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Excellent teacher. Actually attempts to learn the names of students. Generally wants to help his students excell. Knows what he is talking about and teaches it well. No homework, but a lot of reading. Highly recommended.
The best teacher ive had if you half a brain you can get an A. The course is both intresting and informative. He is a nice guy and really loves his job as you can see through his excellent commitment to not only academics but peoples needs
he is the BEST!!!
Yeah, all you really need to read are his class notes.
The greatest teacher ever! Motivates, believes, and actually cares. Lectures are as exciting and diverse as his life. Dynamic personality & energetic. Won't even mention his test style and EC. Bottomline: He influences you, you miss him. So take him!
take this class this guy is amazing. He really cares for his students. Great teacher and man
greatest teacher ive ever had, i was sad once the class was over, he helps you with everything and really cares about all the students
He really makes class fun and interesting. He also cares about every single student in his classes and never hesitates to help any of them.
easy and very helpful I dont know how that eprson gave him a 4 its open notes for the love of god it doesnt get any easier or fun!
this guy is the best a 5 across the baord. he is a genuine man if you dont get in A in this course i suggest you go to work cause school is not for you
He is the best teacher ever I've already taken 2 classes with him and I would take even more if I could.
The tests were tricky.
Hi, as you can see the donkey who gave him a 1 cant spell. This guy is so cool its the easiest and most informative class ever. If you dont get an "A" you most likely have an error involving chromosome 21 and cant spell (yes this means you).
Outstanding professor. Very clear, no surprises. He really cares about the students. Very motivational, inspiring and informative. He catches you... Always has a smile on his face, loves his work that's very evident. You won't be disapointed. Top score-
Absolutely the best teacher I have ever had. He makes everyone feel good... I had him a year ago, and whenever he sees me, he runs over to give me a hug. Gives you open book tests and is very interactive so you won't fall asleep. GREAY GUY!
He is the best damn teacher to ever live. 2 tests and 1 ec paper that boosts your grade up to 10%. very funny and energetic. TAKE ONLY HIM FOR PSYCH EVEN IF ITS ON A SATURDAY!!!
The only complaint I have is that he gives grades away. Don't work hard cuz you don't need to! He lowers the standards for Saddleback. The students who actually do the work lose out! Grades = F+C=A Go Figure! Jump on for a free ride!
Open book, Open notes - provides sample ques. for tests. If you read the book at least once before the test, you will get A or B. He is extremely entertaining and encouraging. I didn't dare miss one class because he was so much fun. Helpful.
Nice guy, interesting class. Entertaining and Enjoyable. Tests are open note, but are challenging.
Great professor, very entertaining, has a lot of experience. Always in a suit and tie. Tests are l little challenging. I enjoyed him greatly!
He really cares about his students and really knows what he's talking about. He keeps the class interesting with funny, helpful anecdotes. Open note, open book...but you still learn a great deal!! Five Star!
Excellent teacher. Kind, and understanding. Expands beyond concepts and provides group work that makes the subject easier to understand.
What are people looking for in a professor?! Dr. Matthews is shockingly bad. He displays acceptance-seeking behavior (giving away answers and questions), he does not challenge his students, is insensitive. One of the worst
Dr bob is the coolest teacher I have ever had. He truly cares about his students. I think that he would give every student an A if he could get away with it. I was in his saturday class and I allways went because his class is so interesting and informativ
What an awesome teacher! I cannot imagine staying engaged or interested in any 4 hour class, following a full day at work, if Dr. Bob were not teaching. Wish he taught everything I'll need between now and my Ph.D. Five stars!
What a great guy, he is very interesting and fun. He also realizes a lot of people at CC work all day so he keeps it simple and easy while teaching you a good amount.
(Honestly)Dr. Mattews was the best teacher i ever had in saddleback college . I feel that he care about his students. He has a great sense of humors. Keep it up Dr. Bob!!! YOur doing Great!You taugh me alot stuff that i didnt about me & other people.
THE BEST OUT THERE! HELPFUL, ORGANIZED, FRIENDLY, VERY FUNNY, FUN AND HONEST. HIS ENERGY GOT ME SOOOO EXCITED ABOUT SCHOOL AND I EVEN QUESTIONED CHANGING MY MAJOR TO PSYC.
Awesome guy, probably the best you will ever have in College. I definitely recommend him. His tests are a little challenging but open book.
he is the easiest teacher i ever had yea!
spirited man, fun, helpful. everyone loves him. u laugh at least half of the class
this is the best teacher i have ever had at saddleback and probably anywhere. he is the most knowledgable professor in the feild of psychology. with open book and open note tests U cant go wrong.
EASIEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD MY FRIENDS AND I WOULD GO TO CLASS STONED EVERY DAY I WE GOT A'S OPEN NOTE AND OPEN BOOK TESTS AND HIS CLASS IS INTERESTING TOO.
People say “easiest” but I say this person (angel) is THE FIRST HUMAN I have ever seen. He is THE greatest. Once again he is the ONLY human I have seen!
