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This is the kind of teacher that you just know would be totally cool to party with. He is hilarious and gorgeous. Too bad he is getting married :(
he is really nice and makes the class fun and offers extra help but sometimes he does talk for forever
Good teacher and no cumulative final. Most test questions come from his in class lectures, encourages class attendance.
Great teacher, always had time for after class help. Showing up for class can sometimes get you extra credit.
Omg!!! His class was soo boring!!! He tries to make the class fun by telling the LAMEST jokes!!! He uses only one experiment over and over again- I'm sooo tired of hearing about that stupid baby Albert and the white fluffy bunny!!! The only thing cool that he does is he gives at least 30 bonus points...pop quizzes r ez but very unpredictable!!!
very very interesting
Very good professor! Social psych is not the most interesting class, but he made it fun to learn. His tests are a cinch if you have half a brain; just read the book and the lectures. Plus, he's pretty pleasing on the eyes!!
Great professor makes class interesting...always applies PSY to modern day terms...
seems like a good guy, but is somewhat boring. I expected a lot more from a 400 level class. There was nothing intellectually challenging about the class. The book was basic and all he talked about was his research. Read the book, come to class, easy pass.
I can't believe this guy is allowed to teach here. He's way too liberal. Every other comment is an indirect jab at Bush. And he thinks we all come from monkeys. Other than that, he's pretty cool. But I still have to give him my lowest rating...7 thumbs up.
I loved doing the experiments. I wish we could have done more!
Great professor and very helpful!!!
One of the best Professors ever. You are going to enjoy his lectures. Higly recommended!!!!
He is an AWESOME teacher....his class is really interesting and he is really sweet.. but its important to attend class and pay attention because alot of the exam is based on lecture!!! i recommend this class to everyone!!
Easiest professor I have ever had! If you just show up to class and half way pay attention and review HIS NOTES for the test. You will make an A. His tests are pretty much entirely from his lecture. Actually intering class too!
Dr. Foster surprisingly showed a inique interest in the lower half of his class. He offered suggestions on how to improve and basically did a very good job introducing psychology.
He was just ok! He did a really good job of depressing everyone. He also gave alot of facts and figures of why none of us are going to suceed at life. He knows his field of psychology really well though!
He is really, really NICE!!! I did horrible on my first test, and ended up with an "A"! I was really, really happy!!! IF YOU NEED HELP THEN DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK BECAUSE HE IS VERY APPROACHABLE! I WAS ACTUALLY CONFUSED IN CLASS, BUT I WENT TO REVIEW SESSIONS WITH HIM I REALLY SEEMED TO UNDERSTAND IT MORE!
Dr. Foster availed himself to every student in my class who felt the need for one on one assistance. He loves teaching psychology and his passion for social psychology was very impressive to me. It peaked my interest and gave an otherwise boring class an uplift.
He is very understanding and fair, very helpful if you have a problem.
Lectures are fairly boring. He likes to elaborate a lot on slides which can lead to falling asleep. His tests are demanding and he doesn't give a study guide (SI is supposed to be the study guide). Does give bonus points for attendance, but be prepared for a hard class unless you're spectacular at psychology.
His class is too hard and he focuses too much on psychology studies. I think I've heard about every psychology study ever done. Too much information!
Ok...here is the deal with his PSY 120. You get .2 bonus points every time you show up for class (averages out to be about 1 letter grade if you go to every class). The in class tests are pretty difficult, unless you go to the S.I. (who gives you all the answers on the test) and there is a 200 question take home test which is pretty tedious, but no
He's not at all boring like the last person said. He can be a bit monotone, but is usually really excited about what he's teaching. He does NOT have the ratings of a boring teacher. I don't know what the last person was thinking.
Great professor!! Will help you if you have questions
I liked his class. He goes over lots of experiments and some are really interesting. He does go into extreme detail about things and also goes off topic a lot. He's also very liberal (so am I, so I liked it), but I think some of that is just how social psychology is. The research makes you think and that is not something conservatives like to do.
