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Michael Barber

Psychology - Santa Fe College

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Professor Barber is truly one of the best

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Barber is the best teacher that I have ever had

PSY2012 - 5.0 rating
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PSY2012
Mar 25, 2004

Mr. Barber is the best teacher that I have ever had. His teaching style was very effective. I hope to enroll in more of his classes in the future. I wish all of my teachers could be as nice and professional as he is.

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PSY2012
Mar 26, 2004

He is a great teacher. Very organized - you know exactly what he expects from you. The class is hard but he makes is understandable and interesting.

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DEP2004
Apr 12, 2004

Easy and cool teacher. Teaching is very clear and effective. Discussions are cool and he is funny.

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DEP2004
Apr 15, 2004

He is awesome....He knows what he is talking about, he is honest and fair, and loves input from the class, so if you don't like to get called on watch out....if I had to take more psych classes it would definetly be with him.

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PSY2012
Apr 18, 2004

Mike is the best teacher I've ever had. I wish him luck on his PhD and hope to take another class with him someday.

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DEP2004
Apr 25, 2004

Michael Barber is an awesome teacher. He makes his lessons very easy to follow and comprehend. He is understanding and fair. He really enjoys teaching and loves when students give him their input about the class and his teaching style.

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PSY2012
Jun 16, 2004

Prof. Barber is awesome, his lectures are interesting and engaging. He made this 6 week course fun and stress free. Just bring lots of scantrons for the quizzes.

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PSY2012
Apr 28, 2004

awesome

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PSYCHOLOGY
Jul 15, 2004

Sweet guy always willing to listen to students. He made class fun and interesting b/c you always were doing something beyond book work. Great class with great teacher! Take if you can.

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PYSCH
Nov 12, 2004

I loved him! he is so easy- i did not study and got a B.

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PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 5, 2004

Excellent teacher, very helpful and understanding, works welll with students.

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PSY2012
Nov 13, 2005

Great teacher, makes the class fun. Is available to help if you are having trouble. Will make sure to take another class he is teaching.

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PSY2012
Nov 15, 2005

This professor makes it fun. He makes it easy to like him and is open to sharing his own embarrassment.

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PSY2012
Nov 14, 2005

good teacher. fun! makes a boring class interesting! has a good sense of humor, and makes time go by fast. tests are easy and on material presented in class, no tricks! you dont have to do to much studying, does webct quizes every week, but there easy and open note. he is understanding, and does everything he can to help!

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PSY2012
Nov 17, 2005

Mr. Barber is a very good teacher, although he sometimes lacks in updating grade or even putting grades into the system.

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DEP2002
Nov 18, 2005

Mr Barber was an outstanding teacher. He made this class very interesting. The class wasn't necceasrily easy but he made it seem that way. I will definitely try and take him again!

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PSY2012
Nov 28, 2005

He is a wonderful teacher. He makes his class really fun. Take his class hes awesome.

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DEP2001
Dec 9, 2005

Awesome teacher! He is concerned with whether his students understand the material. Great visual teacher, very funny.

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PYS2012
Jan 5, 2006

Mr.Barber's teaching style is very effective and calls for class interaction. The topics are interesting and relative (and I took the 8am class). The packet is priceless and essential to the tests. Expect weekly HW in subsitution for essays and weekly on-line quizzes that prep for the tests. I highly recommend this class for majors and non.

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PSY2012
May 9, 2006

Wonderful teacher. Awesome personality, very fair, tests are straight from notes, your grade is never a surprise, great sense of humor, all around he's a perfect teacher. (Plus he's handsome!) TAKE HIM!!!!!

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PSY2012
Apr 30, 2006

He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Everyone in my class also thought he is a great teacher. I guarantee you will look forward to attending his class everyday you have it. He has an excellent sense of humor, and is a very fair and easy teacher to have.

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PSY2012
May 9, 2006

Awesome teacher!!!! Highly reccomend. Would take him again if i could

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PSY2012
May 11, 2006

Don't go by first impressions with this guy...he has kids(you'll understand if you take him). He's funny, cool, and class isn't boring. If something important comes up and you miss a quiz, let him know, he's very understanding. Don't miss the HW or WebCT quizzes...30% of your grade. Tests are not too bad, but u still have to study. Take him.

