What does the Academic Dean say:
“He employs humor, solicits suggestions, and uses technology… Perhaps most impressive was Brad’s ability to get students involved.”
What does Brad’s colleagues say:
“Professor Gibson packed so much action and information into his session that it felt like a miniature masterclass in public speaking. Getting students to be vulnerable is an incredibly difficult task, one that even the most seasoned professors find difficult - if not impossible. And yet, I sat and watched for over 20 minutes as students stood in front of their classmates - sharing “most embarrassing stories” - using rhetorical techniques learned from the prior lesson.”
“Professor Gibson individualizes class *while* teaching the entire class. **And class was incredibly fun!**”
“Regarding his “Rigor, Engagement, and Classroom Culture” professional training: The energy and attention to detail for this presentation was impressive. From the introduction to conclusion, it was effective, engaging, and informative.”
What do the students, participants, and trainees say:
“I can honestly say that your class has definitely been my favorite at this university.”
“I wish I would have had this class sooner so that I could more easily get my point across to my struggling clients.”
“I started this class with a bad feeling about myself, and also worried if I could make it. I have developed a great feeling about coming to this class and standing in front of people and speaking. I’ll surely recommend you to my friends and teammates who need this class next semester!”
“The open-mindedness and respect for students is second to none.”
“Mr. Gibson’s greatest strength was the way he engaged his students. I truthfully enjoyed this class. It has been one of the best classes I have attended thus far in college. I recommended this class to several people with this instructor because I enjoyed him and his teaching methods so much.”
“He captivated the class!”
“Motivating, humorous, ability to relate, vulnerable, understanding, engaging, stunning PowerPoints, and credibility are just a few words to describe Mr. Gibson.”
“I can truly say I gained confidence over the course of our work.”
“He has an ability to get everyone involved that made us feel like ‘we were in it together’.”
“We were the only ones to place in the top three! Not a coincidence that the ones that work with BG are the students who are still winning trophies.”
“He makes the class laugh while teaching techniques.”
“Professor Gibson is understanding and funny.”
“Practice activities were fun, engaging, and got us out of our comfort zone.”
“The practices were always fun and created a lot of laughter!”
“The best feature of this course was seeing how people can overcome their nervousness.”
“I sincerely feel that my public speaking skills have grown and developed under his teaching.”
Click the reviews button for an abbreviated version of anonymous student reviews from the Spring 2021 Public Speaking course.