sure to ask classmates for notes cos it's hard if youre absent during the lectures LMAO and don't be afraid talaga to ask or clarify! He's not ma-powerpoint so be judicious with notes (cos there are no slides)—I had a bunch of annotations and post-its on my readings with my notes, cos he has application sa lectures
Agree na the tests are quite hard lol we needed to use in text in the essay parts so you need to know your readings talaga 🤧
As a ma-hustle person, it was an enjoyable class for me and I still use insights I got from his readings in my other classes :"> I was fortunate to get a high grade with him! worth it if you don't mind a challenging prof!! best of luck frmore
Anonymous
B-able w a lotta effort siguro..
positive
B-able w a lotta effort siguro.. C w normal effort 😢 his tests r so hard cos 80% of it is objective n d coverage is like 10 readings 😢😢
his only reqs r 2 LTs and a final paper so each of them rlly counts n has a lot of bearing on ur grade. rlly try to keep up w his readings (kahit na min 15 pages each siya 😭) cos his bonus quizzes will help for d LTs (not dat i can relate) and itll be a lot easier to review din.
medj mahirap siya pakiusapan n i wouldnt say hes v approachable. our beadle tried asking if we can have our class online during d week of d transport strike but he rlly insisted na mag onsite :”) surprisingly, he allowed an extension for our final paper doe.
he teaches well nmn, esp when he teaches in filipino, n halatang matalino Francesca polsci nerd fr 🤓 i enjoyed his class jus cos m gen interested in his topics but dis class has brought me sm stress n its just for a minor 😭
overall, would take him agen if nagbagong loob na siya 😆 but rn i wouldn’t recommend cos his class is so heavy grrmore
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Jolly Egret
Teaches well but assessments hurt
mixed
hey he's not bad naman!!! he teaches really well its just his assessments na masakit sa puso hAHAHHA youll be fine. for 100.2 make sure you read tlga the readings you cant get away with not readingmore
Anonymous
A-ble but SUPER effort, read for quizzes
positive
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadHeavy
So im a big fan of how he teaches because you can really see na he is interested and very knowledgeable in what he discusses. a-ble but SUPER effort lang talaga! make sure to read his readings because dun sha nagbabase for the quizzes 🤓more
Kind Tiger
mixed
bruh subjectively speaking he's knowledgeable and funny (doe he jokes in tagalog kaya di gets ni 😆) marami syang alam sa devsci and he's EVIDENTLY passionate (pede mo tropahin vibes)
pero objectively speaking, with a quiz and reading EVERY class + the exams...😃 wag ka lang tumakbo, lumipad at magmigrate ka namore
Rapid Otter
nope, dont 😄
Hidden Bison
Magaling magturo, marami readings, hard exams, mostly Filipino
CourseDEV 189.8
WorkloadHeavy
Hi! I was his beadle for DEV 189.8 last semester Magaling talaga si Sir Erron magturo. No questions about that. Super aware siya sa lahat ng bagay esp. Public Health. You'll be surprised kung gaano ka-deep yung knowledge ni Sir sa contemporary issues. You'll definitely learn a lot from him. If English is your first language, you might have a hard time understanding his lessons because he mainly teaches in Filipino. Sir is from UP, so his teaching style is very traditional din. He doesn't like people to use their phones during class. Marami siyang readings. Marami. HAHAHAHAHAHis exams are hard HAHAHA Kahit magreview ka, there will still be items na hindi mo pa alam Btw, he doesn't reply sa mga messages asap kaya if you have any questions, take the opportunity to ask it onsite esp kapag beadle kaI agree with the comments, C talaga makukuha mo sa kanya with effort na yun. B if gagawin mong bread and butter yung readings niya with max effort. goodluck!!! :))more
Anonymous
Makakapasa ka naman pero at what cost
mixed
WorkloadHeavy
tldr: makakapasa ka naman pero at what cost! charot BAHSJAHDHAid say sir grades better sa quali than pol kasi paper submissions sha. sa pol kasi, midterms and finals na 1% per pt, kaya ang panghatak mo na is the final paper. whereas sa quali naman, lahat talaga paper submissions (parts ng magiging final research proposal like RRL, etc) and generally kapag okay naman ang pinass mo, you'll get a decent grade pero dont expect much talaga i think you're gonna worry more abt pol than quali esp pag pa-midterms na,, tho ngl stressful din ang quali given how strict he is sa deadlinesmore
Happy Ibis
Lumala this yr, nagpapa-onsite kahit online o suspended
negative
Retake?No
honestly lumala sya nang todo this yr 😭 si nagpapa-onsite kahit online o suspended 😭😭😭
Earnest Tiger
B+ with a LOOOT of effort.
positive
B+ with a LOOOT of effort.
You will learn a lot talaga (like development, health, practical stuff) but you have hustle your way out of him. He’s good with applying theories in practice. I took his classes for two consecutive semesters. And I still use his classes/lectures to apply with my dev work hehe
I honestly think he’s worth it. And if you kinda disagree with him or have something to counter, don’t be afraid to speak up or ask him. Fight him! Question him! 1/2 jk. He really appreciates it and is more than willing to talk and explain them.