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PSY2012
Nov 13, 2006

This is a great class to take. I wish he was teaching more classes besides this and developmental psychology. I had a 3 hour a week class with him and I never got bored. Definitely a great teacher to take.

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PSY2012
Nov 17, 2006

PRO: He was an excellent teacher....He makes you laugh and doesnt give you much HW, its like 5 questions/week.....CON: The quizzes are based on reading so you have to read.....and its:15 questions timed in 15min.....the exams are somewhat easy......and the final, its only notes since the last exam not from the beggining of the year.

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PSY2593
Dec 6, 2006

cool dude.

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PSY2012
Dec 15, 2006

I really enjoyed Barber's class, he made it interesting and not overly hard. it was overall a good class with the tests and work loads.

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PSY2012
Dec 16, 2006

I really enjoyed this class more than I thought I would. He uses various mediums of teaching to try and reach everybody. On-line quizzes weekly, course pack was VERY helpful, very organized and punctual in responses. A little tricky at times-but he keeps you on your toes.

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PSYCHGENE
Feb 23, 2007

great teacher. I enjoyed his class

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PSYGENE
Apr 2, 2007

Mr Barber was the best teacher I have had so far. He did not make his class easy by far but he kept it interesting so you wanted to do the work. As long as you completed your assigned work, everything else was a breeze. HE IS AN AWESOME TEACHER!!!

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PSY2012
Apr 27, 2007

Mr Barber is very entertaining & passionate about teaching. His self-deprecating humor alone is worth taking the class! The subject matter is very interesting and so is he. I strongly recommend this class if you're interested in the subject. You work for your grade, so you definitely learn the subject matter. Textbook required.

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PSY2012
Apr 26, 2007

I took this course online. Lots of reading, but easy A if you put in a little effort. I learned alot.

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PSY2012
May 2, 2007

Mr Barber has got to be one of the BEST teachers at SFCC!! I learned to LOVE psychology in his class. You learn a lot and enjoy learning it. He is very personable and his lectures make everything become crystal clear! Whenever I looked at the clock, the class was over! Another plus is that he uses a VERY interesting text book. VERY FUN!!! TAKE HIM!!

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PSY2012
May 7, 2007

This was my favorite class last semester. Mr Barber was so much fun I was truely sad when the semester ended. Take this professor!! He was great!! Just come to class and keep up with your course pack and review the chapter reading before you take your quiz. Study the objectives on first page of each section of your course pack for exams.

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PSY2012
May 7, 2007

This was my favorite class last semester. Mr Barber was so much fun I was truely sad when the semester ended. Take this professor!! He was great!! Just come to class and keep up with your course pack and review the chapter reading before you take your quiz. Study the objectives on first page of each section of your course pack for exams.

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PSY2012
Jul 8, 2007

This literally is the greatest teacher at Santa Fe. He is sooo helpful and sooo kind. I wish I could take him for every class!!!

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PSY2012
Jun 14, 2007

You actually do have to work some in this class, but he is an amazing teacher, and the work isn't that hard. He gives you points for trying even if you are wrong. His class is a blast! If you actually want to learn take his class!

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PSY2012
Aug 14, 2007

good teacher. self depricating. dry sense of humor NO ESSAYS!!!!!!!!!!

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PSYCH1101
Sep 13, 2007

he is very nice understanding and alot of fun. he also cares alot about psychology and knows what he is talking about

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PSY2012
Oct 15, 2007

This man is AMAZING! Easy homework due once a week. Online quizes so they are open book. Only 4 exams and they are fairly easy if you study a little bit. NO RESEARCH PAPERS! Funny guy and great teacher! I wanna take all the classes he teaches

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PSY2012
Oct 16, 2007

very good teqacher. he is so kind and helpful. the class is really fun. this is a class you actually learn in.

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PSY2012
Nov 16, 2007

He is by far my favorite teacher. His lectures are so easy to understand and he is really funny. Plus a cool field trip was planned. He obviously cares about his students!!!!

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PSY2012
Oct 28, 2007

Very good teacher. He lets you be involved in class a lot. Easy to pass as long as you do the reading.

