What the Students Said

Students used to send me unsolicited notes  - here are a few of them

 

“To Kevin Bucknall. I just thought I’d drop you a line to say that last year (June-ish) I purchased a copy of your book “An academic’s advice to a tertiary student” and although it came half way through my degree, I felt it was a great benefit in my studies for the second semester. It was a basic, frank book of hints and suggestions which although now obvious have had an important influence on my study skills (not to mention my budget). Thank you for your insight! Regards.” HF, Third Year Student

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“Dr. Bucknall. Thanks for the truly wonderful letter of recommendation. I am very glad that I have been able to study under you, as your knowledge is seemingly non-exhaustive! I enjoy and also hope to emulate your vitality, passion and wisdom, in the nearing future. (I believe that you are one of the only ‘practical’ lecturers that I’ve ever had.) Sincerely.” JN, student

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“Thank you.  This is a long time coming… This is just a token of my appreciation of all the help you gave me with my OFC project.” – J, student

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“I am a postgraduate student. I was so impressed with “How to Succeed as a Student” that I printed out several chapters. Thank you Kevin Bucknall you are helping many undergraduate students with your sound advice I am sure. Regards.” KC, postgrad student

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“To the Dean. Last semester I completed the subject AA12501 offered by the Faculty of Modern Asian Studies... In the two and a half years during which I have been enrolled in the Bachelor or International Business Relations at Griffith University, I have never gained as much practical or theoretical knowledge from a single subject as AA 12501.

I found the teaching team of Dr Ivory and Dr Kevin Bucknall to be exemplary. Each gave up extended periods of their personal time to students and expressed sincere interest in their students development and progress.

… I would like to commend the teaching of Dr Ivory and Dr Bucknall. After my graduation from Griffith University I shall remember their ‘words of wisdom and guidance’. I believe that my future successes shall be partly owed to them both and therefore am extremely grateful. Sincerely” JAN, third year student

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Student Evaluation of the Course “Principles of Economics”

 

 

• “I have found the course very informative and the support and feedback from the lecturer extremely helpful. I have found Dr. Bucknall to be a considerate yet firm teacher. He has made economics fun and a pleasure to to attend both his lectures and tutorials.”

• “I enjoyed Kevin Bucknall’s teaching. I feel he has a good skill at making students feel comfortable at the pace were going. I’m well pleased, overall.”

• “Extremely good lecturer. Made a boring subject interesting.”
• “Excellent lectures. I liked the way you taught, and made economics INTERESTING! - instead of monotonous and tedious.”

 

• “KB’s enthusiasm  made the subject tolerable. A great sense of humour and an enlightening man. Good show old boy!”

• “Having been at three different universities I can say without a doubt, he is the best lecturer I have ever had. His approachability, explanations and understanding of students' needs are exemplary. Unlike many lecturers, he really does care.”
• “Dr Kevin Bucknall is an outstanding lecturer. All material is clearly understood by almost all students and his comedy is much appreciated by ball.You should increase his wage by a phenomenal amount.”

• “Kevin made the lecture enjoyable and clarified the subjects' contents well. I thoroughly enjoyed the lectures.”

• “Very helpful. Always willing to put in the extra effort to be helpful. You made the subject very interesting. Thanks for the study guide on the ‘net’.”

• “Kevin is so enthusiastic in his presentation of lectures and tutorials and his enthusiasm is transferred to the students. He is very knowledgeable, comprehensive and convoluted.”

 

• “Kevin was extremely enthusiastic about everything he taught which made learning a great experience. Needs to improve jokes!”

• “A great bloke! I enjoyed that he didn't always stick to theory, but often used a humorous story to prove his point. I found his knowledge of the subject to be excellent and would enjoy attending his lectures again in future.  With regard to presentation of material; often hard to read hand drawn overheads. No complaints. Great lecturer and couldn't have made the course any more interesting.”