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He is a good teacher. There are a lot of notes to take in class so don't miss any day. He is a really funny guy so it wont be hard to go to class. You will enjoy his class
He changed my life...Profesor Stefonik taught and might still be teaching human sexuality. I believe EVERYONE should be required to take this class! He opened my eyes to a whole new world! I highly recommend him!!!! I wouldn't wanna take this course with out him!
AMAZING! Take his human sexuality class. It is fun and relaxed, yet hillarious and serious at the same time. He is there to educate, not to judge. Students tell stories and we all have discussions. No busy work- he does give quizzes and papers, so study up. Large focus on biology in first half of class. Must take.
I did everything he required in the quarter, but still got a poor grade. It is just because he has no impression about me. But he never know that it is very difficult for international students to learn Psychology class(you need to have strong American cultrual background to understand the class). I chose this class because I was curious about
curious about the class at the begining. I did make effort to learn during the quarter, but the only encourangement he gave me is low grade and to ignore me. So, if you are native students, you just ignore my comment and take his class, but if you are international students, I strongly suggest you not to try it, unless you don't care your grade.
Human Sexuality. Class started off a bit slow, but became fun and interesting. Mostly powerpoint slides/lecture. Quizzes, short papers, midterm and final. Requires studying basic material weekly to get an A, plus studying for midterm and final. Takes attendence daily. Ben is a cool guy and we laughed a lot. Lots of videos and radio clips, too.
Professor Stefonik is insightful, thoughtful, engaging, approachable, and overall wonderful. He makes the class material fun, and encourages thoughtful discussions. He is more than willing to meet with you, and will really go out of his way to ensure your success. He?s one of the best professors that I?ve ever had and I highly recommend him.
I was up for days writing this one paper. It was probably partly his teaching style and the fact it was crammed in a summer session, but it wasn't the easiest class ever. Still he was fair and generous. He won't do it for you, but you can tell he cares.
He is nice, but he is very strict on homework assignments and participation. I completed every hw that he assign
Stefonik seems to have a clear teaching style that lays out all the information for students who are willing to pay attention and digest it. You can cruise through his class in a low-key corner, but to have the full experience of being in one of his classes, spend a little time with his assignments and think about the questions he asks.
This was his 1st quarter teaching this class so he still needs to fine tune it. I found that he is not helpful when you ask him for help (i.e. studying tips, looking over papers, etc.) but he does try to be available. We did not refer to the book at all in class. As long as you follow his guidelines, you'll succeed in this class.
Stefonik is one of those teachers that is extremely by the book. He rarely makes jokes and repeats each of his points from his lectures more than once. I didn't think he engaged well with the class which made it difficult for most of us to pay attention. This class was tough. Two tests and a pretty intensive research project. Goodluck.
I took the human sexuality class. And he made it very fun by including personal stories and having the class participate. The class itself is interesting but he made it more interesting. He does't appreciate side conversations so don't get caught. Make sure you review the material afterclass.
Does nothing but lecture the entire two hours. The entire class time is spent writing vocabulary from his power point notes. By far the most boring class I have ever taken, I have to actually take a 5hr energy drink to stay awake every single class. He unrealistically expects you to memorize about 6 pages of definitions per chapter. Ridiculous.
Hard for international students. We had to memorize a lot of definitions and be able to put them in life situations described in exam questions. If English isn't your language, you can?t see background info just from a word itself. He mixes definitions from different chapters, so it makes harder to make a right choice even in multiple choice test.
Boring teaching style. I can?t say that Stefonik is passionate about his subject. Mostly powerpoint lecture. Two analysis papers. You must participate in special program where you're an experimental person for graduated students? works in psychology. Online quizzes were every week, from Friday 6 pm by Sunday. Two exams were pretty tough.
He is an awesome guy and made me interested in the subject matter (psyc of prejudice and discrimination). i went to class everyday and studied for exams but still ended up with a b in the class after extra credit. the two papers for the quarter are grade hard, but not unfair. overall, good class.
Fantastic Professor! Extremely helpful.
Very Helpful. When you go to his office hours, he is always there to help. His grading was fair and he explained everything so clearly.
Exams are easy - straight forward multiple choice questions. If you skim through his study guides, you will do fine.
