TEACHING

"Excellent instructor, Kevin made a very real effort to make sure differing thoughts were given due consideration. Especially appreciated was the ongoing encouragement to participate in discussion. Wonderful topic! Thank you for offering this course, I really enjoyed it."

"The instructor was terrific. Passionate and knowledgeable about the subject. And did a fantastic job explaining some very complex and subtle concepts in a simple way."

"Excellent class engagement and class discussion. The groundwork was laid in a very thoughtful manner, which allowed us to dive into bigger questions as the session continued."

“Enjoy Kevin's teaching style, the material is provocative, the topic is very relevant. What's not to like?”

“I have taken many courses at U of T. All have been good. This one has been the most challenging and enjoyable by far.”

“This lecturer is quite engaging and brings a strong natural curiosity and imagination to the material. Excellent course!!!”

“The instructor is exceptionally knowledgeable. This combined with his passion for the subject has made for a memorable learning experience.”

“The instructor is a brilliant articulator of very complex/abstract (at least for me) ideas. He has a vast wealth of knowledge on the subject; fascinating listening to him.”

"Kevin knows the material extremely well, but is constantly trying to learn more about it through students' interpretations. It's wonderful and refreshing to have a professor who also considers himself a student."

“He's a fantastic teacher … the environment is very relaxed and friendly, and I think that creates a space for even the shyer students to voice their opinions.”

“Kevin is an excellent professor. He is thoughtful and thought provoking and listens intently to what his students have to say. He really encourages students to put out their best work and ... I would definitely take another course with him.”

[The instructor should continue]: "Being enthusiastic, articulate, clear, and encouraging. It’s been a pleasure taking class from this professor. There are only good things to say."

[The instructor is] "Very good at relating disparate materials interestingly, explaining complicated material from a number of angles."

"The instructor is phenomenal at rendering complex theories intelligible. It is impossible to take a class from him without gaining significant literacy in the material." 

"He’s the best prof. I’ve ever had!"

"Part of what made this class effective and meaningful was your unique and personal presence in what you are teaching."