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Reviews (241)
Very Enthusiastic... Teachers should be more like this one.
very straightforward teacher, lets u know what u need to study for tests. (There are only 4 tests that make up your grade, no final really.) encourages class discussion, tests 1/2 lecture and videos + 1/2 textbook reading.
WONDERFUL TEACHER, VERY CLEAR, FUNNY, HOT, VERY UPTODATE, AND ENCOURAGING!!!!
I worked very hard and expected an A grade but instead she gave me a B ! She does not have an efficient way of teaching. She tends to favor guys and athletes. She is very bias. She passes them with a C even though they did poorly in class.She sucks!
Really cool and approachable, decent lecturer: always greets the class with a cheery hello, Lancers! Corny but good.
Easy to pay attention in class. Jokes here and there. Always smiles. Very friendly. Tests are average. Though I heard her tests in her other courses are hard.
not the only student in her class to get what i DIDN'T deserve. had an A the whole way through, but she gave me a "B" in the class, she didn't even have my final exam when i asked to challenge my grade. having only 4 exams is unfair, she is def.
I really enjoyed her, she changed my life, best teacher I ever had... She is beautiful. EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE HER!
she is a wonderful teacher! enthusiastic, entertaining, and totally sweet. grades really easy, she's always throwing in extra points to help her students. no hw, you must study for the tests, but they' re easy. she makes it fun. definately reccomend her!
she is awesome, very helpful and understanding.
You cannot stop smiling next to her. She is very positive and nice. But her class is challenge. YOu must read the book and study.
shes nice,, BUT, she is always late, she sometimes doesnt even show up at all so if you take her for a morning class, u might wake up early for no reason somtimes. shes really cool, but teaches nonsense
Good morning Lancets. I am sorry that I am late. I am going to show you another video today. Yay~~~~ Who cares whether we two weeks behind.
Ireland is a nice person, but she doesn't teach much! She favors those who are in sports or very involved in school activities. Nothing you read is going to be on the test. She cruves the test, which is good. I got a B in her class and didn't study much.
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She is a realli good teacher.. Whenever she enter the room she said Good morning Lancer. Just read ur book and pay attention in her class and more study in ur book.. She is a realli easy teacher if u read ur book.. She don't give hw, only read ur book..
Easiest class ever! EASY tests(Intersession had open book). We had some interesting discussions in our marriage and family class(don't be afraid to speak up)But she is ALWAYS late.I even learned about and got accepted for an internship through her.
Dr. "IG" Is awesome. Althought the class I took was during the winter intersession, the pace didn't seem too rushed, and I felt the material covered and questions on the test were more than fair. An easy class, but one you can still learn plen
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cant teach, questions on test very unclear and unrelated to text material, very lazy, doesnt want to help students NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT!
well her class was alright but she always let people interrupt her and go off topic which was annyin, her test were confusing... multiple trick questions...........
easy to understand,down to earth teacher.very friendly and personable.we watch quite a few videos in both her psych 21 and soc 1 classes.some open book tests.she usually cancels class around 3 times during the semester.
great... take her ,, won't regreat it
I felt that she wasn't all that hard of a teacher...She doesn't try to make you think like she does..which is cool. Test are pretty easy..no HW so it's cool
Eassy class, nice teacher.
Cool teacher.Her test are average not to hard not to easy. She makes the class very interesting. If you want to be a teacher in the elementary level i would really recommended her because she will help you through the process. Take her
I hope she is a good teacher in her dream.
she is so cool, on each single test, she gives ten point extra credit. it is impossible to fall her class~ her fifty multiple choices worth as much as one super easy essay question on the test~
She's nice and talks about interesting stuff in class, but her tests don't reflect the material she covers. And the grade is based on 3 tests, each covering 5 or 6 chapters. :( I don't suggest taking her class.
wonderful professor-- very fair and considerate. she gives you a study guide for the test & majors hints. Attend class, skim through the book, and study what she tells you to and you should be fine. Our final was open book for "15 minutes" (;
fair...
Took a couple of her classes -- really pretty easy, just cancels classes a lot -- but very kind and nice.
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she is easy if u study, read the bk, and don't miss an exam.
She is easy... but need to read the book. There is no homework the whole semester, take 3 tests and that it. So you need to do good on the tests.
I expected something different out of a Socio class. She just lectured, we watched videos when she wasn't there and took tests. I was very dissapointed with her class. If you are going to college to learn, don't take her class!!!!!
SHE COOL. BUT NOT A GOOD TEACHER. UR BETTER OFF TAKING THE CLASS ONLINE. ITS ALL TEXTBOOK. UR TEXTBOOK WILL BE UR BEST FRIEND IN THIS CLASS AND SHE GIVES NO BREAKS. UR MAKE IT OR U DONT!
Dr. Ireland-Galman is the best instructor I have ever had. Her courses are conducted with the utmost professionalism and class. Dr. Ireland-Galman is obviously very knowledgeable in her subject (s), and I was quite impressed by her zest for teaching. She is one in a million!!