He's great. I'm changing my major to psychology because of him. Sooooooo interesting!
Amazing teacher, I would reccommend him to everyone. He's very passionate about psychology and not boring to listen to at all. He's an exceptionally fair teacher; if you do all the extra credit, you can end up with almost a full letter grade of bonus (3% attendance, 3% SI, 2% studies). He's fun, nice, and one of the best teachers I've ever had!
He loves to go on and on about psychology and is brilliant with what he speaks about. however, when it comes to the tests, they're not even close to what he said. The book is hardly used except for a few quizzes. Good if you dont want to go to class!! but the exams will kick your butt!
His lectures were interesting, but his exams are extremely difficult. You need to go to class and turn everything in to get a decent grade.
Dr. Foster is a really nice guy, the only problem I had in his class was the fact that he is sort of monotone therefore his lectures dragged on and on. He also gives you bonus points for attendence.
I have learned so much in his class, and everything he discusses keeps me interested!!!
Class wasn't too bad. Material fairly interesting. Going to class will help, as he covers some stuff not in the book. Take home exam is ridiculous. It didn't help me learn a thing. It only drained nearly 12 hours of my life. Otherwise, OK class.
I loved intro to psychology. i considered changing my major because of dr. foster. Don't go to class sleepy or you may fall asleep because he always dims the lights, but the material was usually really attention grabbing. He gives extra-credit for attendance and SI. he also gives a 200 question take home test, plus a final and midterm. Go to class.
Cool class. Foster had an odd fascination with the show Miami Vice. He constantly dropped quotes from episodes and gave extra credit points if you knew the context of the episode. The weird part was that he wore a lot of Panama Jack shirts and tried to emulate Crocket with his wardrobe. He often wore pastel jackets with white loafers. Weird
He's pretty awesome. He once brought his motorcycle into class and had students time how fast he could ride around the room. I think he might be bipolar.
He once wore a generic superhero costume to class: tights and cape. He acted like it was completely normal,never said anything about it. I think his wife buys his clothes for him. Overall though, a pretty awesome class, I learned a lot.
talks the entire time during class and it has nothing to do with whats gon a be on the test
Amazing teacher. Really cares about his profession. Tests are hard, but fair. Class was always interesting to me. He always made everything relative to everyday life. Dr. Foster cares about his students. I'd recommend him to anyone.
This guy is awesome. He's a true thinker and is interested in lots of different things. Some of the idiots in the class hate him because they can't pass his exams. But trust me, if you can't do well in his class then you don't belong in college. His questions come DIRECTLY from the lectures and book. Lots of students gets As in the class.
VERY HARD. test come from the book and are very hard to comprehend.... i wouldnt take him again if i had a choice
Dr. Foster's class is definitely NOT too hard. His tests only cover 2 chapters at a time (and the book is EASY to read) and his final is not cumulative (just the last 2 chapters). He even give projects that are basically extra-credit because almost everyone gets perfect scores. Anyone who doesn't do well in this class should not be in college.
Dr. Foster is possibly the greatest teacher, no ..... greatest human being alive. He taught me more about the mind and soul than any other instructor, he also taught me how to love again. I lost 35 pounds of fat after listening to his lectures, and I finally play the banjo again.
Social psych was something I had zero interest before I took Dr. Foster's class, wow he is amazing. He has the sexiest mind and dont get me started on his wicked hot look. I'm happily married to a beautiful wife but I will drop her in a second to spend more time listening to his lectures, just to be around him. The world makes sense due to him.
THE smartest prof I have ever had! I tell you what, take everything this man offers. Funny and brilliant!
Dr. Foster is Andy Kaufman reincarnated. Total deadpan humor. He once spent an entire class reading from Animal Farm. He never once took his eyes of of the book and when the class ended, he simply closed the book and walked out without saying a word. TRIPPY!
