Maureen Drysdale - University of Waterloo

Professor: Maureen Drysdale
Department: Psychology
College: University of Waterloo
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is a tough marker! She doesn't post her slides so you are forced to go to every class. I thought I aced the exam and would end up doing bad. In-class assignments help boost your grade. I wouldn't take another class with her.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH315
  • 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:
A good portion of this class is watching moviesdocumentaries and filling out summaries from chapters we read. Final was very confusing - open-book, but very unclear and as such the class did not perform well.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH315
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Her teaching style is very straight-forward and easy to understand. However, when it came to the major essay for the class, her grading was very confusing and inconsistent, which I believe to have resulted from my writing about a topic from a point of view that differed from her own. I also overheard her speaking badly about me to the TA.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: 315
  • 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: Mandatory
Comment:
I'm not one of those students that does poorly and then blames the prof. However, I didn't necessarily enjoy taking her class. She doesn't seem to sincerely care about the students and the group assignments for participation were obnoxious.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The course itself was pretty straightforward. As long as you attend lectures and read the textbook, you'll end up with a great mark. In my opinion, the professor was knowledgeable, but sometimes very disrespectful. The course consisted of 3 tests (including a short group case study before each test) and iClicker questions.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH212
  • 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:
Very knowledgeable prof. Tests are very fair (well they'd better be, seeing as she is an expert in educational psychology). Minimal studying got me a 90+. Overall I enjoyed the course and would be glad to have her as a prof again.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH315
  • 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 interesting course. She has high expectations and exams are really hard but she also gives in-class assignments that are very easy and an easy way to boost your average. Overall a great course. I mean really....we watched Breakfast Club and then got to earn 2.5% by answering a question on it.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH315
  • 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:
Decent prof but very dull class. Very obvious material and nothing new or interesting, really. Hard marker for written work. You can tell she's passionate about her work but it doesn't show very often through lectures. Doesn't use D2L much (marks, content, etc.) which was kind of a bother. Overall, not bad but not stellar.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH212
  • 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:
Really great professor, do not understand how anyone could not like her! Very clear with explanations and will help you if not understanding. Very fair with marking and always keeping us interested. She is the reason that I am doing so well in the course. I would love to take another course with her.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH212
  • 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:
Great Professor. She is very knowledgeable. I was having problems in the course and she was so willing to help me. I'll take another course from her for sure!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SMF230
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very defensive of the course and her quality in teaching it (had a bad experience with the class previous semester). This made her unapproachable. Didn't go over entire assignments with the class until prompted several times. Defended her "mark a minute" for midterm (however, having 30 sets of data to calculate Stndrd Dev for is NOT 2 marks).
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH212
  • 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:
Amazing Prof! She knows her stuff and basically gives you the answers to the exams. Attend her lectures, listen and you'll do great! Really pay attention to the test blueprint!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH212
  • 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:
Awesome! Very fair but tough!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I learned so much from her class. The class has A LOT of information but exams are structured fairly(it may be challenging for some, read up and attend lecs). She really knows her stuff and when you need help, she seems willing to answer any questions. Intimidating to go up to but seems really nice and helpful. Will take any class with her again...
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH212
  • 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:
Awesome course. I love it. She is great and certainly knows her stuff.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH212
  • 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:
Great class. Very interesting and usefull. I like that she has great examples and stories to share. Everyone thinking of teaching or working with kids should take this course. Dr. Drysdale is great.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSY212
  • 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:
Very stuck on herself. She also likes to scare students out of grad school. I think this is so everyone can worship her even more. She is also very mean to her Ta's and treats them like slaves. Avoid classes with her.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH317
  • 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:
Man can you say arrogant, demeaning, egomaniac? I had great expectations for this class but I tell you, this prof is horrible. Her arrogant attitude rubs off on her stupid TAs as well. That one guy TA who proctored the exam should get ego checked. I hope I run into him outside of class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH319
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She may not be the easiest marker, or the most approachable prof, but she is VERY good at what she does. She presents really applicable material that I plan to use when I am a teacher. Maybe she's just stricter with lower level students. She's wonderful.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC212
  • 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:
She is the best! Anyone who says she is not friendly or approachable (see other comments) hasn't gone to chat with her. She is so welcoming of students and loves to talk.I wish more profs were like her. Very Human! I loved her class and will take more from her.
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