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Reviews (183)
Not a good teacher did not want to help!
make sure you call her Lauren. Not the easiest of teachers but definately the most helpful. Only allows one class missed. Attendance big part of her grading. 2 big papers. alot of notes, slideshows usually on web vista. but overall very good. i enjoyed having her.
I thought she was a great teacher. She was only tough on those who did not try to learn her material. She reviwed for tests and was fair on grading papers. Just pay attention and study and you'll pass
Not a nice person and not a good teacher. Very full of herself and could care less about her students, class time is all about her showing off what she claims to know.
great teacher, very clear, learned a lot. expects you to read each chapter before class, every class is based around textbook. as long as you read the chapters you will pass the class. there are 3 easy papers, she is willing to help you after class.
useless professor
NOT useless at all! You'll learn a lot, but don't expect an easy A. Put the effort in and you will succeed.
took her for dar 101 and dar 158..shes awesome..great lecture not boring at all! gives you all the materials u need to succeed all u have to do is print them n read them..extreamly helpful with writing assignments and gives to you as much as you give to her..tests are very fair but watchout for the essay questions! make sure you answer the entire ?
best teacher ever
If you don't get anything out of a class that Lauren teaches, then you shouldn't, or couldn't, get anything out of a higher education. Lauren is "****?" Come on. Have you listened or talked to her?
I took her on-line class this semester and it was great. I also had her for Public Health. She is an excellent professor although she expects you to put in the effort. She is helpful and fair.
I found Lauren's class to be interesting and informative and while you have to work for your grade she give nearly endless opportunities to better your average
great teacher.. takes her job seriously....is there to help you when need it....has better guidance for you then the guidance office...if you take college serious and want to learn..TAKE HER CLASS!
Wonderful Professor Extremely Helpful regarding school work and advisement.
excellent profeessor with great teaching skills.
This was an online course. Excellent presentation, facilitation and participation by Dr. Doninger who was very enthusiastic and very helpful throughout the entire course making you feel like you were actually a part of a class even though I was home taking it on my computer.
Really funny and interesting to learn everything from. Makes all the information very clear to learn and understand. I really enjoyed her class.
I took an online class. I heard she's told onground students she's always harder on her online students, and I believe it. I've spent hours on a paper that I thought she'd really like, but she gave me a D. I would not suggest anyone take her online class. It's a waste of your time, effort, and money.
Online class. There was a lot of written work. The material was presented clearly and the course thoroughly covered the basics of psychology. Course was very well organized.
Online class. Instructions were concise, but it took me a few days to get the hang of things. Instructor gave us everything we needed to do well in the class. Very interesting.
On line, winter class, 3 weeks. This professor is tough, well organized, attentive, takes suggestions well, and enjoys her job. You will work and work hard in her class, no easy A. However, she is fair, give extra credit, and provides both narrative & non-narrative power point presentations that are instrumental w/on line learning.
Online class. There is sufficient work but then again it is a semester?s class covered in 3 weeks. She?s organized, intelligent, and very helpful (She?s probably the best counselor in GWCC so if you have questions about transferring go see her). Overall, the class was interesting. Just do your work and you?ll do fine. I recommend taking her.
Wonderful teacher, and very helpful.
Lauren is a very intellegent and organized professor. She does make the class fun and interesting but she is extremely difficult and has very high expectations. I would never recommend her class due to the over supply of work and the grade you get in return. My whole class is dissapointed and it's not worth the jeapordy of your credit. I'm a A stud
Professor Doninger is a great professor. She's willing to answer any questions you have. I'm taking her online course right now and I have to say, she is a very hard grader. Sometimes I think my paper is great and She says they aren't. So if you like tough teachers definitely take her
Professor Doninger was a very good professor, but her workload and expectations were high. She gives you your moneys worth in terms of knowledge; yet you have to get used to her teaching/grading style.I got a C in the first class I took with her, and an A in the second. I am usually an A student overall.Would recommend her if you're willing to work
Lauren is an awesome prof! You get what you put in. Lauren is very helpful and her expectations are clear and high. I took this course online and I loved it. i would recommend it to anyone in the DARC program
This woman is crazy. If you want to fail an otherwise easy Psych class take her. VERY HIGH & Unrealistic Expectations. If your'e a full time student & work DONT!her online class dont even think about it espe Winter session that's only 2wks! I'm a STRAIGHT A student she was quick to give me a C without even grading all my work! PLEASE DONT TAKE HER!
