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“Professor Pauley is one of the best professors I've taken at VC”
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He is a great teacher.Very helpful and if you have any questions he is more then helpful.
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Very easy professor, makes sure everyone does well.
horrible teaching. did not make pyschology interesting at all! tests were always easy though. i almost never went and still got an A...just plan on being bored!!
He explained things very clearly and made the class fun.
If he were to slick his hair straight back he'd look like Christopher Walken in the "Prophesy" movies. But that's his only resemblance to the Angel of Death. He's very clear, has a sense of humor, teaches interesting stuff and gives easy tests. Wish I had taken more classes with him.
I only went on days when we had tests. I literally NEVER went. Tests are more common sense tests than anything. I just read the 2 paragraph chapter summary before the test and I got a B in the class. On the last day he totalled my grade and said I missed too much class but when he added the points (twice to make sure)I had a B. Funny stuff!
Very knowledgeable of subject. Lectures very organized. He is very helpful and easy grader. In-class group work very important to grade. Show up + review chapters + study study guides = good grade! His methods work!
Really great teacher.. very straightforward and makes it easy to learn.. if you dont get an A in this class i would be very suprised! He is also a very nice guys and has a good sense of humor!
He is probably the easiest teacher that I have ever had. I bought the book, but you don't need it. He gives you the content of what's gonna be on the tests in his lectures (he puts ++++ by test-related stuff) and he spits out extra credit randomly. He's funny too sometimes haha. Great teacher! I'm gonna take him for two classes next semester!
This class is an easy A.He explains everything in class so you DO NOT NEED A BOOK!He likes to make you laugh,definately recommended!
Pauley has a rather subtle sense of humor, but you learn to appreciate it. He's very easy on all his students- I highly recommend him. Interesting material, fulfills a requirement, and an easy A!
professor pauley i feel is the best psych professor at ventura college. i have taken all psych courses at vc because this is my major.
The easiest teacher EVER!! He give you the powerpoint, so you can just go home and print them out, there is no needs to take notes! A lot of extra point! The test is exactly the same as the study guide, even in the same order! Love the guy.
great teacher. very helpful in preparing for tests.
Professor Pauley is Extremely easy and is a great teacher. Class is fun!
This class if SOOOOOO easy, it's not even funny. Do not buy the text, just take notes. But everything that is on the test is from the reviews that he hands out the day or two before the test. So you dont even need to take notes, I didn't and Aced the class. Easy A!
Easy! Easy! Easy! Just read study guide and turn in study guide and the test are exactly from that study guide. Way easy!!!
Here is the thing. The class is very very very very easy. If you can't pass his class, you will have much trouble if you are planning to transfer to a 4 year university. Since the class was so easy, I did not learn much about the subject. I would not recommend this to Psychology majors. I feel like the class only improved my memorization skills.
WOW. Easiest 3 classes I've ever taken!!! Honestly, if you can't pass his class with an A then you really have problems. Even by not going to class and just being there for the reviews you will be perfectly fine. He is a really chill teacher too!
very very very cool teacher...all you have to do is show up for the reviews and test...another big help are the powerpoints he gives you on your usb...all you have to do is print the powerpoints out and you already finished majority of the class...very funny...a lot of extra credit avaliable...you have to be dumb not to pass this class...
Cool guy. Way easy! Don't buy the txt book, i never cracked it open. He is chill and he makes it fun. (laugh at his jokes, even if they are not funny)
Very easy classes, and a nice guy. He let me off very easy on several occasions. The last semester i took his class, i went to less than half of the classes, still getting an A
One of the easiest classes I have ever had!!! At first it seems intimidating with the outrageously huge words but his test are taken straight from the group quizes!! You can download all of his powerpoint notes onto your flash drive, print them out, and never have to take written notes. Awesome teacher!!!! Would recommend to EVERYONE
Pauly is great. Just go to class(points for going), and listen to his lectures, take the group quiz, and then take the test. I Love this guy. I plan on taking all my psych classes with him. Do not need book.
Just print out the power points and you won't have to take notes at all. Do NOT buy the book, I never used it and it was expensive. The test is exactly what is on the group reviews so just study the reviews. Getting an A in this class is easy if you just study the reviews for the test. Take this class and you will do fine.
