Good lecturer , bad teacher . Hard exams & talks way too fast!

Best professor I have ever had. Abnormal psych is an amazing course.

A lot of material, but a very knowledgable prof.

Very interesting and enthusiastic prof. Great stories. Awesome extra videos and class tours. Needs notes available online because of the fast pace of the class. Too much info to write down. Difficult exams. Did not eliminate unfair questions.

definitely needed written notes, but otherwise a great class and prof. So much info to convey, and not enough time, so notes would have eased the tension a bit

I didn't think he talked too fast. I was also very interesting and found him great. BUT THE EXAMS WERE RIDICULOUSLY HARD! I studied my butt off and attended all classes and only got a 6. This is my best subject! I don't regret taking it though.

Ive had several courses with Dr. Wardell and I am enrolled in classes because he is the prof. He is the smartest man i've ever met and he knows everything under the sun. He can include lecture material on the arts pertaining to psychology at that time.

Yes, the exams are more difficult than most, but this is chiefly due to the material. Dr. Wardell himself is an excellent professor. In short, this man knows his stuff, and he knows how to teach it. My only complaint lies with the sub-par textbook.

Have taken 339 and 435 both classes are excellent and very interesting. Exams are hard, you need to know your material, but are fair. Seems unapproachable but is actually easy to talk to, though he will pretend he dosen't know you in the hallway.

Already taken 233 with Wardell,I am currently in 339 with him,next semester I have 435 with him. He is an amazing prof who knows not just the tiny current details, but ALL the background too. And he actually is very nice to talk to, don't be afraid!

awesome..best prof ever..knows what he's doing

He is an amazing professor. He knows all the current info and can answer just about any psych related question. I find his tests to be extremly easy and straightforward. I also think he is a really nice guy and willing to help students out!

Dr. Wardell is one of the most inspiring and interesting profs that I have ever had at the UofA. He is arrogant and pig-headed and he knows it, but he is amazing to listen to. Must know your stuff to get above class average on exams, which are difficult but fair. He's better in 339&435 than in 233!

I looked forward to going to this class more than any other ever in my uni. career! He was so interesting but I have heard that he's difficult to talk to out of class - what do I care - he's an amazing lecturer. The exams were hard, but the more you study - the better you do.

An amazing lecturer! It's clear from his lectures that he has so much experience -- what he teaches is anyjthing but dry and academic. I have little interest in clinical psych, but took 3 classes from him because he makes them SO good. Tests are MC and test recall, like every psych course here.

Incredibly intelligent and experienced. Really knows what he is talking about, and he's a superb lecturer. It is by far the most interesting class I've had. That said, he can be difficult to work with, and can come across as rude and arrogant. The tests were fair, but tough. Study, study, study!

Definitely knows his stuff but yes the exams are hard. Welcome to University, people. I honestly looked forward to attending his classes and I thought his lectures were clear and entertaining. Liked him enough to take more classes just because he taught them.

Tests are hard, but they are hard for EVERYONE. That's why the grades are adjusted for lower percentages. Awesome prof. Very interesting and funny; don't let the militaristic behaviour fool you. Awesome guy, and he doesn't put up with stupid people and stupid questions (that may be why he has bad reviews...).

Gives very interesting lectures,but is cruel with exams.Don't miss any classes because exam questions are relevant to class discussions.Overall,not a bad professor.I'll take a class from him again.

he is sooo smart but his lectures are all over the place! You really need to read the textbook before coming to class to have any hope in understanding what he's talking about since he doesn't fully explain concepts. He chooses the most insignificant facts as MC questions

Definitely one of the most interesting lectures I've ever attended, although the depth and breadth of topics covered makes me feel a little nervous for the exam. I like how the lectures on 'STRESS' coincide with the onset of midterms. His class is kind of like receiving psychotherapy...

I've had 3 classes with Wardell and he is a brilliant lecturer- only prof who can make a 3 hour night class fly by painlessly.GO TO CLASS or you won't be able to answer his exam questions.you can just memorize some words, you have to understand the concepts behind them because his tests use different language.they are fair if you listen in class :)

A gifted lecturer - 1 of the best I've ever had. Articulate, Very intimidating intellect & manner. Pay attention & come to class & you'll learn more fr. him than any other psych prof. Cracks lots of jokes but never smiles. Very inspiring to me but unfortunately, Unapproachable. Exams are hard but this is becausre he does not dumb down the subject.

Definitely knows his stuff, and contrary to popular belief, extremely approachable; you just have to be the one to approach. Helps when you need it, and you will, because he doesn't dumb anything down. Awesome lectures and a great sense of humour even though he seems really serious. Very willing to help hopeful grad-students. Have fun!

really liked this guy. really knows his stuff for sure. its like watching a pro speaker on tv, he just keeps going. likes to make the topic identifiable in real life. i would definetly recommend the course (although tough) and definetly the prof

He goes extremely fast in lecture, so you have to stay on your toes. The class can be kinda dry, but every once in a while he'll crack a joke that you dont even see coming. If you go to talk to him about essays he expects you to know what you are talking about, and if you do, he is extremely helpful and genuinely wants you to do well.