SHE IS THE GREATEST! HER CLASSES INSPIRED ME TO CHOOSE A MAJOR IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES. I HAVE CURRENTLY MOVED ON TO A LOCAL CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY, AND HAVE YET TO FIND SUCH AN INSPIRING TEACHER!!
Never had a better teacher! She's so considerate with a great sense of humor. I encourage everyone to take her! Usually the people who don't show up for class are the ones who don't like her. Read the text and you'll do fine!
Very sweet pleasant person!
great teacher, you learn a lot by just listening, but you better buy the book
She was the best! Very helpful and easy to understand! Great Inspiration helped me decided to hold on to a major in psychology
Highly recommended...her style of teaching is actually somewhat interesting. Your grade is based on 3 tests, but if you cover the study guide..you'll be fine. She totally hints the major things that will be on the test. All in all, it's just common sense!! AWESOME TEACHER!
Very kind, sweet lady... the most maternal professor at PCC
awful person
She only adds details to what is said in the book. Sometimes she doesn't finish lecturing on the chapters needed for the test. She has pop e.c. in-class work, so you'll needa bring the w/book to class everyday. Recommended if you can do fine by reading book yourself.
She made the class a little interesting. She was always 15-20 mins late to a 1 hour class. Really never finished a complete chapter. Tests were mostly common sense. I didn't study for most of them and got B's and C's. Easy teacher and a easy grade to boost your gpa, but don't expect to learn much.
Dont expect much from her. She teaches very little, but the exams cover a lot of material that she doesnt have to teach. why? cuz she b/s a lot in class. always goes off topic. if you still want to take class with her, make sure you spare out extra time to do the reading on your own.
Awesome and lovable~!!! Take her she is the best
She's a great teacher. Take notes in class and you'll do fine on the test. I truly recommend her!
She's a good teacher. If you take notes and show up you definetly will get a good grade...
It takes a great actress to pancake a car, you know.
Her methods are amazing! She relates concepts from the class to life and uses a colorful array of stories in lecture. She makes the most abstract seem common sense and knows how to get her students to see it that way. If you attend class, take notes, and ask questions you'll be fine. She is truly one of the BEST professors I have ever had.
dr.ig is the SWEETEST professor u'll ever have.the lectures are actually really, really interesting,although a lot of stuff u need 2 read on ur own(she rarely finishes lecturing on all the material for the test.).tests are challenging,but they have built in extra credit(10 points)& she assigns lots extra credit crosswords.highly recommended.
Michelle is a Great teacher She is just dificult enough to get your brain working.I have taken her 3 times. she will help you to understand info if the book does not make sense she is happiest when students are willing to particepate.She gives lots of extra credit I wish I could take her for another semester but I can't afford to repeat a class j
Professor Ireland Galman is really NICE. Her class is pretty easy with only lectures and 3 tests. Tests are 50 question m/c and the other half is essay/short answer about 3 questions which she grades easily. M/C is a little hard due to many choices and "all the above, none of the above, both a&b, etc" NOt much lecture have to read on your own
take her .. she's very helpful. she's willing to help students and give a lot of participation pts.
Cancels class a lot, but otherwise, a solid teacher and pretty easy too.
Very difficult, Not helpful. Don't take her class. 3 tests only and they are hard. I got a C, but will not take here for any other class again...
Boring and hard, do not take her class.
she is the nicest teacher i have ever had. 3 multiple choice test are kind of hard, but if you can bull $h*t your way through the eassay part, you pass with flying colors. you really need to study for the final because its only multiple choice I liked her, she was great.
Very good proff for psychology and sociology classes at PCC.
The best teacher at pcc i wish there were more like her you jut need to come to class prepared and ready and make an attempt to talk to her outside of class trust me it helps
Personaly i dont like her. Sociology itself is intersting to me but her explanation is not clear. you know, why do we have to memorize such a things? someone might say she is a nice teacher but i dont wanna talk to her.
Ms. IG is pretty awesome. Her tests aren't the best thing, but she gives reviews for them.its also mostly based on the book and some videos you'll watch in the class. only hard if you don't take time to study. She's also fair about grading, but PARTICIPATION is a must.You need to be open and be sociable. She likes class interaction.
sure, interaction, different perspectives, shows lots of video; that's how she's supposed to teach an introductory course. Yeah, she knows her basic stuff very well.
her class is really boring you dont understand anything that she says...she is soo dry and talks with a mono voice..she might be nice..but not when it comes down to your grades. save some time..dont take her
She's such a family person, making her the perfect teacher to take for Marriage and Family. She's pretty kick-back and fun, and her lectures on relationships are ones that you can apply to your own. Her tests are pretty hard though - but study the book throughly and you'll do fine. Fun love quizzes. No homework. An enjoyable experience.
