J. Ben Newkirk - Grossmont College

Professor: J. Ben Newkirk
Department: Psychology
College: Grossmont College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSY141
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have a graduate degree. I went to gcc, sdsu and usd. Dr newkirks physiological psychology class was a tough class; 3rd toughest class I had ever taken. When I signed up for the class a counselor told me he teaches that class like its a graduate school class and indeed he does. I was and am appreciative to him for having high expectations.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSY301
  • 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:
Great teacher!!!!!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guys is the worst professor I've ever taken. He ridicules his students for having questions, gets things wrong all the time, and gets behind in the material. I responded to one of his questions with "Communication", and he just GLARED at me and said, "NO. IT WAS LANGUAGE. READ THE BOOK." I had read the book. They used the word communication.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH215
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Newkirk is basically the meanest professor I have ever met. He's not stupid, just MEAN! I got an A in his class, but he treated everyone like dirt, even me! And everyone likes me!:D Seriously, though, if you can avoid his class, do. If you take a class with him, you will hate every minute.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: STATS666
  • 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:
He was referred to by many students as "Newjerk".He had the worst attitude/personality that I have ever seen in a proff. He was arrogant and rude. Anyone who asked a question was ridiculed. He was mad that this generation didnt have to suffer the hell of doing stats on an abacus like he did. He spent an entire class ranting about the government.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH140
  • 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:
I agree with most of the reviews. Newkirk was by far the worst Prof. I ever had in college; The WORST!!! Listen to me; the person who gave him a "good" review is either a kiss ass or is a family member of his.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSY120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
HA! I took him 15 years ago before this website even exited, he was the WORST professor I ever had. I don't even remember him teaching anything significant to the class. Having now gone back to school I still remember him as THE WORST. He may come back part time, so BEWARE!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSY120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worst teacher i have ever had. Don't take him.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSYALL
  • 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:
For the person who wrote that only the same bd students that rate him poorly : I took him twice (due to my schedule) and both times I got A's, only because I competely igrnored everything he ever lecture and religiously read the book. I had to make sure he didn't confuse me during lectures. learned on my own = teacher was useless. NOT RECOMMENDED.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSY120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm glad that he is retired now. He was a good teacher if you were taking this class for a masters degree...its intro!! If you like to work hard and get C's...then he was the guy for you. :)
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSY1
  • 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.Newkirk is an outstanding professor. He truly cares about students learning the material. His course is difficult, but he is always available if you need help. I think the same few students are rating him poorly over and over. How can he have so many ratings in comparison to all other teachers??? I know many who enjoy his classes.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSY120
  • 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:
PLease save yourself the misery he is the most awful prof. in the intire world.!!!DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS FOR ANY REASON!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSY215
  • 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:
This instructor has been teaching for so many years; he does not care if the students learn anything. He gets up in front of the class and talks. If anyone asks a question he makes that person feel stupid. It is obvious he knows all about psychology, and it is EVEN MORE OBVIOUS he just doesn't teach it, how to make students learn it. DO NOT TAKE.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Only take him if you are serious about being a psych major. Dont take him if you are looking for a fun semester of psychology lessons.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC120
  • 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. Newkirk is the best teacher I have ever had. He actually cares about students learning the material & prepares us to transfer. I went to SDSU after taking 3 classes with him & did very well thanks to him. He is wonderful & only people who want to have a grade handed to them complain. He treated everyone with respect. He made me a psych major.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH7355
  • 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:
He is the worst teacher ever....all he did was lecture the whole class time, so I just tuned him out. When someone asked a question he would treat the person as if they were stupid.....please do not take any of his classes....ur sure to fail!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH7118
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Future advice...dont take Dr. Newkirks class! he is a horrible teacher. He passed around the grade book a few days ago and only one person is passing. In my opinion that just proves he's doing something wrong.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Never in my life have i ever disliked a teacher more than Mr. Newkirk!!!! if you want to take psyc. PICK ANOTHER PROFESSOR!!!! i guarantee you that you will fail!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH120
  • 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:
WORST TEACHER I EVER HAD! I HAD TO TAKE A W! NEVER KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON.. TEST WERE SO HARD, NO ONE IN THE CLASS DID WELL! DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS ANYONE IS BETTER THAN HIM. I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH120
  • 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:
I don't understand why students are so harsh in rating Dr. Newkirk which is an excellent professor.His lectures are very interesting and clear. Dr. Newkirk is strict but I found his attitude normal. I was very surprised when I read the rating. He's always willing to help the students. I am taking his class; Iwish I could take more classes with him.
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