Prof Wardell is a difficult teacher, his tests are famous for hitting you upside the head every time. The material in the exams is picky and not predominantly from any section of his class. This means you have to know it all and well. Most grad studies classes don't look at this class as a requirement so unless your really interested, skip it.

After so many classes, I've come to know Wardell's style very well. Yes, the tests can be tricky and you need to have studied, but if you take incredibly detailed notes (borrow a laptop, no jokes, you NEED it) you can get an A+ without too much trouble. And he can be quite funny at times, just catches you off guard!

One of the most interesting classes I've taken in my 3 years here yet also by far the most challenging psych class. If you take good notes, review them daily and read the textbook then you're guaranteed a good mark. It's not a hard class, just put in the work! Wardell has an awesome teaching style leaving every class with a sort of "cliff hanger" a

I took a number of Psych courses from him in the 80s and 90s. He was not only a great prof, he was outstanding. Brilliant. Enjoy his classes kids, because when you get out in the real working world full of idiots and imbeciles in high places, you'll come to truly appreciate his rare intellect. Yeah, a little aloof. You'd rather have Mr. Dressup?

One of the few profs whose lectures provide insight beyond the textbook--going to class is worth it. He knows the materical inside out, critically analyzes everything, and really makes you think. Definitely recommend the class and the prof.

A great professor,makes his lectures very interesting, but his exams are HAAAARD...Despite that I would still recommend taking his class

Welcome to the big leagues.

A brilliant, brilliant man. Lectures are interesting, informative and witty. This prof is single handedly capable of convincing you to switch to a psych major if you are not already pursuing one. Highly recommended.

EASIEST A+ EVER :D

One of the most amazing profs I've ever had! If I could take every psych class with him I would! I looked forward to going to class. Cracks funny jokes when you least expect it. Highly recommend him to anyone interested in psychology.

3 hour lectures were too much. Knows the material and is willing to help students

Great Prof, entertaining...great deadpan humor! I am taking two more classes with him- tells great stories of own experience with clients.

Lots to learn... but he's the right person to be teaching it. Tonnes of experience and knows what he's talking about. Very funny - but deadpan - so not everyone gets his jokes. Sometimes hard to know what to study.

Though Wardell does present a LOT of info super quickly in his lectures (a fact he WARNS you about at the very beginning), it at least is never boring. And if you are a keener and read the text before I'm sure you don't have to write as much. Regardless, everything is RIGHT out of the text, and his tests are multiple choice and straightforward.

Exceptional lectures with great, frequently hilarious examples. Learned more from him about practical research literature appraisal than in 212 and learned more about the biology of psychopathology than in 377. His years of practical and teaching experience must help to put him head and shoulders above the average (weak) psych prof.

His notes are very rehearsed. I think he gives the exact same lectures every year so he just talks and you try to write everything down. My hand got tired but he definitely knows his stuff. The class isn't hard, but you have to actually understand rather than just memorize information.

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Probably the most knowledgeable prof I've had in psychology yet. Very interesting, keeps class moving along, excellent examples from clinical practice. I'd recommend the course to anyone.

Amazing class. All the research and stats are up to date. He is on the ball and knows his stuff. I liked the option of writing a paper to replace a midterm mark. Very fair exams.

He's a good guy but he does go very fast and he warns u about it.Best thing is to bring a laptop or read the chapters before he lectures then u get a better idea what hes talking about and dont need to write everything he's saying.

very smart and interesting.

He is extremely well versed in the subject matter, and is quite clear on points of importance throughout the course. He does talk ALOT, meaning yep, you gotta stay on top of things for notes. Very helpful when discussing essay topics and strategies. (as a note, the min. essay qualifying mark is a C, which is quite manageable)

This is not a class that you can breeze through. It's not hard but you do have to do the work. Attend class and read the textbook. The paper will help your mark and Dr. Wardell is VERY helpful if you ask for it. He will help you refine your topic and even give you important sources to look at. Very helpful. Very interesting class.

It's advisable to read the textbook first if you want to keep up with this fast-talking, vivacious man and his informative, charmingly delivered lectures. He is responsible for my current interest in psychology ? he gave my waning spirits a welcomed boost and renewed my interest in the field. Great course, better teacher.

Definitely not classes you can sleep through. He's a strict prof, very rigid but so long as you read the text before you attend class, stuff makes sense. Moderate exams, all multiple choice. Definitely need to review before hand.

Dr.Wardell is a brilliant professor and I would recommend him to anyone. You really need to keep up with his notes (not a lot of pauses), but his classes are well worth it. Tests are no difficult as long as you keep up with things. Uses an adjusted curve that is very fair and offers and optional essay to boost your mark.

Amazing lecturer who is extremely helpful if you take the time to see him. His written questions are a challenge; he asks you to "discuss" certain topics and will only give marks to things he discusses in class, and not to things in the text. Make sure you pay attention in class and take good notes.

Great class and prof! very helpful and clear. Recommended as long as youre willing to put in the work!