Only study the terms listed on his study guides and you will do GREAT!!!
He is the worst! The class that i was taking with him was mixed up with some of the psych 10 class. And basically this guy focusses more on psych, he never really teaches anything on soc term. I mean he should me neutral about the course. On top of that, he is a harsh grader and he asks for the impossible. I dont really recommend him, hes nice but.
Great class :)
Very interesting for an introductory class! Also easy A! Just come to class, participate in class discussions as much as you can, and study mostly from his powerpoints for quizes/exams. This class was very easy for me but it seemed the rest of the class had some trouble (C's and B's). Papers weren't hard to write either, just read carefully
Awesome!! Very helpful
I loved this class so much and recommend everyone take it! The topics were so interesting and he encouraged group discussions, which made it more fun. The grading is really fair and he is always available to help. He is super nice and open with the class. Take this class and you won't regret it!!
Loved this class! Mr. Stefonik is extremely nice, and interesting! I always looked forward to coming to class and the work load is simple! He's easy to talk to and is understanding. He gives very clear study guides for the midterm/final so as long as you follow those, you're set! Highly encourage everyone to take this course!
Professor Stefonik's Human Sexuality class was definitely one of the most interesting and helpful classes that I could have ever dreamed to take. The things I learned in that class changed my life and honestly I now know things that will help me for a long time to come. The class did start slow but was worth it. He has such great anecdotes. Great!!
He's AMAZING! Awesome lectures that keep you engaged and he provides a lot of very clear information. His exams are easy if you study his study guides and learning objectives really well!
Great teacher. A lot of fun, a lot of class engagement and group activities. Inspires a really open classroom and he encourages questions. Great teacher. Best I have had so far at Foothill. Lots of opportunities for extra credit - wants his students to get it and learn.
Great guy with a great personality. I love coming to class every day for his lectures and to hear what he has to say. His tests are easy if you study everything on his study guides.
If you're planning to take him on campus, take him, otherwise I would NOT recommend taking him for ANY class online! Even if he gives you his study guide, he grades even harder on the tests. He's not so communicative to students online either. So find another professor if you really have to take Psyc 1 online.
I recommend not taking his online class. It is very time consuming and you will probably end up with a lower grade.
Hands down best teacher I've ever had in college. why? 1) creative- at one point we had to simulate driving and he told us we'd all crash. 2) fair- everyone opinion is valid- class discussion is more valuable then the book.3) approachable- why would you feel awkward, after the honesty he brought forward? If you let him get u hooked, ull Ace class.
Note taking is so easy! He also puts the lecute PPS online after each class. Gives a clear reading list as well as study guides for all the exams. He is really particular in your writing so make sure you have decent writing skills.
Very good professor. If you do the work (which is not overwhelming) you will pass. I learned A LOT
Awesome teacher! So helpful and nice! Really cares about the success of students
One of the best teachers at FH!The material is hard but Mr.Stefonik is very helpful and always makes sure to help his students. He is passionate about what he teaches and is very fun to talk to.He has high expectations but nevertheless he helps you and prepares you well for 4 year colleges and the hard work is highly rewarded.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Best professor at Foothill! He is very intelligent and knows the material well. Power points used to have organized notes. Lectures are fun and he makes you want to come to class. He is very interesting to listen to and has a great teaching style. You do need to do your own share of studying to get an A. Overall great guy and outstanding teacher!
I love Mr. Stefonik! He's very interesting and his lectures are pretty fascinating. He is very organized and clear on lessons, what you need to study, and quizzes/exams. Do the work and you'll realize why you can associate it in your life daily - you'll get a good grade if you include your experiences on your papers too! Awesome professor!
This class was so fun and very informative. The professor made sure to keep it interesting. Won't be hard to make a good grade if you attend the lectures, do the extra credit work, and study.
I took his online class this summer and it was engaging and fun. I really learned a lot and would like to take another class with Professor Stefonik. He explains everything well, has interesting lectures and slides, as well as fun videos. The class stays engaged with on-line discussions so I didn't feel like I was taking an on-line class.
Awesome teacher and interesting class. Pay attention and come to class. It's a hybrid class so there's also online work. Worth taking even if you aren't a psych major. Professor Stefonik wants to help you succeed and it shows with his teaching methods. Prepare to participate in class because he will call on you, but don't be afraid! Great class!
