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Reviews (157)
Very intertaining in her lactures.Being in her class like being in a movie.Explains matirial very good. Tests are easy.I had never got an"A" in the class before this one.
Katella rocks! She is interesting and enthusiastic about what she does and explains things great! Tests are always spot on with no hidden things to know and she has a great sense of humor! Highly recommended.
Katella is an amazing teacher! It's a lecture class but she draws in everyone with her information and real life experiences (that pertain to the subject!). I highly recommend her to anyone looking for psych credits, or just trying to fill in the social sciences credit. She really is amazing. Her tests are easy and she's extremelly interesting!
Splendid amazig teacher! Loved her so much! Such a funny and interesting class, never a dull moment. Easy to relate to and understand what she's talking about! Would love to take more of her classes. Katella rocks!
She is nice but a bit of an air head. she has her opinions about things and gets them mixed up with what she is teaching.
Katella is absolutly amazing. an awesome person and teacher. answered all my questions about the feild and made me eager to go into it. i look forword to her class every day. it's lecture based but she keeps you well entertained, always has examples so you understand better. best class ever!
I would take Katella for every psychology course available. She is an amazing teacher and keeps it consice!
Katella Is awesome and the class is not boring at all. she is very clear and very helpful. A+
Katella is a wonderful Instructor. She truly seems to care about the learning gained by her students. If someone wants a class where they will learn and possibly enjoy the process, then this is the course for them.
Katella is incredible! She's absolutly amazing. Her classes are fascinating, and i talk about what i learned from her every day! Amazing teacher. I wish she offered more classes to take! everyone should take her while at the falls.
I took her 101 class last year and I just had to take her again! She uses real life experiences and she's extremely interesting to listen to! It's a lecture class but by no means boring! Her tests aren't super hard, especially in 101 and her reviews are the best! Take her, you won't regret it!
DeBolt is a great teacher. She is fun and has lots of life experiences to share which helps you relate to what she is teaching. The assignments are easy but make sure you take good notes and study for the tests. I recommend just to check the book out from the library when needed, if you take good notes you will barely use the book, save your $100
Katella is possibly the best teacher I've had at The Falls. She's very helpful and goes over things until everyone understands. Even though it is a lecture class, Katella keeps everyday interesting. I never read the book and I passed with a 3.8 so take really good notes.
Ketella was the best instructor I've ever had. She made me want to work as hard as I could on every single assignment and was EXTREMELY helpful. The workload wasn't insane either, so I really had time to get deep into everything and actually learn something. Take her class, she's great!
Katella is awesome! It's like she's her own one-woman psychological show. You will learn so much about psychology and everything that goes into it. You don't use the book very much and your tests are from your notes, so take lots of them! I would take all of her classes if I could!
Katella is the best psychology teacher! She makes class fun and interesting everyday. Take very good notes cause thats what the tests will be on. Go see her in her office and ask questions and you will get a better grade. She is very helpful and so smart. Know the syllabus and you will do well on the papers. The tests are average spelling is key
katella is wonderful. everyone loves her!
I love this teacher, she is a tonne of fun and explains everything perfectly. Maybe a bit to easy but then again it was just a general psych class. Anyone taking the course should watch a couple episodes of the Gilmore girls before going to her class, though, I swear she talks exactly like Lorelai Gilmore the mother from that show.
A very stimulating class. You must be alert and ready to learn in this class. Katella is a very animated and exciting lecturer...No pillow needed in this class. I found her to be honest and very fair. I would take more classes from her. I was able to learn and understand the material, she is an excellent instructor.
She is an amazing teacher. Full of knowledge and extremly understanding. I took her class during the summer (so attendance was harder) but I am glad I stuck through it. I learned a lot, but be prepared to read and study hard if you want a good grade.
Katella is very passionate at her profession and helpful for students who ask. Her chess hire grin also reminds me of the Joker
Definitely an interesting teacher! She makes the concepts fun, though I am a bit concerned that she muddles her own opinions/interpretations into her teachings and felt that I had to take her lectures with a grain of salt by the end of the quarter. She was also a bit arrogant, which my be a psychology thing.