Easiest class ever. Really nice teacher. You get group reviews before every test, which are extra credit...and the reviews pretty much ARE the tests. Do not buy the book for this class. It is a really interesting subject and he knows his stuff. extra credit is offered, no presentations. You can download the notes from him. Take this class!
DON'T BUY THE BOOK! If you go to class and take notes and get all the answers to the reviews [which he gives you] then that is all you need to pass his class. All the info you need for his tests can be found in the reviews done in class. He is a nice guy and knows about the subject. I recommend him!
Very easy teacher, not much homework, short classes, lots of chances for extra credit. I'll take any class he teaches!
He makes the class really simple. Lectures are super comprehensible and on top of that, if you miss a class he lets you have a copy of the powerpoints he lectured with. Tests based on lecture and he makes sure you have correct notes before hand. if you fail, you must be retarded because I had handicapped people in my class that got passing grades.
Mr. Pauly is VERY nice, super clear on what he is looking for on papers and on tests. He is very knowledgable and will answer any questions. One of my favorite teachers at VC!
he's a cool teach.
suuuuuuuuuper easy !!!!suppper nice! highly recomend any of his classes, but do not buy the book ! =) and u actually learn from his class...
A great teacher, great style. Will take every class he teaches!
Great teacher. I wish he taught more classes that I need. I'd take them all.
great teacher. everything from the reviews are on the tests. way chill class for a science.
This professor is soooo chill. DO NOT BUY THE book!!! I made my own book from his powerpoint notes. The exams are easy, he takes questions from the reiew sheet he gives you. (which is also xtra credit. Funny guy and I would take him again!!! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!
this class is very easy! test are very easy! seriously this class is the easiest class ever. easy A
Easy easy easy class. I recommend going to lecture but if you choose not to and just show up on review days then you will do just fine. Just study from the review sheets. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. Waste of money.
Whether ur there to learn psychology or just in it to get ur ged out of the way, take pauley. 1) Hes easy if ur just looking for an easy A. & 2) If u really wanted to learn about psychology, just pay attention to him during class, ull learn a lot. He is friendly and will help you. Hes clear on his explanation and knows his stuff if you have ?'s
This class was an insult to my intelligence; I literally never studied and got an A. I recommend this class to people who do not care about Psych, just like myself, but if you are a Psych major get a real class, perhaps something more challenging.
Amazing! I absolutely loved this man. He was very down to earth, easy to understand, and especially knowledgeable. Sometimes it's easy to get a teacher that only knows the bare minimum about their field. Not Professor Pauley. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND and do NOT buy the book unless you simply need to add it to your collection of books.
If you cant get an A in his classes you should rethink the whole college thing. Awesome professor and knows his stuff
Just make sure you show up to reviews. He lets you work in groups and then turn them in. On tests, the questions are verbatim from the review! Memorize them and you're golden!!
What ever you do don't buy the damn textbook (for biological psyc). I mean you can 100% get by without it. Just do the chapter reveiw n he takes ALL of his test questions from there. Very easy. Highly recommend.
I'm taking PSY V03 and PSY V01 and both are very easy and fun. The tests for the PSY 1 class are broken into 2 days, so you only have to study 25 questions. The PSY V03 is online and you can have the notes right in front of you. There are two big papers in the psy 3, but I enjoyed learning and working on them. I highly recommend him
the best teacher of all time!!! i absolutely love pauley!!! he is soooo nice, very helpful, and gives extra credit just for showing up to class sometimes! you do reviews in groups before the test and if you study the review, you WILL get an A. highly recommended!
I love Mark Pauley, he is my favorite teacher! He's extremely nice and jokes around. I had him for PSYV01, V03, currently have him for V05, and V29 and will be taking him for V15. I wish he teached every subject. Take this class!!! Because of Mark Pauley my major is now Psychology, love him!
Super easy online. Like, ridiculously easy.
Just like everyone says. He is about the best you can hope for in a down to earth teacher. He makes you learn while keeping his class ridiculously easy.
TAKE! As everyone has said, he is so helpful, tells you what you need to know and is clear with what he expects. Doesn't stress tardiness, attendance a little but nothing you cant do. Super nice, funny, friendly, helpful and wants you to succeed, makes psych that more interesting! Must take!