I believe, if he becomes the president of the United States, the whole world would be just one country which is AMERICA because people would die for him! I love you DR Bob!
The only A i have ever gotten in college came from this class. I could not believe it myself. He is an awesome teacher, he will take the time to help you and does nothing else but encourage you to push your self and saying "!you can do it!"
What an awesome teacher. I took the class during the summer. I wish I took the class during spring semester because this class was the only class I never wanted to end. Dr Bob is an intelligent, smart, kind, helpful, human and lovely person. Every one lov
Very good teacher. His tests are all open book and open note. Classes are interesting and fun.
Dr.Bob rocks. He is by far the best professor I have ever had.His exams are open book/note, but they are not easy..they do challange you. He is also a fantastic human being. He has great stories about his vast adventures in the military.best teach ever!
By far, one of _the_ best professors at Saddleback. Easy to engage with in conversations, very helpful, and understands not everyone is a Psychology major. Anyone who gives this man anything lower than a 5 never showed up for class.
Best teacher I've ever had. Big surprise, huh? It's easy because he's magic at making you want to learn. People showed up just to listen to him and his stories -- he's absolutely wonderful. Actually I love the guy -- I imagine most who know him do
Dr. Bob is a genuinely nice man who will do anything to help his students. He'll tell you many interesting experiences in his career of psychology that most other teachers cannot. Even though the tests were open book, I still learned a lot from the class.
Dr. Bob is a great professor. He truly wants to see his students suceed. His test are open book, but your still challenged. I wish the summer class was longer then 8wks. He's by far the best professor I've had. Anyone who has him this fall is lucky!
Dont ask him questions. He talks forever. A great guy though :)
I took him over the summer and was addicted, so I took 3 more of his classes! He is by far one of the best profs at Saddleback. Take him if you haven't!
seriously the best teacher ever!! LOVE HIM!! hes succhh an awsome guy! so nice and soo funny!! seriously one of the best and easiest teachers ive ever had!! take him if you can!!!!
Coolest professor. Anyone that gets to take one of his classes needs to count themselfs fortunate, he is such an amazing person. I took him on a saturday morning, and didn't miss one class, because he made the information so interesting. very entertaining. Easy A.
Dr. Bob Matthews is brilliant, He enjoys teaching, and it shows. He'll make a good student out of anyone! I have been out of school for 20 years and Dr. Bob makes it so easy. You have to read your chapters, and he gives you working notes that tie-in.Open book/note test.Very easy to approach.Awesome!
Dr. Bob rocks. HE IS SO ENTERTAINING, AND MAKES PSYCH REALLY INTERESTING. EASY A IF YOU PUT FORTH A LITTLE EFFORT. BE SURE TO TAKE THE TIME TO GET TO TALK TO HIM. IT WILL BE A SAD DAY FOR SADDLEBACK AND HIGHER EDUCATION WHEN HE DECIDES TO RETIRE. BEST PROF EVER. ***
Greatest teacher I've ever had! Even though his class is easy by most standards he actually makes you wanna do the reading and learn what he is teaching.
Dr. Bob is psychology firecracker. He teaches with intensity that makes you WANT to come to his class. And helped me see the mental explosion of psychology.
Dr. Matthews is an energetic and very intelligent professor; he knows his stuff. He made interesting for me after working all night and being up all day. Hands down, one of the best professors I've had.
Nothing to add because Everything on here is sooo... true!!! He is GREAT!!!
Energetic, knowledgeable prof who really cares about his students. Also has no homework aside from extra credit. Highly recommended!
THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD... GIVES YOU ANSWERS TO THE MID TERM AND FINAL... JUST IS AN AMAZING TEACHER... I RECOMMEND EVERYONE TAKE THIS CLASS
Great teacher. Dr. Bob makes the class very interesting.
Excellent professor, have un as you learn!
Very good professor. very helpful, really cares about his students. he motivated me to learn, and my knowledge in psychology is something i have become proud of and would like to pass to other people.
Excellent professr!, knowlegable and understanding. He is the best!
Dr. Bob is one of a kind. Very helpful and caring. Very knowlegable. He has a very positive attitude and makes the class interesting.I am telling you, you never get bored in his class.And at the end you'll get an A.
Best teacher I've ever had!! Open book open note tests. If you write the 10pg research paper it can boost your grade a whole grade!! Fun and easy Class!! I recommend taking him!
Dr. Bob is awesome!! He loves his students and wants them to succeed...so if you're looking for a good grade and a great professor take Bob's class. He's funny, a little crazy and has great stories too! You'll really enjoy going to his class. Dr. Bob is by far one of the best teachers I've ever had.
Dr. Robert Matthews' method of teaching is pure excellence. His enthusiasm combined with his extensive knowledge and experience make for a very entertaining learning environment. Semper Fidelis, sir.
Dr. BOB is RAD!!