This Professor is so motherly in her demeanor..she treats her students like her own children and she's really very sweet. Yes, her tests are hard, but you can use your book for a half hour during the exam. You watch alot of videos and take relatively easy notes. There's no homework except for extra credit and she doesn't like people coming in late!
um....All i can say is little notes, close book test, and minment 5 chapter per one exam. her review for the exam aren't help. don't take her class
For summer, 3 exams and you must participate >.> thats kinda hard to do when the lectures are boring and the teacher does all the talking. It's nothing I thought the marriage and family class would be ..
boring lecture, hard exam. she cancelled half of the classes. PCC should fired her~~
Prof Ireland-Galman may be motherly, and is probably a good mother, but she is a lousy professor. She cancelled many of the classes this summer, which sucks when gas is $3 bucks a gallon. She must be racked with guilt when she cashes her paycheck, because she definitely does not earn it! PCC should watch her and make sure she shows up to work!
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THIS TEACHER IS NOT ONLY VERY VERY DISORGANIZED BUT SHE GRADES BASED ON PARTICIPATION AND DOESN'T EVEN CONSIDER STUDENTS LIKE ME WHO ACTUALLY READ ALL THE BOOK AND SPENDED HRS STUDYING! (IS NOT EASY TO STUDY WHEN SHE IS NOT HELPFUL) HER GRADING ON PARTICIPATION IS UNFAIR!! WHEN YOU ACTUALLY STUDY!
Great and wonderful person..probably the sweetest person at PCC it is a tough class and you will have to study hard..but most importatly get to know her outside of class and see what a beautiful person she is TAKE HER!!!
eh, she was alright.
YEAH YEAH SHE IS A NICE PERSON BUT HER TEACHING IS LOUSY SHE IS VERY DISORGANIZED...CARES MORE FOR PARTICIPATION THAN LEARNING THE MATERIAL
Disorganized. Bias. Should be found teaching in an adult school instead. Cares too much bout attendance. Who cares?! We read, we pass, GET OVER IT!~ Class participation is such a BIG DEAL. BUT THEN SHE FORGETS U PARTICIPATED. You have to be the teacher's pet to get an A in this class or a real dorky dork.
nice,but plays favorites. She know's her stuff but makes such a big deal about participation that it scares her students and only the loud mouths speech up.
omg! All these people are trippin. no, not only did the "loud mouth" people talk in class, but in all of my other classes, im pretty quiet. In her class, it felt comfertable to say what I felt. Attnedance and participation in class is important. But how hard is that!? What's the point of going to school if you dont go to class? And shes really nice
There are profs that don't teach anything relevant during the lectures, but this professor actually draws you further from what you read from the book by getting students more confused in class. If i didn't know any better I would think she's really high on pot all the time, because she seemed like so. Tests are hard since she doesn't teach at al
I took her Child Devlopment Psych class a few years back. She is kind, helpful woman. Butm if you respect her, she will give the same back. She is a bit unorganized and maybe "ditzy". Attendance is crucial and you can't bs the class. Tests can be very hard if you didn't study. Make sure she knows who you are, better relationship that way.
If she remembers your name and you speak a lot then you will pass
Do you want really to learn a lot? Then you should take Dr Ireland. She is fantastic and knoledgable!
Prof is funny,tells a lot of stories to illustrate, class is really interesting and I always like to show up.
SHE'S VERY KIND. SOMETIMES SHE GETS RANDOM MOOD SWINGS. THE CLASS IS SOLELY BASED ON PARTICIPATION. A BUNCHA PPL LEFT THE CLASS EARLY N THE ONES WHO STAYED SHE GAVE I THINK 10 EXTRA POINTS TO. SO IF YOU WANNA TAKE THIS CLASS YA BETTER SHOW UP!! BUT YEA SHE TEACHES VERY WELL.
she is good but unorganized....a lil hard!
Nice lady but i cant believe anyone would say she is a good teacher. Tests are hard but she curves them. 1/3 of class is based on participation/attendance. Notes are important.Overall the class is pretty easy if you participate and study. Also the extra credit is a must if you want an A. I would NEVER take a class with her again. Do not recommend.
she is nice; she is also a little disorganized but i believe that is b/c she teaches so many classes. interesting subject. book is a little dry and boring, and tests and really really specific. she gives several extra-credit opprotunities though. she incorporates the students into her discussion and also ues real life examples.
she was great. She has a lot of experience that relates to the material and makes it interesting and gives a few laughs. If you finish the study guide the test is no problem.
she was great. She has a lot of experience that relates to the material and makes it interesting and gives a few laughs. If you finish the study guide the test is no problem.