She is truly passionate about psychology, which makes the class more interesting and easier. For the test reviews, she tells you what exactly to study. If you're going to take psychology, take it from Katella.
Great Person and Very easy going
Amazing teacher! She loves what she does and explains things well with great examples!!
I'll go ahead and be totally inappropriate here: I kinda want to hump her.
Wonderful teacher. Kind of a hard class, but she is really helpful and get you going on most projects. Doesn't leave anyone hanging.
GREAT lecturer. Don't miss class...it will be your loss. 7 essays, but worth what you learn from doing them. My best class and teacher this year! Her expectations are very clear.
Her class is not boring! She teaches the info. in a clear, yet interesting manner. She lectures in a way that breaks the info down to a beginner level and makes it easier to learn. Be sure to take notes during the lecture because most test questions come from her lectures. I am considering switching to a psych field after taking her class!
Katella is one of the best instructors I've taken a class from. She is a very sweet person and makes the material all the more interesting how she presents it. Loved this class and loved her.
This was an incredibly fun class, Katella was very fun and engaging. She made the material seem very interesting. This class challenged me to do well, and it's definitely a class that has changed my outlook on life. I would give her 5/5.
Very clear and entertaining in her teaching. Professional, peaks your interest in her classes and makes you want to study the material and become an expert. It was very fun. She strives to make the material applicable to one's own life.
She is very good at teaching- probably the best ive had, and keeps class very fun. slightly unprofessional, dont think i could take her personality outside of class.
Katella is one of the best professors I have had. I have taken 2 classes from her and have recommended her to other students. She is very helpful and makes the class interesting and easy to understand. She gives good exam reviews and tells you exactly what to study. I would gladly take another class from Katella.
Awesome teacher. She expects you to show up to class and earn your grade, but she will help you with anything you need. She is funny and makes it very easy to understand what shes saying.
Seems to have trouble being challenged. Her over the top personality and sometimes child-like behavior is not enjoyable to a serious student. It's a 100 level class so I understand people like her because its an easy class and shes "fun". Fun just isn't challenging or interesting to me. Textbook wasn't necessary. Worst teacher I've had for learning
I took the hybrid class that only met twice a week. This made the class very difficult to learn anything, as it is directed for a lot of self teaching. When I did have classes Katella was very good at explaining concepts and ideas, but simply did not have enough time to teach them. She does list what will be on the test. Make FLASH CARDS and STUDY!
Katella rocks! Hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had. She really cares about the students and wants them to succeed. To those who are the "serious students" lighten up and if your "so serious" then it shouldnt be a problem for you to ace the class
Awesome teacher, very funny and helpful. Material is easy to understand. One of my favorite teachers.
The main reason I love this class is because Katella loves her subject. A teacher who is passionate about what they are teaching makes the whole class, whether it is one's best or worse subject, passionate about their learning. Don't take psych anywhere else! If you do, you will miss out on one of the best professors.
Katella is an amazing teacher.Through experiance she is over qualified for this college. If you are actually interested in the subject I would highly sujest her. Her class is set up to make sucess achieveable for those who are willing to work for it. Her spunky way makes the class fun and interesting. Best teacher at the Falls. Take her classes!
Katella is an amazing professor, she is clear and lets you know what you need to know. The papers she assigns you are with purpose, and she is extremely helpful. I would rate her number 1 in the psych department. Take her class!
Katella is a fantastic teacher, she has a real passion for psychology and her extensive experience makes her very qualified and able to use life examples in her lectures. She has a great sense of humor that adds a little flair to her lectures, I enjoy her class so much I would hate to miss one of them. I definitely recommend taking her class!!
Katella is a fantastic teacher and I enjoy going to class. She makes the lectures enjoyable by adding humor and interacting with the class. There is no pressure in her class and you never should feel scared. Katella makes learning fun and she is the teacher to take if you want to learn about psychology!