Though there is alot of work in this class it is spread out over the semester. Professor Doninger was very helpful in providing feedback and always available for office hours when I needed help with material. I took her online course, and thought it was one of the best classes I took this semester.
It is very educational, I have learned so much and the teacher is very helpful. She is devoted to her students. She is available any time for help; she provides lots of supporting information. I loved the course, the students were so nice also we have a great time. I did not wanted to be over
I found Lauren to be Not Helpful, Rude and self absorbed. I sent her 2 brief e-mails and they came back with a reply that she did not have time to deal with me. I hear her on-line course is better, perhapse I should have stayed on the computer and not sat in class through all her sarcasm
I have taken 2 classes with her. Always available & willing to work with you, papers can be re-written, drops an exam grade. The only students who have trouble are the lazy ones who don't take notes & want an easy A (which you won't get - you have to earn your grade with her). Class is fun, not too much work. Plus, she's the best advisor at GCC.
If you want to transfer to get a BA this is who you should talk to. Class is really fun, but you have to do the work. Really wants you to be able to write a college paper. Says she doesn't like late papers, but takes them. If you miss class you'll have trouble on the tests because the tests are only on the lectures. Uses PsychPortal for homework.
If you want to transfer to get a BA, talk to her, she will help you. Class is fun & interesting. No points for attendance but the exams are all based on lectures, so don't skip. Takes papers late, says she marks down but doesn't. Wants you to sit up front.
If you want to transfer for a BA - talk to her. Class is fun, no points for attendance but exams are all based on lectures so you should not skip. 3 short papers, says she takes off for late papers, but doesn't. Really helpful, nice & funny, you need to do the work. Makes you sit in front. Calls on everyone even if you don't raise your hand.
Online summer class, really fast. It was hard for me to get how it worked but then it was straight forward once I was use to it. Everything you need is right in Blackboard. The lectures are given in a narrated form, which is good so you don't have read the lecture. She uses the PsychPortal which had some fun stuff in it. Good class, learned a lot.
Very helpful, down to earth teacher. I took this course online in the summer and there was A LOT of work. Not an easy A, but I believe she is very fair. She is also understanding of real life issues that may arise and will work with you. She wants you to succeed. I just wish more teachers were like her.
She gives to much work, teaches one thing in class and on the test gives alot of senerios that dont pertain to what was taught in class.she dont count class paticipation,attendance and dont care if ur trying.If u didnt take biology, english 102, dont take her class. she teaches science and psy all in one.
I took a summer class - a lot to do in a short time, but it was a really good class. She was a very fair grader and always said that we could ask her to re-read a paper if we 'thought she robbed us.' Tests were graded on a curve, which was great. Tests followed the book and the lectures. I will definitely take another class with her.
Engaging, intelligent professor that really wants you to grasp the concepts. Interesting online class, lots of work but worth your while. 12 quizzes and discussions and a paper.
Fair, knowledgeable, engaging, inspiring, enthusiastic, challenging - can not think of a single criticism in regards to Lauren's exquisite & unique teaching style.
Fair, engaging, challenging, inspiring, knowledgeable, current, committed, enthusiastic & encouraging - cannot think of a single criticism of Lauren's teaching style. Gateway has a real gem.
Amazing teacher. Really cares about her students. Her personal stories help understand material better.
The course was very useful however I found that the professor lacked communication skills. Sometimes used the Holier than thou attitude. But otherwise it wasnt bad
This was an interesting class, however, it was a lot of information to study in a very short amount of time. I recommend taking a psychology class for a full semester not a winter class.
I took Doninger over the Winter. It is a crazy crunch course so you do in 2 weeks what most do in 16. Over All, she is such a sweet heart. It was my first winter course and it turned me on to take more! 3 credits in 2 weeks, sold. Just stay on top of the class discussions and be sure to hand in assignments on time.
Dr Doninger is so far, the most engaged, attentive, and caring online professor I have experienced. She knows her material and is very helpful. I took her General Psych class online and she gives the feeling that she is always in the "classroom" there when you need her. She makes Psychology interesting. Look forward to another of her classes.
Prof. Doninger is a great professor. I highly reccomend everyone who attends this college take a class with her. My class with her is online and with a new system, Blackboard Learn. She is very helpful in directing you when confused. She is passionate about her job and students. She makes learning fun in her classes. Great teacher!!
I really enjoy her class she also grades on a curve
Although the class was hard she was very detailed in her teachings wich helped alot.