This class is WAY too hard. His tests cover TWO chapters instead of one and, although he lets us use open notes and books, he doesn't allow us to talk during tests or even Google the answers. He such a meanie!!! Oh, and he does give us these extra-credit projects, but we have to go to the library to do them. Not fair. We have to work for it!
Greatest poly-sci teacher of ALL TIME!!!! Also, best teacher for the chemistry labs, and should probably teach physics as well!!!! Kind of a jack-of-all trades with magic flowing from his fingertips. Definitely recommend.
I found him very very easy. I had the 3rd highest grade in the class. His tests are really easy if you go to class and read the text book. He has two easy project which are 10 percent of your grade and 4 tests worth 90 points. No cumulative final. If you do the work he is easy...
Incredibly knowledgeable on this field of study. Dr. Foster is a Social Psychology master and will answer any questions without a blink. Two grades for the entire semester... midterm 45% and final 55%. We were able to use our notes and the book for both. GREAT GUY... couldn't imagine taking anyone else for this subject matter!
Absolutely AMAZING teacher and he is funny as hell. The test are quite long but you get to use your book. However, that should not substitute going to class because he asks questions from lecture as well. Plain and simple, if you dont like this guy... there is something wrong with YOU. He's awesome. I would definitely recommend taking this class :)
Great Professor, he is def. in the right field of work, I enjoyed hearing about the different studies although some of them just seem like social pychologists just like to pull pranks.Fairly easy class and interesting lectures.
Dr. Foster is a brilliant teacher. He made the class fun, interesting, and easy. I would definitely recommend him! Go to the lectures if you want to do well!
Loved this professor!! His use of humor helps keep your attention when your butt and back are aching from 2 hours in an UNCOMFORTABLE desk. His honesty is refreshing. I think he is the perfect prof to teach intro. Even old codgers (like me)can relate to him. Will take him again in any Psych class he teaches since it is my major. Thanks Dr. Josh!
Very Crazy class! Had a fun time. He makes it very intresting but you have to study to make an A. He has a dry sense of humor but easy to listen to. Show up for lecture and you will pass.
Learned a lot in his class. Awesome man.
so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He uses several examples that are both entertaining and relevant. Very helpful, understanding and uses applications for everyday life.
This guy has got to be one of the best professors I've had. He's easy to understand, very clear on what he means and extremely helpful. You definitely have to attend class though, there is just no getting around it if you want to pass the class.
Cool class. He's got a weird fascination with action figures though.
good professor. you need to attend class and read the book to get a good grade in the class. the S.I. was helpful too.
He is a good teacher with a very enthusiastic attitude towards what he teaches. Learn from my mistakes and read the e-book in order to do good on the test. He is very clear on teaching and do so so that you will understand. He is fair in grading and very lenient.. well when he is in a good mood anyways. I just wish there was more bonus pt projects.
Great teacher!!!!!! Take notes but pay attention to the side notes and scenarios he gives. Read your e book!! Overall A+
I absolutely loved his class. He is so passionate about psychology. You really need to read the e-book to do well on his tests and take notes daily. He gives a couple of projects that are super easy.
He is a funny guy who knows his stuff. He doesnt care about attendance. He gives to easy projects to help your grade, but his test are pretty hard. Also, his final had 130 questions this year. Still a decent class, I ended up with a high B.
AMAZINGG teacher ! take him for psy 120. just read the book !
I enjoyed his teaching, and he makes the class interesting. Very passionate about psychology. I got a B because I thought his class was so easy that I didn't spend enough time on it. Reading the book helps a lot.
The best advice that I could give anyone taking this class is to read the book. Foster is an awsome teacher and does not make the class harder than it has to be. This is a lecture based class so that means no power points.If you want to pass read the book because thats where all the test material comes from. Foster is a great teacher.
Dr. Foster was the best teacher I have had so far in college. His class was easy if you came to class and read the book. His test were ALWAYS fair and he is very respectful toward his students. He seems passionate about his job. I definately recommend taking him.