Katella is an awesome teacher!! She interacts well with the class and her humor is what makes it even more worthwhile. She is passionate about her subject and about teaching. She preps you for every exam and is very lenient if you are having issues. I HIGHLY recommend taking her class, she is amazing!!
DeBolt is a great Psychology professor. She knows her stuff and can teach it. The class is strict on assignments, notes, reading, etc. But it's all worth it. She makes everything interesting and manages the time very well. It's the type of class that's actually interesting to take. Take her class if you want a good experience at SFCC!
Took her hybrid class, lectures are fun but if you know biology, anthropology, evolutionary theory, etc. you may question some of the "facts" she inserts from time to time. Tests seem aimed to be "hard" (may try to trick you) although content is not difficult. Extra credit? Not much and nitpicks on essays. 95.89% overall = 3.8 for me.
I have taken three classes with Katella && she is an outstanding proffessor! She is so helpful and crystal clear on what is to be expected. I never have any doubt going into exams and i always know exectly what is expected of me. She is the best professor i have encountered by far! I would recomend Katella over anyone!
She's awesome! She is very very helpful outside of class too. I appreciate every thing she does to help me help myself.
She was one of my favorite teachers i had at the falls. Not only was she a great teacher but she was always willing to talk to students in her office for extra help or just to answer general questions about pych. Her class is a must take. She was the reason i decided to major in psychology!
I'm in my seventh and last quarter at the falls, and I can say that Katella is the smartest, most wonderful professor I've had. Her lectures are amazing, fun and mind-boggling. She's also super chill and really easy to talk to. Exams are tough but she prepares you well for them. If you need Psych for a requirement, take it with her!
This instructor is awesome. She is very helpful and makes her expectations clear. I will defiantly be taking more psych classes with her.
Best teacher at the falls!She is extremely helpful and wants everyone to understand and She makes her expectations clear from the start.
Ok, don't get me wrong. Katella is VERY sweet, very nice, a good teacher. But her tests are IMPOSSIBLY HARD. I didn't miss one day of class, took good notes, etc. But I got a C on every single test. She gives a test review day, where she lets you know what every single question will be on, which is nice. Strangely it really doesn't help. STUDY!!!
Exams are spaced well apart, and a lot of material is covered. This is a heavy writing class(**very specific**) and consists of 2 papers, and 6 essays. Essays are oddly given a week prior to exam, however cannot be written at home; which I found to be redundant. Wonderful personality, and brilliant lecturer. Very engaging, and helpful.
She is the reason I chose to major in Psychology! I loved her class & her teaching was phenominal! I had never taken any psychology classes before and she's a huge reason why I loved it@
this teacher is good at what she does. She definitely has some unique ways to get her lessons across.class is very enjoyable I would recommend her. oulkd I get the chance, will probably take her again.
Katella is one of the best professors that I have ever had a class with! She is really interested in the students, and has a great way of teaching that gets her lessons to about everyone! Which was about 100 students! :D
Katella is absolutely amazing. Really cares about her students and what she teaches. Best experience I've had at SFCC. I loved her class and if you go to lecture and do the reading you should do very well. She makes herself available to students and will help you succeed. She makes class fun and lighthearted but you'll still learn a lot.
Although she is a good teacher and explains what she expects out of her students, she comes across with an attitude. When students would ask questions, she would answer them like they are dumb. I thought the point of taking a class was to ask questions and learn? Pretty easy class though.
Extremely helpful. Is very clear of her expectations. Genuinely cares for each student's success. Has such a sweet personality, very supportive of students and very personable. I would recommend her to anyone!
This is one of those teachers that make you want to know more about this class. Her teaching style is awesome. She knows exactly what she is talking about and shares interesting information and she will give hints about what is going to be on the test so watch for that. Overall she was one of the best teachers I have ever had.
I love Katella! She is an awesome person and a great teacher. She tells you the subject of every question on your test and just makes the class actually enjoyable.
Let me just say I wish I had taken her for PSYCH 100 too. I loved this class so thank you for it Katella DeBolt it was great. To anyone taking this class in the future, just do the reading early, make sure you at least read most of the chapters covered, utilize her pre-made notes (they are awesome), show up to every class, and you will do great!!!