Prof Doninger is a great professor. I just completed her online course of Biology of Addiction, and I learned more about drugs from this class than my on ground class! Keep in mind that assignments are due on different days each week - so make sure you schedule time in advance and keep an up to date calendar! I recommend everyone to take her!
Very engaging class discussions and lectures!! Loved ALL of her classes (took 3 w her). Great advisor too!!
I have received my lowest grade for her General Psych 101 class (B+) and that's when I knew I truly had a good teacher. She's not an easy A but she's enthusiastic and she doesn't "dumb down" anything in her course. She's a stickler for details so proofread your papers several times! :) She is one of the best teachers I've ever had. A+ for her.
Dr. Doninger was very helpful when it came to just about anything. I just finished her summer course which was supposed to take 5 weeks; however, she provided the option of completing it in 3 weeks. If you want to take an online psychology course this would be the one to take!! The quizzes can have a few "hard" questions, but overall, pretty easy.
Dr. Doninger made me feel like i was sitting in class and not online. She is very intelligent and is a nice person. She gave me some great advice on what classes i need to take for my degree. She actually did a much better job than the college advisors!! Psych class online is 5 weeks was an experience but I loved it! Thanks Dr. Doninger!
she'll answer any question and shes very knowledgeable but doesnt break down the material, just reads off slides..everyone gets her off topic talking about their personal stories all class so we barely know whats on the test and noone knew what to study. not much homework just some big assignments and really big tests. strict grader
Amazing Professor!Only wants the best for her students. Class is fun, test are some what easy, she knows her stuff. i will be taking her again for a different class!!
Great teacher! she is easily understandable and makes learning fun!
Dr. Doninger is a GREAT professor. really good at teaching material, and makes it really interesting. she is really knowledgeable and can answer any questions you have. attendance is really importance. but as long as you do the work, you will get a good grade. im taking another class with her, i HIGHLY recommend.
Very nice but in oder to pass this class you need to study and do all her work
Lauren is an awesome teacher. She is excited about what she teaches and that makes the students excited too.
Lauren did a great job getting people excited about class.
This was my first on-line course, I was a little iffy with it at first, I was afraid I wasn't going to be dedicated, and the deadlines would be weird. I was wrong,The work was challenging which made me a better student with the reading and doing my own research. Professor is very helpful and answers questions in a timely fashion.
Lauren is a wonderful professor. She cares deeply about her work and is invested in producing qualified candidates to contribute to the field of psychology. She is stern about her expectations, but she is also fair. She is one of the best professors I have ever had.
not an easy A but i learned a lot. She great at teaching
She is a very good teacher. Not an easy A but if you want one then you need to study her power points and what she talks about in class. Pay attention to more on lecture and less of the power points because she posts them on Black Board anyway.
Dr. Doninger pretty much lays out what she expects from you as a student. The biggest problem most students seem to have with her is that she demands college level writing. It's a college level class. I'm thankful for professors like her that hold their students to real standards. It helps keep Gateway from feeling like 13th or 14th grade.
Professor Doninger is the best professor I have ever had. She responds to class inquiries super quickly. She clearly loves what she teaches and treats her students with total respect.
Wonderful teacher. Not an easy class but definitely enjoyable and you will finish knowing you have learned A LOT. Every assignment she gives is relevant to the course and is helpful. She cares greatly and is very clear about what she wants. She is also extremely fair. I took this as a winter online course. Difficult but worth it. Great professor!!!
I LOVE Doninger! The only thing that bothered me is that she didn't make clear when we had exams so I didn't do good in them. The class was soo fun you'll love everything she shows you even though it's not the easiest. I'm upset she doesn't teach 112.
I took the biology of addiction as an online class with Lauren. Shs very knowledgable on what she teaches but there was SO much weekly work required. VERY time consuming class. She is a tough grader and expects alot. Some of her reponses to questions can be quite rude.
I found this class easy, but I also studied, a little, but I studied. The work for the class is a lot, but if you do it all you will be kept up to date and should do well. She is nice, but can be rude, but one of my favorite professors at Gateway
Considering this is a college level course, it is very easy. The guidelines for tests and papers are clear. As long as you follow them you will get an A. Professor D is very reasonable and works with you to get your grade where you want it. I would not be upset if I never had to see the online psych portal again. Overall good class.