Took him for Intro Psych. It was an easy class. You have to read the book and it helps if you go to class. He does all he can to help you and accommodate you. There's really no reason for anyone to get lower than a B in this class unless you just don't care. I recommend him.
The class wasn't too hard as long as you take really good notes and go to class. The tests are difficult at best, but you HAVE TO read the book! Dr. Foster wrote it, so of course you are required to read it. Don't neglect the projects either, they will save your grade!
Wow this class was really great. He is a great teacher and a great guy and know what he is talking about. Even met with me outside class to give me some info on a psychology major and helped a whole lot. Definitly take another class with him. READ THE BOOK. It is your biggest friend in this class. Highly recommend him though. Nice & funny guy.
I love Dr. Foster! I recommend him to any student at South who takes Intro to Psych. Students must read the book because he wrote it (which is cool). Don't worry about the SI study guides because they don't help. You must go to class, but it is worth it because he is hilarious.
I loved his class! He uses slides to help you follow along but he doesnt just read the slides he actually gets really in depth and he knows what he's talking about. READ THE BOOK.he is also very friendly he helped me to figure out if i wanted to change my major to psychology.great teacher!
I think that he is a wonderful teacher and professor, and the only reason I didn't do as well was because of my personal attendance. If you go everyday, there is no reason why you shouldn't pass!
He is a great Prof. If you go to class you will get a high grade, the only thing I hated about his class was the use of the online book. I wasted $120.00 on a book we never used and one that isn't even finished. It has random .pdf chapters from other books so do not buy it. It is a waste of money!!!!!!!!!!!!! Other than the book it is a great class
Awesome professor! He really caught my interest in the subject and would tell stories that really helped relate the material for me. Most of his questions came from the notes or the book so, reading was a must. But usually it was very interesting and therefore an easy read. I really recommend taking this professor!
Great teacher, very interesting material. His tests come directly from the book so if you read it it is an easy A. This was one of the best classes I've taken so far. Take him you won't regret it!
Wonderful teacher! His lectures were so interesting that I actually wanted to come to class. He definitely showed extensive understanding of what he was teaching and had insight from his own career. I would definitely suggest him to anyone. Tests directly from in class notes, online book (Intro to Psych class) with quizzes- unlimited attempts
Great Professor! Knows the material and makes it interesting. I would leave class telling everyone about the cool stuff I learned. I looked forward to going to his class
Foster is by far one of my favorite professors at South. He makes psychology really interesting. He's really passionate about the subject. I would recommend him to anyone.
Dr Foster is fantastic! His class is interesting and engaging. Attendance is a must, as he covers material required for the exams. The book is online, must have because of graded quizzes. He is super helpful, and an all around good guy. Definitely recommend him! I would definitely sign up for any course he teaches.
By far the HARDEST class I have taken @ South. Exams r very tricky & HARD. I read the book, STUDIED hard, took notes etc. still NEVER received higher than a 60 on exams. I am an A/B student 2. This is the 1st ever class I am going 2 have 2 drop. My suggestion? AVOID this class. The professor is GREAT, very intelligent. Tests are super HARD though.
Amazing teacher!! The book is online. Only meets once a week. uses power points. take good notes and youll be fine. all of the tests are online except the midterm and final The one online can be taken 3 times! Every chapter is not covered in class so you do have to do quite a bit of reading on your own to take all the exams. Pay attention and read!
READ THE BOOK !!!!Failure to do so will leave you with a F in the class; unless you know everything already.. which I highly doubt. For the most part he was a pretty cool guy, his jokes aren't funny but he tries. If you want an A or B read the book & pass the online tests,do the subject pools, complete the extra credit & STUDY!:)LOL GOOD LUCK GUYS!
Must go to class each week, you only meet once. Getting the bool is a must! Keep on the online tests, do not wait til the end to do them. Overall will help you with the course as much as possible. Listen in class take notes but you still must get the book read it and keep up with the class.