Katella is extremely helpful and really sweet. She also outlines exactly what you will be tested over, which is a lifesaver in such a broad subject.
I actually learned things from this course. If I had to take it over again I would choose a different professor. Debolt pretends like she knows everything and makes you feel stupid if you ask a question.
I took Mrs. Debolt's class in the summer for pysch 200. She is so sweet and considerate of others when learning. I don't understand how other people in the comments said that they felt she made them feel dumb if they asked a question? Always helpful, attend class because her lectures are very helpful. Love her!
Katella showed genuine care that we were understanding the material that she was teaching. She related it to our everyday lives and didn't lose us by using only technical terminology. She expects EVERYONE to be responsible and prepared for college classes, some of the fresh-out-of-High-School students had to make adjustments to their work habits.
Great professor. I wasn't sure how I felt about her teaching style at first, but by the end of the quarter, it was the class that got me out of bed in the morning. She's very clear about her expectations and has worked as a professional psychologist, so she knows the material well and has worthwhile lectures.
She was one of the best teachers I've ever had. She's super sweet and helpful and I learned so much!! Take this class with her definitely recommended
Best instructor I have ever had BY FAR. She inspires!! Especially if you are already interested in Psychology, you will LOVE her classes. Even if you aren't all that interested, she will still make the material relevant to life. If you're looking for an easy class to pass, look elsewhere. She makes you work for your grade like teachers should.
Katella is a very knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic teacher. She answers ANY questions, unless they are off topic/slowing down lecture. Then she says she will answer after class. Her class is not easy, but it is one of the best classes I've ever taken. I love learning from Katella- she is real and understands her students.
Katella is an amazing teacher. Her teacher style may come off as abrasive to some, but I loved it. Her expectations are very clear and she will keep you on your toes. You can easily tell she loves her career and students. Her lectures are interesting and can be applied in many areas of life. I will for sure be taking another course from her
This teacher is AMAZING! Favorite class&favorite teacher. Very interesting and she clearly explains things, bringing up many examples that are relateable. This isn't an easy A class, you have to work for the grade but it's worth it.Just don't be the person who asks random questions every single time.if you want to stay on her good side, just listen
Easiness goes with the effort you put in. Katella knows her stuff, put forth the effort to learn said stuff and you will be fine. The classes stay interesting each day. She gives test study guides that are very straight forward, if you study them... You will pass. If you have an interest in Psych K. Debolt is the way to go.
This was by far the best class I've taken with perhaps the best instructor at the Falls. She is a friendly, easy to understand, very intelligent, interesting, open-minded and flexible person. Do not try to BS this woman, she'll get you ;) It is rare that you get a field expert, but also a wonderful teacher. Highly suggest taking Katella's course.
She was awesome!! A little scattered at times but very clear on what she wanted and expected of you as her student. GREAT teacher!! I want to take other classes she teaches.
Whether you love Psych or not, you will LOVE it after you take a class with Katella. She is straight on & experienced. She is SO funny. She makes class enjoyable. Her classes are the reason I get out of bed every morning! Study, take notes, show up... did I mention STUDY? and you will pass 3.0+ no problem. She's the best.
Katella is amazing. I took her 830 am class and it is the best way to start the day. She connects lessons to students' every day lives, and her lessons make you think about them at home. She is funny, and smart, and one of the best teachers I have ever had at the Falls. I highly reccommend Debolt. As long as you listen to lecture, you will get an A
Katella is superb! She is everything I ever wanted in a teacher. Focued, straight-forward, hilarious, passionate, and she cares about her students. She makes good subjects better and hard subjects easy to understand. She values hard work and is not judgmental. She is the best teacher I have had at SFCC or anywhere for that matter.
Katella is one of the best teachers I have ever had! She works hard to make sure you understand the material. It's an awesome class and it's not hard to get a good grade if you apply yourself and do the work.