Human Sexuality with Stefonik was my favorite class at Foothill. His lectures were entertaining, and his approach to the class was phenomenal. I learned a lot of applicable information from this class.
Such a great teacher, very relatable and approachable. I enjoyed this class very much, it was the highlight of my academic schedule! I learned things that I'd carry on through life, unlike other classes that you would learn just for that quarter haha
Such a great teacher! Relates the topics to everyday life and uses current events/videos to help explain the material. Very helpful if you put in the work. Must study for tests, you get out of the class what you put in.
Great teacher! Relates the topics to everyday life and uses current events/videos to help explain the material. Very helpful if you put in the work. Must study for tests, you get out of the class what you put in.
Hes a great prof! Never fails to keep class interesting, and it always seems like there's never enough time to go over things. He provides study guides for his quizzes/tests which are really straightforward. The class did require some self-study bc there wasn't enough class time to go over it, but it's a really fun class!
Best psych teacher I've seen. He's really great and gives you lots of examples to clarify things.
Absolutely loved his class, gained so much knowledge by taking his Human Sexuality class. Mr. Stefonik is of the best psych professors at Foothill. Take his class! His aura is awesome. He is funny (keeps the class interesting), a fair grader, and very helpful!
He is a really awesome teacher. I really enjoyed taking his class!!
Mr. Stefonik is the best teacher I have ever had. He makes the class super interesting and fun, which is why I always look forward to going to his class! He is very helpful, fair and flexible. Had to write 2 easy papers, do a bunch of quizzes and 3 exams, but he gives out a study guide! Do the work, go to class, and you will get a good grade!
be prepared to do REP
Stefonik was without a doubt the most helpful teacher I have had since high school. He really engages with the class and seems to like talking to his students. There was also an embedded tutor who has tutoring sessions twice a week specifically for his class! Weekly 10 question quizzes, mostly vocabulary. 2 essays, 3 tests, and REP program.
Absolutely the WORST teacher . To give you the break down- I am an A student, worked very hard and got a B- at the end. Are you kidding? He barely goes over the material that will be on the test so prepare to read ALOT. You will be required to write a research paper that you will get 0 help with at the end of the quarter. Avoid this creature.
The most informative class I've ever taken in my life. Stefonik brings this subject to life, bringing in fun discussions to enhance learning environment. This class is absolutely necessary for anybody who wants to learn about relationships, and the sexual nature distilled in every person. He's awesome!
I had Stefonik for statistics for the behavioral sciences. He makes it very clear what readings and assignments must be done, as well as exactly what is expected of you for each test. He takes complex material and explains it in simple and easy to understand ways during his lectures. If you didnt pass, you must have not done any of the work.
Stefonik was hands down one of the best teachers I have had since coming to foothill. I took his human sexuality class. The course material is super interesting and the way he teaches just makes it even better. Highly recommend!
Great teacher, wish he taught more classes that related to my major. He was easy, but also fun. I feel like I learned quite a bit considering there was not very much material.
Sometimes quiz questions and feedback are confusing. The coursework isn't so organized either, but both did not interfere with learning it was just kind of annoying. Otherwise Mr. Stefonik is really nice and tries to make it interactive, which is most often lacking from online courses. Do the work and the notes and you'll be fine. I would recommend
Professor Stefonik's online psych was super easy. 6 discussions, 6 30 multiple choice tests on assigned chapters, 2 article analysis (interesting reads), no midterm, & final is a multiple choice test. He's there is you need him and the assignments are so easy you can't not pass. Just do good on tests and you're set.
TAKE HIS CLASS! Best professor ever kept students engaged. Made the class so much fun! Possibly thinking of studying psych now as a major. There are 4 main tests and a lot of memorization but he makes it easy to memorize and helps you out so much. He even stays for extra study hours after class and he gives you what you need to know on tests.
He's an amazing teacher! I loved his class so much. He is willing to help you just as long as you ask for it. There was also an in class tutor who was also very helpful. He gives you a list of everything you need to know for the 3 tests he has. There are also two writing assignments but they're not too difficult. Would love to have him again!