Dr. Bob is wacky and silly, which makes for a better teaching environment. His life experience, upbeat additude and heartfelt caring for all his students makes me believe there is hope. The thing is though, he's spoling us for other teachers!! He is THAT fantastic.
this is the best teacher in the campus, he is so nice and help his students a lot, also gives extra points to help his students which help a lot, but sometimes is a little crazy if you want to learn psychology take it with him
Dr. BOB is da man. Intelligent and funny. Good combination. Changed my major into psychology because of this man. Just do the reading and you'll get an A. He gives you exactly what to study to succeed on his MC and short essay exams. I LUV DR. BOB!!!
The best ^_^
THIS IS THE BEST AND EASIEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD!! Inspiring 2! I became a psyc major just because of his class. He's the coolest tchr in the whole campus, easy tests, makes class fun, one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. Can't say enough good things about him. Take his class He's d best
As many others here have said, absolutely without a doubt the best teacher I've ever had! Again, as others have said, I am seriously considering a new major after his class. He completely opens your eyes to all the different fields of psychology! I am taking his abnormal behavior class next!
being a high school student taking a college course i was pretty nervous about the situation but DR. BOB made it so easy and he helped me out big time. couldnt have done it with out him
very interesting class, makes it fun to be there
Very good teacher. Explains everything in detail and often showed up earlier or stayed later to help those who needed it.
awesome
best psychology professor ever. very interesting class. FUNNN.. A CLASS U MUST TAKE!
Dr. Bob Matthews is the best teacher I have ever had, and I know I sound like all the other comments on here but it's soooooo TRUE! He is a really fun and upbeat about teaching. He loves his students and cares about his students doing well in class. Open note, open book, 35Q's, Full letter grade ExtraCredit for 10pg research paper. AWSOME!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding professor! Other instructors can learn from his teaching skills. Very motivating & passionate about his field. Really cares about his students & their success in life. Learn more than just psych. 2 Exams, open book/notes, extra credit term paper. No-stess class, never boring, & you learn invaluable lessons.
the funiest and helpfull professor in south cali -semperfi-
Open book midterm and final, take home essay questions for each -- requires movie watching. This class was a super easy A. Personally, I don't care for Dr. Bob's teaching style -- a little too silly for me, but all in all there were interesting stories to listen to and he's a great guy.
5 Star teacher! Sweet guy! He's always there to help with school and non-school problems. Class is well taught and you can use your notes on tests. Love this guy!
Dr. Bob is an example of a passionate teacher. He engages his students and is passionate not only about his subject matter but his students as well. It is easy to pass the class, just particpate and show interest and you will be rewarded. God Bless Dr. Bob
he actually listens to you.
Very interesting stories; makes you laugh, very helpful and always concerned about his students and takes us into consideration when giving test. Very Cool!!
BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!! so funny and helpful. if you dont understand something, he will explain it and help you until you do. takes time to get to know his students. i would DEFINITELY recommend him. i missed a lot of classes and ended up with a B.
He lets you write your essays before class and use your book and notes for his exams. He even gives you some of the answers. Super easy A, you never have to do any work or go to class. I dont like the fact that you dont have to learn anything to do well. But he’s a great guy; he’s really nice and is always there if you have any questions.
Come to Class and do the extra credit and your gaurenteed an A
Dr. Matthews is FIVE STA'!!! Jus' don't dis him yo'! I've never looked so forward to a class in all my life. Big heart, big time experience in his field, big on honor and caring. This guy is worth every penny. Great guy, great education.
Loved this class! Very informative and had plenty of great examples used in today's field of psychology. Lot's of good films and stressed the importance of writing an APA paper on a topic of your choice. If you desire to get anything out of this class, take it seriously and you will!
Dr. Bob was probably the best professor I have had. He is very interesting and he really cares about not only the subject matter, but also his students. I highly recomend him!
I took a class with Dr. Bob during summer school and it was amazing. I've never been more interested, had more fun, or learned as much as I did in that class. Even though he is teaching at a JC he is the best, smartest and most practical professors I have ever had, even over those teaching at my University. Open book tests and interesting lectures. He has practical experience in the field and teaches students in a manner that they can learn and gain experience. I would definitly take a class from him again!
Dr. Bob is so HOT! I was so glad to take the class. Take him seriously and do the work at college level and you will be rewarded. Keep on dancing you HOTTIE!
Dr. Bob is my favourite teacher. He's got a way of relating to everyone in the class on their own level and he makes it so much easier to wake for school on a saturday morning! His teaching is really intersting, nomatter how tired i am in his class i cant sleep. and he lent me a text book for the semester, mad props doc. Holla!
he is the best teacher of all time ever!!!! if you are going to take psyc with him. he is very clear, you learn a lot, he makes it fun, and he is totally understanding and wants everyone to get an A. he makes it more than possible too. dr. you ****ing kick ass!!!!!
Dr. Bob is the man, he is educated, helpful and a plain nice guy. If you get anything less than an "A" in this class you have severe brain damage.
out going. gave us 7 out of the 35 answers on midterm
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DR.Bob is one of the best professors in Saddleback, I feel very lucky for having him as my teacher. Class never gets boring, he is very nice, his dances are cute and his exams are great. Open book/notes on Midterm and Final.,., so what else can you ask for, take him you will learn alot and have fun at the same time. god bless him DR BOB.