Extremely easy class, but I felt that it didn't hold my interest quite so much as it should have because I really didn't have to apply myself. Lots of extra credit available just for doing the bare minimum - I really doubt many people got less than an A. I will probably take more classes from Pauley in the future.
Really easy teacher u don't even need the txtbook in his vo1 class
Love him. This is my second semester with him and I am going to take any other class he offers. He uses the "success system" which means you have to be the worst student ever to not get an A. He is down to earth and funny. His tests couldn't be easier and he gives you the answers on a review. The notes are online, very helpful.
very easy class. best teacher at ventura college. highly recommend this class. never use textbook. no homework. exams are SUPER easy, TAKE THIS CLASS!!!
LOVE. Hes the best teacher ive ever had at VC. I looked forward going to class. His lectures are interesting & he has a great personality. Its impossible to not get an A in his class. Hes a great teacher. No homework, tests are easy. Im going to to be taking more of his classes & im not the "school" type of person, he makes you want to learn. TAKE!
easiest class Ive ever taken. he gives you group quizzes (the answers to the quiz are highlighted in your notes) then gives you the answers once completed. the answers to the quiz are the test questions so as long as you study your quiz your golden. class was interesting and way easy
He is simply amazing. I could say more, but I dont want to tarnish the awesomeness with silly words.
A very good teacher and he's very nice. Tests are super easy if you study the study guide and you get extra credit if you do well on the study guides with your group. Sometimes he gets a little boring and the projects aren't that fun. I also took his online physiological psych. class and that was pretty much the same as in class;I got a B. Take him
Easy A class. Took it online and it was not stressful at all.
For a six weeks summer class, Intro to Physiological Psychology wasn't as intense as expected. His teaching style works really well in that retention was higher without much effort. Greatness :)
Memorize the study sheets and you should be good to go. Also, show up to class because on random days he will say "Extra Credit for everyone here"
Awesome nice funny guy, class is easy and enjoyable, he will never give you a hard time. he believes in college being "fun". take him, you won't ever regret it!
good teacher , really cares about his students and although he says no late work he will allow you to turn in work late, just communicate with hi [;
So easy!He is very nice and it's not hard to get an A in the class.Used the book mainly for the research project and challenge ?s.Study the reviews for the tests (5 total; the 5th one is the final)The tests are worded the same as the reviews.If you do all the work and receive 580 points or more then you don't need to take the final!:)
Nice guy, extremely easy class. Probably not good if your an actual psych major, but for anyone else I'd recommend it.
Everything is power points. Interesting class and fun. Took it in the summer and passed with an A. If u have a passing grade in the class u don't have to take finales. The tests are all from the power points that he gives you. Don't buy a new book cause ur not going to need it. A lot of extra credits. Take his class and you will like it. I'm taking him for a different subject in the fall n I can't wait.
Love Pauley! Best teacher at VC. Highly recommend him as a teacher!
Great teacher, made the class very easy. He's very understanding and has a sense of humor. I would highly recommend taking psychology classes with him
The best and easiest teacher ever. Super chill and he had the whole course material in power point. Definitely recommend this teacher!!
Very simple class. All his notes are in powerpoint with highlighted areas for exams. He gives us reviews for each section which we do as groups. Makes test taking easy since all the answers are on the reviews. He's very nice, funny and laid back. I would definitely take another psych class with him!
Professor Pauley gives powerpoints with highlighted sections that are the answers to the questions on the review sheets. You work on the review sheets with a group and then study off of the review sheets for the tests. As long as you study the review sheets, the tests are extremely easy. He's very nice, lenient, and funny. Great class and teacher!
Mark Pauley is such an amazing teacher! Extremely clear with the instructions on assignments, nearly no homework. Simply do the reviews correctly, which you do as a group and he gives you the answers when done, study off of those for the test and you'll do just fine! Summer course was not challenging at all. Didn't even have to take the final.
Very VEEEERRRRRRYYYY VERRRRRRRYYYY EASY TEACHER!!!!!!!!!!! :D don't read more comment sign up b4 someone takes ur spot! Only issue was the research paper kinda confusing. Take online if possible even easier then the actual class on campus, I took it during summer but had to drop and this semester took it online, easier then easy!
