She is Honestly very rude I'm currently taking her for Sociology of Education and she ignored my hand while it was up despite no one else raising their hand and she threw a candy at my group member because she asked one of us to talk in front of the class and none of us wanted to do it ( I didn't want to because she blatantly ignored me ).

LOVE ELENA! Her lectures are super interesting and shes very passionate about her lectures. She's so sweet and it's evident she cares about her students and wants us to do well. However, weekly group slides are graded by TA and their response can be tedious and critical.

There aren't any words I can describe this class, I extremely love this class, wish I could take her for my entire UCSB year, even know I have struggles regarding the environment, identity, registration but from her class, I feel passion, relatable, kind, and love if you just talk with her, she will always answer and solve a problem that you have.

Took SOC185C with her which was more heavy with work compared to previous classes I've taken with her. Weekly quizzes and discussion posts, one presentation, and a group final project. Definitely manageable, but DON'T FALL BEHIND!!

Easy work, but group work is a big part of your overall grade. Take her!

Easy class overall. The structure of the class is confusing in the beginning but shes always open to answer questions. Group work is a HUGE part of the course, so pray you'll get good partners. Group ppt projects and 2 discussion posts per week. It sounds like a lot but its manageable. Meets in person for lecture 1x/week. Accepts regraded work

Fairly easy class as long as you have good group coordination for the podcasts and discussion leader meetings. The final paper wasn't too bad either since it is basically a reflection of the course material and you are able to reuse what you said during the weekly discussion posts. Overall, no complaints and would do again.

Very straightforward SOC class. I enjoyed it, but didn't feel like I learned a whole lot (kinda just reiterated basics from other classes). Group projects every week but pretty easy and seemed to be graded mostly for completion. Thorough slides and interesting discussions. Overall I would recommend.

first class with her and i can say that i am looking forward to taking more classes with her! she's so chill and actually cares about her students. i'd say that the work is manageable. weekly discussion posts, quizzes, and group projects, there is also an attendance portion and the final paper

TAKE HER!!

I have taken three classes with professor Raymond now and she is genuinely one of my favorite professors at UCSB. The courses consists of group work, weekly quizzes, discussion posts, and a five page final paper. I found myself putting about two hours of outside class time a week into this course and got an A in every class. I would recommend!!

In this class you are writing a research paper. Professor is always available to answer questions and support you. She has extensive knowledge on how to write a good research paper & wants you to succeed. Your grade depends on how much effort you put into your project. Weekly quizzes based off of the readings and group work.

The professor reads of the powerpoint slides and is usually on topic. There is a lot a group project homework so it will depend on your group partners to do well in the class. She is reasonable about turning in some late work but would recommend not to try it, Lots of articles to read so be ready and she does have a strong accent but understandable

I have taken 3 classes with Elena and would definitely say she is one of the easier soc teachers. LOTS of group work.

This professor needs to think about what she is doing because she failed in many aspects. Group work for every assignment, she puts me in a group that just does not do their work correctly. One big failure! Then she tells me I can't work alone to improve my grade. Very ridiculous and just unprofessional. Such a big shame to be learning from her.

part 1: WORST lecturer I've ever taken at this uni. She has constantly referred to Black people as "Blacks" even though she has a lecture on the importance of language. I also noticed how every time a POC participated in class, she always questions their answers but when a White person speaks about inequalities she praises those students.

She is one of the worst professors I have ever had in my whole academic career. I would be graduating with the highest honors if she didn't grade my final horribly. I seriously don't even know how she still has a job here, no one learned anything from her stupid course. I hate her and she literally looks like a troll.

my answer HELL NO! every week have stupid group work, 2 pages at least, and make you to make your own podcast. This is very useless class unless you take it for graduation credit, you can learn nothing from this class. She just read the powerpoint. And she always think you don't come to class even you come and she will drop you!!

Can’t stress enough how good this class is!! Not a ton of work, it has a clear format every week. Lots of group work but I didn’t mind it because we fell into a routine. The professor is nice and her lectures and interesting. The readings aren’t really necessary except for the final paper

Took many of her courses! I don’t know why people have given her such low ratings, she was truly so nice and her class structure was easy to follow! Highly recommend for any of her courses

I have taken her 185, 164, and 145 and she maintained the same structure throughout all of them which was really helpful! She is really supportive and accommodating so don’t be scared to email her if you are struggling! Easy grader on papers and weekly quizzes made me continue taking her courses!

I took 4 of Dr. Raymond's classes & she has undoubtedly been my favorite professor; particularly because of how clear & organized she is. Weekly in 164 there's a mini 2-question mc quiz, 200 word forum post, 50 word "blog" post, & occasionally a group workshop. 1 final paper at the end of the quarter. Highly recommend.

One of the worst classes I've taken. Let's just say the Prof does not teach, just reads the PowerPoints and put way too much emphasis on group work rather than teaching. Never got back to any of my emails. Very dismissive of any argument that challenge her points. Teaches about the need of quality education while halfassing her own classes content

Don't take this class. I took it because her rating was average but its not worth it. Lots of group work, a giant research paper. Very frustrating trying to ask her questions. Guidelines for topics and articles for research don't make sense. She just links a bunch of reading and doesn't contribute anything new to her lectures, TA does all the work.