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“very funny, made class interesting”
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very funny, made class interesting
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Very interesting, funny, and knowledgeable...great class
the most boring professor i've ever had the displeasure to study under.
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Tried to be funny in class which was nice but half of the time we had class with a TA who couldn't teach at all.
Easy to understand and helpful
easy course, TA's are good, exams are multiple choice, a lot of extra credit. all you got to do is study, and be willing to give some time up to do extra credit work. it's worth it. finals are optional - they're make up tests.
good teacher, funny in class, very clear, easy tests all multiple choice and lots and lots of extra credit. you really have to be dumb to fail this class or even get a bad grade
Great Professor. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, a great mentor. Interested in his students and invested in his career. Not only a teacher, but a mentor and leader.
Good teacher, funny and very smart
awesome teacher.. attendance is taken, but you're allowed 5 free absences which is definitely good -- very easy to take notes off of his lectures, and he brings psych to a level students can relate to (with humor) -- lot of E.C. opportunities - take notes
if you're taking psyc 101, DEFINITELY take it with dr. badin --- easy to take notes for, easy to study for, easy A if you try a bit.. and hes pretty f* funny
Almost impossible to fail this class. He gives you many opportunities for extra points and gives make up exams instead of final. Good lecturer and funny sometimes too.
He is awesome. I loved taking his course, very nice funny guy. ITs professors like him that make you want to be a psych major !!
BLAH! enough said.
I LOVE Dr. Badin! Definitely take him for psychology if you have the opportunity. He is my favorite professor so far because he made the subjects easy to understand, easy to take notes on, and funny, plus he gave lots of opportunity for extra credit. A++
Great personality, lots of extra credit opportunities. My T.A. is questionable. Dr. Badin will direct nearly all questions to T.A.s. Can be a bit condecending at times, but don't take it personally. Class is interesting, but be prepared to work...
Take this teacher!! Very energetic and funny. You will learn a lot about yourself and about human nature. Always had something interesting to say. Loved his teaching style.
rude teacher, class is very boring, there is alot of material he doesnt cover but expects you to know it.
Being in this guy's class was like going to a comedy show. He used the material well by making funny examples of it. He is a character. The class was well taught. If you are to take a psyc class, take this guy.
Dr. Badin is a great professor. Extremely knowledgable and clear. Class is very interesting and funny, & you have plenty of easy extra credit opportunities. I got 70s on every test and got an A+ from extra credit. Good teacher overall, Highly Recommended.
he's ok. Funny but he can be discouraging considering the fact that he is an advisor.
he's a character,swore and cursed in class-but all in good fun. Made the material easy to understand.Lots of extra credit options given- I averaged C's on the exams, but put in a little extra work and got an A- in the class. overall, decently recommended
I love the class and love Dr. Badin. He has a great sense of humor, makes the material really interesting and seems to really enjoy teaching! I hope I get the opportunity to take another class of his in the future. Overall he's a interesting and entertaining teacher!
Irwin is a tool. The class is extremely boring.
He makes psychology so interesting! Some people may not like him because they probably didn't study for his tests. He does curse a lot in class but he tells you right off the bat, if you don't like it then you can leave. Gives many extra credit assignments. If you study and do E.C you will pass.
a little airheaded at times.
I love his class!! He is uch a great teacher! Besides that he is constantly cracking on someone for what they did or said. There is no way you cannot enjoy his class. Its pretty easy, and he helps you in so many different ways. I'm real upset now that I wont have him anymore.
makes the class somewhat interseting s. study the lecture notes and youll do fine on the tests. even if youget a 70 on the test do all the easy online e.c. like the quizzes and discussion boards. show up and its an easy A.