Easy class-powerpoints online, test info always "++" marked so you know what to study, and he is funny and easy going as well. Only thing I didn't like was the group review we had to do at start of every class. Otherwise it is straight lecture with the occasional research paper info talk. Research paper due at end of semester but it's not too hard.
Very nice and helpful.
Best teacher ever for psychology, interesting class, did not actually like to miss them, undestandable, helpful, nice, care for students, and really effective techeniques that you can learn from it, and he does not really put so much pressure or streesing assesments. I highly recomend this class
Loved this class by far one of my favorite. He is a great professor clear and very well structured. Group review daily which made you keep on track. Test were an easy A with daily reviews as study guides. Research paper sucked :( made me realize I need to get an English class next semester.
This course could have been overwhelming, but Mr. Pauley is crystal clear in expectations and due dates. The textbook is hilarious for some reason (I mean it's pyschology). In all, a very solid course.
Very easy class. As long as you follow the weekly class online and you are good. The book was easy to follow. He gives out study guides that you can fill out before the exam. He requires for you to submit a research paper. You will submit that research paper in parts which made it easier. He has precise written instructions to create a good research paper. He usually take a couple of days to respond because he is only available on certain days but he will get back to you.
Pauley is a very nice and helpful teacher. The online class is very easy. The only difficult part was the research paper, he assigns the project in parts and me on the other hand tried to do all of it at once! but again he is always available for help! do take him!!!
He is a very great teacher, would definitely take again. He has reviews instead of tests but you work on them in groups and if you get a god grade on those they count as extra credit.
He is a very great teacher, would definitely take again. He has reviews instead of tests but you work on them in groups and if you get a good grade on those they count as extra credit.
Great teacher and an interesting class. Attendance isn't that important to him, but in order to do well on the tests, you need to go to class. I did really well in this class and encourage anyone to take it!
This professor is for the most part easy going and his online course is really great for a flexible schedule. The only thing I did not like was the Research Project. He assigns it in sections- you complete a section of it every week. This can be tough because his instructions are really not that clear and hard to understand. Good Luck!
I took this class online for Intro to Psych., and it was really simple. Be prepared to write short discussions about each chapter(s) given, write a research paper (but don't worry, it's broken down to parts), take 60 questions exams (easy as pie), and write four one-paged-essays about chapters not discussed in the class. Would take again!
Amazing!!!! I love his teaching methods. He is simply the best. Very helpful gives you feedback and you can correct your mistakes. Guides you threw the course. Just keep up and read and you should be fine.
Do the study guides, they are key to passing his tests!
Overall the class is really easy only complaint was the research project and there was a lot of work in this class but not hard to do and i thought his point system was pretty weird but overall i passed and i recommend taking him
He gives out awesome study guides that directly reflect the tests. The only struggle of the class is the research paper which he breaks up in pieces so it isn't too bad.
I liked this class. His instructions weren't always completely clear, but he was good about clearing it up for struggling students. His assignments are long and hard and the main assignment is basically creating a scientific paper without the experimentation and conclusion part, which was interesting, but time-consuming. Tests are easy. No final.
I took two classes with Mr. Pauley. The classes were interesting and he is pretty friendly. If you ask for help he will do his best or offer other resources. Expect homework and a research paper. Otherwise he is great Psychology professor.
Cool professor. very minimal work required to pass this class. make sure you attend days of quizzes bevause those quizzes have the same questions on the exam.
I took PSY V05 with Professor Pauley this summer and the class was great! All of the info you need for the course is available from day one. He responds to questionsemails quickly. Do the reviews and the tests will be a breeze. The research paper was tricky at first, but he will explain anything you have questions about. Easy A if you do the work.
Lots of busy work and research paper that was broken down into specific parts (which I found to be not helpful). Prepare to ask lots of questions since he gives unclear instructions though he's willing to clarify. Easy grader. Do the review and the tests will be a breeze. Overall, a bit annoyed with the amount of work although the class was easy.
Took this class on-line over the summer. I think I would've enjoyed it more in person. Lots of work, but easy. The most difficult thing was interpreting the written directions for assignments; this is where I feel like being in the classroom would've been most helpful. Complete study guides and tests are a breeze.