I was in Stefoniks General Psychology hybrid class (online & in class). He covers maybe about 10 or so chapters and all but two of the quizzes were online. Quizzes are easy along as you go to class. The only homework given were two article analysis essays and you have 2-3 weeks to complete (totally doable). Highly recommend, amazing professor!
Mr. Stefonik is, hands down, one of the best teachers I've ever had. He has an incredible passion for psychology. He makes the lectures interesting, relatable, and fun. He inspires rich discussion. He never tests students on anything that isn't on his printed learning objectives. There are weekly quizzes but they are straight forward.
He would be good for psyc 1, but not for psyc 10. Sometimes his lectures are not clear. His exams are tough but fair. He is the hardest grader ever while he also has the highest expectations. You should be as professional and perfect as experienced graduate students while he gives u only 2 weeks to prepare the final paper. He is a nice person, tho.
Mr. Stefonik is literally my favorite teacher. His exams are super easy due to his study guides. His exams are based off of his lectures so showing up to class will definitely help you ace his exams. He has an awesome personality and he's just an amazing teacher. I would definitely take his class again if I could.
Good professor. He is very clear in his lectures. The exams are easy due to the study guides. Should also take advantage of the embedded tutor when studying for the exams it helps a lot.
Mr Stefonik's classes are fantastic, it gives the individual lots to think about the human psych in terms of prejudice and discrimination. Its a really insightful class, you won't regret it. Might take again in the future, for fun.
His classes more diffucult than any other psychology class, but it is to you.
Mr. Stefonik is one of the best teachers I have had the pleasure having during my time at Foothill. He is very clear in his lectures, shares personal stories and is very helpful. Would definitely recommend taking his class!
ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED. VERY HELPFULL.
I can literally say that Prof. Stefonik made my experience at Foothill so much better! The way he engaged in the subject and how he brought real-life events into the classroom was just great, also you could tell that it was important for him to teach and wanted his students to succeed. His class was fun, inspirational, interesting, and AMAZING!
He's honestly such a caring teacher, and likes to get your input on what he's presenting in class and whether it makes sense or not. He likes to share his life with the class and it's adorable. He updates your grade and reaches out to you if you do bad on a test which shows he cares. Great class, it truly is.
Stefonik is a great teacher for online, as it seems that he's on the computer 24/7 waiting for student questions and responses. He checks his email frequently and is a really nice person. He pushes for student's success. He gives out student objectives for each unit; It helps us to know what to study for and what not to.
Professor Stefonik is an awesome professor who truly cares about his students. Prepare for weekly discussions and quizzes, which are fairly easy if you do the readings. He also gives 3 tests and 3 essays throughout the course. He reaches out to every student and wants to make his class fun. He is one of the best teachers at Foothill.
Thoughtful, patient, caring and exceptionally smart, Professor Stefonik makes psychology fun. His homework and assignments are very clear, and he always gives great feedback; he's very open, has a great sense of humor and is very patient. He's always encouraging his students to voice their thoughts and think critically. Would take his class again!
His tests are difficult and there is a lot of reading and homework. His lectures aren't very interesting. Not very approachable outside of class.
His lectures are very interesting, he is funny professor. But be careful, his tests are very very tough. You need work on it. In the other way, you can do the extra credit work in his class if you have a bad grade on your tests. It will save your letter grade.
This was a relatively simple course. Each week he assigns sections to read from the book, some video lectures, and learning objectives. There are two papers that are relatively simple, and he definitely grades fairly.
He is a really good teacher. He teaches with his heart. He loves his students and respect them very much. His exams are not very easy. But as long as you study according to his study guide and use the book, it will be fine.
I had the chance of taking Ben's Intro to Psychology class at my high school. Ben would deliver the lectures through videos, where I found it easily accessible outside of class. Even though this was an online course, Ben would occasionally come to give us a lecture.
Passionate abt what he teaches. Makes lecture interesting. Makes you work in groups for quizzes :) He's involved and helps you participate in class. Study guide for final provided at the beginning of the quarter! to let you know what to study and pay attention to. Very respected and accessible. There to help you.
He seems really passionate about every topic he teaches. I was always interested in his lectures. Very good at helping students understand the material. You will know exactly what you need to study for the exams/quizzes which is great!