She's AMAZING! Not only is Katella absolutely hilarious, but an easy and straight-forward teacher as well. For each test given, she has a review day one week prior. This review goes over what each question on the test is about(i.e; 3 parts of the eye). Also, she gives many extra credit opportunities. Just show up and you'll pass. I would take again
She can be extremely funny and she keeps your interest. If you have a question, be sure it's relevant and smart because she will grill you for it if it's not. Her exams are easy if you pay attention to the notes and exam reviews. All around a good teacher.
Katella is very funny, smart, and experienced in her studies. Her lectures are great . Class is very interesting. Cons: She has a tendency to make you feel dumb and if you ask a question in class that she doesn't feel like answering or "isnt on topic", she will not answer it. She tends to act superior to the students.
Best teacher i have ever had so far! She makes the class really interesting and i literally look forward coming to her class everyday, and definitely sad the semester is over, she is a GREAT teacher! i would take again and again! I suggest everyone to take her class!
katella is a awesome teacher. Her lectures are very engaging. Her lectures make it easy to enjoy and remember the material. Grade consist of tests and essays. She does take attendance, but missing a couple days wont hurt you grade. Overall a great class. i would highly recommend her! i intend to take her again for Pysch200.
Third class with Katella, if you have any interest in Psych this is the instructor to choose. I will always endorse her classes. She is not an easy A; however, if you have an interest in what your learning and put forth the effort you will leave with an A no doubt. Can't go wrong with Katella.
Mrs. Debolt is a great teacher and very knowledgable. A few exams and be prepared to write essays. Overall cool experience
Katella is a awesome teacher! she is very knowledgeable and helpful. She makes the class fun and enjoyable. As long as you take good notes, you wont need the book. Her tests are multiple choice and take home essay. Moderate difficulty. She gives you plenty time and will go through exactly what you need to know for the test. HIGHLY recommend her!
She's the greatest teacher ever! She seems hard but in fact she's really nice and helpful. It's hard to get a 4.0 in her class but around 3.8 is quite easy. She has exam review before every exam and even helps with exam essay first draft. I loveeeee her!
Katella is an amazing professor. I thought the class was going to be tough but her lectures make it enjoyable and easy to understand the material. You'll pass the exams as long as you study, she gives a test review a week prior to the exam and it is very helpful. If you're looking for a professor that will make you love psychology Katella is it!
She is funny and makes the material easy to understand. She is helpful and very kind; will speak respectfully to you. You need to ask for help if you don't understand the material so you don't fall behind. Read, do your work, ask questions, even use the office hours to go over your exams and you should get an A!
She is great teacher, will definitely take her class again if I had to. You don't need the book but if you want to get ahead you might want buy it. She is funny and very helpful. She is very understanding when comes to writing papers. As long as you do what she asks of you, you will pass her class.
She is very knowledgeable, and presents information well in class. The issue I see lies mostly in her arrogance and sense of superiority, as others have put. She was quite vague on her expectations, then promptly graded harshly. Her lack in quality as a teacher in my opinion is due to her egotistical judgement of others.
i will say that DeBolt made class interesting but if you can't stand teachers that make themselves seem superior to you then don't take her! She is very full of her self and don't ask questions in class, she will make you look like a fool. I personally would never recommend her as i feel her teaching skills aren't the greatest.
Katella is an great professor who helped me understand psychology. She was always there to talk about the class and help me make decisions about where to go in college and my career.
I learned a lot about psychology. She is a really great teacher!
Hands down my favorite class and my favorite teacher. This class you will need to study to get a good grade. I used the book but could pass without it. Test are easy as long as you study. SUPER funny and sarcastic.
This is by far the worst class I have ever taken at SFCC. It was an online class the directions for assignments were not clear at all. She provided PDFs for reading to do class assignments that were unreadable. The assessments were very poorly formatted it took longer to try to figure out what she was asking then to do the work. MoreToSayButNoRoom
Katella is a great teacher. Very thorough in her lectures. Be prepared to take ALOT of notes. Write down as much of what she says as you can. She grades hard but that is to make sure you know the material. You have to be willing to study! If you are taking psych to LEARN and not just pass then take Katella!
