Polly Attwood is an Education professor at Northeastern University rated 3.6/5 by 16 students, with 2.9/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Polly Attwood professor reviews and ratings: 3.6/5 from 16 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Polly is a very insightful instructor and provides very detailed feedback to your work. Lots of reading but she is always willing to help. However, her grading is extremely hard. Getting an A is very difficult unless you are very good at analytical writing and follow her rubrics exactly.EDUC1111 2019-12-07 21:50:59 +0000 UTC
talk about having your cake and eating it too. this serbian professional enlightened me to all aspects of education and what it takes to be an independent teacher (like not dependent at all). I give this class a V for Viciously VigorousEDU1111 2012-11-25 19:05:53 +0000 UTC
She gives a lot of work but she's really not as bad as these reviews say. Occasionally confusing but she always makes herself available for any help you needEDUC4570 2010-08-09 12:51:17 +0000 UTC
Gives a good chunk of reading from textbooks that are referenced heavily in class but pretty irrelevant if you have any background knowledge. Group projects for days too, and she doesn't want to be told who's the one guy not doing anything. Assessments are self-reflections, so if you already understand material, good luck showing progress.EDUC1111 2017-11-20 22:09:45 +0000 UTC
great teacher, great experience. too many repetitive booksEDU1111 2012-11-14 09:58:34 +0000 UTC
Polly loves to teach n no one can argue against that. unfortunately, she has a "benefit of the doubt" view on the world; the same one among politicians that has created more and more horrible poverty and racial tension in this country. b/c of this u have to have about 10 sources to back up every statement u make. she is helpful but get out if u canEDUC4570 2010-07-28 11:37:19 +0000 UTC
Had Polly for many ed courses. Although her class entails lots of reading, she may be the best professor in the ed dept. All you really need to do to get an A is show up to class, and offer opinions on the regular class discussions. She is incredibly supportive, and will continue to help even when you finish taking her class.EDUC1111 2015-12-03 15:34:06 +0000 UTC
Polly is a great teacher. Although the class has a lot of required reading, it was interesting and I didn't mind doing the work. Come to class prepared and ready to participate; easy A.EDUC1111 2012-11-29 19:34:18 +0000 UTC
Very interesting class and professor, thought provoking. Assigns A LOT of reading material and not much else, which becomes the basis of class discussion. Very much a participation based class and it is essential to do the readings.EDUC1111 2012-04-23 17:42:58 +0000 UTC
Great professor, very interesting. She really cares about her subject, and really wants to help students become as passionate about teaching as she is. EDUC1111 requires a good amount of reading, but the class discussions that are a huge part of the class are very interesting and a great way to learn to widen your perspectives. Highly recommend herEDUC1111 2011-12-25 22:23:33 +0000 UTC
why is the final paper 10 pages? ridiculous. she is alright. alot of unnecessary and repetitive work. BLAHHHHHEDUC1111 2011-11-18 18:10:31 +0000 UTC
The ratings on here do not do justice to Polly Attwood as a Professor. The class is a lot of work, but it is worthwhile and you truly leave it with an understand of the subject. She is supportive, passionate, and generally there to help you succeed. Very genuine and fair.EDUC1111 2010-12-08 17:06:03 +0000 UTC
Be ready to read and overanalyze everything. If you put in the work and actually do the critical readings, you'll be fine. Polly knows a lot about kids and teaching and is very passionate about it in class. She is also passionate about her personal beliefs, though, so try not to oppose them too often...EDUC1111 2010-12-08 14:28:59 +0000 UTC
One of the worst professors I have had at northeastern. Gives enough work to accumulate at least three courses. Seems to think her class takes priority over any other class. Readings are redundant and mostly unnecessary. Very strong on her beliefs so dont dare to disagree because you wont get anywhere.EDUC1111 2010-12-08 11:21:36 +0000 UTC
I had to laugh while I was reading the other comments. While they are aggressive, they're definitely true. Polly made me second guess majoring in Education at Northeastern until I read about her days at Lesley (as mentioned in one of the other reviews). She would be better suited teaching at a disciplinary high school lolEDUC1111 2010-07-28 16:32:13 +0000 UTC
Polly Attwood has an average rating of 3.6/5 from 16 student reviews.
Polly Attwood's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.9/5 based on student reviews.
Polly Attwood has taught EDUC1111, EDUC5503, EDUC4570, EDUC4530 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.