He gives you study sheets before the test, if you know the sheet you will pass the test for sure. on the final if you have an A or B you dont have to take the final. There is one research assignment, its a little hard but he breaks it down so it wont seem long and it works. his lectures are funny and fun. Have taken 3 classes with him
I took Mark Pauley for psychology vo1 and vo3 both classes are basically the same just different subjects you have a research project for both classes, 5 exams, paraphrasing assignments and discussions. The class is easy its just the amount of work you get thats a pain but at least the teacher is cool.
I took this class over summer and it was fairly easy; the workload perhaps seemed like it was more just because it was summer. Very easy grader. One research paper and exams are super easy (5 exams total).
Mark Pauley is the best professor I've had so far in my college experience. He is extremely clear with expectations, the work load is broken down easily, and his dry humor and kindness made each class extremely fun. I left the semester with a great understanding of biological psychology and a literal 110% grade. After his classes I'm a psych major!
Wonderful teacher at VC, I had him for both PSY VO1 & PSY VO3 both classes are pretty much the same just one is intro to psychology and the other is biological psychology. He gives you an extra 10 points to your exams if you attend tutoring which I would recommend btw for a higher test score. I enjoyed both my semesters with Prof. Pauley take him!
I took Psychology V01 and V05 with professor Pauley online. Such a fantastic teacher! Participate and do all the homework, and a passing grade will be yours. Keep up on the weekly reading and weekly discussions. I would definitely take him again!
I took 2 online classes with Professor Pauley and I'm so glad I did. He is a great instructor and always answers your emails. He does assign research projects but he breaks it down for you and it's not difficult. Love him.
Professor Pauley is one of the best professors I've taken at VC. He cares and listens to his students. If you're struggling and ask him for help, he will help you! I didn't have to take the final as he drops the bottom test including the final!
This class is an easy A. As long as you go to all of the classes it is really easy. He does powerpoint lectures and then gives out reviews that have all of the test material on it. Attendance is worth points so show up. The hardest part of this class are the subject research papers but there are only three and even they are pretty easy.
His instructions are not clear! You have a lot of papers to write and a lot of work . It's reasonable since it was a 4 week class. My advise it take the class so the extra credit! Cite cite cite!! And you'll do fine! Ask as many questions as u need to ask him and plan out your assignments!
Pauley is hands down my favorite professor at VC. He genuinely wants his students to pass and learn the subject. You need the book for a few projects but it's on reserve in the LRC so no need to buy it. If you do all of your outside assignments and show up to class you'll get an A. He's super chill.
Great professor I've ever had clear grade criteria, pay attention in lecture which is power points study the review and it's a very easy A, you can literally get an A grade for not doing much
He is a great teacher Only like 5 assignments through out the semester but you will need the book recommend to borrow or rent do NOT buy all tests are multiple choice do the in class reviews and you'll pass the tests no need to take the final if you have a good grade in the class by the end of the semester
He is gives a ton of extra credit. All of the in class assignments are done in groups so it's super easy to get extra credit. The in class worksheets have all the questions and answers that are gonna be on the exams so you don't even have to read the textbook. There are 4 exams and if you take all of them you don't have to take the final. Take him!
Very easy class!
best professor!
Awesome teacher. Super clear and easy assignments anyone can do it a quick 10 minutes. Tests are practically identical to the actually test.
He's a great teacher in person and online. Loved his classes that i ended up taking three ( Biological psychology, developmental psychology and research methods)
SUPER EASY ONLINE CLASS. We got extra credit points the first week of class. His powerpoints give you the answers to the study guides and the tests are almost identical to the study guides. Easy A forsure. A few simple homework assignments. I am taking him again for Dev. Psy.
He is such a great teacher! He has his funny moments. There are a couple papers, but nothing too hard to handle. 10/10 recommend.