Katella is a paragon professor and person. Thoroughly relevant, applicable, informative; who wouldnt want to attend? Accommodating, will grow as individuals and members of society, finding their motivation for learning increasing. She exhibits humility, calling humorous attention to her errors, correcting them. Expert and professional att. anhonor
Katella was a fabulous teacher. I would totally take her again. She goes over the entire test at least a few days if not a week in advance, has very little assignments, and is an amazing teacher with lectures that are both funny, easy to understand and interesting.
Katella made her students interested in psychology. Papers before tests were tough and did hurt my final grade. Make sure you see her beforehand and have your paper gone over. She expects high and you improve as a student in class if you take it. She is very available to students and cares about our success. It'd be stupid not to take her class!
She's such an awesome professor I highly recommend taking her class.
Katella is by far one of the best professors I've ever had. I loved her class because her lectures were very informational and fun to listen to. She provides exactly what a student needs for the class, for reading the book, and to prepare for the exams. As long as the study guide is followed, the exams are easy. I highly recommend Katella's class.
I highly recommend this class. I have never learned so much. I was scared when I read katellas reviews that claimed she was room, but I have high amounts of respect for her and she was nice and very very entertaining. I hope she teaches this class again.
You will learn a lot of cool stuff but you must take the class seriously. Papers are due in order to take the midterm and final, they are graded very harshly. Remember to fully explain every term you use! She is quirky and passionate, and gives clear lectures. I did 4.0 work and received a 3.5 and I would take her again. Good, cheap textbook.
The lectures are amazing, she often jokes around if you are in her human sexuality class.
While her lectures were interesting, I had trouble accepting her talking down to students. She was either harsh or easy going and hilarious, there was not day to day professional consistency with her demeanor. The best part of the quarter were our group projects. I also appreciated her assigning an affordable text book for our class.
Katella's lectures are amazing, she's very funny. However, you should probably be open-minded to take this class, otherwise the course material will be harder to digest. If you enjoy talking about gender and sexuality this is for you! Very LGBT friendly. Her class is graded on few things, but high in points. Tests are all multiple choice.
Her lectures were somewhat interesting but if you are there to just get the credit this class will kill you. She grades harshly but is willing to work with you.
Katella was a fantastic teacher. I loved her lectures and learned a lot from them. She is hilarious and made class an enjoyable experience. Personally, I did not find the tests or papers difficult. If you pay good attention in class, take GOOD notes and review your notes, and attend class, you will be fine. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions.
Professor DeBolt is not student centered.
She is amazing and smart. a great teacher. funny, so so funny.
Katella has a ton of knowledge. Shes energetic and her lectures are interesting to the point where I am bummed out when the class is over for the day. Plus, now I am almost more interested in her field over my actual major. And rumor around campus is if you need psyc credits, shes the one to take. Im lucky to have met her. She knows her stuff
She is currently the best professor I had in SFCC. As an international student from China, I found her class really interesting and easy to understand. She basically tell you what is on the test sometime even the answer. You do have to write essays before taking the test . This is legit my favorite class.
Katella is an amazing teacher. She gives her students information in a practical way. If I continue to take more psychology classes then I would only take them with her. She answers questions and really tries to help each student succeed.
The class was not to difficult but Katellas attitude is unpredictable. She cares about her students but she flicks between kind and condescending quickly. She lets her political opinions get in the way of the class way too much and she only presents her viewpoint. By the end I didnt even want to come to class due to how imposing she became.
Katella was an amazing teacher. She really made sure her students understood what she was teaching. There were a few group assignments but they were all in class. I really enjoyed learning about psychology because of her and when I take Psyc 200 I will only take it with Katella!
She is wonderful! Full of life and makes everything super interesting. She knows what she is talking about and is clear and to the point! I would 100% take another class with her.
I love her! She makes things easy to understand and makes it fun. She gives you every opportunity to succeed.
Katella is a great and caring teacher. I love this class and I learned a lot. DeBolt makes class interesting and her tests are very easy to do well on.
One of my favorite professors, she is a cool cat and makes learning more chill.