Great instructor and class. Laid back and tests are straight from book, but class is well worth going to. Not your dad's professor
No attendance mandatory. Everything was online but midterm and final. Made a 79 and he wouldn't bump it to an 80. Told me I was unlucky and maybe I'll get lucky in another class another semester.
He is very interested in psychology and makes the subject very interesting. The book is online, but it is so long and dense that I had trouble keeping up with the reading. You can take the quizzes up to 3 times which helps your grade. My class was only one day a week for 50 minutes which I feel was not sufficient for his lectures.
He is a great teacher who will help in any way he can. Definitely recommend him.
Dr. Foster is a cool teacher! This is an online class so you have to keep up with your work or you'll forget about it! quizzes are easy & the tests are to but YOU HAVE TO STUDY!!!
Foster is my favorite professor in the entire psychology department. He takes an interesting subject and makes it even more interesting. My only regret is that i only got to take him twice.
He's a good teacher. You have to buy the book & READ b'c the tests & online quizzes come from it & you WILL FAIL if you don't know the material! Attendance is not required just show up on test days. He drops the lowest quiz & test grade & has extra credit assignment at the end of the semester (:
This class is horrible. I have re-read the chapters twice plus wrote outlines and I still failed. You are better off taking the class at a junior college.
Easy class. You only meet once or twice a month for test but the rest is online. Online test are easy IF YOU READ THE BOOK!
Very nice guy. Open to help any student who needs it. Its not easy though. I took the class online thinking it would be an easy grade and ended up with a D because I thought the stuff was easy until the test came. STUDY AND YOU WILL BE FINE
Very easy class. MUST read the book, listen to the online lectures, and do well on the practice test to do well on the weekly exam! It's a big pain in the butt but it is totally worth the good grade you make.
Amazing teacher! His web lectures were very interesting and clear. He's actually the reason I changed my major to Psychology. Definitely take him!
Dr. Foster is a great professor! His Intro to Psychology class is a great class to take. It is informative, while not being to hard. He gives bonus points for showing up to his lectures and his test are straight forward. Take this class for an easy A!
If you listen to the lectures then you should pass the exams. However, attending class won't help you on the exam. You will also have to read the entire chapter to pass the online Test.
Foster was an extremely easy teacher with an extremely easy grading system. You have an in-class exam every other week along with an online quiz that you have 3 attempts to take. Easy class.
This was a pretty easy class. Only met once a week, everything else was online. Show up for the weekly meetings and earn extra credit on in class exams. Be prepared to watch some pretty boring online lectures.
Dr. Foster is a fun professor to have. His tests aren't killer as long as you watch his lectures and take notes before hand. I really enjoyed his class!
TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! He wants all his students to do well and will help you after class if needed. The course wasn't tough. Quizzes are online, tests are in class. We met once a week and got extra credit on in-class exams for attending lecture. He is extremely generous with his grading method. Overall, South needs more professors like Dr. Foster.
I had this class as a partial online class. Every other week we had an in-class exam and an online exam. If you go to class he will give you the most difficult information that will be on the exam. And if you listen to the online lectures, you should do good on the in-class exams. The online exams are more difficult, but you get multiple attempts.
There is a lot of material to cover. But, if you actively read and take notes, the online tests and in class exams will be a piece of cake. Just make sure to review your notes frequently. I enjoyed the course and passed with an A. Get all 10 subject pool credits and do exceptionally well on tests and you may be exempt from the final, like I was.
Four tests and you're done for the summer course. Super easy. Book was online.
I love Dr. Foster! He is really down to earth and funny and seems like the type of guy you want to be friends with. Also, he is a great teacher and really seems to enjoy and try hard at his job. The class consisted of lectures. The tests are mostly lecture notes but it's v easy to follow along in class. One of the best teachers at South.
This guy was amazing. totally changed my way of thinking about life and my most basic beliefs. If you're super religious like I was your parents will hate him, but you'll love him.