Very cool and knowledgeable teacher, gets everyone involved. Just a fun class overall
Lauren is a great professor! shes is really knowledgeable about her field and can answer any question you have regarding the class or topic.funny and great in class makes lectures interesting. she does expect college work.. but this is college soo.. just come to class everyday do your work and study for the tests and you will get an A. Lauren rules
Fun class. Information is interesting and the teacher is friendly, funny and engaging. A friend took the same class with a different teacher and he hated it. Take this class...
Professor Doninger is an awesome teacher! She makes lectures interesting & the amount of knowledge she has is incredible. When you first start the class it may seem intimidating and you may not like Professor but as time goes on you will love her. As long as you go to class and do your work you will get an A.
Great professor. She expects college level work and grades accordingly, however her expectations are clear and her feedback helps. This is my second online class with Lauren and I highly recommend her!
Professor Doninger is a good teacher, who knows a lot about psychology. Her teaching method is mainly reading off of powerpoints, but she a lso gives insight not on the powerpoint. The only problem I have with her is the fact that she doesn't tell you when assignments are due, and when exams are. She expects you to look at the syllabus and know.
Dr.Doninger is an amazing professor. She always makes class interesting and will keep you laughing! You'll do great in her class if you study and come. She exempts you from finals if you have no more then 2 absences and your grade is above a 93.5. I highly recommend her!
Lauren is a very nice woman, however, when it comes to helping students she is pretty much useless. She doesn't take the time out of her day to make sure students understand the material, and when you ask questions she usually says she doesn't have time. Nice lady but not that great of a teacher
This course is really organized and really clear. Just read the syllabus and know how to use Blackboard or you'll be lost - but this is college not kindergarten. The lectures are narrated and accept for the discussions she gives you until the end of the course for all the other work, which is good in a fast winter course. Really good class.
Nice lady but absolute miserable teacher. Does not care to help students. There just to collect a check. She is the exact reason all teachers should be reviewed on a yearly basis. Hire people who actually want to inspire and create greatness.
Great class, really organized & she gave the ability to pace yourself, which was good because it was a winter course and there wasn't much time. The only thing that had deadlines was discussions. You have to have the online part of the book, but there is a three week free trial, so don't buy it you can get it done. Do the work and you'll get an A.
I would recommend taking any course with Prof. Doninger. She really cares about her students and does so much to help out your grade. BUT, she does not just hand out A's. You have to earn your grade, but you will learn so much. I loved her class!!
Such a great class. A lot of fun activities to help you learn the material. The tests can be hard but just go to class and you'll know what's on them. Go to her for advising she will really help you out.
This class was an intense, Winter Intersession, Online course. 3 credits in less than 3 weeks. A lot of online reading, commenting, discussions, and writing essays after reading and viewing videos about psychology experiments and methodology. She was great is responding to comments and questions, response time, and pushing you to work harder.
She's only there to read off of her power points, does not tell you when you have an exam or when anything is due so keep that syllabus in your face. The amount of work was unbelievable, it was like taking 2+ classes in one. Be prepared. She'll help you if you talk to her, somewhat.
Great professor and knows what she is talking about. a lot reading but if you read, do exercises, and study you will pass. AGAIN IF YOU STUDY…. she is helpful and drops the lowest grade.
Very knowledgeable professor, helpful if you ask for help. this course involve a lot reading. if you do the work, and activities, and study you will pass. AGAIN IF YOU STUDY.
This was a really organized course and the due dates were pretty flexible which was good bc the summer class is just a month so it's a lot. You just have to do the work to get an A. I liked her, she answered stuff fast, but summer courses suck. I just needed the credits.
This teacher hates the world and is demands tons of work and to be honest this teacher has made me realized that those that cant do teach and some of the amount of work is insane. If you want to hate your existence for the summer take the class. Don't take this class.
This professor makes you work for your grade. Do not expect to pass without putting effort in, because without reading the textbook and completing the connect assignments you WILL FAIL. Requires that you visit the writing center for each paper and requires verification, very confusing and unnecessary for a college course.
Your grade depends on three things: attendance, doing the online components on time, and exam grades. Powerpoints are available online. It's not super exciting, but she talks in a way that engages you so you won't fall asleep. I'd take it again. The textbook and online component are expensive so just get the online part (comes with an ebook!).
Excellent class. She uses a multimedia approach during lectures and for the papers required. Some group activities which provide extra credit. Excellent student advocate. Unfortunately, she requires students to use the Tutoring center to have papers proof-read. They do not give good help, and scheduling appts is difficult for working students.
Dr Lauren Doninger is an amazing professor. When she teaches, you can tell she knows what she's talking about. She is very nice and strict. She gives a lot of work, but at the end, it's beneficial. This was one of my hardest class I ever experienced since I'm here. However, I really enjoyed it.
