Udarbe, Gina teaches at Ateneo de Manila University. Across 13 comments from students, they hold a rating of 4.1 out of 5. Students score them 2.2 out of 5 on clarity, 2.8 out of 5 on helpfulness, 1.9 out of 5 on grading fairness and 2.4 out of 5 on workload. Of those comments, 11 read positive and 2 read negative. They are listed for 3 sections this term.
Udarbe, Gina
Ateneo de Manila University · Since 2021 · 13 comments
What students said
positive 11
neutral 0
mixed 0
negative 2
Udarbe, Gina4.1
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Take Udarbe for THEO 11 if you will do the readings, recite, keep up with unprompted Canvas DBs, and write the essays — students call her A-able with middling standards and generous late policy. Lean away if you will not speak in class or cannot write from the readings. Sample is two writeups across online and onsite, so this is lean_take rather than take.
Suits
students who will read and recite in THEO 11
students who keep Canvas DBs current without reminders
students who benefit from open deadlines and a default extension
Look elsewhere if
students who will not recite or be visible in class
students who cannot write essays from the readings
MA · Instructor
Religious Education (Social Studies education)
Education
MA Religious Education, St. Louis University
BSEd Social Studies, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Career
Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University · Department of Theology · current
Recent courses
THEO 11
Udarbe, Gina | Ateneo de Manila
Comments
Breakdown
Clarity2.2
Helpfulness2.8
Grading fairness1.9
Workload2.4
n=13
Others(0)(1)
Top comments
Lively Bison
DBs plus readings, no long tests, end-of-sem extensions
positive
CourseTHEO 11
WorkloadHeavy
hi pls also indicate the full course code! (THEO 11, THEO 12, etc.)
i took ms. udarbe for THEO 11 onsite
dbs and other assignments come with readings and guide questions. it's a given that you have to answer her dbs on canvas without being reminded so i suggest you answer them asap. she also gets your participation grade from self-check quizzes (5 to 10 pts) and there weren't any long tests. manageable to heavy workload depending on your ability to write essays and understand readings
all assignments were open until the end of the semester and there was a default one-week extension for all assignments that allowed you to submit without incurring deductions (i loved this). so yes it's okay to submit everything by the end of the sem but i don't recommend, it's super hassle to sabay with finals 😭
i got an A even tho i was expecting a B+, so i think she curves? i might be wrong tho bc my participation grade was quite high so i think that saved my grade. as long as you recite in class and she knows your name by the end of the sem, your participation grade will be okay. although overall i wouldn't recommend her as a first choice bc her onsite lectures didn't really stick with me, and most of the time she didn't discuss the readings we had to read for the assessments 😅more
Kind Alpaca
Weekly synch, attendance, and lots of discussion boards
positive
WorkloadHeavy
there’s one synch session every week then during the start of the semester super daming breakout rooms! then after that you guys will share to the class what u discussed with ur groupmates (she won’t ask questions after that naman na more on sharing lang with the entire class) she also checks the attendance so as much as possible try to attend hehe
modules: u have to pass something every week, there are readings tas u have to give ur thoughts or like ask questions abt it, usually max of 200 words?? kahit give ur thoughts about it lang then u r good to go :DD the readings r kinda long pero tbh kahit pili ka nalang ng parts that u want to discuss HAHAH +++ super daming discussion board pero ur answers doesn’t really have to be long, also there’s like a check up quiz??? and dont worry if u get a low score coz its part of participation points naman :>
for quizzes & finals, no orals naman but all essay type (individual & by group)she doesn’t really give a perfect score here but exert effort nalang din overall she’s a nice prof and a-able naman :DDmore
Anonymous
Theo 12 first-timer; A if scores are decent
positive
CourseTHEO 12
4.0 attainableYes
The topics for Theo 12 are really good but she can't really discuss them well since it's her first time handling the class last sem. If she's your Theo 12 prof and you're interested in learning about Theological Intersectionality and other similar topics, you might want to loadrev.
If you're getting her for Theo 11, then you're in good hands. Anyway, super legit yung review ni Jhea. To add lang siguro, she gives deduction if she saw u doing her assignments during class (like from 10/10 to 8/10 ganyan). Her grading system might also be a bit difficult to understand basta as long as you get decent scores, you'll get that A naman.