I took Dr. Foster for my pysch class freshman year. I would not recommend him for first time freshman though. He likes to lecture off of his notes and goes more into detail on the slides. It's hard to understand what is going to be on his exams, but he'll always post his slideshows online. I had a hard time with his class but maybe you won't!
This class was vey interesting and I learned a lot. I would recommend paying attention and going to every class.
Dr. Foster is awesome! As long as you come to class and listen to his lectures you will do fine. He's a great professor because he cares about his students and he's always willing to help.
I had trouble in this class because Dr. Foster likes to drift away from what he's talking about to tell stories that connect to the lecture but not as much as you need it to for it to make sense. He is rather funny though and he brought his two young sons to our class regularly which was both distracting and adorable!
Dr. Foster makes lectures so interesting! He hits the high points and really focuses on the critical material. He is such a cool guy and has a great sense of humor. He may sometimes get a little off topic, but I think it adds to the charm of the class. Pay attention in class & write down what he tells you to - easy A!
Dr. Foster is a great professor, but his tests are hard. The quizzes are questions that are out of the online book, so you definitely will want to purchase the book (or split the book cost with a friend you don't have to have your own book exclusively). The tests are based off of the in class lectures, so attend class.
Dr. Foster is very good at his job and you can tell that he really loves what he's teaching which makes you more interested. Definitely go to class, he gave bonus one day just because only a few of us were there the day before vacation and he wanted to reward us for showing up. Tests come form lectures, quizzes from online book.
Pay attention to lectures!! He makes them interesting and tries to make material relatable, also seems very passionate about his job!!
Dr. Foster is a very nice guy. It is a lecture class so all he does is talk and shows a power point. The quizzes are online and the exams are kind of difficult, but if you study you can pass. He gave a lot of extra credit!
Over the course of the semester, I collected a total of 120 extra credit points from Foster, and I didnt even take all the ones he offered. He bumped everyones grade up to the next letter grade if you were within 2 points. Needless to say, take foster. His exams are verbatim from his lecture slides and hes interesting.
Dr. Foster was a nice professor overall. There were 3 exams, the last one ended up being the final. The exams were lecture based which made it hard because he was monotoned and it was hard to pay attention. There were online quizzes that were pretty easy. He also gave ton of extra credit which was basically how I passed
STUDY. THE. SLIDES. The only reason I have a low grade in this class is because I underestimated his first exam. Study all of the slides and you will be fine! He gives tons of bonus opportunities and has a passion for the subject. By no means is he an easy A, but if you put in a little effort it can be.
Foster is a pretty good professor. His lectures are long though and he can be monotone so its easy to zone out. His textbook is online and the quizzes come from the text book. The tests come straight from lecture so I recommend recording him.
Dr. Foster is a great teacher. You can really see his passion for psychology. He gives lots of extra credit opportunities. The textbook is online only which isn't my favorite because all quizzes come straight from the text. He drops your lowest quiz grade. Exams come from lecture slides and your notes. Don't skip class and record the lectures!
He is monotone but very effective teacher. Each of the exams were based off of the slides and lectures so they were very easy. Make sure to study though cause the questions can sometimes seem tricky. The quizzes are easy and he gives opportunities for extra credit! He has a sarcastic humor that is so funny. I would definitely take him again.
RECORD LECTURES!!!! exams are 100% lecture based so if you miss class, take bad notes, or done pay attention you're screwed. great teacher who is very caring and understand, he re-opened 2 different quizzes for me due to computer complications. he wants to see students succeed.
Prof. Foster is hands down the best prof i've ever had. He's very educated on the topic and even helped write the textbook you use. He has such a passion for psychology it's amazing. One thing, drink coffee before his lecture. you will find yourself nodding off not because it's boring but because his voice is kinda monotone. highly highly recommend
The tests really depend on the lectures so make sure to pay attention in class. He has this course set up so you succeed, and he will do his best to help you out! TAKE THIS COURSE!!!!
Dr. Foster is a great professor and you can tell he loves what he does. His lectures can get a little boring because of his monotone. Attendance isn't mandatory but will help you on the tests.