Awesome Professor. He's very passionate about psychology, which made his classes really interesting. Really down to earth. Easy to talk to and truly wants his students to do well!!
Professor Stefonik, Is amazing he's funny with a lot of life stories, and he cares about his students. Quizzes ( 10 questions) every week make sure you study the powerpoints with the learning objective guide for quizzes and exams, extra credit available. Not a whole lot of essays for this class, but when there is one it''s pretty interesting.
I loved taking Psychology with Ben. I signed up for the fast-paced six-week summer online class so I was DREADING the amount of homework that I thought I was going to receive, FOR NOTHING. Ben was amazing! He made the class fun, engaging, and not too hard to keep up with. I thought I was going to get a B because I missed some assignments but nope!
This professor is fair and just, he has clear and easy work. He has a printed and clear midterm and exam study guide they help a lot. His lectures or engaging and entertaining . I learned more in his class in one quarter then a semester with another teacher who isn't in love with this field of psychology like he is.
Honestly one of the best college professors I have ever had! He really connects to his students and although there's quite a bit of essays and assignments, I really enjoyed this class and the professors lectures and sense of humor made this a really great and fun class. I would take more classes with this professor if I could!
Mr. Stefonik is an amazing professor! I wish he taught more subject because I look forward to going to his class every day. He's very organized and makes class easy and fun. He can answer almost any questions you have and is very understanding. As long as you show up and care about your grade he will too and you'll pass.
Very, very caring and genuinely wants you to succeed. As a full-time worker I missed a few assignments and for each one he reached out with a quick response. Very through feedback and passionate towards psychology. Would definitely recommend again and again.
This is by far one of the best Professors I have ever had. Professor Stefonik really cares about his students and makes it easy to succeed. His lectures are compassionate, interesting, and informational. This is a class I would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about sexuality, gender, and relationships.
Professor Stefonik is hilarious and his lectures were always fun and engaging! All of his tests consists of two parts: about 50 multiple choice exam (in class) then written short essay questions (very easy and online). Don't be alarm, it may seem heavy and overwhelming but the short answers definitely saves your grade if your test scores are low.
Lectures were very interesting. He used his personal stories which makes you connect, relate, & have a better understanding of what he's teaching. I personally thought his exams were a little bit difficult but he gives you study guides & tells you what is going to be on the exam. Study & you will be fine. I 100% recommend Prof S!
Lectures are great! He's a funny guy! Easy homework! Easy quizzes! Gives out a test guideline and follows it.
Professor Stefonik's class was definitely not easy, but I think that is what made it fun. All of the material we went over was very eye opening. If you like psychology, you will love his class. He makes you read and learn about a lot of case studies that really make you think and helps you grow a deeper love for psychology. I highly recommend him!!
Lectures are very detailed and understandable. He makes class amazing and is very responsive if you have any questions.
I really like this professor. I recommend him and would love to have him for a teacher again. I took his class online, a lot of work, reading and discussion posts every week. And he really loves having discussion posts assigned as they have to be 300 or more words, if not you have to redo them. Tests-quizzes are challenging, just read the material
Professor Stefonik is really passionate about his subjects, and it shows in his lectures. Pay attention, and the work practically does itself; I've never been so inspired to write for a class than in this one. And he really appreciates seeing a creative twist on his assignments! He's very encouraging, and cares a lot for everyone in class.
I had professor Stefonik the first time I took a psychology course. He gives clear instructions and replies with haste whenever you have questions. I will definitely be taking his classes again when the opportunity arises.
Stefonik is a wonderful teacher! He puts a lot of effort into not only teaching the material but he puts a lot of stress on having empathy for others! His class was easy if you follow instructions, do a little studying, and pay attention to lectures!
Professor Stefonik is a great professor that provides amazing feedback and lets you know exactly what you need to do to get a better grade. You have discussion posts due every Thursday and his learning objectives tell you exactly what you need to know for the online quizzes. He offers extra credit as well, which really helps your grade out!
Took PSYC 1 Online with Stefonik and it was one of the best online classes I've ever taken. He clearly outlines assignments & due dates and will send personal messages to make sure that you are up to date on everything. He gives helpful feedback and is a super nice person in general. He really cares about his students. Can't recommend him enough!