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SOP2002
Nov 20, 2007

hes awesome!

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PSY2012
Dec 3, 2007

the best teacher by far. makes class so interesting and fun. does different things through out the class period so you don't just sit there in lecture. just an amazing teacher! the best in santa fe.

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PSY2012
Nov 3, 2008

I liked him alot. You basically have HW due every Tuesday & a quiz to do every week. Quizzes are pretty easy HW is alil time consuming put pretty easy too. Just put some time & effort into the class. You have 4 test no final & no research type papers. VERY nice guy makes class fun, its not a lecture type class just discussions really.

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PSY2012
Nov 7, 2008

This is my first experience with him and so far it's been enjoyable. He does make the class interesting and will listen to all points, while giving his own. Doesn't try to embarass you, and he is big on group collaboration. I highly recommend him!! I'm sure I won't have a A, but I feel I have learned the subject so far.

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DEP2004
Nov 18, 2008

Mr. Barber is the best psy professors at SFC. He is easy but the course is a little difficult..If you attempt to do your best he Will pass you for sure. His course is never a dull moment like other Ive had in the past.

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PSY2012
Nov 19, 2008

This teacher is awesome. Wasn't sure I would like the class, but I actually looked forward to going to class. He makes it fun and interesting. He is hilarious. I'd consider taking him for a future class.

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SOP2002
Nov 25, 2008

One of my three favorite Professors!

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PSY2012
Nov 26, 2008

I like the way he teaches, but I did find his tests to be a little hard. Attendance isint req. but really helps with your grade. I thought he was a nice guy all around and knows his stuff. Class was fun not just boring lectures. I would def. recommend him.

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PSY2012
Nov 29, 2008

Mr.Barber was an excellent teacher. His class consist of class work assignments, group work, tests, and quizzes are online. Other comments say that he brightens your day, it's completely true. I always leave his class with a smile on my face. He's one of the best teachers I ever had.

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PSY1001
Dec 2, 2008

His class was really great. He kept things interesting so I never felt bored and he had a great way of teahing the information. I never really had to study. I wish that I could have taken him for all of my classes.

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PSYC2012
Dec 5, 2008

Mr. Barber is an AMAZING teacher, i learned a lot & i am going to try and take another psychology class if i can get him as my teacher. he makes things very clear and easy to understand. we do have homework and quizzes but only 4 tests. he's very interactive and there is rarely a dull moment. i'd advise anyone to take his class.

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SOP2002
Dec 17, 2008

This guy is incredible. His classes are very interesting and informative. He makes you want to come to class. The things he does is unbelievable, the hands on activities and the surveys are great. He has on-line quizzes, and homework and some extra credit. He is definitely someone to take for any psychology class. He is the best!

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PSY2012
Jan 5, 2009

AWESOME TEACHER! he makes it very interesting and assignments are easy. he has a schedule to follow which makes it easy to keep up in class.1 homework & 1 quiz a week. 4 tests. no final. no projects. 1 field trip. tests are simple if you study. his lectures are great and hes really funny. great personality. GREAT CLASS!!

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PSY2010
Feb 25, 2009

Took online gen psych; great teacher! Organized, responds to emails promptly, a good handful of assignments but some are open book - lots of opportunity to earn points. Grades quickly. Definitely MUST read textbook to get by with a good grade. Highly recommend him for psychology.

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PSY2012
Apr 13, 2009

Great teacher. explains things well homework is easy everything is very clear. you have to work to make a good grade but he is a very good teacher the class was fun

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PSY2012
Apr 24, 2009

Great teacher. He made the class fun and the material easy to understand. Professor Barber is truly one of the best. Don't take him if you are lazy but once you will do the work, a guaranteed A. I am glad I took his class.

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PSY2012
Apr 15, 2009

Awsome teacher. Got to come to class. Homework once a week. Timed open book quiz every weekend online. If you study exams are easy.

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PSY2012
May 5, 2009

He teaches his class quite well. Basically his tests come from the textbook read so even if you don't go to class you can do good on the tests. Attendance is mandatory though. There is a lot of work in this class but as long as you do it all you can easily get the grade you want. I only did a moderate amount of work and managed a 96%.

