Barbara Dykstra - Grand Rapids Community College

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Barbara Dykstra - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Barbara Dykstra

Department: Psychology

College: Grand Rapids Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PY201
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Sometimes just talks about one thing for most of class and is a waste of time.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PY232
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I'm a Psych major and I've loved every class I've taken so far. I figured this would be fun as well. No dice. Contemplating dropping and taking it with a different prof in the summer semester. Only talks about her religion, her family, how awful marijuana is, and abortion. Recently talked about how she doesn't trust the APA or the DSM. Worst Ever.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PY232
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Reading the textbook is your best bet in passing. Her lectures rarely ever have anything to do with what is being tested. In-class assignments as well so don't skip this class or your grade may suffer.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PY097
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor gives great feedback, it's an easy A grade, show up and be ready to go, journals are as easy as 1-2-3. She is laid back but dnot give grades to students she likes more than others. I loved her and I came to class and it paid off in the end. Highly recommended!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PY201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Read the book and take notes from it. Attendance is a portion of your grade, plus there are in-class assignments you can't get credit for if you aren't there. There are weekly, online tests, so buy the code. Do all this and it's an easy A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSY201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If it is possible do not have her class! She isn't very clear on what she expects from you, and gets off topic all the time. She doesn't care if you get a good grade or not, just as long as it's easy for her. She will not go out of her way to help, even if it's because of a important thing. I definitly do not want to take her class again!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PY97
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Easy class if you read the book. Gives a lot of personal life experiences to help you understand, some of the projects I didn't understand why we were doing them but they were so easy. Lots of extra credit, it would be hard to fail!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PY10030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mrs. Dykstra is a great teacher I've ever had, not only she teaches me about psychology but also preach me about god, I've emailed her several times a year just to check on how she's doing. I really love her as my teacher and highly recommend everyone to take her as your psychology. You will not regret.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Read and you're fine, plus I got so much extra credit it made me getting a A easier. Annoying project but that too is a easy A. I recommend her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PY201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Contrary to popular belief, Mrs. Dykstra is a great teacher. I have her currently for general psychology. I was very hesitant to take this after reading these reviews, but I am glad I didn't drop it. Don't miss class!! The test answers are in her lecture. If you listen to her, you will pass. I failed Psych in HS, but I have an A in this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PY100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ms.Dykstra was a great teacher. PY 100 was an easy A. I left the class with so much knollege. she does tike to talk, but it is a lecture class. higly reccomended.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PY101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Had her for an "On Course" class, and boy, does she like to talk. It gets old fast and made a relatively easy and fun class dull. She wasn't hard to please, though I wouldn't want her for a 'real' class like Psychology which she also teachers. She handed out extra credit like candy which was nice, but I do wish I didn't waste my time and money here

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PY201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is very smart and tells interesting stories, but this teacher probably won't help you learn. It doesn't matter how many notes you take in her class or how well you listen. She often goes off topic and talks about things that will not be on any test. She also is unclear about assignments so if you are unorganized DON'T take from her!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PY100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Holy Crap, SOOOOOOOOOOO boring, i cant stand to hear here talk.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PY201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

THE WORST TEACHER EVER I love psych and she totally ruined it thank god I had a better experience with other profs! So hard to understand lectures have NOTHING to do wit the tests, the test are like 75-100 multiple choice ?'s, shes boring and her life discussion have nothing to with anything she is so boring and thinks she something worst teacher!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PY201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really not a great professor. She definitely will teach you how to learn on your own. Take only if you are willing to teach yourself. Tests are easy though, and most were open note. Gives extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PY201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She talks about her life to try and relate it to what's in the chapters, but it doesn't work. Other times, she just starts talking about her "mentor". It's mentor this and mentor that. I swear there was something going on there. I got an A because I read on my own, not because she helped. Don't take her unless you can study on your own.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PY201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is being totally honest. Her lectures are hard to understand. Unless you read the book, you have no idea what she is lecturing on. I got an A because I taught myself in the class. I don't know her personally. If you can take her comments and not being offended by what she says and read the book throughouly, take her. If not, don't.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PY201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I thought this teacher was great! She gives life stories that relate to the subject that she is lecturing on. She is doesn't hold your hand to make sure you are doing your part as a student and treats you like an adult and expects you to act like it. It is because of her I am minoring in phyc.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PY231
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This prof. is very talkative. She tends to go on and on but is very nice and sometimes it can be interesting. Her test can be very confusing but they were all multiple choice.

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