She is extremely easy. She gives a crap load of extra credit on each test. She also gives participation points and also always gives 2 points the day after each test for showing up. She takes points away if you are late/absent a lot. Anyway really easy professor with no homework or paper.
course is mostly independent study. if you study you will do fine. very nice lady but lectures are pretty random and have nothing to do with the tests.
attendance is mandatory for getting an A. she is super easy. you must participate and talk alot to get points.no shy people allowed... haha easy A
awesome teacher! enthusiastically ecstatic all the time. biggest thing for everyone to pass her class: TALK!!! SPEAK UP! COME TO CLASS! seriously. easy A, plus the finals are a breeze... =X
Take her shes late but great professor
Class is mostly indpndnt study and when she does teach, there's no organization what-so-ever! Tests were really hard, but theres a lot of EC. Shes ALWAYS late or absent, yet takes points from us for being late & absent. Right after the midterm she was absent 3 times in a a row & was also not there the last two classes b4 the final or for the final!
This class requires a lot of studying. Just study the study guide for each test and you'll be okay. Participate A LOT.
drop NOW if enrolled! i enrolled instantly when i read tht tests r openbook. she doesnt lecture but when she does u would hoped that she didnt. tests r insanely hard, hv to read every little detail and know material to the most trivial level. showed useless videos nd this phrase was actually used, "well the videos hv alot more than i have to say".
Well she's not a horrible professor, but not a great one either. I sat towards the back so I never really heard her. The class grade is mainly based off two exams, which were pretty difficult. The classroom was so cold, she always had the AC running full blast. I got a B, but it was a really boring class, I learned nothing.
she is a great professior. i had her during summer08 and got a B in her class. although you have to read the book for tests but there is the essay part that is so easy and ECs. and in da begining she told us that she will be late so she don't have to mark us tardy. note, she's there early in da next room. didn't study much. din't talk much
I took this class based on the comments on this website. DROP HER! It is not open book-you only use the book for half an hour during the test! She is impossible! Does not lecture! Only talks about her family and her days at UCLA! SHEEE SUXX..trust me! Im a psych major and I got a C in this stupid class!
i love her!!!! she is funny and just the nicest teach I have had at pcc!!! only 3 test, you watch some videos and a group project. her lectures are interesting.
Awesome professor!!! YOU HAVE TO READ ON YOUR OWN SHE DOESNT'T COVER EVERYTHING. IT'S PRETTY EASY. i LOVE HER!! HER LECTURES ARE INTERESTING
Well she may be good at Sociology, but at Psychology not that great. The class was boring, videos were boring, the teacher didn't project her voice loud enough for people in the back to hear her, and so I never got most of the notes. I mean come on, should you really have to teach yourself in a class. Hello! That's why they're called teachers.
She needs to use a microphone, cause I could never hear her. If you're an immigrant, don't take her class, because she doesn't write notes on the board. The class was really boring, and I couldn't tell you a thing I learned with her.
She's quite a fun professor. She always has a story to tell but there's a class connection to each one. A lot of your grade is based on participation so being in class and being involved is important. I'd definately take her again.
the class was ok.not interesting,not too boring.the tests were a little harder than she said.but be careful before you answer her questions.she usu already took her side before you judge the problem. if yours didnt match hers, that means LOWER involvement points(she wanted students to participate in class,but she wouldnt take different oppions)
IRELAND-GALM!!she is coo had her winter 09' and yea we covered alot the whole book, but it was hella interesting movies were cool and we can use the book for 30 min. on the test. Do the worsheets and PARTICIPATE PARTICIPATE! dont be late 2 class either! Test are a lil hard but if u pay attention u shuld be fine i recommend her =] good professor!
Omg this class was so boring. I thought it would be interesting and a cool subject to try, but I ended up bored in a freezer. Yes the room was cold, and I ended up wearing my winter clothes in 90° weather. I learned nothing in the class, and found her lectures extremely tedious. Avoid her.
I loved this class!!!! It was at 7:15 in the morning, but I was psyched for the class every time. She does not cover everything in class and you're expected to read the book. The tests are very difficult and only 2-5 people get an A on them every time. Still, this class was amazing!!!
Very scattered and unorganized. She knows her stuff and her lectures are great, but she rarely lectures. Most of class time was spent on worksheets and watching boring movies. MUST read the book if you want to do well. Five tests, with 30 minutes of open book. An average class, if you like psychology, take it.
theres something about her teaching i dont like. its not organized, she goes off topic, even if u study, her quizes are a lil tricky, and she does this b/s participation game where u literally have to state ur name before answering anything. however, u do get 30 min open book. take her during an intersession, 16wks is too much!
very engaging lecturer,its really a feat to keep students interested at 7 oclock in the morning and she has definitely done so. an A is achievable for people who read the book,attend all lectures,have above avg critical thinking & test taking skills
One of my best teachers at this school.
Professor Ireland is very nice and understanding, but definitely PLAYS FAVORITES. she favors those who participates a lot. Her lectures have nothing to do with her tests, so it's all on you to read all the chapters and know it backwards and forwards.
Prof. Ireland knows what she is talking about. She specifies what she wants exactly, and gives us the sweet right to use the textbook during exams for thirty minutes. Additionally, she also shows us these videos featuring many social problems!