She expects you to write notes off what's on the projector AND what she's saying at the same time. I missed a lot of information because she rushes through. She asks trick questions on her tests. She clearly likes to feel clever. However she's nice and funny. I hope it's better in the future.
I enjoyed her class. I struggled, but it wasnt her fault. Im a hands on learner, and shes very auditory. She was entertaining to listen to, and very kind. I would take this class again to try harder on my part.
I took her class my very first semester at SFCC, way back in 2009. There are things she said in that class that I remember and often draw back on in my daily life. It was truly invalueable and I would take any of her classes any day, shes an amazing teacher and an awesome person.
Her lectures are truly hilarious. Her office hrs are nearly non-existent, and she's not especially warm or supportive. 3 in-class HW assigns (ask for her help in class!!!), 4 exams include non-culm final, 10pts extra credit available. 4.0 requires 98%. Want to succeed? ATTEND LECTURES and use the study guide she provides for exams.
Funny, but can come off as condescending or rude. There's a handful of in-class grades, but beyond that your grade comes from exams & participation only. She's very flexible & understanding when life throws you a curveball. I had last minute surgery & a friend died during my quarter & she was caring, compassionate, more than happy to work with me.
Loved her! Very caring, and does her best to help you. Read your text, and get a friend to take this class with you so they can help when you are sick or to study together! Her notes are provided but there is a lot of in-class context, so take advantage of recording the lectures (fill out the form!) so you can pause and rewind at home
Not the worst, but not my favorite. Had an authority complex and made people feel uncomfortable when they asked questions. Seemed a little uneasy on some days too. She was funny and quirky and cared a lot about certain things, but overall I didn't think that the quizzes/assignments matched her teaching. Tough grader
Katella is a great professor! Both times I have taken her classes she has made them fun and engaging, no matter how early they were. She is very open, knowledgeable, and is too funny! Additionally, she is available outside of class, is kind and understanding, and is an all-around great professor. Take her classes and you won't regret it!
The entire grade is 4 test and 3 assignments. you do get some extra credit and points for showing up to class. The test were a lot harder and more in depth then the lectures were. She was overall very nice and was really helpful if you couldn't understand a topic.
VERY condescending. It may be her use of psychology tricks to make you feel seen or something but i found 1 on 1 talks feel like she is talking to you as if youre a preschooler. Her way of speaking when in class keeps you entertained however. Very passionate teacher and loves what she teaches.
Katella DeBolt was hilarious in class but that almost just distracted from her lectures and made it difficult to take good notes. Expected us to take notes on what she said AND what was on the board at the same time. No homework, so impossible to bring your grade up if you do poorly on tests. She also just said some pretty strange stuff lol
Condescending and rude. Want her to repeat something so you have it in your notes? Prepare for a blank stare. Combine that with nearly non-existent office hours, astoundingly low class averages for exams, test questions designed to trip you up, off-topic tangents during lectures, and how few assignments determine your grade, you've got this class.
Class is graded off 4 assignments, and 4 exams. If you miss a day or two, expect to drop 10% on you exam because the the textbook is a $60 dollar doorstop. Exam quality is awful, she loves word games and being extremely imprecise with language, both in her lectures and exams. Half the biology information in this class was wrong.
Katella is a fair, honest, and upfront teacher with reasonable student expectations. Those who participate in the class, accept feedback, and take notes will do very well. Katella's teaching style is fun, engaging, and informative. I appreciated her clear expectations for classwork and the large amount of informational resources she gave out.
I did learn a lot during this class. Unfortunately, I asked a lot of questions and she always responded to make me uncomfortable and feel humiliated for asking them. She takes pride in her low test score averages. She was funny at times, but I did end up not wanting to come to class anymore. Kept regrading random stuff to zeros, dropping my grade.
I LOVED this class and she was AMAZING! Textbook isn't required, but it helped. 3 hw assignments that were done in class. Study guides really helped- exams were not confusing and didn't have any material that wasn't taught. Lectures are fun, can be a lot tho. Ask questions, write down as much info as possible, study. She wants to help!