He was a great professor. I just took this class for fun and he made the experience worthwhile. He gives you so many opportunities to improve your gradeI would just look over my notes before the test and memorizedefinintions and get an 85dothe extra credit and end up with a 100Take him hes hilarious
oh my god do i miss this man!!! he was funny as hell, readily available, kept his students thinking + connected thru blackboard..sooo many opportunities for improving ur grade..and did i meantion he is one funny mother f-er? had me crackin up all period
unless you have spectacular GPA(near 4.0) and GRE scores, this dude will not help u with graduate school.Like you need a 4.0 to go to MSU!As a matter of fact, he will make you feel bad about your grades if they are not perfect and yet you are considering grad school. ellison is even worse!
HE'S MEAN!
He is not helpful at all. He is condescending and sarcastic too. No wonder Montclair students don't go on to grad school.
Lame. Don't take him.
fantastic teacher. will say anything in class, open minded, hot assistants, and seems to hate failing people. so much extra credit on tests you can bring a c- to an a+ no problem. also learn alot of weird stuff
He's SPECTACULAR! He's also brilliant,funny,great entertainer,precise, and very cool. If you do all the extra credit work you'll get an A or B in the class. 4 Tests, but based strictly on notes so go to class as much as possible, it's worthwhile, he challenged my thinking and I'm taking up Psyc now!
Really awesome teacher, lots of extra credit so even if you get a C you will probably end up with an A. Not to hard either just pay attention in class and you shouldn't have to study that hard for the test. Only 4 tests and 1 small easy paper.
I LOVE HIM!! Although his class requires a lot of notes, they really do help when taking the test. He gives out A LOT of extra credits which will totally booast a F to an A!! He has a great personality and really funny. Don't regret and take his class!
AMAZING PROF. This man is funny, very clear, and extremely intelligent. BEST PROF YOU COULD TAKE FOR PSYCH. His lectures are interesting and go by fast. A million easy ways to get extra credit; it's impossible to do badly in his class. Take notes & pay attention, that's it. DEFINITELY TAKE HIM!
Makes no sense.
Amazing Professor. Dept. Head. He is clear and lectures are not a bore. It is exactly what is on the test. There is 4 tests and a 2 pg paper. There is extra credit opp for every test. Everyone I knew in the class got a good grade! Take him VERY WORTH it!
His lectures are not a bore and there are tons of ways to earn extra credit. Sometimes I had 20 bonus points before even taking the test. He is an awesome professor and really down to earth. I would definitely recommend him to anyone interested in taking the course.
This professor makes psychology come alive. Dr. Badin is truly inspirational and provides a interactive learning environment. His lecturers combine theoretical and persoanl insight. I sometimes wonder if I had not had him as a professor if I would have continued and become a counselor. Thank you Dr. Badin.
Dr. Badin is an amazing professor. His lectures include examples, class discussions and clear points about the subject. Tests are multiple choice and essay--study both the book and notes. He is funny, nice and very smart! Take him!!
This prof isn't so bad, has a temper though, LOL. Just take notes, pay attention to his class, and of course DO HIS EXTRA CREDIT. I got mostly C's on his tests but with my extra credit points i got an A for the class. 4 exams and 1 writing assingment and 2 experiments. A lot of notes but class is pretty easy if you study, you'll do well!
GREAT TEACHER! He makes the class lively, he speaks to you on your level. Lectures are clear and very understandable. Would take him for my entire Psychology classes if possible!! Go for him!
i would recommend him to anyone taking psych!! if you go to class, take notes, and do all the extra credit their is no way you can fail - soo much easy extra credit! hes a really cool guy, doesnt talk down to you, and curses lol def take him
Badin is the best! There is no way you can possibly get lower than a C in this course, maybe if you never show up.. and you should. So many ways to get extra credit. He's so cool, and makes class very interesting! Loved it! Highly recommend.
great professor. I loved the class, found him to be very /interesting. I found his class to be a little too easy but you do learn alot
EXCELLENT TEACHER.. DOWN TO EARTH.. ALOT OF TA HELP.. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM.. BEST PSYC TEACHER I HAD SO FAR/
i loved him! he makes the class extremely interesting and its so easy to get a good grade. his tests arent bad and theres no written work besides a paper at the end of the semester. def recommend him. he'll make u laugh and hes just an awesome guy.