There's a steady amount of work but she gives you a lot of chances. She drops a test grade and lets you rewrite a paper, writing is a big deal in her class. Her lectures are really good and she is helpful but you def have to go to class and talk with her in advance about stuff. She helped me with advising. I'm taking the next class with her.
Dr. Doninger is great. Tough grader but you learn the most from a class like hers. Took her online Biology of Addiction class for the DARC program. She prepares you for the field of addiction counseling. Her audio lectures were very informative. She gave clear and helpful feedback for all assignments submitted. Participation is KEY in her class.
Helpful but don't miss to much class.
I took her winter class online and it was good but tough. Seems like the same amount of work as a regular semester. You can pretty much work at your own pace because most stuff is due at the end. She does grade things right away which is good and let's you know what is wrong so you can fix it in the next homework. Even though it was hard I like it.
I would say this was one of the best classes I ever took. It wasn't easy but it was good. Sometimes it feels like an English class bcause she makes you go to the writing center which everyone hated.
Professor Doninger was one of my best professors. Her lectures come straight from her powerpoints which are posted on blackboard. The homework is online and takes some time but by doing it you will receive full credit. The tests contained material that were strictly from the powerpoints. She drops your lowest exam grade too! Definitely take her!
I loved this class. There were 5 quizzes but she drops the lowest or if you miss one its dropped. There is a paper but you get to re write it if you don't get a good grade. You have to do the homework online and it takes some time but it's not hard. I'm taking her class next semester. You can tell she likes students.
I was afraid of taking a online class but this was a really good class because it was easy to follow and you can pretty much set your own schedule as long as you make the due dates. It was interesting.
Took for my major (psychology). I did great in this class, really liked this professor and the class was enjoyable if you have an interest in the material. Textbook is a must. Homework is frequent. Tests on each chapter, if you study, you'll pass. Professor is willing to help if you have questions. Would definitely recommend!
I loved this class. It was hybrid which I didn't like becasue I would rather be in class for the lecture. Doninger is kind of a hard grader but if you do the work and come to class you won't have any trouble.
I will NEVER take a class with her again. She is unclear, when you ask a question about the assignment and are very unclear she explains it in a sentence and still makes no sense. She was rude to me and I will never recommend any one in the future to take a course of hers. I've never felt so down on myself until her critiquing everything I did.
I took an online class with her and asked her some questions online, only to come back to an email asking me a question. You're the professor; with the same amount of effort you can answer my questions. I understand we're supposed to be self motivated but when students have a question, why would you give them a hard time?
This was a straight forward online class. I had to take it for a general ed class and it was good to just get it done in the summer. Everything was available before the semester started so I was able to set up my own schedule. Theres' alot of work but you just have to do it to get a good grade.
wouldn't have passed if i didn't have her
i took this class as a half in class half online i didnt really lean much in class she would talk about things that didnt relate to the lecture every week we had online homework the papers werent bad but she wasnt clear about how she wanted them done if you do the online homework 2 short papers and 2 in class 20 question quiz you will pass
Dr. Doninger is an amazing professor, the class is interesting, her lectures are engaging. One thing to know for PSY111 is to BUY THE CONNECT CODE, NOT THE TEXTBOOK; this gives access to the online homework (must meet all set deadlines for Chapter Review, Activities can be done whenever). One major paper all semester, overall great experience.
She is HORRIBLE. So rude and don't even ask a question because she will make you look and feel like an idiot in front of the entire class. I have absolutely no respect for this lady.
Doninger is the best. You have to do the work but class is fun and you get alot of chances.
AMAZINGprofessor ppt are on BB doesnt read straight off of them but actually explains everything dont buy the textbook buy the connect which comes with a ebook, homework is the connect must do it inorder to pass which is not a big deal cause its not that hard, there is a paper which she really set u up for, u have 3chances &lowest 1 is droped
The class is super easy if you do all of the work necessary. She is VERY organized and follows the syllabus religiously which is great. Staying on her good side is a must, always be on time, participate,and do all of the work.
I have taken all of her classes. I wish I could take more. You will learn a lot but she expects you to do the work.