THE MOST EASIEST SUMMER CLASS EVER TAKEN IN MY COLLEGE LIFE. SUPER SUPER EASY! EVERYTHING IS SHORT AND SIMPLE, GRADING IS EASY, GOT FULL CREDIT IN ALL MY ASSIGNMENTS. EASY A! 5 EXAMS TOTAL (50 questions each, 5th exam is 25 questions) all the answers are on the review study guide. Discussions ( 8 total, the easiest thing ever) TAKE THIS FOR EASY A
The online course was 4 weeks so we read two chps/week. There is a lot of homework and reading. Pace yourself. He covers all the material and lets you know what will be on the test. We had one research paper, but the professors walks you through the process step by step. Quizzes are not too difficult if you read. Always ask for help when needed.
I have taken 3 classes with Professor Pauley and i have easily aced each one. His lectures are very interesting and he can be funny at times. He clearly informs students of the grading criteria and the tests are straight off the reviews. If you do all the assignments (including reviews) and show up to class you'll be fine. Highly recommend!
It was a joy to take his class because he is a good professor that has a working system to his classes. I learned a lot and was stress free, I wish more professors were as efficient.
was worried to find I had nothing to be worried about. Took psy V03 ONLINE. His syllabus was clear, he assigns the same 2 assignments, for each chapter. Additionally a quiz following each chapter, & your final. He did assign about 3 small 1PG papers throughout the course but over all if you do your work youll pass. WELL RECOMMENDED!!
He is a great teacher, I took his online intro to bio psych class and I was scared it was going to be hard but it was so easy. His lectures are easy to follow and he gives a study guide before every exam plus he responds quick enough to emails.
This was the first online class I took and I'm so glad I did because it wasn't too hard but I still learned/retained a lot of info! The forums, deadlines, & grading were fair. For the reading assignments he provides examples which really helped. He emails back & grades quickly. The study guide really helps prepping you for the exams so do them!
Prof. Pauley's online class was great. Do the work outlined in each week's module, pay attention to due dates/times and you'll be fine. He goes a long way to make sure students succeed. NOTE: you cannot submit assignments late. But he is very clear in his class rules. I'm taking him again in the fall for PSYV05. Really liked his class!
He's amazing! In his lectures he tells u what to write and what is important w/ "+" then usually the next class u take a group quizzes from the notes, which are easy because its straight from the power point. After u do four quizzes which are worth 5 points but extra credit if u have a certain amount right, 7.5,group quizzes test exactly the same
Amazing! Have taken him 3 times. Have always aced his class. He has clear grading criteria, very organized and is a class that is not set up for failure. He's pretty funny and layed back.
I took his 6 week online summer Developmental Psychology course and it was great! There is a good amount of work, but he is not a tough grader. I would take another class with him.
I learned a few life skills through his lectures. Tests and quizzes are EASY as long as you study the notes, you're dumb if you fail. Pick your seat wisely at the beginning of the semester, the people next to you will be your group the whole semester, get with proactive non muchers.
Hes a good professor, you wont regret taking him. His grading system is clear, if you do well throughout the semester you probably wont have to take his final.
He's very organized and grades fairly quickly. I really liked how he provides samples of assignments, its very helpful to know what he is looking for. The tests are based on the test reviews so make sure you do them and study them.
This class isnt an easy A, but he does all in his power to help students pass. He gives precise study guides, goes over any and all questions (without judgement), and is an overall outstanding professor. Several writing assignments (most of which are up to a page MAX) and one final APA paper. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Took 2nd class after being successful in 1st. Online class was easy. Every wk an assignment doc. (what chapter to read, assignment to do & test to be completed if any). He posts lecture of what to study & 99%, it will be on test. May get away with no book. Test are 50 quest/mult choice. I rated 1 in easiness because if you do your work you will pas
This class is great. Light workload and as long as you do the readings and chapter review sheets and the few short papers that he has you write you'll be fine. Offers 20 points extra credit for doing the online orientation and more points for online tutoring thru NetTutor. He's a great teacher and this class was really easy for me. Loved it!
Lectures are informative; combo of slides and class discussions. Great Prof! I would absolutely take all his classes for Psy if I could. I learned so much from his lectures. tests are easy! Pay close attention to the (*) on the powerpoints, they're going to be on the test
I am taking my third class with him. He is GREAT! Clear homework and grading criteria. You MUST log on 3 hours a week to get your participation points.! Dont miss any assignments DOES NOT ACCEPT LATE WORK! But everything is straight forward.