Great professor! Loved coming to this class. His lectures were interesting. Funny guy! Lots of extra credit.
Tons and tons of extra credit. I found the class was kind of boring but psychology is not my major. 4 tests plus a optional final to take the place of a low test grade. And 1 paper. Not that bad of a class.
prof. badin is my hero!
you can tell the guy has so much experience! he is very smart... not my favorite teacher at msu,but definitely pretty good, lots of extra credit, hard to even get a C in his class... if you do ur a retard!
He gives out alot of extra credit, 4 tests, 1 paper, and a final(dont have to take it). AND ALOT OF READINGS!!!!
He is an excellent professor and you will leave his class with a deeper level of self-awareness. He's entertaining and extremely helpful with any cases you present to him. Take him if you get a chance, you won't regret it. Not an easy teacher but who ever said school was suppose to be easy??
Wonderful professor. The tests are MC and a bit tricky, but I prefer essay tests. I learned a lot from this class, but would have preferred a different text. I felt that the text was very Psych 101ish. Otherwise, it was a great class!
GREATTTT prof. Helps students, knows exactly what he's talking about and really opens your mind. Great discussions. Uses a keypad for attendance and tests. 4 tests, no mandatory final, powerpoint teacher. TAKE HIM.
Dr. Badin is an awesome prof. His class is impossible to fail, he gives so much extra credit. 4 tests, 1 optional paper and optional final. His tests are easy if you read the book and look over powerpoint slides posted on blackboard. I learned so much about my life in this class, he relates every subject to real life. DEF take him!
Badin is a really down to earth guy. He curses like a sailor, but it just makes class more interesting. He gives out extra credit everywhere and his tests can be tricky if you don't read the book. All in all, i think he's quite the interesting professor.
Very good teacher. Curses alot, but keeps your interest. MUST HAVE THE BOOK! All of his tests are from the book, but he gives you loads of extra credit. VERY VERY HARD to fail. No final, No midterm, 2 small papers (1-2pg). Good Class, Take him.
dr. badin IS psychology. don't graduate without taking him! 3 70-question multiple choice exams (you MUST read the book). mini-reports (do well on these, the effort you put in will be incredibly rewarding, experience-wise). attendance mandatory, case studies presented by diff psychiatrists. interesting stuff!! this class rocked my socks.
At first I thought this class would be easy, but I was wrong. Book is needed. Notes are posted on blackboard. You take about 4 tests. Tests are all multiple choice, but the questions are very tricky. I failed all of them, however, you can gain alot of extra points that add on to your test score. No mid-term and final is optional.
He's a very good professor and is really funny. To get a good grade in his class you must read the BOOK AND HIS POWERPOINT SLIDES. His tests can be extremely hard if you only skimmed over the readings. When taking psych to for fill a gen-ed or if you're a psych major, take him.
One of the best psych teachers!!! The class is very interesting and he is extremely funny. He curves all the test and wants everyone to pass his class. Do all of the mini-reports that can really help your grade in the end. READ THE TEXT or u will fail all the test. Defintely take him!!
has a few unresolved conflicts himself....not a fair person, full of himself and delusionally grandeur.
get a new job.
All he has to offer a human is stories told to him by another. He really needs to go back into therapy, perhaps something more effective than analysis..
He is interesting but at times can be full of himself. The material is interesting and I plan to be a psych major. He knows a lot and obviously has taught this class a lot. He just needs to get over thinking that he knows all the answers and that sometimes other peoples opinions that differ from his can also be right.
Teaching to Badin is just a tool to see how much attention he can bring to himself, to fill up his delusional brain. He is not interested in the students progress, nor does he care about any other agenda but his own pathological one. He demands students to submit to his self centered deranged thinking and that is how the grades are determined.
