Teaching

Teaching

  • Winter 2026 - Econ 672 (First-Year PhD): Econometric Analysis II.
  • Fall 2024 and Fall 2025 - Econ 675 (Second-Year PhD): Applied Microeconometrics.
  • Winter 2024 - Econ 504 (Master of Applied Economics): Econometrics for Applied Economics.
  • Fall 2023 - Econ 503 (Master of Applied Economics): Introduction to Probability and Statistics.
  • Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 - Econ 251 (Undergraduate): Introduction to Econometrics.

Teaching Evaluations

Average Course Median (five-point scale).

Lonjezo Sithole School/college University

PhD Courses

ECON 672 (Winter 2026); ECON 675 (Fall 2024)
Prepared for class
Explained material clearly
Treated students with respect

Master's Courses

ECON 503 (Fall 2023); ECON 504 (Winter 2024)
Prepared for class
Explained material clearly
Treated students with respect

Undergraduate Courses

ECON 251 (Fall 2022); ECON 251 (Winter 2023)
Prepared for class
Explained material clearly
Treated students with respect

Source: University of Michigan instructor evaluation reports for the courses and terms listed. Scores and comparison benchmarks are averaged across these reports.

Selected Student Comments

“I cannot speak highly enough of Lonje’s enthusiasm with which he approaches teaching. He is incredibly prepared for each lecture and engages the class through his positivity and clear passion for the subject matter.” Econ 672 (First-Year PhD), Winter 2026

“If a student ever asks for help, he is incredibly thorough and goes above and beyond to respond and ensure that they have grasped the material. I am very excited to see which students are lucky enough to have him as he goes on the job market!” Econ 672 (First-Year PhD), Winter 2026

“He frequently goes the extra mile to tie problems we see in class to research and ongoing academic debates. He has a subject matter expertise that allows him to go beyond what would be expected of a typical GSI.” Econ 672 (First-Year PhD), Winter 2026

“Lonje is really enthusiastic about teaching and good at interacting with students during sessions. I enjoy his session very much.” Econ 504 (Master of Applied Economics), Winter 2024

“Lonjezo was the best aspect of Econ 251. He explained the material in a much clearer and more concise way than lecture, and prepared our section exceptionally well for exams.” Econ 251 (Undergraduate), Fall 2022

“Lonje is a great instructor that greatly expanded my interest in economics and I am taking courses in the Fall that I likely would have never looked at if it were not for Lonje.” Econ 251 (Undergraduate), Winter 2023