Exams and quizzes are worth over half your grade!
100% lectures. You don't really need to show up because he posts the lecture slides online. His voice is very monotone and will probably make you fall asleep. He's a nice guy. Go to the review sessions the class before your exams- he lists exactly what will be covered.
I took him for Psy120 & absolutely HATED IT!!! I was kind of excited because psychology was my major at the time and he is rated REALLY high. I dont understand nothing from this class and his lectures put you to sleep. His voices is mellow toned and the book is something he wrote. OVERALL BORING. Passed because of quizlet.
(Fall 2019) If you don't do well with long lectures maybe reconsider. Dr. Foster provides lecture-based powerpoints regardless of attendance but I wouldn't rely on them. If you just come to class and take notes in a way that helps you understand, you should be alright. Exams are long, but they're multiple-choice so just review the notes!
you learn from Dr. Foster lecture videos they are 1-2 hours longggg and boring do not take this class you will not find anything on quizlet he make up all his test/quiz questions!!!!
An amazing professor. Goes above and beyond to help with course material. Understanding and fair. Class is easy and lectures are helpful on exams. Interesting overall.
Dr. Foster is a great professor whose lectures I found to be very interesting and informative. He is a nice guy who grades fairly, cares about his students, and has very reasonable expectations for them. His assignments are straight-forward and not complicated, which makes his class pretty easy to pass as long you put in some effort. I recommend!
Easy class as long as you do the work
Literally 12 quizzes nothing else. Two attempts on all quizzes and whatever you end up making on them all is your grade. He has lectures posted but they don't really help. You basically teach yourself because the quizzes are from the book. Also, the quizzes are not easy i thought it would be a easy A but it is not.
It's an easy class. 7 quizzes and 3 tests (open book). You must read the textbook for the quizzes and watch the lectures for the tests.
Overall, not a bad professor at all. He is very nice and understanding. However, his lectures are QUITE long. The tests are open book/notes (along with the quizzes), but dont take this class expecting to find everything on quizlet because you WILL NOT do well. He does make his own tests, and they are very simple if you watch the lectures.
This class was completely online and I had zero problems. Watched the lectures he uploaded took the quizzes and test without any issue. If I had questions, I would email him and he would help me have a better understanding of the topic. Overall, great teacher.
Definitely one of my favorite classes I have taken, I literally completed the entire class by the fourth day of school, you definitely need to read the book to do well on the quizzes but if it is interesting to you like it was for me the quizzes feel natural. The content of the quizzes is a good mix of definitions and applications of the material.
AVOID THIS TEACHER FOR A THESIS!!! I excited to learn about narcissism as a research assistant it sounded so cool! The semester came and we learned nothing about narcissism and I did not do any research. Only thing I did was watch 165 public speaking videos...I wish I dropped out while i could still get my money back. No gradebook.
Dr. Foster is a solid choice for psychology. This was an online class for me, and his syllabus was extremely clear. There was a reading quiz every other week. The three exams were lectured-based, but he has printable notes to use on the exams! Ten credits were required on subject pool, but they're just surveys! Super easy class and great teacher!
I had PSY120 online and Dr. Foster was amazing. He is very accommodating if you let him know you have something going on. Textbook is expensive, lectures can be long, but the class is very easy and everything comes from his lectures. Very nice, very organized. Take him if you can!
This was a very good introduction to psychology. As long as you watch the lectures and utilize all online material it is easy.
I'm currently taking his intro to psych class and it's been great so far. In class, we listen to his lecture and all of our assignments are done outside of class. You can tell that he is passionate about what he teaches. The lectures do feel like they drag on sometimes but it's still really enjoyable.
He's a nice guy and gives help to students who need it. He only grades on quizzes that are proctored so that can be challenging. You definitely have to study but it's doable. I'd recommend him but only if you want to put in the work to do well.
