Current instructor
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Dr. Vlach is super engaging and a great professor! She was clear on her expectations, yes participation matters but it is not a lecture heavy class. The class is designed to stimulate conversation and you read interesting stuff. She also is very available during office hours and works with you through the semester!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Vlach is super into what she teaches and is very enthusiastic. Very nice and super fair. Lectures could get a bit long at times, but all the content was interesting and I learned a lot! I would definitely recommend taking this class. 4 easy multiple choice exams in the class and you get to drop the lowest score. Must attend lecture for points.Rate My Professors ↗
Haley is a good a lecturer, but sometimes her pace is too slow. Her lectures featured videos, which was good! Class was participation and 4 exams, and she lets you drop one!Rate My Professors ↗
The things on her slides are what is on the test. Videos during lecture are helpful. Gives a study guide for each exam.Rate My Professors ↗
You do not need to do the readings so don't waste your money on a book! If you go to lectures you will do fine on the exam. Love her teaching style and just her overall, she is so cute and genuinely wants her students to do well. If you are taking Ed Psych 320 take it with her!Rate My Professors ↗
Reading is completely unnecessary, but helpful if you really want an A. Everything you need to know is clearly written down and spelled out in the lecture powerpoints. Unbelievably easy.Rate My Professors ↗
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Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology examines the influence of educational psychology upon issues and innovations in education.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Haley Vlach
Past students reported that Haley Vlach’s class involved one presentation, weekly readings, and a final paper, with attendance factoring into the grade. Reviewers described her as engaging and clear on expectations, noting the course prioritized stimulating conversation over heavy lectures, while one student found it easy to earn an A by completing all assignments.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleOffering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Individual study for students completing senior honors theses as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | EDPSYCH 506 | Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology |
| Spring 2027 | EDPSYCH 699 | Independent Reading Undergrad |
| Spring 2027 | EDPSYCH 990 | Research or Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | EDPSYCH 999 | Independent Reading |
| Spring 2027 | PSYCH 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | EDPSYCH 470 | Research Experience in Educational Psychology |
| Fall 2026 | EDPSYCH 699 | Independent Reading Undergrad |
| Fall 2026 | EDPSYCH 720 | Child Development |
| Fall 2026 | EDPSYCH 990 | Research or Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | EDPSYCH 999 | Independent Reading |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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