I hated his long quizzes cuz im not a big reader (i read soo slow cuz idk how to scan) but IT IS WHAT IT IS 🥲
i only hate him during LTs but I love him during lectures hehe
Btw i suggest taking him during intersessions so the quizzes (supposedly LTs in normal sem) will be split in weeks, so less reading and higher grade per quiz
Would take him again honestly but I have bigger problems now 😆more
Hidden Seal
‼️ for those taking sir erron this intersession sy 2026-2027 for DEV 189.8, pls
positive
CourseDEV 189.8
‼️ for those taking sir erron this intersession sy 2026-2027 for DEV 189.8, pls dont delist!!! was able to talk with him yesterday and he said he will push through with the class as a tutorial (so kahit <12 students tayo ok lang), most probably he wont use the whole 7.5 hours on wed daw for purely lectures :))more
Quiet Bison
for those taking sir erron this intersession sy 2026-2027 for DEV 189.8, pls
neutral
CourseDEV 189.8
for those taking sir erron this intersession sy 2026-2027 for DEV 189.8, pls dont delist!!! was able to talk with him yesterday and he said he will push through with the class as a tutorial (so kahit <12 students tayo ok lang), most probably he wont use the whole 7.5 hours on wed daw for purely lectures :))more
Vivid Egret
Vague quizzes, okay but droll lectures
mixed
LeniencyNo
Quizzes were really vague and confusing, doing the extra credit didn't really help much -- lecturing was okay but can be kind of droll -- knows his stuff though
Anonymous
better prof for research than in his other classes
neutral
he's a better prof for research than in his other classes
Dapper Llama
prepare lots of 1/8 sheets of paper for quizzes
neutral
prepare lots of 1/8 sheets of paper for quizzes lol (ok na kahit resibo)
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Anonymous
also just putting it out here that u CAN cram the rrl but at the cost of ur soul so pick ur poison 😅😅 cc: Rozz Labz
Anonymous
To add insult to injury, he became my prof for DEV100.2 as well :,).
negative
CourseDEV100.2
To add insult to injury, he became my prof for DEV100.2 as well :,). Pray for me🙏
Calm Kite
Makakapasa ka, but at what cost
mixed
WorkloadHeavy
tldr: makakapasa ka naman pero at what cost! charot BAHSJAHDHA
id say sir grades better sa quali than pol kasi paper submissions sha. sa pol kasi, midterms and finals na 1% per pt, kaya ang panghatak mo na is the final paper. whereas sa quali naman, lahat talaga paper submissions (parts ng magiging final research proposal like RRL, etc) and generally kapag okay naman ang pinass mo, you'll get a decent grade pero dont expect much talaga 😭 i think you're gonna worry more abt pol than quali esp pag pa-midterms na,, tho ngl stressful din ang quali given how strict he is sa deadlinesmore
Swift Robin
Listen to lectures; don't cheat the quizzes
positive
WorkloadHeavy
his quizzes were not graded, but those who got at least 8/10 were given bonus points. with that said, do not cheat on the quizzes thinking that it wouldn't matter to him or anyone else, as you WILL end up getting bonus points taken away from the rest of your classmates 🙂
on a lighter note, if you have a hard time going through readings (personally, it was such a slog to go through all of them), make sure that you LISTEN to his lecture, as he actually gives great lectures on the topics. he does go on tangents sometimes, but as long as you understand the point of the lecture, you'll be good to go. also, collaboration is key (but not collaborating during quizzes and exams), so don't be shy to ask your classmates if they want to divvy up the readings into manageable parts and summarize them to make reviewing easiermore
Clever Puffin
readings, pop quizzes, and notes will save your grade
CourseDEV 189.8
WorkloadHeavy
took him for dev 189.8 (political economy of health) and here are a few tips from someone who survived. 🥹
- go over the readings every meeting para may masagot ka sa pop quizzes! the plus points will save your grade.
- take notes every discussion and jot down the figures especially the source and how sir erron interpreted them with the class. you can use these for the exam essays since he asks for concrete evidence/examples!
- familiarize yourself with every reading's author/s and what they said habang discussion pa lang para hindi na mahirapan mag-memorize for midterms/finals.
- do your best na sa midterms pa lang and find the most efficient way of studying all of the readings (READ THEM THOROUGHLY) and your notes.
good luck, hope you survive! 🙏more
Anonymous
don’t be too afraid of him, joke around and pick a good partner
positive
WorkloadHeavy
my biggest tip for having him as a prof in 100.2 and 194 is don’t be too afraid of him!! the more serious you are, the scarier he will be HAHAHAHA
of course you have to feel it out parin since he’s still a prof, but ngl the biggest part of why i survived our 3 hour 194 classes was because of how much we joked around with him nung mas lutang na kami
workload-wise it will really vary depending on your partner so pick a good and dependable one!! expect weekly deadlines at some point in the semester so i also advise getting those things done earlier on especially if you’re taking him for 100.2 at the same time 😭
looking back, i really valued my 194 class because the skills i learned for qualitative research were still applicable when i moved on to quantitative research the following semester. he’s a good lecturer, but his expectations for outputs can get really overwhelming 💔more
Rapid Wolf
chiller quali class: no exams, quizzes walang bearing
positive
WorkloadLight
for quali magpaconsult ka at every step of the way and take every output srsly cuz they compound into one final paper. his comments r really about changing parts of the paper so practical but also minsan medj huh cuz i feel like he also puts down what his inner voices say HAHAHAHAHA one of his chiller classes kasi wlang exams just those quizzes na wlang bearing sa grades. keri lng if di makacatch up sa readings pero makinig ka nlng di nmn sya boringmore
Lively Llama
Consult a lot on 194, his feedback is gold
positive
for 194, i rlly recommend consulting with him a lot bc he provides rlly good input and suggestions (which can help with what u want personally + what he expects) !more