One of the sweetest professors ever!! He's very very helpful and caring. Quiz every class but they're easy and he gives study guide for tests! homework is light! he also gives lots of EC.
I took his online intro to psych very easy and little work to do, and there were 5 exams.
He is a great professor and easy A. I recommend taking his class.
I took this course and his V01 online. Online is straight forward and not difficult at all. I HIGHLY recommend him. I am not a fan of online but with him it was the best. The test are easy and also the work. Loved this class.
I took Mark's class over the 4-week summer session, and I didn't find it overwhelming.
Professor Pauley is an amazing man. It really is a pleasure to have him as a Psychology Professor. He is very clear with class expectations and class work. He stays on track and follows his syllabus. His teaching style is easy to follow and I Absolutely love having him as my Profressor!
Very clear from the beginning how his class is structured and follows that. Very easy to navigate the course material. Very knowledgeable and wants you to succeed.
Amazing semester! He is the best psychology professor ever. Very rewarding and informative class. Class is not hard if you put some effort into it. I would 100% recommend him. He is caring and grades fast. Everything's on the syllabus, very clear grading criteria. Weekly discussions and 4 exams (no finals if you did well).
This is by far, one of the easiest classes I have taken. I learned a lot from Professor Pauley and he is very kind-hearted! If you have a high enough grade, you do not need to take the final, you only need to check in and then you can leave. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!
I love Mr. Pauley. He established very clear grading criteria and publishes online course material early, so that you may get ahead. Im currently enrolled in his PSYV03 online, but I have also taken taken him for PSYV01 online and hes an amazing professor. If you do the work, you will definitely pass. I wish I wouldve taken an in-person class.
I have taken several classes with Mr. Pauley and he is amazing. His online structure is very clear. He prepares his students with his reviews for exams very well! He does not give busy work and all his assignments serve a purpose. 10/10 recommend taking a class with him.
BEST. PROFESSOR. EVER!! He knows the subject very well. Caring and understanding for his students. Study for his exams and score well on the peer reviews and you'll be fine.
Professor. Pauley is an awesome Professor. His class was very easy and so simple. I took him for a 4 week summer course and everything was so easy. 5 test total, 50 questions except the 5th test its 25 questions. His test are easy if you study the review sheets and notes. His work is super easy and he offers a lot of extra credit, great class.
It's an easy A. The online course consist of weekly discussion. 4 or 5 exams (exam questions are on your review work sheets), 3 challenging questions. I did not read the book, I just summarized what I thought was interesting. The course is not difficult at all. If you plan to transfer, I suggest taking it with a challenging professor.
Took the 4wk summer session & by far was the most relaxed I've felt in an online class. I would say, I cannot stress enough the necessity of having the txtbk since you will need it to complete the majority of assignments in his class. Professor Pauley uses a variety of teaching methods which is probably why a 4wk class did not feel intense.
easiest class ever it feels like a crime. it's like taking candy from a baby. you only need to spend like 2 hours a week to finish the assignments.
Just read the direction/ do work. Someone told me if u sound smart u get full credit, its tru. I tried tho, but u don't have too. Fill out chapter reviews before test, can be found on quizlet. search Pauley V01. Do the ec orientationbig grade booster. Book can be found online so don't buy to the work. He responds to emails. Week of work can1hr30m
By far the easiest online class. Prof. Pauley makes sure the class is interacting with one another, which makes the class that much easier to understand. There is one research assignment that is challenging, but the point of that assignment is to prepare you for future research papers. He gives out plenty of EC which makes an A+ more attainable.
I took his 4-week class over the summer online and it was so great! Such an easy A and a great professor who helps out a lot. Offers a lot of extra credit and as a high school student, I even thought this class was super easy. Great class that I would take again!!
I see many good rates for this Professor. Pauley's classes are very easy, but you don't learn anything. I've taken two classes with him and as a psych major, I'm disappointed because I feel like I didn't learn much. It's a very unfortunate easy A.
Great professor. Makes class interesting, fun, and doable. Take him! Do the work and get ahead. One paper which was interesting. Prepares you and has samples of papers something that was very helpful. One of a kind.