Her Lecture has nothing to do with the test but treat the study guide like bible.Memorize the vocabularies on her worksheet and read every page of the book.4 tests,1 presentation,1 biography(not mandatory but boast your grade)Btw for anyone doing scholar, she is really helpful with your project:) not easy A but attainable.
Prof Michelle made the class interesting.3 tests you have to get at least B+ on all the tests to ace the class.show up to class on time, talk to her, participate,study the book thoroughly, memorize all the terms on worksheet.this class is for students who want to learn and are willing to put effort.A really sweet and kind professor
i felt like her tests were way too difficult. nice lady but i i didnt learn anything in her class because all we did is watch videos. very independent class read the book and learn on your own.
Her test were a little out of control, especially the 1st and 2nd. Read the book with extreme care, and study hard. Study REALLY HARD. Know where everything is in the book. Like every detail and key terms. She give you a 30 min to use the book during test. But over all, great teacher, but difficult one of course.
Honestly one of the most boring teachers I've ever had. I was very excited about learning Psychology and she didn't help. Couldn't hear her half the time and the tests were overbearing.
she is an engaging lecturer.enlightening a group of students at 7 am in the morning is a challenging task but she satisfies it wonderfully.however, her lectures aren't very focused and organized and one can earn a good grade on the readings alone.she is helpful and an A is not too hard to get
absolutely one of the most captivating professors i've ever had. Her real life examples are amazing and the articulation with which she tells her stories will have you hanging on her every word. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
She is the nicest lady! She's so sweet and her tests are extremely easy because they're open book tests. I love her and she even recommended me to another professor. The highlight of my stressful semester.
Easiest class I've ever taken.Your grade is made up of 3 exams and attendance.Attendance is super mandatory!Speak up, don't be absent, read the book and you should get an A.I find her tests super easy, and she is a great lecturer.She's very good at giving real life examples and making the subject relevant to our everyday lives.Outstanding professor
great teacher, great class
Ireland has great lectures. She was always able to relate socio with current & relevant topics, which I enjoyed. Only 3 exams & they were spread out so u had plenty of time to learn material. Sometimes lectures weren't enough so you would have to look up yourself, but never a prob because she gave handouts and a paper of what you need 2 kno 4 test
she is a really tough teacher.not easy talking
Those commences were not real. Next time do it better so that I won't recognize.
Really easy class. Only 3 exams and half the time you take the test is open book. Real easy
Professor Ireland is an awesome teacher. She is clear on the material that is going to be on the exams, she provides engaging lectures, and is a very warm individual. If you manage to take notes and do all of the reflection essays, there is no way you will fail, unless you want to, of course. She even lets you utilize the textbook on the exams.
The class was alright was expecting an A, but got a B in the class, very sweet lady, very helpful, only 3 exams but be warned the 2nd and 3rd exam she barely does any teaching just group work and tons and tons of videos! That's probably where I messed up! Take her if you can.
I took her Socio 1 class this Fall and found it to be very interesting. It is very clear from the beginning of the class that notes and reading on YOUR OWN TIME are essential in order to succeed. She gives out a study that really helps you prepare for the tests (3 of them). There is also some group work! Be sure to study ahead of time or else.
I wouldn't call this class easy, but it isn't exactly hard either. I ended up with an A. The class consisted of 2 group presentations, 2 tests, and a final. Group presentation was super easy and a waste of time. Tests and final are open book for 30 mins but they are very challenging. Read the book, fill out the handouts, and study them repeatedly.
She's so-so. 2 test (with essays) and a final. Many group projects and participation is required. Need both to pass, no choice. Must read the book and complete the handouts prior to her tests in order to get a good grade. This class is like a class at a university level, you are on your own most of the time.
Ireland is one of the nicest professors I've had. She is extremely passionate about her student's academic success and not to mention her sense of humor is just darling. She is such a caring professor and I definitely recommend taking her class. The textbook is required. 3 exams so every point counts, so make sure you're studying!
Took her class as part of the Honors Block. Amazing teacher, passionate about the material, great subject knowledge, great lectures and in-class discussions - 4 tests all semester, STUDY!!!!! Always open and approachable, taking another of her classes this semester. Intelligent, always open to new ideas, go to office hours if you have questions.
A cool professor. Always smiling and laughing. Tests are easy and as long as you take good notes, you'll always be OK> Very helpful, although we watched a ton of old movies and videos that sometimes seemed outdated. Very sweet though. I'd take her again.
Mrs. Ireland-Galman is a very intelligent woman with a lot of useful information to teach. She is, however, very unorganized and doesn't have a knack for being able to simplify concepts and build upon that. You will do a lot of reading and studying in her classes. Much of what is on the tests is not from lectures, it's from the text.
My second class with her -take her, take her, take her. Also take good notes, they count for a lot of the test material. Lectures are always interesting but not for the shy or squeamish - uncompromising in her analysis of the truth. Very good preparation for university level work - requires you to take responsibility for yourself. Recommended.