Don't recommend his class. Two quizzes in every week and tests. Your grade is based on your quizzes and tests. Take his class if you want to damage your GPA.
One of the BEST teachers at Foothill, hands down! Shame on students complaining about grade being based on tests and quizzes! SERIOUSLY?? What else should a grade be based on? School IS hard, grow up you babies! Mr. Stefonik is caring, respectful, ALWAYS available, responsive! I'd not have done it without his help. Great teacher, great human being!
I took Professor Stefonik for my Human Sexuality class and it was amazing. It was very clearly stated from the get go what he expected and to get a good grade just make sure you do the articles that he assigns you and a lot of it is just opinion based answers that you have to justify your answer through evidence in the text.
Easy A, lots of interesting studies given as readings. As long as you do the readings, do the projects, and pay attention in class you'll be fine! Big project at end of class but very helpful in the process since he spreads it out among the quarter. Really enjoyed taking this class he's super funny and has really good entertaining lectures
Amazing teacher! I think everyone should have to take this class!
Really great professor who cares not only about what he is teaching, but about the people he is teaching it too. I really enjoyed his class and highly recommend
I loved Ben's class! It's asynchronous online, and each week you have 1 hour of textbook reading and a quiz on it, a 30 min video lecture and a quiz on that, and a discussion post. There's 3 papers in the quarter, but Ben is super helpful if you ever need and guidance. Super interesting content and super straightforward assignments and grading.
he really does care about his class, and is also very accessible if you need anything
clear and to the point lectures, clear grading criteria, paces and spreads coursework well, multiple ec opportunities, no busywork and everything he teaches is interesting - BEST class ive been in online college so far! class structure and organization is great, plus hes super caring and attentive! ben is a real gem, take his class if you can!!
I really enjoyed this class with Prof Stefonik and looking back I learned so much , stuff that I find to be relevant outside of class as well. This class is really well organized and I really enjoyed the discussion posts during this class, as it was nice to interact w/ my classmates. The honors assignment was not hard and took maybe 2/4 days.
Stefonik gave very engaging and interesting lectures that you are able to watch in your own time. He gives very personal feedback! I didn't think that his tests or quizzes were particularly challenging, but some questions had confusing wording which made it more open to interpretation. Gave lots of extra credit which will help boost your grade!
He is an amazing professor, I highly recommend taking his class. He has clear learning objectives for the textbook so you know what you should take notes on what to expect on the quizzes. His lectures are really engaging and informative, he also offers extra credit so the grade you get in his class does reflect your work ethic.
This is my first review I've ever written for a professor and I can simply say that Professor Stefonik is one of the best professors I have ever taken. I learned so much in his class and the work load is not heavy. It is very doable and instructions are very clear. He also responds to emails quickly and cares about his students!
Ben is a fantastic professor. He is very caring and understanding. He wants his students to succeed and is always helpful. 10/10 recommend and would take any of his other classes offered.
He is such an amazing professor! He is always the first one to reach out to you if you need help on any of the assignments, and will help to make sure you clearly understand the material! 100% recommend taking him!
This Professor puts a lot of work into this course and the materials, there are a lot of extra videos but EVERYTHING I learned from this course has benefitted me greatly. He has high expectations of his students, he is reachable, and the APA assignment has improved by writing for the long haul. Challenging but rewarding course.
Best professor ever! He is always very kind and understanding to his students. The workload is reasonable, and he assigns work that actually helps you learn and not just busy work. His lectures were informative and funny at times too.
Great professor! Professor Stefonik is the best person I have ever met during my short psychology study. He always has the patience to answer my questions, give me positive responses to my essays, and help me grow. He made me choose psychology as my major, changed my mind about psychology a lot! I highly recommend anyone to take his class.
He is very supportive to student request and responsible for the email. One of best professor I've been see. Highly recommend him. So enjoy psychology and earn much knowledge about human behavior.
He truly cares about the subject matter. I was impressed by the amount of hard work HE put into the videos and lectures. You cannot get away without putting in the time. He had several long essays required, but race, ethnicity, discrimination and the psychology behind it is so everyday, you'll find yourself writing away. He's a GOOD human being.
