Joanne Wood - University of Waterloo

Professor: Joanne Wood
Department: Psychology
College: University of Waterloo
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH395
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
It's extremely easy to get a high grade in Dr. Wood's class, but if you're actually interested in learning things I would not recommend her. She doesn't like to invest time in her students and can also be extremely unclear/subjective with her grading scheme. She often ended class early and cancelled office hours, which made her come across as lazy.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH395
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Wood was an amazing instructor and she really cares about her students. There were two group projects in this class which were fairly easy. The big project in this class is relatively easy as long as you discuss the project idea with her in advance, which is required for the project. She also provides a lot of guidance to make sure we do well.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: 354AND395
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I've had her in both a lecture and a seminar setting. She seems very caring if you have a concern and gives fairly easy (as long as you do the reading) but fair tests.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH354
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is actually kind of mean and impatient with students which is weird because she teaches about relationships. The difficulty level of the course is what would be expected from a university class as long as you work hard and attend.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH354
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Although she tries to make lectures fun and has passion for the material, she often reads the slides which makes the lecture fairly boring. She looks for very precise answers on tests and assignments. She's not very approachable and I got the sense that she plays favourites.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH354
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Wood is very enthusiastic and an excellent teacher in a class setting. She is very knowledgeable and undoubtedly one of the best instructors I have had thus far. Unfortunately she is not approachable and is often uncaring on a one to one level with students.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH354
  • 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:
Very fair course with an engaging lecturer. Easy to make a comeback after a bad mark. Her tests can be a bit nit-picky in the short answer section.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great prof! She's really funny, i really enjoyed her class and learned a lot!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • 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:
A wonderful Prof! Captivates the attention of her class, and makes light of a relatively boring, but highly important subject. She is kind,humorous, and always has a wonderful punch line to each study addressed in class. She is truly concerned with student success, and takes great pride in her work. Attend her class, it is truly the best!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Quizzes every Thursday but never posts quiz questions/answers for students to study from after, all questions on exams and quizzes are tricks. Goes through lectures very fast and does not post all powerpoint slides. Does try to make class interesting but will not bellcurve marks for exams/quiz (average usually around 50%), and textbook is useless.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • 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 is an amazing prof and very helpful. if you just pay attention everything she says makes sense!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • 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:
She is an amazingly helpful prof who really loves her work and makes her tests and final really really fair. the math was extremely easy and not a lot to worry about!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
SO TIRING, have quizzes every Thursday, wake up early in the morning, I got to give her some credits for trying to be funny ..... very nice though... welcoming
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You could tell that the students were constantly confused by the way she presented information and answered questions. The powerpoints she used were all over the place and every question on her quizzes and exams is intended to trick you. The "textbook" is almost completely useless and generally irrelevant to what is being covered in class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • 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:
Methodology classes can only be so interesting, and she does a good job of keeping you awake at 8:30. Careful of her quizzes though .. the average was consistently 45-55. Something seems a little off there. Aside from that, the rest of the course is fair.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH395
  • 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:
Great prof! One of my favourites. Didn't care for 291, the material was boring and it was an 8:30 class so often fell asleep, however the upper year seminar is engaging interesting and fun. Very helpful and really cares about her students. A fun prof to have I would recommend her for upper year classes!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH395
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had her for Psych 291 and did not like her very much, but this upper-level seminar changed my opinion of her. She is friendly and genuinely cares about her students. It's not hard to get a good mark in the class, but it will still make you think. I def recommend that you take it with Wood if you can!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • 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:
although a lot of people complain about her - i found that she was a great prof and was really interested in students comments/questions. she wants you to succeed and do well - very repetitive to ensure the main concepts are captured - overall an easy course if you stay on top of the work and attend classes
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She was a very cute prof to have. She got silly at times, and I found her teaching method more complicated than Holmes' but overall she was a really nice professor to have, and I really enjoyed the class.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH291
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
GREATEST PROF EVER. Simply amazing. Anyone who says she sucks is just putting her down to get higher self esteem, haha. An impeccable teacher. The witty banter between her and Dr. Holmes is amusing.
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