She was kind and funny. She made lectures relatable and fun. Lots to remember in this class though. She is VERY strict during tests. She will dock you points if she hears the zipper on your backpack during a test. Come in with your pencil in hand and leave like that too. She does group work for any work in class, only 3 assignments. Is straight up.
After attending her class, I realized that Katella was extremely condescending and difficult to get a hold of. She belittles you and makes you feel terrible for asking questions. Aren't professors supposed to encourage their students? She does not re-show materials. Don't recommend; more than half the class will fail because of her lack of support.
I really struggled with Katella. Her demeanor was judgmental. One day I asked for clarification on something, and she belittled me in front of the entire class. I never wanted to speak up in there again, so I didn't. Giving lectures, she really tried to keep it "alive," so that part I could appreciate, but she is not personable.
Patronizing and rude. She often puts students down and discourages inquiry and exploration. If a miscommunication occurs, she blames students. Once told us not to read something as we wouldn't understand it without her. Self-grandiosity gets in the way during class.
Professor DeBolt can be quirky but her passion for the subject is clear. The class is heavily test-based, so staying on top of the material is crucial. Unstuck ai and the textbook were helpful study tools to succeed.
Katella is an incredibly passionate and knowledgeable teacher. Her grading policies are fair, and she has clear expectations for her students' engagement in class. To receive a good grade, taking notes on class material and actively participating in discussions is important, as many of the test questions are from the in-class lectures.
Her class definitely challenges anybody that has social anxiety or troubles. She will make you accountable and group work is mandatory at times. Highly recommend recording her lecture, there's a lot. I think people confuse her being blunt for her being rude. She's not rude she's just straight forward but ultimately passionate about teaching.
She is a very blunt yet passionate professor. She will tell you how to succeed and won't do it for you. The only way to pass her class is to be present as much as possible and study notes, textbook, and class recordings for tests. She does have a very nice sense of humor making class enjoyable.
I have taken 2 classes with this professor, and I loved it. It is very organized and clear to the point. Lectures are entertaining, and I always learned something new. If extra credit opportunities are offered, take it.
This class is one of her hardest classes too pass. She expects a lot of memorization and her tests can be difficult. She also comes off egotistical the way she speaks to her students. If she deems your question or statement wrong, she will let you know in front of the entire class even if it causes an argument and the student to exit the class.
Katella is a great psychology professor with years of professional experience and teaching experience. Her direct yet polite manner, humor, and clear expectations made this class a very good experience for me. If I could take her with me to teach at EWU, everyone studying psychology would benefit.
a remarkable lecturer and a joy to watch at work! If I was a psych major, I'd try and take her class every year.
Divisive teaching style - some love her, I didn't. One-on-one, Katella is kind, helpful, and professional, but in class, she can be critical and inappropriate. Content is outdated, and parroting her views is the safest way to get an A. You'll learn more about psychology from observing her than the actual material. Record the lectures if you can.
She very intense. She doesn't give you all the information on the assignments so nearly no one gets a 100%. The tests are worded weird and are almost all trick questions. When students ask questions she degrades them in front of the class. She brushes past complicated topics but spends forever on concepts a child could understand.
Having taken 4 classes from this same psychology professor, I decided to transfer out of my fourth class with Katella and chose Sabra Pelham. So glad I did. If you have the chance Dr. Pelham is a great teacher. It was such a night and day difference learning psychology!
Just didn't like her teaching style, she believes that she is always right
I think Katella is a great professor. She makes lectures interesting and does a good job of keeping me engaged in class. This class is very test heavy, being graded on 4 exams and 4 or so assignments, but if you show up and take notes you'll end with 85% or more. I disagree that she is rude, but she can be a tad condescending at times.
Wouldn't call her a tough grader, but she has firm standards. But I found PSYC180 easy. No curving but she does pretty generous extra credit. She grades attendance, but she's understanding if you can't make it a day or two. Her lectures are fun, but she says they're on the exam, and I don't think I was ever tested on them. Great teacher overall!
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