Professor Stefonik is one of the most amazing professors I have ever come across. He continuously shows how much he cares with his understanding and feedback! He has a great teaching style that makes being a part of his class fun and gives us the chance to succeed!!
I can't rave enough about Professor Stefonik. He's easily one of, if not the greatest professor I have had in two years at FH. I'm not a psych major by any means, but he made psychology interesting and engaging. The class was harder than I expected at first, but his guidance made us all feel reassured. If you have a chance to take him, do it.
The best psychology teacher out there. He's chill, got a great sense of humor, and for psychology, he's a perfect fit. Although there are a lot of assignments, you really learn a lot in this class, he really shows how crazy psychology is overall and you learn so much, like really.
Stefonik is easily one of the best teachers I've experienced, not just in Foothill, but in my entire time at any school. I have never felt more challenged, respected, and cared for from a teacher. His content is challenging, in a way that keeps you interested. You aren't babied and are actually taught like a student in an upper-division course.
I was surprised by how amazing of a teacher he is! I really enjoyed the course and I'd definitely take his class again if I can. He gave great feedback on all of the assignments and there wasn't much reading except for a chapter or two per week. His lectures were also very well made and engaging and he explained everything so well!
Definitely goes the extra mile to help you if you need it -- or even if you don't need it! Stefonik genuinely makes online classes enjoyable with how involved he is, as well as with how great his video lectures are. I'm not even pursuing anything in the Psychology field, but I might take another class of his just because of how wonderful he is. :)
Overall this was an informative & easy class. There were some parts I felt out of place being older than others. Complete all the extra credit, get all the points possible on the lecture quizzes, and complete your discussions for the highest grade possible. The three essays can be tough, but doable with a little bit of planning.
This professor does a great job of making the lectures engaging, and answers all sorts of your questions. For PSYCH1H, we wrote "application papers" about how the concepts in class applied to our own life instead of tests a few times. Super interesting, I took it not as a psych major.
The material was hard because statistics is difficult, but he did a great job making the work engaging. As long as you show up and do the assignments (which aren't time-consuming and help you learn), you will do well.
Professor Stefonik is amazing! He expertly navigated the pitfalls associated with a class dealing with sensitive and controversial political topics, while giving equal weight and consideration to all perspectives. Though there are a lot of lectures and a good amount of writing assignments, I would definitely recommend him!
AMAZING PROFESSOR. So caring and really wants students to succeed in his class. He takes a kindhearted and knowledgeable approach to the content and allows space for lots of valuable discussion to happen. He does share his personal opinions on issues, but not in an overbearing or forceful way, and he really values productive discussion.
Occasionally went on leftist rants in class, but didn't distract too much. Gave nonsensical reasons for why I only scored 98/100 on my final paper. Easiest honors class ever!
Professor Stefonik's PSYC1H is a great class - engaging lectures, interesting assignments, and lots of learning. The work isn't too hard, and unstuck AI was super helpful for study prep.
You only get a professor like Ben once in a lifetime. I was genuinely crushed when I realized we were approaching the final week. It just FLEW BY. Ben prioritizes learning over busy work and challenges you academically to deepen your understanding of the material. There will always be unenthused students, but this course was sincerely motivating.
Half of the assignments are credit/no credit. which honestly saved my grade. He is a little ditzy, and makes typos, grading mistakes (not seeing if you answered a question), and once handed me another student's exam, but he knows his material well. He's very sweet, and responds quickly to emails.
Best psychology class ever. Enough said.
Great professor and great human, glad I took the class. But know that this is the only PSYC4 class that offers exams. If you just want an easy A, you're better off taking it with one of the other professors. There is also a 1200 word research paper to accompany the 2 exams and 3 quizzes. Be prepared to memorize brain anatomy.
Professor Stefonik was a fantastic professor, I truly enjoyed being in his class and being able to learn about all the topics related to Biopsychology!
Hopefully the lecture quizzes will still be as exhilarating as they always have been. Especially the fury you feel when you get a question wrong and trying to earn back your points by proving you understand the concept. Heavy emphasis on group work by the way.
One of the best professors I've ever met. I took behavioral psychology in statistics in Winter Quarter 2024, Prof. Stefonik made the boring numbers and data very easy to understand. He would spend time to print out his own lecture materials, and every lecture is based on the hand out he printed out for us.
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