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PSY2012
Aug 12, 2009

great teacher. took online class everything is in textbook for the test quizzes and web activities i loved this class and im looking for others that he teaches

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PSY2012
Aug 22, 2009

Great, fun teaching style. Minimal homework, moderately hard quizzes.

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PSY2012
Oct 14, 2009

Awesome Teacher!Took Fall A online."Tremendous" amt of reading & assignments in such short period of time.But,if you stay on top of reading & do all the work there is "no" reason you can't make an A. He's extremely approachable & it is quite apparant he wants all to succeed.He answers emails promptly & not 1 bit intimidating.Highly recommend.

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PSY2012
Nov 13, 2009

Great teacher, entertaining and witty, I look forward to class b/c I know it'll be a laugh. There's a hw due every tues, a short online chapter quiz due every Sunday and a workbook to fill out mostly in class. The final is not cumulative. He covers everything thoroughly. Seems like a lot to do but I spent little time out of class on work.

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PSY2012
Nov 19, 2009

i like this teacher, you actually learn stuff... and all the material from the textbook is pretty much the test. he has a weird sense of humor, but that's what makes you like him..definatly nice and a great teacher!

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PSY2012
Nov 20, 2009

Awesome professor! It's not a super easy class but its really ebjoyable. He makes it an easy going enviroment that you can actually learn in. Quizzes are easy if you understand the material. Tests are pretty straightforward if you studied then you'll be fine. Great class though best of the semester.

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PSY2012
Dec 7, 2009

I took this class online in a minimester;At first it seems overwhelming but once u get into it you will flow nicely.Barber is very organized and helpful. Quizzes and tests r challenging but read the material and you'll be fine plus he gives u plenty of time, I made an A..great class!

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PSY2012
Dec 7, 2009

Mr. Barber is one of the best teachers at Santa fe, I know lots people say that about many teachers but he truly is. He won't give you an essay A but the way he explains makes you understand it right away. super funny and organized professor, three test quizzes online and homework due every Tuesday but it helps you because essay question comefromHW

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PSY2012
Dec 9, 2009

Took his online class; like most, he's more a facilitator than a teacher, expect to teach yourself out of the book. Absolutely inflexible with due dates, even in case of serious illness, so don't procrastinate. Grading is a bit complicated but managable. Seems okay, I'd take his classes again.

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PSY2012
Dec 9, 2009

This teacher is very straight forward, gives you plenty of time for assignments. I missed some assignments because of my procrastination and computer problems and still got a B. Read the material, it is enjoyable, and you will love his class. Very organized teacher!! Would highly recommend!!!

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SOP2002
Apr 16, 2010

He is an amazing professor! He keeps the class interactive and always helps you when you need it. The quizzes are online, and there are 4 exams through out the semester. He is funny, and a great teacher.

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PSY2012
Dec 11, 2009

Mr. Barber is one of the best teachers I have had at SF. He makes psychology fun! If you go to class everday, do the homework assignments and take the quizzes online every week it will boost your grade a ton! He gives extra credit opportunites and wants you to do well! Take him! You won't regret it I promise!!

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PSY2012
Apr 27, 2010

Funny, energetic, comprehensible and interesting. Tue-homework due on reading assigned (book=very interesting) review hw and chapter (course packet used for notes). Thur-review chp. (course packet used). Sunday-quiz with 15 ?'s due. Goes over EVERYTHING in class. 4 exams. I want to take him again, and his classes fill quickly. Great prof.

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PSY2012
Apr 28, 2010

highly recommended! he is very funny, helpful and his class is easy to understand. he does a good job relating the material to real life! he gives an open book quiz on line every weekend. very easy to do well!

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PSY2012
May 4, 2010

The directions were always clear and he was quick to grade and answer back. I took his online fall B course and it was really easy. There is a lot of work and you do have to take the class seriously. He will help you with any questions. The quiz questions are most likely always on the tests. I definitely recommend taking this course. I got an A

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SOP2002
May 5, 2010

Barber is a really great teacher- organized, entertaining and keeps the class involved. I thought the tests were easy, especially since many questions came from the quizes, but the questions are mostly applied knowledge vs. straight memorization. There is a big research paper, plus 2 other papers. The chapters are short and easy to read.

