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Anistranski was great! He knows a lot but makes sure to provide information in a way that students can understand it. Powerpoint lectures and exams are straight-forward (take notes, but you don't have to memorize everything), and his grading expectations are very clear. His class is interesting and engaging and he's very caring!Rate My Professors ↗
Weekly quizzes online and occasional pop quizzes. Three one page papers and one longer paper. No final/no textbook/no in-class exams. Lecture slides posted online. Definitely a manageable class, should be an easy A if you go to lecture + Prof. Anistranski is funny and an interesting lecturer.Rate My Professors ↗
He got rid of all exams and no book this semester. Super easy class and Joe and his TA are very lenient with grading. Very interesting class but power lecture does get slightly boring and longRate My Professors ↗
Best professor I have ever had. He provides wonderful feedback and honestly made me a better student. This year he got rid of all exams and the book which was super nice and made the class quite manageable. Weekly quizzes, 4 papers, pop quizzes, weekly journals, and a few other assignments here and there. Take one of his classes if you can!!Rate My Professors ↗
I honestly never thought about taking an Ed Psych class until I switched my major to nursing. I am honestly glad to have taken this class. Joe is an amazing teacher. He care for his students and makes sure we interact with one another while learning the material. However, his TA Brooke Wollner is horrible! She take too long to grade everything!Rate My Professors ↗
Awesome professor! Lectures were actually interesting even though they were a power-lecture. Tests are pretty easy as long as you study and go to the optional review session. Gives lots of opportunities for grade-boosters and extra-credit.Rate My Professors ↗
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