Prof. Doninger is one of the hardest professors I have had. She is strict and hard grader. You need to read and do a lot of homework,papers, tests. They are all difficult. If you find yourself you are in a good place with your GPA do not risk it by taking her class unless you are very confident you will do well. Not an easy A. Good luck
Whether or not you like this class will depend on if you want just an easy A or if you want to learn alot. I loved this class. It was very fun there's alot fun activities but there was alot of work.
do not take this class! I went through this class as my major interest. her tests are tricky, the answer can sometimes be a hair thin difrence between the two. she is also very politicly active and has put down students for their veiws. she is quick to push on so be fast with note taking. get ready for long homework and a harshly graded essay
Best professor at Gateway. I learned so much in this class. There are a ton of assignments but all pretty easy.
I can't believe I got an A. I really loved the class. I would say just do the assignments
A lot of work, but it is a winter class. She makes you work for your grade. If you are disciplined, then go for it. If you need psy111 to graduate on time, then just do it and put the work in. Do not buy the textbook; the code comes with an e-book and it's connected to the ch. modules anyways.
Loved her!! An amazing professor. Makes material so interesting to learn. You do have to put in your part but she has everything outlined impeciablly well. If you go by her syllabus and pay attention in class you will do well. Such as great class enjoyed having her, made want to take more psych class even though it is not my major.
This is the most fun class I ever had. We do really good experiments and activities and I don't even know when I learned stuff, but I did.
Brilliant professor. Very professional. Very smart. Very clear. Will set you up for success, BUT by no means "easy A" material. If you arent prepared to work for a good grade , pick another professor.
I loved this class. We did a lot of cases of mental illness to figure out the diagnosis. There was a lot to do online, it was easy, but there are a lot of deadlines because you had to do it before the class part (it was half online).
This class was online and what I liked was she got right back to me about every questioin and she graded things fast. This was only a month so there was alot to do but it was all straightforward and if you just get the assignments done you'll get an A
very organized and straightforward. doesn't make you wait to get grades or get answers to questions. Pretty easy class but kind of a lot of work.
Very difficult class, she is a great teacher but the online portion and the paper are what lead me to failure. if you don't start early you will not make it in the class.
Dr, Donninger is awesome. She's organized and literally makes it impossible to fail. You only could fail if you do not do any work. She is always an email away and wants to help. Yes you have homework, yes there's a few papers.
Fun class, great teacher. You need to do the work to get the grade, but I felt her expectations were clear and the work wasn't too bad. Work consists of online homework, a few quizzes, and a paper. Show up to class, do your work, and study the powerpoints, you'll pass no problem.
This class was way easier than expected. IT was a winter class that only last 2 weeks. There are 15 pieces of connect quizzes, 8 class quizzes, one paper, and writing assignments. There is a lot of work but the class opens 1 week early so time can be managed. This teacher is on top of the grading and she responds quickly. I recommend!!
This class is so fun. I loved it. There was work but you mostly just have to do it and your grade will be good. Doctor Donninger brings a dog to class which I loved.
I did not like her "ONLINE" class. Syllabus was not clear. She wasn't friendly when I needed help and would simply reply "read the chapter" when I had questions about the reading.
You have to want to fail to not do well in this class. Everything is spelled out and you have so many chances. This was a really fun class and you could tell she wanted everyone to do really good.
Dr. Doninger gives you everything you need to pass this class. You have to try to fail. The syllabus is very clear, you will live and die by the syllabus in her class. She is always available to help if you're stuck. She won't baby you so don't expect it. She is an amazing teacher and you won't regret taking her. She is very funny if you like wit.
Great Prof, super organized online class. She was always really easy to reach and kept up to date with the discussion board. Also lets you submit a rough draft of the final essay and gave great feedback. Overall actually a fairly easy class, just a large volume for the condensed online version. Highly recommend setting up a schedule
if you are disciplined and ready to work for your grade, you should take her. she made sure we all participated. I do not like to talk in class but i was comfortable talking in her class because of how she encouraged everyone and almost all the topics were stuff i could relate with. she tells you about 20% of the exact things on the exam.
If you don't consistently do more work than previously on any homework, discussion post, essay, etc. she will give you a lower grade than previously. You can't keep the same effort level the entire semester. Very picky about small things.
This teacher was the most difficult teacher i had ever dealt with in a matter of such little time that we had for a winter class- she wants you to excel to the extreme where she wants you to do so well..... BUTTT nothing was good enough for her- it was such a hit or miss with her :( very picky for sure ! )
I was a little nervous about this class because it was so fast in winter but its all organized and you just have to go through and do all of the assignments. Not really hard, but there are dates to keep track of. I would say that she answered questions fast which helped.