Dr. Bob is by far the best ever! Very informative and cares about each individual. I am looking forward to taking his abnormal class hopefully next fall! You better be there! Thank you for all your enthusiasm and idea's! YOU ROCK!!! coming from one of your older students!! LOL...
Dr. Bob (aka Robin Williams) is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He's funny, cute, and really does care about his students. He does everything to help you get through this class. I enjoyed his Saturday class, and will miss his cheerful personality!! TAKE HIM HE's GREAT!!!!!
Dr. Bob is one of the best. Instructors could take a lesson from Dr. Bob. He proves education can be entertaining and rewarding. Few and far between, Dr. Bob is the one you need to see for Psychology, medically or educationally, he's "da bomb."
Great teacher! Really helpful and understanding! The material in the course was easier to understand with his great teaching techniques. Made the class fun with his enthusiam for the subject. I would recommend this class to everyone!
Not only is Dr. Bob the greatest professor at Saddleback College, he is the greatest instructor I've ever had. His teaching techniques are outstanding, and incredibly unique. I've learned more from him than I have from all my psychology instructors combined! Dr. Bob makes you feel so much more important than just another student.
It's so funny that when you read the ratings on the professors from the really tough courses, a lot of them score low - why? Because people write negative things when they don't pass - and many do not pass classes like Bio 11 & 12. Dr. Bob rates high only because he's easy. But I don't feel I learned anything. I certainly was not challenged enough!
great guy. cares about what hes teaching, cares about his students. probably one of the best teachers ive had.
THIS MAN IS A GENIUS, AND PROBABLY THE FUNNIEST, MOST CARING TEACHER IVE EVER HAD. LOVES EVERYONE AND LOVES HIS JOB AND HAS SO MUCH EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD AND TRYS TO SHARE AS MUCH KNOWLEDGE AS POSSIBLE. TAKE HIM EASY CLASS WAY CHILL TEACHER!!
Great proffesor. He cares and helps you out no matter what. Take him
WOW. Really funny guy,easy,chill class,very kick back relaxing. hes teaching methods are unique so you learn good. looked foward to this class. great guy really goes the extra mile to help you. not like any other instructor i've ever had. this guy is the BEST!!!!!
Dr. Bob is one of the best instructors I have had! He cares for his students and wants them to do well not only academicaly but in their personal life as well! Can't wait to take his abnormal psych class!
Excellent teacher!!
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL TEACHER. REALLY ENJOYS TEACHING & ENCOURAGES HIS STUDENTS TO DO THEIR BEST. TEST ARE OPEN BOOK & OPEN NOTE, BUT UNLESS YOU HAVE A PHOTOGENIC MEMORY DON'T THINK THE BOOK ISN'T NECESSARY - IT'S NEEDED IN ORDER TO ASSIST YOU W/YOUR TESTS & YOU HAVE TO READ ALL CHAPTERS. I WISH HE TAUGHT OTHER PSYCH COURSES - I'D TAKE ALL OF THEM.
What an awesome teacher Dr. Bob is!!!! His life experience is unparalleled, his energy is tremendous, and his passion for teaching is evident every night. Would love to read HIS abnormal psych book. I am headed to grad school in Psychology and I KNOW by taking his class I will be MORE than prepared! Phenomenal Professor!! The BEST of the BEST!!!!!!
best teacher ever!! He is soo nice and loves his students
Met him at Costco and even just talking to me, I could tell he was a good teacher. Very inspirational and seems very caring for his students. This is like cheating because I've never even taken any of his classes before, but he's a really great person. Very nice mustache too.
best professor I've ever had... love him... take him. Two tests, extra credit, study, you'll get an A
Great proffesor. Very helfful teacher. Should take his class. You will have extra credit to earn an "A" if you do research and essays. Low stress, high perfomance if you take his class.
Dr. Matthews has got to be the most brilliant instructor I have ever had my entire life. He uses very effective and dynamic teaching skills that help the class thoroughly understand the subject. He is very personable and has endless amounts of energy and knowledge. I can’t say enough about this instructor. On a scale of 1 to 10, he is a twenty+.
he is a great professor!!!!! real cool and helpful
He is a wonderful teacher! Cares about his students as he will tell you
Im always sketchy on reading professors reviews but everything good you hear about dr bob is true. He is an amazinggg teacher and truley cares about his students. LOVE LOVE LOVE him :] He made going to class at 9..ON A SATURDAY, worth it.
Extremely enjoyed Dr. Bob's class. I will be taking his Abnormal Psych class in the fall.
he is a great professor, funny, informational, many many lecture notes, get to use notes on final, including text book, so buy it!!! and take many notes! do not skip class, and its 10 points on the final for perfect attendance!
A fabulous teacher. You watch a lot of video clips which you will be tested on, but open note so take "copious" notes. He cares about his students and wants everyone to get As and builds up their confidence. It's up to you how much you get out of the class. He's brilliant, never question him!
