Very kind and respectful to students

Heidi's a nice teacher and I can tell she really enjoys teaching. Her quizzes are pretty easy as long you study. However I think using the same textbook will help people stay on teh same page as her a little better.

Very interesting woman and instructor. She made her teachings quite clear and was nice and pleasant to those that needed futher assistance.

awesome teacher, will talk over things untill you understand.

Dr. Shaw clearly cares about the educational welfare of her students. She takes time to make sure they understand class material, and provides positive, constructive criticism whenever necessary. She incorporates innovative teaching techniques at every possible opportunity. It's a joy to have her as a teacher.

Most of the material was explained very well. My only issue with Dr.Shaw was that she didn't explain things as thoroughally as she needed to which left us in the dark a bit. Awesome prof, though! Very intelligent and made learning fun! Tough tests.Keep every test to review for final! Seriously!!

Great teacher! always on time and prepared, and always willing to help you.

She was soo nice. The hardest part of the class is the end-of-quarter project, but not because of the actual project, just because your team members are bound to be idiots.

Excellent teacher. Shaw is a very kind woman. Her class is difficult but she will go out of her way to help you in anyway. A lot of class members failed, but this is a 200 level psych class and those people also never turned in their work. Study hard and you will enjoy the class.

I was in a learning community class With Heidi and Tom Mount. The class was alot of fun and all the work was easy except for the tests. Study the vocabulary definitions the most and you will most likely get an A. The EOQ project is hard to get an A on, make sure your poster is amazing and you cite your refrences in your presentation.

Nice person, not nice class. Had no problem learning the material, however, the tests are terrible. I'm a great test taker and there was never enough time to finish. Most of the class felt the same. Her response... "This is college, work faster." Like I said nice person, but don't expect and A in her class without some serious work.

One of the better teachers I've had at YVCC. I thought all her material was really interesting. The class is hard and you need to pay close attention as she does teach fast but I could easily get through it because I cared about the things we were learning. Willing to answer questions anytime. Good teacher.

This is a professor who loves what she teaches and it shows. The class itself is challenging but she will give you any help you need and even gives strong hints as to what will be on the tests. Be sure to prepare for the group project as much as possible as it can become cumbersome if you wait and she will be able to tell if you try to wing it!

Those of you saying that Heidi is not a great teacher obviously aren't paying enough attention. Shaw is very helpful for those who seek understanding. She is ALWAYS early to class, replies to emails consistenly and quickly and her tests are the easiest! Great teacher. Extremely nice woman.

shaw is very kind & helpful but the class is hard.the hw is really time consuming because there are allot of questions u have to do,by the time u have to take the test u have like 2 full packets u have to study. eventho its a pysch class it seems that all ur leaning is just how the body changes over time & not how the mind itslef changes with time.

I thought Dr. Shaw was amazing. Not the easiest class, but she is amazing at helping understand the info. and delivering it in a way that is easy to relate to real life situation. People who try will do great in her class and probably really enjoy it. I will absolutely take her for psych 200. Definately a teacher who wants her students to succeed.

I've taken Heidi twice. Great teacher but you won't get good grades for simply showing up. You need to study and actually pay attention. The book IS used, despite others' comments. It is used for worksheets that may not be graded, but are essential to learning the material. Sad I won't be taking her again.

Great teacher. Knows her stuff. She's pretty nice and very clearorganized. The class is challenging- not too difficult but not too easy. I learned a lot. She's pretty much everything I look for in a good teacher.

I took Heidi Shaw for Psychology 100 and passed with an A. As long as you attend class, listen to her lectures, take notes you will pass easily. She was really great at answering my questions. I would definitely take a class with her again.

Taking Shaw was awesome-didn't have too long of lectures and even when they were longer, you still got good info that you knew you would need for her tests. Study hard for her tests as she grades it as it is, but also is honest and does her best to prepare you for exactly what will be on the test/quiz. I loved Shaw & her humor, yes to take again!

Fairly easy class. As long as you pay attention and take notes during her class the tests will be a breeze. Anything and everything she writes on the board take notes on. Dr. Shaw doesn't waste time on irrelevant subject matter, she simply tells you what she cares about and what she cares about WILL be on the exams.

Shaw is one of my favorite people ever. She was a great psych prof, yes, but was someone that I could go to to talk about anything psych ( my intended major). She helped me figure out 4 year college course requirements, talked about careers for me, and did everything in her power to help me along in my goals. So thankful i got to know her!

She is a very knowledgable doctor and cuts no slack, but gives good, fun lectures.

Really good teacher I loved being in her class, her lectures were always interesting. Her test go along with her lectures so pay attention and take notes in class. Fairly easy class overall.

Heidi Shaw is one of the most considerate professors I have ever had. She is extremely fair in grading and basically gives you free bonus points in return for really minimal tasks. All tests are multiple choice and I passed with a B because my guessing game was off. Overall a great professor who will stop at nothing to help you understand something

Hedi is awesome and takes away the power away from high school lack of teaching method. She works with you. People who don't like her are usually lazy and are focused on turning in sloppy work and expecting high grade (for effort ). She teaches work that can be applied to real world setting. You gain more than just a grade.

Shes a good professor, but can be unorganized. Her exams arent too bad because she gives you a study guide and most of the material on the study guide is on her exams. For the final she let us use our notes. Also participation matter in group discussions because they are worth a lot, but its not hard to get points on the discussions.

Professor Shaw cares about this course very much and she prepares you to work in the physiology field. She grades based off her rubrics so read those carefully and she does give extra credit. This isnt an easy A class and you have to work for it. Discussions on canvas are important so follow up on them and the exams are all multiple choice.

Dr. Shaw is an amazing professor. Her instructions are clear and if you misunderstand anything, she is ready and more then happy to help. Discussion are not as hard as others make it seem. Read what is assigned watch the videos and take notes. Her videos are key! Fill out the study guides! She gives you the answers if you pay attention!

This class isn't hard if you read the textbook. Her exams are just a collection of questions from the other quizzes. If you catch what's right on the quizzes, you're set for the exams. She comes across as intimidating but she's very nice as long as you do your work. 20 replies in discussions, but pro tip: reply to everyone and ask them questions.

I absolutely adore Dr. Shaw! She has been my biggest supporter through this whole quarter! I will say that this course is very difficult and harshly graded. Concepts are hard, but it is a great class to truly learn about psychology. I would definitely take this class again and highly recommend if you are a hard worker!

Great Professor and very caring. Yes the discussions can be time consuming but will help in the long run. If you communicate with her she will try the best to help. Recommend her for sure

I took this online course, and the biggest advice is to read the text bool, watch lectures and take good notes. Discussion post may be challenging but fairly easy if you do the work required.

I took psych100 & 200. I was going to wait & rate her at the end of my psych200 but she had a family emergency and we got a new prof. The discussion posts are not hard. Log in everyday, ask questions, post multiple times. Lectures are quick. Around 1chap a week. I found it to be a good class & if u do the work(which isn't a lot IMO) you'll pass.

Dr. Shaw is great! She admits when she makes mistakes, she is all about fairness. She isn't a tough grader. Do what is needed & you'll do great. She asks for 20 posts in discussions, it's not that much to ask. She is quick to answer, open to help when I email her. She takes a while to grade BUT you can do quizzes late, no deduction.