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PSY2012
Jun 30, 2010

Took class online in Spring B. Very organized! Amazingly organized! Get the book and just read it, you will pass your quizzes and exams easier. If you are a health sciences major, pay special attention to the chapter about the brain and all the details in the book about what originates from certain parts of the brain like speech, and memories.

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DEP2004
May 19, 2010

Mr. Barber is 1 of my fav. professors! Very laidback and funny. The class is very interesting and you learn a lot! HW is 5 q's and is due once a week. There is a 15 q online quiz every week. For the tests you def. have to read the material, but the quizzes help. HIGHLY recommend him!

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PSY2012
Aug 16, 2010

Great Teacher ! Helpful online class. A lot of Extra Credit. Just make sure to not miss things because you can't make them up! Based on point system and you can earn a lot of them. Timed Test and Quizzes but enough time for them. Great online class!You should definitely take him!

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PSY2012
Jul 30, 2010

Please do yourself the honor of taking this online course if you need it. Prof. Barber is extremely organized and the format is very easy to follow. His deadlines are fair and his assignments are self-explanatory. The web assignments are fun and the tests and quizzes are straight from the book. All you have to do is read and post! You will pass!

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PSY2010
Aug 31, 2010

BEST TEACHER I have ever had. Mr. Barber is an amazing teacher. He is always willing to help you grasp concepts or prompt you through the course. So amazing everyone should have the honor of being in his class he is an awesome guy!!!

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PSY2002
Nov 19, 2010

Dr. Barber is an AMAZING teacher! I am sad that the fall semester is ending! There are 5 easy HW questions each week followed by a quiz of the chapter. THE BOOK IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! He is so funny and class is always interesting. I highly recommend his class. There's a good amount of work but it's so worth it! He's great

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PSY2012
Nov 19, 2010

One of the best professors i've had. His class is really interesting and he is REALLY funny. He has weekly hw assignments that are easy, and weekly online quizzes that I always got A's on. The class has a laid back atmosphere. I really enjoyed this class!

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PSY2012
Nov 24, 2010

Mr. Barber is an amazing professor! He's there for guidance and he'll listen when you need advice about academic things. He's very organized, keeps you aware of you're grade and most importantly....the class is so interesting!! Mr. Barber is the reason I'm getting my Bachelors degree in Psychology! The class is so interesting and you'll learn a lot!!! I passed with an A-!!! BEST CLASS/PROFESSOR EVER AT SANTA FE!!! Take him...you WON'T regret it!!

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SOP2002
Dec 7, 2010

Great professor, very organized and funny. Makes discussion interesting and enjoyable. Text book is mandatory. Would highly recommend :)

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PSY2012
Dec 11, 2010

Michael Barber is extremely organized, helps students keep track of their progress, and makes class time a quality learning experience. (Lots of homework, but improves exam scores.) His teaching methods are very effective, and above all, Mr. Barber is such a nice person! I HIGHLY recommend his class. I'll be taking another class w/him for sure.

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SOP2002
Mar 18, 2011

a really nice teacher. isn't out to fail you. his tests aren't hard if you actually take the time to study a little. definitely recommend taking him.

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PSY2012
Aug 16, 2011

Extremely helpful and really cares about his students. I loved his online class layout and his teaching techniques. I really feel like I learned a lot in his class and highly recommend taking his class.

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PSY2012
Aug 21, 2011

Great teacher, always very helpful and quick to respond to questions. It's an easy course as long as you study. I took the online course. The quizzes and tests are timed so you really have to know the material, but if you know the material you won't have any problem. I would definitely recommend this class.

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PSY2012
Aug 23, 2011

I absolutely loved him! Prof. Barber is extremely helpful and organized. As long as you study the material and keep up with web activities, quizzes, and exams, you will pass and learn so much interesting material.I took his course online summer B and passed with an A! Really interesting class. A lot of reading. Discussion questions were fun!

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PSY2012
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

I highly recommend taking this course. The reading for the class is pretty heavy, and though it is helpful to read the chapters, the material is covered in class. Lectures are inclusive and interactive. Prof Barber does a great job ensuring that students understand the material and the discussion posts are just one way he achieves this.

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