Best professor yet. I took his intro psych course and his abnormal class. The most fascinating classes I've taken. He stayed past 11pm to fill out an academic reference form for me. He wrote killer letters of recommendation for me. TAKE HIS CLASSES!!
I took Dr. Bob's Abnormal Psych class last year and I must say he is a PHENOMENAL Professor!! I just completed a very challenging Psychopathology class in Grad School and I made an "A." I owe it all(or at least a lot of it) to Dr. Bob's exceptional teaching! He also gave me the confidence to be the BEST! He is a GREAT Human Being as well! Miss Him!
this is the only night class i haven't had to literally drag myself to go to. he is a man with a big heart. sometimes he is a little ADD and goes off on a tangent, but mostly he is fantastic. very intelligent and knows his stuff. he really cares about his students (he even brings snacks). and he treats you like family. take him take him take him.
Dr. Matthews was a wonderful person as well as a friend. He was always in a great, uplifting mood and really knew the material he was teaching. He made everyone want to learn with his entusiasm. I will recommend him to everyone.
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Bob. He's one of my favorite professors that I've ever taken at Saddleback. Not just passionate about the field of Psychology in general, but he has a genuine love of teaching it. His friendly personality provides a laid-back atmosphere the entire semester; fantastic professor overall. TAKE HIM! A++
He is a really kool teacher.He loves the subject and it shows in his teaching. The class is good because there is no homework, except for reading of course, But the tests are open book open notes, which makes it really easy.Overall this class rocks!!you will definatly get your moneys worth.
Great Prof! He loves Psychology and its obvious in his teaching style. Extremely helpful, never a dull moment with this guy, extremely positive, and cares about his students. This guy really motivates you a lot and if you try hard you will get a A.
He loves his job, and his students. He keeps it real. He helps you do really well in psychology. He is a great teacher!
I expected to get a B in this class however came out with an A. Grade is made up of 2 tests (midterm/final) each is 35 multiple choice questions (2 pts each = 70pts) and 3 multiple choice*10-15 essays to choose from) take home essays (10pts each,2pages a piece) Both are open book, open note. Not alot of notes, hope you like videos.
Dr. Bob was an awesome teacher. I Enjoyed his class. I took his class during the summer and still in high school. Guess what I got an A and was easy! His lectures are fun and he always has great stories to weave into them. I recommend him to everyone. I have much respect for him as a teacher and as a person. You will not regret taking his class.
Wow! What an amazing teacher! You will not regret taking Mr. Bob Matthews class!! He was an awesome teacher/person, great stories and lectures, and he will take time after/before class to help you with anytrhing you need help on!! Truely wants all of his students to learn!!
Dr. Matthews was awesome when I took one of his summer classes. I didn't care about psychology before taking his class but I decided to major in it. He encouraged me, and I still remember what I learned! He's a GREAT professor who really cares about his students. Definitely take his class.
Dr. Matthews is a very dedicated, caring professor who has a heart for teaching. I would highly recommend taking one of his classes. He is motivational and a great story teller.
I am currently in his Psyc 1 class, and prior to taking this class I was only moderately interested; however, he is so engaging and motivating he makes you desire success. He is funny and very upbeat, always kind. I definitely recommend taking one of his classes, take advantage of the opportunity! :)
Dr. Bob is the best teacher at saddleback. He is kind and really wants you to succeed. His time is dedicated to his students. 2 exams and zero homework. 3 essay questions for each exam. Very wonderful man and his stories are insane. Highly recommend him, you will miss out if you don't take him. Class is never boring.
AMAZING TEACHER! The class is very straight-forward. Attendance isnt mandatory but you should go because the videos in class are on the mid-term and final. He really wants all his students to suceed and goes out of his way for that to happen. He has tons of energy and has fun stories. I stayed awake in his class all semester.
An all around saint. He's charismatic, motivated, loves what he teachers, and bends over backwards to help students (I've seen him stay 1 hour after class speaking with students). Attendance isn't required but recommended. If you'd rather ditch & miss his lectures then you undoubtedly prefer power points & monotone seminars over video's & intrigui
Dr. Bob is the best teacher at Saddleback, or anywhere for that matter. Take him, you will not regret it. He makes room for anyone who wants to add, our class must've had 50 people in it but he will know you all by name, he is awesome! Classes are engaging and his stories are priceless... you will never be bored.
Loved this teacher! You can tell he really cares about his students and loves helping people. He does so much, you're really lucky to get him as your teacher. His tests are a little tricky because they focus on one specific portion of a chapter rather than an overview. Just make sure you read, and you'll do great. He's always willing to help!
Dr. Bob is absolutely the greatest Psych professor I've ever had! He has an extremely impressive background, which grants amazing stories and the confidence in knowing that I learned from the best. He's also very helpful and offers assistance with anything students may need. Pay attention, take notes, and you'll have a terrific experience!
I felt honored to have been able to take two of Dr. Matthew's courses. He is intellegent, well-spoken, and most helpful. His background in psychology is unsurpassed. I would recommend his courses to anyone--even non-psych majors. The information he teaches is invaluable.