Dr. Foster is a great person and clearly loves his job. He was always excited to teach and answer questions. He is friendly. The only reason I would not take him again is because his voice puts me to sleep. He let us record his class. I would always go back and listen to it in small bits. He was great, very helpful, and friendly.
Dr.Foster was an amazing professor and I definitely recommend him to anyone taking intro to psychology.
Professor Foster was a fantastic professor in every sense of the word. He constantly made lectures interesting and enjoyable. He grades fairly easy. The reading is pretty light, and only used for the reading quizzes. Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs to take Intro to Psych.
OK. Here's the deal with this class. You HAVE to go to every class. His exams are almost completely from the class lectures. He does post lecture slides, but they're not enough. You have to be in class to have a chance on the exams. If you're registering for this class thinking you'll be able to come when you want, TAKE ANOTHER CLASS.
This was supposed to be a psychology class but all we did was read Dickens, Woolf, and Austen. I dunno. It was pretty good, but not what I expected.
I loved the class but not his teaching style.he "doesn't believe in feedback" I've learned a lot and retained a lot but the exams are hard. you have to know the concepts behind each term. No writing . you don't get to know what you got wrong and write on anything. so if you take a quiz and eat feedback you can't have it. he wrote the book
He tells you everything that will be on tests, and reading quizzes come straight from the book. If you were to fail this class that is entirely on you. He even uses attendance as bonus points towards the upcoming test. His lectures are wonderful and he is overall a great professor.
Professor Foster is one of the only psychology professors at south who actually knows and is passionate about the subject. Attendance isn't mandatory, but the exam material is heavily lecture based. He also uses attendance for bonus. So go to class!! You will easily pass this course if you work for it; if you don't you are destined for failure.
I loved taking Dr. Foster. He is very passionate about psychology and makes lectures interesting. Attendance is not mandatory, but I highly recommend attending because the exams are mostly lecture-based. He gives a lot of extra credit (my grade bumped up by 10). Attend class and listen and you will be good, even without the required textbook.
Don't take this class trust me, you will question your existence and knowledge with this guys class.
Professor Foster is passionate about psychology and makes his lectures engaging. Attendance is required, but it pays off - exams focus heavily on lecture content. Unstuckstudy and the textbook are great study tools to ace this class.
Lectures are a little boring but he cares a lot about his students. Your grades pretty much only come from reading quizzes and exams. Neither were hard to me at all! He's very caring and extremely willing to help if you truly need it. Such a great professor!
Dr. Foster was by far one of my favorite professors! His lectures were engaging for the entire 2 hours, his quizzes were easy if you did the reading (which he co-wrote!), and exams were simple with class attendance and review. He also gives a study guide and is very understanding about extensions!
Good professor, although he is a yapper so it throws me off during lectures. Honestly I come just for attendance, take notes off my computer for the slides he uploads, & teach myself when I get home. This is the ONLY class I am failing due to the extremely hard + overwhelming exams. Everything else is easy, good luck if you have him.
Attendance is mandatory but he basically just reads off the slides/ goes down pointless rabbit holes the whole class. The tests have been fairly easy with 2 As and a B. He gives extra credit. There is a study guide hidden in the syllabus that most don't know ab. It is an easy class tho just very boring! We also have optional days after every module
Dr. Foster's a really good speaker. He explains stuff in a way that makes sense. He's funny, and you can tell he knows what he's talking about. He's got a lot of stories from his life that makes the class more interesting. He's super excited about psychology and also down to earth. He also makes fun of himself a lot which is funny.
I'm probably getting a C in the class and that's better than I was doing. He's good at what he does but you have to go to class is you want to pass. He gives the slides but you can't just skim the slides and book and hope to pass. If you can't go to every class don't take this class.
Quizzes: open notes/book, come from book. Exams: closed notes/book, come from lecture. Quizzes easy, exams harder. But exams only cover 2 hours of lecture per week, so not that hard. Come to class, pay attention, study, and you'll be fine. He's a nice guy and easy to talk to. Cares about his students. Go to optional classes and ask questions.
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