He is very entertaining and seems to have a very good grasp of the subjects covered. He just needs to realize that he doesn't know everything and perhaps others can contribute something even though their opinions may not agree with his. Overall I think he needs to not make it appear like he has taught this class before and knows all the answers
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Damn,people are harsh on Dr. B.The facts are that this guy is dedicated to his profession,he is entertaining/witty,and offers endless chances for his students 2 suceed.If you want to someone to hold your hand and pat your butt,Dr. B is not for you.If you want to learn something about psych, the & gain self awareness,then his class is worth taking!
He needs to grasp reality and hang up his career. How do warped psychos become licensed in the mental health field.
this is the best class i have taken at MSU and have learned the most about psychology, the class is amazing, hes great, funny, honest, intellgient, one of the best professor's at MSU
His tests were unbelievably hard and never related to anything he taught in class. Do not take him.
Prof B conveys his material very clearly. His tests cover not only his lectures but the chapters in the book. Maybe if some of these other students tried studying the book as well and not wishing the professor will spoonfeed them the material, they would have done better. MANY chances to earn a higher grade. Highly recommended. Interesting class.
decent. teaches too fast. TA's are helpful. i did not need to use the book. allows 3 absences, 4 multiple choice tests, no midterm, final exam is optional, 2 short 2page papers, gives lots of extra credit.
Awesome professor., lectures are very interesting. Tests are pretty difficult and he takes material from the text. uses a clicker to take attendance and tests but its actually is pretty cool. LOTS of easy extra credit.
hes an ok teacher personality wise. His tests are kind of tough because of the keypad thing but he gives so much extra credit so it balances out. You don't need the book at all...seriously.
ok..book iS DEF needed. he is brillant, funny, and extremely talented in his field..BUT his tests are SOOOO hard..class average for 1st test was a 56 and theres over 100 people in there! the "tons" of extra credit brings your 60 test grade to a 70..so be CAREFUL. i have a 3.9pga and i'm struggggling...but extremely interesting class.
He was a cool professor, and definately knew his stuff. If you want to learn psych, take him. Attendance is mandatory but class goes by fast. Also you need to buy the book and the keypad for this class.
Extremely intelligent and knowledgeable of his subject. There's a midterm (all essay) and a final (multiple choice and one essay). There are 6 reaction papers and 2 written assignments. The readings are interesting and you do not need to buy the book. Just make sure you go to class and take good notes as his tests are straight from the notes.
This class is not easy!! his tests are really hard!!
ok, i started off with 60's on his test but after reading solely the chapter over and over i ended up with 98's on his tests and got an final A. therefore, the secret is to READ THE CHAPTERS! dont fall into studying "just the slides". but aside from the hardness, badin himself is amazing. SO MUCH FUN, energetic, helpful, and very easy to approach!
Dr. Badin is a great teacher. He is funny and really knows his material. Tons of extra credit to boost your grade. 5 tests, one paper worth 2 extra points on your final grade and the final is optional. I would recommend him but you have to study.
I wasn't a fan. He doesn't let you leave the class if you have to use the bathroom. His tests were also ridiculously unbalanced.
good guy. i reccomend his class. tests are a little challenging. but he offers a lot of extra assignments. he def knows his stuff
i defiantly recommend taking him. he is extermly helpful and gives tons of extra credit. after each test there is an online exam which is not hard as long as you pay attention in class. If you read the chapters youll get an A but evven if you dont you can still do good
amazing teacher, never boring. he always has tons of engery and makes you laugh. tests are extremely hard and if you don't read the text book theres a good chance you wont pass them, gives TONS of extra credit which makes it easy to get a good grade. def take him!