You will enjoy his class and you will get an A if you study. I attended psyc 1 with a bachelor degree in engineering and his awesome class made me think about getting a psychology degree! I'm taking his abnormality class too.
The best teacher i have ever had i never missed a class.He is so caring and loves what he does. Very helpful i would take more classes if i could with him.
Amazing teacher. Loves what he teaches, and teaches it well. Take this class with Dr. Bob. You won't regret it.
Amazing teacher. Loves what he teaches, and teaches it well. Take this class with Dr. Bob. You won't regret it.
DR BOB IS SUPERB..As an instructor as well as a human being, a wealth of information! He officially teaches psychology classes, but his skills as a life coach and mentor are unsurpassed. Every professor should aspire to his greatness! I think he only teaches at night, but if you stay up, the experience and his knowledge are well worth it!!
Dr. Bob is the man. He talks really fast, tends to go off subject alot but really cares about his students and wants to give everyone an A. Some of the classes were hilarious, others were boring but his lectures always made it worthwhile. Just read the book and make the 8x10 for the midterm and final and you're golden.
Dr. Matthews is intelligent, helpful and energetic. He knows how to keep his students interested and encourages them to employ their full academic potential. I highly recommend him for Abnormal Behavior.
Dr. Bob is an amazing professor. He loves what he does and he loves his students! He is always upbeat during his lectures and he makes class entertaining. Would definitely take another one of his classes!
Dr. Bob is really cool. Once you get to know him you'll find out that he really cares about his students. He can be somewhat repetitive for clarity's sake but overall is on his game. Not always easy but if you're willing to learn you'll go far!
LOVE THIS GUY! You'd be missing out if you didn't take him!:)
Dr. Matthews makes class engaging and does show interest in the student's learning. In spite of our very large and short term class, this summer, he tried to talk to students one on one. He also helped us prepare for our tests, and worked with us. Videos were actual true events, and informative for real life. Great teacher and smart man.
DR.BOB! He is the sweetest man I've ever met! He REALLY cares about his students and is so passionate about his work. He really wants each and every one of his students to succeed. LOVED HIM! Mind blowing lectures. He engages his students in his teachings and is just and awesome educator. Funnest class EVER!And you really learn a lot! DOC B 4eva!
He is a great and caring teacher. Any questions ask away, send him an email and he will reply fast. The work is not easy, but it's not hard either. You get what you deserve. In the summer course I took there is no homework just two test based on movies, lecture and reading.
I took Dr. Bob's psych 1, psych 37 and currently enrolled in psych 33. He is such an incredibly amazing human being and a great inspiration. His class was the only one I ever looked forward to going to. He cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed in his class and in life. I'm glad I took his classes
I had Dr. Bob for Psych 1 during a time when I was a bad student. Gave me the confidence to help succeed not only in his class, but for all my classes. He definitely cares about his students and will go the extra mile for anybody that is interested and puts in the time for the material. For Vets, he is a great fit, cause he was in the Marines.
Dr. Bob is honestly one of the greatest teachers I have had during my college experience at Saddleback. If you are interested in psychology, this is your man! He really cares about his students and will help you with so much more than just academia. He is a great soul and wonderful educator. READ YOUR BOOK and STUDY! Don't procrastinate on papers!
What a wonderful and special man Dr. Bob is. I have never ever met a person so truly sensational as Dr. Matthews. He genuinely cares for each & every student. Yeah..350 characters isn't going to be enough for me to tell you why you need to take a course with this man. JUST DO IT. I promise you will never regret it. I miss him so much!! Hi. Dr B!!
Dr. Matthews' reviews speak for themselves. Hands down, he is the best professor at Saddleback. His lectures are fascinating. He is a practicing psychologist who is highly educated, super intelligent, and above all, he has a big heart. Reward yourself and take at least one class with him.
This teacher is hilarious! So energetic and "hip" for his age lol He definitely cares about his students and give you extra credit if you struggling. De would recommend him to a friend.
great professor, easy going, short lectures, long "stories" group activities are fun. EASY tests
Professor Matthews is simply one of the best teachers I have ever had. I wish he taught all of my subjects. His life stories are fun, interesting and always helpful for you in understanding a subject he is discussing in class.
Dr. Matthews is great! I wasn't sure about taking this class but very glad I did. If u attend class, take good chapter notes u are most likely to walk away with at least a "B" at the end of semester. He really cares about his students doing well. Take his class you'll be happy u did. More professors s/b like him. His class has been a pleasure :D
awesome prof. have to take a class with him ,most kindest man and honorable that i know
Dr. Bob is a really engaging teacher whose care for his students is incredible. I had his 3 hour, twice a week summer class and he made it exciting to go. Tests were very student friendly. He will expect you to read very chapter and he doesn't really review all of it in class, but he lets you make your own crib sheet to bring. Great experience
Dr. Bob is honestly one of the most caring and passionate teachers I have ever had. He really cares about every single one of his students and wants them to do your best. He will work with you with ANY situation. Hes funny, and sometimes gets a little off topic, but the things he talks about are fascinating! Loved Dr. Bob! TAKE HIM!