She also mentioned during the class that you can ASK her for extra credit as long as there would still be time for her to check whatever additional requirements she will give. At least 2 weeks ata?? It's not in the syllabus though basta ang pinaka-message niya that time is if you need something from her (extra time, extra credits, or consultation), just ask her and she will make arrangements.more
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Noble Hare
Self-paced, flexible deadlines, A-able if you can defend
positive
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadMedium
hi!! took her class during 2nd sem (4th quarter) of SY 20-21. can vouch for what the others said! ma'am was new so she was kinda figuring out how to manage online & synch classes. so basically, module DBs, readings then text entry submissions, individual papers, then group work. for submissions, so long as you're able to defend your stance, you're good. a pro would be her flexible deadlines. during synch sessions naman she just iterates what's already in the modules but she also has these prompts/questions then people are assigned to breakout rooms (3-4 people) so you have the opportunity to share your ideas/experiences with your classmates. overall, pretty much self-paced learning, A-able.more
Lucky Osprey
A-able but lectures don't match Canvas
positive
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyNo
Hello! From my experience with her, her synchronous lectures don't match her outputs in canvas. She also tends to go off-topic a lot. She also doesn't really give feedback on your outputs. Her standards for grading are a bit confusing but overall A-able naman.more
Anonymous
Nice and open-minded but long readings and essays
positive
LeniencyYes
WorkloadHeavy
hello! took her last semester <33 she's nice and open-minded (tries her best to accomodate everyone regardless of what you believe in). you can always message her for anything sa canvas.
it depends if mwf or tth but you have at least 1-2 zoom lectures per week (she encourages recitation and questions). kaya lang if you plan to not attend, you have to tell her + the reason you're not attending so if ever you wanna skip, it's sort of hard to bc of that :"> she checks attendance din at the start of every class.
modules are kind of long tbh, especially the readings ;-; there are multiple discussion boards but nakalagay naman kung required or hindi. final reqs for each module are either individual or group & are all essay type. she grades fairly naman :> can't rlly remember if she gives feedback though lol, but i think she does.
overall, not necessarily a-able pero it's definitely achievable if you put in effort and i wouldn't mind taking her again!more
Anonymous
hahaha no, massive pass
negative
hahaha no, massive pass
Brave Osprey
A-able if you recite and actually read the modules
positive
CourseTHEO 12
4.0 attainableYes
Hi! Had her for Theo 12 last semester. Here’s some thoughts:
- She loves to kwento and to keep the class engaged. Recite as much as you can!
- Her quizzes can be quite confusing especially because it’s not really “discussed” so you have to browse the modules and study talaga on your own.
- You’ll be taking this subject with NSTP so expect na your requirements will be graded by her and the formator.
- The syllabus already has everything abt the class (assuming this is Theo 12) including the deadlines. Tho she adjusts/extends naman upon request.
- For essays/assignment/recitation/reports: derive from personal experiences or societal issues
- For quizzes: READ the modules!!!!
- definitely A-able if you’re active in her class.more
Quiet Ibis
A-able if you read, recite, and submit on time
positive
CourseTHEO 11
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
Had her for THEO 11 back when it was online pa. I'd say she's A-able as long as you go through the readings, recite (a lot), and submit on time. I think her standards are saks lang not too high. My tip is make sure she knows you (in a good way) and youre goods na :>more
Mellow Llama
Disorganized self-study, but A-able
positive
Retake?No
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadMedium
ma’am was having a pretty rough time w online stuff + she’s a new prof. the course was disorganized and was basically readings and self-study. 2 major tasks plus some groupwork & other module assignments. A-able but sad theo experience ://more
Lively Kite
Okay new prof, A doable, light reqs, little feedback
positive
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
She's new last sem and was okay. She isn't used to canvas so you might get startled by some deadlines even though she said that it was moved. She grades okay and actually high compared to other theo profs but doesn't really give feedback as to why you got deductions in requirements. She's lenient with deadlines and the requirements are not that demanding compared to other profs. An A is quite doable.more
Kind Jay
Recited every class and still got a B
positive
LeniencyNo
i got maam gina last year first sem, and i have not moved on 🙂 as someone who she called to recite the good samaritan in front of class + constantly recited in every class + never cut + actu reads the Bible + submitted and did all the requirements well AND THEN GOT A B FOR A FINAL GRADE, meanwhile my groupmate who barely recited and maxxed out their cuts got B+... i wish u luck 😃 ALSO she makes the subject revolve around her life, i believe my blockmates and i learned more about her life than Jesus' to the point that we know all about the area she lives in and her family dynamic TO THINK i gave her a good faculty eval grade because i actually enjoyed discussing about faith/religion... my only regret is not complaining and asking her for a breakdown of my grade afterwards 🥲 sorry for the rant but aside from that, shes an ok prof, ok workload, you just cant be sure of your grade TL;DR darts yung grade mo 🎯 i hope she ends up giving you a good grade, may the odds be ever in your favor!more
Keen Wolf
Don't ask for clarification or she'll embarrass you
negative
LeniencyNo
tips to survive her class:
• don't ever ask for clarification because she will NOT hesitate to embarrass you in front of the whole class. she's not vv approachable imo ://
• don't be late!
• recite a lot
also +1 to the comment above me, you'll never know your grade/where you stand in class, advisory mark is your only way of knowing 😶 she doesn't give feedbacks eithermore