He is funny and not that boring.THE ONLY THING THAT GETS ON MY NERVES IS THAT HIS EXAMS ARE TIMED. WHAT FOR? EXAMS ARE STRESSFUL ENOUGH. WHY PUT SO MUCH PRESSURE ON SOMEONE WHILE TAKING ONE? GIVE US A BREAK. (PLEASE. THIS IS THE WORST METHOD AND IT CAN SERIOUSLY MAKE SOMEONE FAIL THE COURSE.
Great professor! His lectures are lots of fun and he knows a lot. Although his test are hard, if you read the textbook you'll do fine. But you have to read!!! Also, he gives lots of bonus pts to boost ur grades. TAs are helpful. Take it and learn!!
He is a really great teacher. Test are difficult, but he tells you that the first day of class. His lectures are really interesting but you MUST READ THE BOOK!
He's real funny and really knows what hes taking about. The test are hard at first but once you get use to it there not that bad. The books a lot of money but you NEED to buy it. Other then the book being a weeks pay i highly recommend this class. You leave learning a little bit more about yourself each day.
Great guy, great professor. Class was very interesting, especially the discussion part-you walk away with some interesting life lessons. Some people complain that his exams are hard, but all you have to do is make sure you keep up with the readings in the book. Def. recommend him!
he's a really fun professor. the discussions in class are mandatory, but good to hear. the tests are really hard. the wording of the question is a little confusing. he gives you tons of opportunities for extra credit--- USE THEM!
such a funny guy! makes class interesting and relevant and not dreadful. the use of the clickers is cool. there are a lot of tests but theyre all online except for two. LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT!!
Absolutely loved this class. It is absolutely amazing. He is a great professor and is extremely engaging. There are 11 tests lowest one gets dropped. 2 essay tests and a final and there are so many chances to earn extra credit. its near impossible to fail this class.
favorite professor i've had in college. if you listen and read you'll do fine. i didn't read and still got a b-. do all the extra credit you can, it really helps, and he gives a lot.
He is easily the best professor i have had in college! he is funny and fantastic and really love teaching.He's available when you need him to be and he makes complicated things so much more clear!
my favorite professor EVER. sweetest guy. super understanding, great teacher, and absolutely hilarious. i'd recommend him to any friend!
Take him, especially if you're a psych major. He's funny, clear and teaches in a great way. I loved going to his classes. You will learn and never be bored. He's very accommodating and very clear about exactly what he wants. Plenty of opportunities to get an A.
Thought this would be an easy A and fun class. WRONG! Thought this professor was trying to make me crazy. Exams for every chapter, timed and very difficult. Final is cumulative of 15 chapters, no study guide. Impossible. Such a boring man. Seems cool at first bust so boring. TA's do everything. DO ALL EXTRA CREDIT IF YOU WANT TO PASS.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT SOMETHING EASY! This class you have to read the textbook, take notes in class and there are essays as well as a test for every chapter. HOWEVER, this class was the most rewarding class i have ever experienced and he is such a fair and sweet man. He truly cares for the students that try in his class.
Thought it'd be a fun and easy class since I actually love Psychology. Wrong. I gave up half way through the semester because although he does try to give you extra credit, my grade was in constant jeopardy. Oh, and forget about the curving on quizzes. Also, don't get up to use the bathroom. He hates that. Basically, pray for a miracle.
I took this class last semester and and all of the quizzes were online and the answers were straight from the textbook.Very easy. He's interesting and definitely know his stuff. He has great stories that relate to subjects but monotonous when it comes to teaching what's needed for tests. You'll get an A if you pay attention and do the work.
Great professor overall, if you really actually put in effort into this class you will do well. Most people only do poorly because they fail to listen to the professor's instructions, but in reality he is a very helpful and clear teacher!
He's a teddy bear. And had online quizzes for my class every week so it was a granted 100. I heard that he started making them in class though.. Super nice, will NOT let you leave the room and will point you out if he sees you on your laptop or phone. Has very interesting topics and stories integrated into the class as well as fun surveys.
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