Always there to help.
Dr. Bobbers is awesome! :) One of the best teachers there is. Do yourself a favor and take his class. As long as you're respectful and willing to work along you'll have an awesome time. He'll go the extra mile as long as you show some initiative. Plus it's comedy central at his class! :) You practically have to try to fail his class. Full of spirit
Possibly my favorite teacher of all time. Truly cares about his students, loves what he does and wants you to get an A. He truly is an inspiration, do yourself a favor and take his class for a semester, trust me you wont regret it.
Abnormal psych with Dr. Bob was awesome. He taught us well and had those who listened and paid attention come out with A's. Go to his class and do the light work load and you will do well. Take Dr. Matthews!!!
Took the 7-10 night time class, 1 day a week. Some group discussions, no hw, interesting and easy class. I ending up getting a B. 1 midterm & 3 short papers + 1 final & 3 short papers. Papers are based on the videos. There is a video every week.
If you're considering taking psych 37, make sure it's with Dr. Bob. His lectures are very entertaining, we watch videos directly related to the material, he's really funny, he has plenty of experience of personal stories to relay, and he responds to emails within minutes-2 hours, even around midnight. Be prepared to be an expert by the end of term.
If you are able to take Dr. Bob you will not regret it! amazing teacher with great stories/experience. Overly helpful, and so much fun. this is a class you will WANT to go to!
Dr. Bob's Psych 1 class was very enjoyable. He has endless energy and keeps his students attention. He has a vast amount of experience and knowledge in Psychology. He really cares about each and every one of his students. You will always feel welcome in Dr. Bob's class.
Absolutely take this class! With Dr. Bob’s, amazing knowledge, skill, enthusiasm and entertaining style you will look forward to each class. He makes it clear as to what is needed to succeed and is always available if you need further help.
I liked the class, but it was rather too easy; he is energetic and funny (loved him) but you don't have to be on top of your game to get good grades so I didn't study for it at all and I got an A anyway. I would have liked it better if it was more challenging but for those who are seeking just fun easy A classes- this is it!
I learned a lot in Dr. Matthew's class. He is always there to help. go to his class, be on time, and listen. Best of all, he's a clinical psychologist, knows his stuff and truly loves what he does and the students as well.
Freaking LOVE Dr. Bob!!!!!! Most amazing psych prof ever!!!!!!!!!!! He is hilarious and has more experience in the field than you could ask for! He answers emails almost instantly even past midnight! So helpful, so loving, so caring, you can't ask for better. He's definitely unforgettable! You'll actually look forward to going to his class!!
Dr. Bob is the most caring proffessor I have ever had! He is so funny and happy every single class! He will e-mail you back right away and is very clear about what he wants. Psyc 1 was an easy A for me, just pay attention to the videos in class and take notes and you will get a B at least:)
Dr. Bob is absolutely fantastic. He will go out of his way to make sure you can handle everything that is going on. I took his class concurrently with high school and he understood that sometimes I would have to leave early to ensure I could finish all my work, and he would have no problem sending me notes or anything. Definitely take!
Out of all the courses I have taken in my life I have never had a teacher so empathetic, caring, and energetic. His teaching is phenomenal and he truly wants students to get and understand the material. He is there for you when you need help and truly cares. I highly recommend Dr. Bob. The best teacher i have come across.
Extremely easy. Rambles about random things. 1 mid term with essays. 1 final with essays. I didn't study for the midterm or final at all and got 98 on both. Gives extra credit. AND he is extremely entertaining.
Very good professor. Fun class with light work load and he never let's us get bored. Took his abnormal behavior class and he really knows his stuff. It helped that he is very hot
Great human, not so organized. Had a hard time getting back emails and stayed after class with 5 other students for 15 minutes just trying to understand the guidelines for extra credit. To get a good grade in this class do all the extra credit offered and go online to study the cengage chapter quizzes because there's no real study guide.
Dr.Bob =the very best professor I've experienced. He is energetic,empathetic & wholeheartedly the most loyal professor ever. He answers emails the fastest I've ever seen. Attend class, do assignments, study what he advises & you will succeed. Looking forward to Abnormal Psych w/him & will not even consider another prof. for psych! Love Dr.Bob!
Amazing Professor! The most kind, loyal, friendly, energetic teacher you could have. Not only super easy, but really interesting. Plenty of e.c. opportunities, only homework is to read the chapter. Absolutely love him, and highly highly recommend to everyone!
Dr. Bob... So many words to describe him. But to make it short, he is an Amazing professor. He was always their when I needed help/clarity on the assignments. I wish Dr. Bob taught more Psych classes. Will miss you Dr. Bob.... Peace out!!!!!!
Dr. Matthews is great! He really cares and wants his students to understand the concepts and also how they apply in real life psych careers. He shares info & stories from his years of experience as a clinical psychologist. He's responsive, encouraging & offers extra credit. Read the book, participate, be honest, be on time and enjoy it!