Incredible class. I only had her once a week, as I had been taking a hybrid course, but she left a great impression on me. She had a way of getting people to participate in class, gave clear lectures, and was always willing to help individuals out if need be. Don't pass up on an opportunity to learn from her.
I have no bad things to say about Prof. Doninger! She is AMAZING. Best professor I have had so far. Very thorough with explanations, real world scenarios/experiences. Super helpful and sweet. You will not regret taking her class. She is brilliant.
Wonderful lady! Took her online DAR 158 class and now her abnormal psych class. She is a sweet older lady and she is so knowledgeable on the material. She is fun to talk to and even if we get off topic it's still interesting and psychology related in general. Highly recommend. She is a slightly tough grader on research papers or case papers.
Ms. Doninger is an amazing teacher! She's passionate about what she teaches, and went above and beyond to help me with classwork and course advising. Her class is straightforward- just follow the syllabus and do the work. She also trains a guide dog that you can pet after class! I wish I had more classes with her going forward!
In the beginning, she was okay but then as time went on she was not good, the powerpoints that were supposed to help us for the quizzes were not helpful at all. We had to do an APA formatted paper in which I was given a bad grade and she told me to go to the writing center in which I did and they let me know that my paper was really good.
Everything is in the syllabus or in the rubric. Follow the directions and you will excel. Lectures are engaging, useful for quizzes. Doninger will tell you what will be on the quizzes, so no surprises. Opportunities for extra credit and she drops lowest grades for homework and quizzes. If you don't pass, it's because you didn't do the work.
She always says "its in the syllabus!" Dr Doninger will make everything clear and it starts off slow in the beginning, but it gets more fun as you go. She also brings in her adorable puppy so you may get a chance to meet her too! As far as grading, there is only an essay (at least for my class) and then quizzes and the hw. Do them and your fine!
Professor Doninger was my favorite teacher this semester. Very passionate about teaching. Homework Reading a chapter, answering questions, and doing a quiz. Lecture goes in hand with the reading. Test will usually be two or three chapters in one. Chapters take awhile to read so don't save it for last minute.
Just a great professor. Super helpful and wants you to succeed in her class. There is a decent amount of homework but it will help you to do well in the class so very worth it. TAKE THIS CLASS!!
Dr. Doninger is such a wonderful professor and human being. She's hilarious, engaging, passionate about psychology, and experienced in the field. There is a decent amount of work but it's not hard and grading is spread across many different assignments/tests/etc. I wish I could take her again! Highly recommend.
she encourages her students to withdraw, thats all I need to say.
She started emailing us a MONTH before the online summer course started so we can start our assignments. SO MANY ASSIGNMENTS that are time consuming. Then she said we should consider withdrawing if were behind on assignments. But its literally the first week of class?!? And she doesnt answer questions fully. Least favorite teacher ever!
Anyone who doesnt know how to work hard is going to have a problem with an online summer class, period. Dr Doninger is a great teacher who cares a lot and is incredibly clear with her expectations. Psychology is a hard class to fit into 4 weeks- not everyone can handle it. Be prepared to work but shes a fair grader and you get what you work for.
Awful workload. Expects you to spend 12 hours a week on homework while you are taking 3-4 other classes. Ridiculous amount of work each week. You barely have time to work on other classes. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS OR ANY OF HER CLASSES!
By far the worst professor EVER! She acts as if we do not have other classes or a life outside from her class. So much homework. Does not care if everyone is failing or is having a hard time. Gives short feed backs on assignment. Expects everyone to understand her unlearned assignments. Is very rude when you email her a question. DO NOT TAKE HER!!!
Whatever you do, do not take this professor. She is extremely rude, doesnt help when you approach her, her directions are super unclear. She makes things extremely stressful and when she gives you feedback your work is never good enough, some way shape or form you are wrong to her. Save your self from the unnecessary stress.
Really organized class online, which I didnt want to have to take but it ended up being good. You just have to do the work and follow the due dates.
She is horrible she makes you feel like a lowlife for not being perfect and when you ask for help she gives you some bs answer or pushes you off to the writing g center she is one of the teachers who wants you to fail
This class was really interesting and was really organized. She has a lot of office hours, which is good if you need extra explanations.
DO NOT TAKE HER!
HORRIBLE ! i'll never take her again no matter how much you try on the assignments they aren't good enough for her. i emailed her and asked her a question and she wouldnt answer my question she made me post it in course questions and then didnt respond to it.
