Connie Shears - Chapman University

Professor: Connie Shears
Department: Psychology
College: Chapman University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSY317
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Shears is an awesome professor!! She makes all the material really interesting to learn about and truly cares about the success of her students. She spends a lot of time giving feedback on papers throughout the semester and holds in-class review sessions before every test. Another nice thing is that there are no minuses... a 90% is an A!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSY317
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Connie was an amazing professor. She is very passionate about what she teaches and has had many years in this field. Also, she doesn't try trick you for the exams and prepares you very well, she even dedicates the class before the exam to review which is very helpful.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSY317
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fantastic professor! Funny and interesting lectures. One group research project but spaces it out really well so it's not too much work. Tests are MCQ and short essay, but she gives you essays questions before test and MCQ is easy. No HW besides research project. Should read textbook to understand material, but lectures help a lot. Highly recommend
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSY315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Shears is hilarious and so passionate about sensation & perception. Sometimes, lectures can be confusing but she will repeat anything you didn't get. First test wasn't too bad, midterm was more difficult. Does give extra credit and willing to help. Wouldn't take if you don't have to, but material is still interesting.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH317
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Shears knows what she is talking about but the class is usually confused by her. The examples that she gives to help us understand actually end up confusing the class more. The class is mostly lecture and the tests are hard. When students ask questions she often seems flustered that the lecture is interrupted. Without prior knowledge, do not take.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSY101
  • 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:
Wonderful profesor. She is very helpful and very accessible. Class is easy and interesting. Highly recommend her courses.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSY317
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is busy, but if u are persistent and schedule appointments, she is always willing to help or explain things u did not understand the first time. During lecture she is enthusiastic and explains the material in laymen terms. Easy to understand. I used the book, although i think you can get by without it. She calls on people, so pay attention.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSY101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Shears is really nice and funny, but her class does not always make sense. In order to really understand her class, you have to read the book or powerpoint slides before each class and she assigns a lot of reading. Her exams are hard too, but it is relatively easy to get by.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSY101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
LOVE Dr. Shears. Really knows what she is talking about. Is super clear. Tries her hardest to remember everybody's name and answer your question to the best of her ability. Truly loves what she does. She's very approachable and sweet! DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK! You will never use it. She puts everything on slides which she posts online. TAKE HER CLAS
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH317
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr.Shears is amazing and really knows her stuff.She is passionate about cog psych,which reflects how engaging and interesting her lectures are.Lecture notes are accessible on BB,a paper is req and 3 exams that are multiple choice and short answer questions.Dr.Shears is amazing and I recommend her.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSY317
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Shears is passionate about cognitive psych, so her class is interesting. However, she is far more interested in research than in teaching. She is confusing, is rarely available to help you, and expects you to know things without taking the time to teach them to you. I got an A in her class but would not take another class with her.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: RESMETH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dont take Shears classes, she's a real sweetheart but her tests are ridiculous and she asks questions in the most abstract of ways. She means well, but teaching isn't her real passion and you can tell
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COGPSY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very smart professor. Her class required a fair amount of work (her powerpoints aren't updated- so read them before printing otherwise it's a waste of print credits) but the material is really interesting. I wouldn't take another class with her because she randomly calls on people, but other than that, I enjoyed the class.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSY315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's very hard but makes concepts clear. For exams, she makes them seem way harder then they are, yet you have to study everything you learn throughout the semester to prepare. I wouldn't recommend unless you have to.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: RESEARCH
  • 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:
awesome teacher.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSY315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's an amazing person. She is willing to help you at any time. She really made the material easy to learn and always kept the students on their toes.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: RESMETH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class requires alot of work but Dr Shears is very helpfull and willing to give her time to students.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSY315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A wonderful professor! She is animated and has a sense of humor. Lectures very clear and easy to understand; they're on powerpoints on Blackboard. Her quizzes are just extra credit and will appear on the tests. Professor Shears makes her class really interesting and fun. She is very helpful and friendly. One of the best teachers I’ve had so far!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: RESEARCHMETHOD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is an amazing teacher and person! She has the ability to make a very boring class fun because of her personality and energy. I would recommend taking a class from her!!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: RESEARCHMETH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I really liked her. Her class requires a fair amount of work, but she is awesome when it comes to helping individuals during her office hours. She is a great teacher.
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