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Beier is definitely a nice person and his class was pretty easy but you HAVE to do the analysis paper in the semester- idk how but he knows if you don't. There's extra credit and the exams you get a notecard and are pretty easy. However, he takes forever to grade things. Overall though, good guy and the class should be an easy ARate My Professors ↗
Joel, has honestly been one of my favorite professors i've had in my college career. He is very caring and down to earth, he creates a very calm and welcoming classroom experience. Exams are not that bad. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an Edpsych requirement, or who just want a great professorRate My Professors ↗
Joel walks the walk when it comes to educational psychology. He actively incorporated all of the positively proven techniques and modes of learning he taught us about in his own instruction, and his slides and assignments were laid-back, clear, but full of super valuable info for life as a student!Rate My Professors ↗
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An introduction to psychological theories of learning, covering cognitive, social, and affective aspects, individual differences, and practical applications.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Joel Beier
JOEL Beier taught a calm, welcoming class where he actively incorporated the learning techniques he covered in his lectures. Students described the exams as manageable, noting that notecards were allowed and the material was laid-back yet valuable. However, one student pointed out that he took a long time to grade assignments, even though the overall course was considered easy.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | EDPSYCH 301 | How People Learn |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 109 | Advanced General Chemistry |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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