You might as well take the online class with a different prof. Pure memorization. The only thing thats good about this class, 30 min open book for her tests. Make sure you do well on the 3 tests she offers and do ALL of your presentations. She does not give out easy A's, she said it herself. TAKE SOMEONE ELSE! 5 chapters per test. Sometimes 6.
Dr. Ireland-Galman has a deep passion for sociology and is an excellent professor. Well at least for marriage and the family course. She was very insightful, lectures were really interesting and shes kinda dorky. Tests were a little tricky so make sure to brush up and read. I had an A but didn't study for one of the tests ended up getting a B :/
Very knowledgeable about sociology. You have to buy the book. If you study the worksheets that she gives you, you should do fine. Memorization is a must but she is a great teacher. Exams are 30 min without the book, 30 mins with the book, and another 30 mins with the book again. I took her for marriage and family as well.
She is wonderful! Her test can be tricky but, keep up with the reading, study, and you will be fine. She holds you responsible for getting the information on the days you miss (so make a friend fast). Don't be shy if you have questions. take advantage of her office hours she is very helpful.
I love Prof. Galman! She is an amazing prof. They way she teaches is very engaging, and she expects you to be interactive in class discussions. You watch a lot of videos and they're in tests so take notes. Her tests also cover up to 5 ch. each so make sure you do your reading. Be there on the days she does her T/F and analysis papers!
Professor Ireland-Galman is very very knowledgeable in her field and makes the topic of sociology really engaging for students. I've taken her honors section and though there is ALOT of material that is covered in each test, it's a good challenge to have. The tests and class are revovled around the text. 3 tests (including final) and 2 papers.
Amazing teacher. YOU NEED TO BY THE BOOK. Just read the book, take good notes, and you will pass.
EXCELLENT professor! Very clear on what is expected. Goes over everything in class to prepare for the tests. Very personable professor! I am honored to have had the privilege of taking her class! Definitely one of the best of PCC professors just on personality alone! Not to mention all the theories your learn to perceive society in the real world.
She's very clear on what she expects from you! Attendance and participation counts towards your grade so if you're shy about presenting in front of the class then this class is not for you. Also tests are very easy! Study study study! AND you get to use open book for 30 mins on the exam. Also take good notes in class! TAKE HER! She's fantastic!
This teacher does not spoon feed you. All her lectures, write it down. It will be on the test. STUDY STUDY for the tests! She gives 3 tests, including final. First 2 tests had 10 EC MC but that is it for EC. THIS IS NOT AN EASY CLASS! I worked hard during this summer intersession. READ THE BOOK, HIGHLIGHT EVERYTHING, & WRITE NOTES ON THE SIDE!
This professor makes you work hard for your A. Take good notes of her unorganized lecture because it will be on the exam. Make sure to read the book because she asks detailed-specific Qs on her exams. There are a total of 3 exams in her class-2 exams are matching, multiple choice, T/F and 1 essay Q. Final is all of the above excluding essay Q.
Professor Ireland is by far the best. Her lectures are really interesting and she's very sweet. She doesn't assign a lot of work and the in class work is pretty fun. On quizzes she allows open book for a certain amount of time. Her lessons are relatable to her students and she is really good at teaching. I HIGHLY recommend her class!
Professor Ireland was the first professor I ever studied under. I took Sociology 24 during the summer and the class was fun to go to, she was easy to communicate with, and she likes students that get into the lectures by asking questions, or relating to a topic somehow. The tests were a bit difficult since they were specific, but the class is fun.
Do not take her ! Very unhelpful lectures, has nothing to do with test practically an online class give you an unorganized study guide and you only have 3 grades which is 3 test. The WHOLE class is based on 300 points... Can you say lazy teacher oh and very oftent she absent and its your responsibility to play catch up with her. Horrible .
Amazing! She is fantastic. Enough said!
My love for this class was mostly this professor. She was kind, insightful, and very funny. She really put perspective on average life and it was a hybrid course(which i hated) so I only had three lectures. I really wish I could have had more to just listen to her talk! She focuses on one chapter so the last 5 per test are all on your own. GL
She was very disorganized, and rarely showed up for the first 7 weeks of the sem. The study guides she gives out are also all over the place, it actually makes your studying time "longer". Doesn't return work except for your tests, so ydk your grade. Lectures are irrelevant to the tests. She puts a ton of emphasis on sociologist names on tests.
One word summarizes everything: read. You pretty much have know every little detail in the book since those are what the tests are on. You also need to show up because two of her major assignments are pop quizzes. I missed one and I lost 5% on my grade instantly. But the class overall is straightforward. 3 tests and 2 short essays with the quizzes
If you miss her class notes, ask a friend to get the notes because they are important. She's one of those profs that use the entire book. Must buy book; 1 edition behind won't kill you. Her exams are not an elimination process, so it is slightly harder than your average exam, but there is open book for 30min. Her study guides are clear.