Dr. Bob is amazing! He truly wants you to understand and will help you in any way possible. He loves what he does and is a clinical psychologist. He tells great stories. You have 2 tests, and a 10 paged research paper due on the day of the final. Basically do the paper, try on the test and do all the extra credit offered and you will get an A!I did
Dr.Bob is great ! He offers a lot of e.c. and really cares about his students and helps them out in any way he can. His stories are amazing and he's so down to earth and nice. Just kind of read the chapters and try on the tests. There's a midterm, final, and a research paper that makes up your grade, but do all of the e.c and you should get an A!
BEST TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD!!! HE'S SO SWEET AND KIND. HE TREATS EVERYONE LIKE FAMILY!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This class is simple. Do your reading + show up for class + do well on tests A The only thing I found challenging about this class is that there is no homework. Only one midterm, one final, and a 10 page paper. So your whole grade depends on the two tests. If you fail the tests, you fail the class.
Couldn't have picked a better Psych 1 teacher. Make sure you read your book as instructed or you'll regret it later. other than that, awesome teacher. Hilarious and very understanding.
I was originally enrolled in an online class when I decided to go to ratemyprofessors. I'm so glad I did. After seeing the reviews on Dr. Bob, I immediately switched classes and enrolled in his Abnormal Psych class. He genuinely cares for his students, will keep you engaged with his energetic lectures, & is extraordinarily experienced in his field
He is more than helpful
I would definitely recommend Dr. Matthews for Psychology 1. He has interesting lectures, very helpful and keeps the class involved. He is the kind of professor that wants you to enjoy the class and material and will do everything to make sure you understand the lectures. The tests are mostly out of the book so you have to read the chapters to pass.
Best class I've taken! I took his Saturday class, Dr Bob is always wide awake and ready to go! Super helpful with any type of problem or question, super understanding with personal problems, makes psych fun, doesn't way you down with unnecessary homework!
Amazing professor! Truly cares about his students and ensures you understand the material. Very approachable and never makes you feel less than smart. I took his Saturday morning class, best decision ever. Never a dull moment, his passion for teaching is apparent. Two tests and six papers. Read the textbook and you shall do fine. Highly recommend
Dr. Bob is very inspirational, a beautiful soul and a great person to be around. He is energetic and keeps his lectures interesting. The only bad thing is that he is very unclear about what he expects of his students. No one in the class seems to understand what they're suppose to be doing. There is no homeworkstudy guides so it's hard to study.
Professor Bob is an amazing person, take the class do the extra credit & your going to get an A. I didn't learn too much about psychology but really enjoyed class i took a night class and was always interested & never bored. He really cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed. Will write letters of recommendations for his students.
I really recommend this professor
He is one of the best teacher. I am so glad to take this course with him. He really care about his students. He has a lot of experience in this field and he loves what he does. Read your book and pay attention in class and you will be fine. No wonder he was chosen as a teacher of the year. He really is the best teacher.
Dr. Bob's the most charismatic and caring professor I've ever had. He makes sure that the class's energy levels are high and keeps us fed every morning. Yes, he brings the class food! Take him, you won't regret it! :) He doesn't provide a schedule on the syllabus so it can get confusing but just ask him and he'll be glad to help you
Dr. Bob is one of the best professors at Saddleback! He is hilarious and so culturally in tune with everyone. Definitely take the time to get to know him, he is so caring and wants everyone to pass his class. There is a lot of memorization, however Dr. Bob makes the material so easy to learn. Easy A and a fantastic professor too! You're the best!
Really one of the most interesting people i've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He genuinely cares about his individual students and does all he can to help you get a good grade! (ie extra credit ;D ) Don't procrastinate on the reading or the papers either!!!
Matthews only had two tests, the midterm and the final. It was all pretty easy. He's also one of the best teachers that's at saddleback. Class was really easy. Had lots of fun. He also gave out lots of food during the entire semester. With the exams, we had to turn in a couple of essays. Two pages, with three subjects, then a 5 page research paper.
Professor Bob is very caring and nice. His class is fun and interesting. He always brings snacks for everyone so we can stay alert and learn a lot for 3 hours of class. He lectures by giving examples and telling interesting stories. There are many extra credit opportunities. I recommend you take his class if you want an enjoyable experience.
There is no one like Dr. Bob! I have never enjoyed a psychology class so much in my life! He is thoughtful, engaging, fascinating, and all around one of the best teachers I've ever had in my life. Take any of his classes - you will not regret it!
Dr. Bob is amazing. He is extremely over qualified as a professor and just an overall amazing and accomplished man. He is defiantly the best teacher I have ever had and cares so much about each one of his students. He has so much love to give. If you get to take his class you should consider yourself lucky ! :)
Great and caring professor! Loved his class, had a night class and his aid was bringing cookies to every class. Overall he is a great guy and definitely knows a lot, very caring to students and understands that things happen if you won't make it to class or something. Would love to take him again anytime if I need a class.
I loved Dr. Bob he was an amazing teacher!! He really cares about his students, super wise man, and whenever he can he encourages he deserves a 5.
The best teacher I 've ever had, willing to help, and I learned a lot!
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