Most of the answers to his quizzes are only. Accessible too. The 4 papers he does required a page of paraphrasing
I took him for all of my psychology classes. Each of the classes was run the same. There would be weekly textbook forums where you wrote about a concept from the book. The other assignments were not weekly and were straight-forward. There was four tests and no final if you did well on those tests.
Awesome professor who replies on time and grades quickly. goes above and beyond by giving sample papers. Assignments are straight forward and there's one paper that's a couple of papers long but he's there to help if you have any trouble. Enjoyed this class. Take him!!
You'd be better off grabbing a textbook and teaching yourself the material alone. He offers no support, provides no clarification and will expect you to understand the material right the first time or else you're screwed. Into to Research Methods online is a course I'm not familiar with and he really makes me regret it.
Professor Pauley teaches the easiest classes I've ever taken. The weekly readings are not hard if you pace yourself. There are 4 tests but he gives you a fifth test incase you did not do well on one of the other four. I am taking him again in the summer. Weekly assignments but they are easy. Only one research paper ann it's easy.
This class was very easy he gives at least two assignments weekly and they are all the same, its very easy. His chapter reviews are the exact same as the tests so he makes it very easy to study. I took this class online and he is very easy to contact if you have a question. 10/10 would take again. I cant stress this enough, Take this class!!!!
The only way you can fail his courses is by simply not doing the work or caring. He gives review sheets for each chapter before the exam and its practically almost identical to the review if you study it thoroughly. Ive taken 2 courses with him, and planning on taking him again this fall. 100% recommend prof pauley.
I took him during the pandemic. I searched up all the answers to his quizzes online. Easy A
If you're self-motivated & can write, you'll probably sail through Pauley's class. Fairly easy overall: lots of discussion boards (min. 2 per week), but exam questions are taken from assigned review pages. My 1 "complaint": he is very minimally involved in class. No Zooms, copy & paste discussion answers, & little, if any, feedback on assignments.
Grade is based on the two required discussion boards + responses, exams, and a few extra assignments. The information is taught mostly through his lecture powerpoints but they are really easy to understand. Exams are straight from the review sheet. Professor does not interact much with students as it's a remote class but it was still a great course
Professor Pauley is a straightforward instructor. His assignments are clear and concise. He sticks to deadlines really tough so do not miss your deadlines for any assignments. I would take his class over again due to its simplicity and clear assignments.
Professor Pauley's class was very easy. The answers to the quizzes were all in the lectures and he gives you " fill in the blank " notes. His class was an easy A but I wished I would've learned a little more.
Gives you the test answers in the powerpoint. Super easy class. Read the powerpoints, fill out the study guide sheets he gives you, and you'll get an A. I don't feel like I learned much at all but it's a decent GPA boost or Gen Ed class.
Very easy class. Chapters are summarized in a PowerPoint with "+++" next to anything important. If you're taking Psy as anything more than GE's wouldn't recommend Prof Pauley. The class was pretty engaging but we only met once a week and there were a lot of people who barely did more than exist in that class the entire semester.
He made Intro to Research Methods way more complicated than it needed to be. He also will favor some students over others and let them get away with more. If you really want a quality professor take Niki Milani.
Professor Pauley is an exceptional teacher. I am returning for some additional Psychology classes. I learned always learn so much in his classes. Follow the syllabus, do the work, and you will enjoy the class. Best teacher at Ventura College. I definitely would take another class with this professor, and I am doing just that.
I took Prof Pauley for V03 and liked that class, so I decided to take him again for V07. Not sure why but I had a difficult time with his teaching method in this course. His lecture powerpoints were confusing and the directions for the big, semester-long paper we were assigned were difficult to understand. Easy to pass with the bare minimum.
His classes were very straightforward and simple. I took V01 and V04. He had us keep an Assignment Tracking form that gave you a clear estimate of what your grade will be. No late work accepted, but the homework was not difficult if you followed the guidelines.
I enrolled in the 4 week summer class but had to drop because I knew I would not be able to pass. His method of teaching for this online class was very confusing. When I reached out for help, he did not provide any feedback other than repeatedly saying I was wrong.
The professor's teaching style was very confusing for this online class. When I reached out for help, he was unresponsive. However, Unstuck ai and the textbook were helpful for study prep.
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