Dr. Ireland is the best professor I have had in my two years at PCC. She is incredibly smart and her lectures fly by. She gives the perfect mix of textbooklife experience. There is a lot of material so tests can be overwhelming. She welcomes drop-ins during office hours so stop by for help and you'll get it and a funny story. She's great!
Dr. Ireland uses her life experiences to teach. I learned a lots from her lectures. There are only three tests(open book for 30mins), no homework, each tests covered up to 5 chapters in the book, so make sure you read the BOOK! Also, Attendances will help your grade. Her class is not easy, but she is a must-take professor before you leave PCC.
Dr. Ireland makes you work for your grade. No homework, but there is a lot of reading. Lecture and group work. Three tests that are composed of multiple choice and essay questions that contain up to five chapters. Open book for 30 minutes. She emphasizes a lot on theorists and the three paradigms. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER
Great professor! She is one that definitely changed my views on almost everything. She's very intelligent. Her lectures are always interesting. her test are somewhat hard but you just need to study her guide and your notes and read the book.
Not the most amazing class, but Ireland-Galman's sociology course will change your perspective on life in general. I found myself agreeing with a lot of the points she mentioned. Unbiased and shared life experiences related to each of the chapters covered.
Good Morning Lancers!!! she is an amazing professor sweet,helpful,fun class
TVD Class - I really had enjoyed the class but unfortunately had to drop it because the entire class was based on three exams. I had to basically teach myself but the study guides that were given were very useful! Unfortunately when it came time to take the exams, she would talk a lot that it was hard to concentrate, it was really disrespectful.
Must have book in order to pass her exams and actually read the chapters and know with clarity what each section is saying.
She doesn't go over everything but she testes you on all of it. You must read the book, she takes two classes to explain 1 subject which might not even be on the test. Our entire class complained she was not teaching the subject until after each test, and she stated it was our job to read the book and keep up to date even if she didn't. DO NOT TAKE
very rude & after a few weeks she stops lecturing and you're basically on your own trying to learn.
Don't take her. Lectures for only 3 weeks into the semester then you are on your own. Gives many different study guides so you're not completely sure what is on the 100 question exams. Very unorganized and completely off subject, I dreaded going to class.
i had the honors section. probably the most dense 3 unit course ive had at PCC. She's really intelligent and inspiring, but her lectures are somewhat separate from the syllabus. The moment you receive your study guide, which is usually right when you turn in your exam for the previous material, you need to hit the textbook. STUDY GUIDES!!!
Please do not take this class unless you have no other option.
Favorite professor at PCC! She's very kind and her lectures are very interesting & help you remember important info. I could hear her speak for hours, lectures are gr8!! There is NO homework. There are 3 tests & 2 partner presentations. I got a B on all tests but my presentations helped boost me to an A. She works with you and cares about students.
I absolutely love this professor. She makes learning really fun and interesting. She definitely knows what she's talking about and genuinely cares about her students. No homework. Gives out study guides before each test. Has everyone do presentations to earn more points. Highly recommend.
She teaches using real-world examples. She's super funny and understanding. Theres usually partner-presentations in her classes(if your classmates suck, it makes it harder to learn unless you read) Literally no outside work other than studying the night before a test or an optional powerpoint for the presentations. If you get a B+ she'll give you A
All you have to do is sit and listen and do the study guide. It's long but extremely helpful AND you can use it on the test. Loved her!
If you want the run down from an overachiever here it is. To sum it all down she's old bat who's rude. She thinks she's all that because she has doctoral degree. You might as well come to class high because it's hard to bear with her boring lectures. She late ALL THE F'n TIME ! She has bad energy and frequencies. EWW RUDE people make me sick.
She is a good teacher. Her lectures are very interesting. However, her tests are about 100 questions. They are open book but you have to read to know where everything is. She is rude but in a sarcastic manner. She has a good sense of humor :) As long as you know theorists and do her long study guides you'll do fine
She's very old school and doesn't post any grades on canvas so you need to wait weeks and figure out your own grade. For someone who teaches child psych she's very rude and outdated and doesn't teach anything you can use in the field. Tests are really long and open book/note but its pointless since its on 10 chapters and hard to find answers.
Professor Ireland-Galman was an absolute delight, and was funny. Her tests are open note and open book, but you have to read the text book front and back to do well in the class.
She's a great professor. Your grade depends on you. She gives out study guides for everything. Took this in winter so it was really condensed but doable if your put in the study time. I sometimes felt like there wasn't enough time in class for tests but thats because it was open notes/book. Not an easy A, but anyone can EARN it.
Tests are open note open book. She assigns a lot of group work for group presentations. She gives out study guides & worksheets every chapter. She also tells a lot of stories and is really nice. Doesn't use canvas so you need to talk to her about your grade.