My favorite class and teacher. I learned a lot and I want to take her next class even though it's not in my major.
Her winter class was the hardest class Ive ever taken. BUT I learned a LOT. She is very understanding with deadlines as long as you communicate with her. She doesnt handhold, but is very responsive. Shes hard on you because she cares about you and cares about the material. If I could do it again, Id do a full semester class. Just BUCKLE UP.
does not explain on how to fix or what is required, and a very hard headed as a teacher wouldn't take her again ever
BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! She cares about her job & knows what she's talking about. She's always willing to help. She gave smartbook hw when I had her, but she planned to switch to a free textbook after. We had 2 attempts to complete hw's, 1 essay(3 drafts) & 5 quizzes. She dropped the lowest of the 3 essay draft grades and the 2 lowest quiz grades.
Class was not particularly difficult, but my only real gripe with her is I wished that she was more available to answer questions outside of class with a simple email. There were times where I had emailed with questions but she failed to answer, leaving me confused. I would think this would be a bigger priority, considering it was an online course.
Just took Dr. Doninger for PSY 245 and I have to say she was a real delight! She had office hours throughout the day between teaching several different classes and she also was extremely fast with email response. Be sure to always include class info in subject; she may bypass an email without it. She really went above and beyond for me.
Doninger wants you to succeed. If you struggle, reach out for an in person meeting. Pay close attention to the syllabus as she will not necessarily remind you when something is due. Extra credit points are offered so pay attention for those. She wants a class that has open discussion so try to participate. I learned a lot and enjoyed this class.
She set you up to fail. Don't take her
Took this class in the Winter - I passed with a "good" grade but felt like she didn't want to help her students. Emailed her multiple times (Told me to seek help at the writing center but I wanted HER since she is my professor & basic 4 word sentence as her way to help me), asked to set up a zoom meeting...didn't answer. Not only that but RUDE.
Best professor I've ever had! Recommend her if you are looking to be truly educated on subject matter and want someone who will push you to succeed. She isn't meant to let you skate by. She is very available for clarification and to bounce ideas off of in terms of the course or where your path is heading. Would take her over and over again!!
One of the best professors at Gateway. She made the class fun and interesting even for those who weren't psych majors. She was very informative, has a lot of knowledge of the mental health field, and is overall well rounded. She was clear about assignments and tests. Hands down the best class I've taken at Gateway.
If you struggle or need any accommodations do not take this teacher. She single-handedly destroyed my gpa because of her prejudice against mental illness (which is crazy since she teaches psychology). The high reviews are puzzling - this woman is not a good person. Good teaching methods - but NOT a good human, hope she never taught younger kids.
If you love psych/to learn I would recommend her. Looking for an easy grade, I would not. Grade wise it is pretty balanced. The finals not cumulative & on all of the tests there are typically bonus points/a curve. If you care & do the work, you will do great and have an amazing time. She loves what she does and you can tell durning her lectures!!
Professor Doninger is tough but fair. The workload is heavy, but she cares about student success. I found unstuck study helpful for study prep and review. Definitely put in the effort, and you'll come out having learned a lot.
had an assignment on depth perception. in the lecture, she taught us depth perception by saying "yeah so do your assignment on depth perception!" great explanation !!!! nothing you submit is up to her standards. The workload was heavy but I didn't mind it. Did not appreciate the lack of explanation. Doesn't seem like a peoples person
Professor Doninger knows what she's talking about regarding the subject. However, she makes it obvious who she likes and doesn't. Lots of reading on Perusall, you must read and annotate, and comment back with other students A midterm, a final, and a final diagnosis case. Quick grader & she follows the syllabus sort of
She had a lot of participation for us despite being an online class. Everything was available from the start, well organized, and she graded promptly. There was a lot of resources made available and assignments were related to the online textbook readings. There was no midterm or final. I wish she could teach every class.
The grading system made no sense. I turned in one assignment late, and the grade drop wouldn't even exempt it, just zero, which she could have taken into account for the grade and GPA drop, despite having other good grades.
Professor Doninger is very knowledgeable, and I learned a great deal from her course. All the material was provided at the start of the semester, and she was a prompt grader who responded quickly to all inquiries. As long as you complete the assignments and pay attention, you'll get a good grade! I would take her course again if I had the chance.
She's great at giving lectures, she does fun activities with us, and a lot of group work. She is incredibly smart and her experience in the field makes her super informative. She's a great professor who always encourages questions, discussions, and even debates, and she always sends a study guide for our exams. She is tough tho!
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