Prof has 2 txtbooks to lend out to students if needed, physical book/loose-leaf needed for exams, all open book & open notes. Thought reflections just need to have straight-forward answers full points. Presentations might get more points if powerpoint + relating to real life is used. Attendance part of grade & she gives lectures/hints for tests
She is the most caring professor I have ever had! She genuinely cares about her students passing. If you have questions she's always willing to help. Tests are multiple choice, not too bad as far as difficulty level if you've done most of the reading. But if not, tests are open note/book. There is a lot of reading but no/very little hw. TAKE HER!!!
She said participation helps but she only remembered some people's names, so participating was sometimes pointless. She lets you write in the book and gives you some time on the test to use it but it wasn't sufficient enough because the questions weren't something you could look up in the book. Her lectures were dry, I didn't feel like I learned.
First impression was that she was really unorganized. Most of the time she couldn't remember where we left off in the lectures. Her lectures are so broad and seem so boring. It almost seems like shes teaching without the quality of wanting her students to learn. I love sociology but this class was my first uninterested class I've experienced.
One of the most inspirational professors I have ever had at PCC. Please take her! She will change the way you think and feel about yourself in the most positive way. You just need to have an open mind. Test are hard, but make sure you study everything she gives you.
The class was really interesting and enjoyable. She told lots of stories and lectures weren't as boring as some people are saying. She lets you use your book and notes on the tests and gives out study guides for each one. She also gives lots of handouts which are helpful. She doesn't use canvas too just fyi.
This hurts me to say but this class was a JOKE. Her idea of teaching and making points to us was by making other students teach the lectures, and at one point showing us a Disney movie. Sure seems like it's an easy A at first but when the test came, the context was nothing to what we were "learning" about. It made it almost impossible to even learn
She seems like a very kind lady, but as a professor she was terrible. Her criteria is unclear and she is always jumping from topic to topic when lecturing that you get very confused. Youre going to basically have to teach yourself from the textbook. She completely ruined my GPA and this is supposed to be an easy general ed. Do not recommend her.
What I liked about this professor is that she curves your test scores and she usually passes everyone!! ONLY if you show up to class everyday. What I didnt like was that her lectures are boring but she lets us use our notes and book for tests
Best professor I have ever taken! She is so sweet and you can tell she really cares for her students. Tests are open book and open notes. She will give you a study guide that is basically the test. Every unit there is a presentation that you will either do alone or with a partner but its supper easy. I wish I could take her again! She's amazing!
Great Professor and always smiling! She made class interesting and taught us a few lessons we can use in the real world. Thank you!
Do yourself a favor and take someone else, I do not recommend this professor.
This Professor jumps all over the place. For the first two days she did teach a bit but ends up assignment specific topics to groups then makes them teach the entire class afterward so that she can sit and chill in the back. Doesn't check emails, skip more than 2 days and you'll get dropped. READ THE BOOK 2 PASS, gets too close to students face.
Drawn in to take this class by other reviews, I completely regret that decision. She had to be one of the hardest professors I have taken. Altough she does lecture from the start of the course, she soon askes students to give presentations on the topics she should be teaching herself. She would mark you tardy if she skipped over your name DONT TAKE
I personally did not enjoy this class. If u want a class where you do nothing at all in class then this is the teacher for you. I didn't learn one single thing in her class, everything is pretty much self-learned. Lectures are unorganized and notes are everywhere. Unless you are willing to teach yourself all the material on ur own time, dont take.
Dr. Ireland-Galman is a easy grader and she wants you to pass. But, her lectures arent correlated to the test, youd have to read and study the book. She can be understanding to a certain extent but will make you feel embarrassed if you dont talk to her in private.
Very inspirational and caring teacher
Overall she is a professor very understanding if you reach out for help. She does expect a lot from her students however and be ready to have to schedule your own time to read all the chapters on your own. Reading is crucial to pass her tests as well as the thought reflections and the 3 presentations she has us do. If you work hard youll pass.
I can't stress enough how much I admire this prof. Her stories/experiences are so incredible to listen to, and I learned so much from her. Took this class during a 6week winter session and genuinely wished it was longer, as did my classmates. She also supported me so much during a rough time, she's like a mother figure and is just so incredible
this is a really cool class, but most of your grade depends on how well you do on her tests, 3 group presentations, and thought reflections. you need to read the textbook to do well on the tests! she doesnt lecture on everything from the chapters. super nice lady and gives good personal stories to fit the content of what youre learning
Good lectures. Three exams (not cumulative)(open book) and two "though reflections" (an open book/note test of 20 multiple choice ish and a short essay question). Have to read textbook. Study and do the handouts she gives, helps with test. Look for quizlet sets when studying.
The class was basically all self taught. She provides extra resources and things to "help" you understand the material better but they really dont help at all. She is very much a hands off professor so the textbook is NEEDED!! The test were very much textbook heavy and most of the questions she'd ask were not even from the textbook or her resources
Pretty decent class, the group projects helped create a connection with other classmates. Found it odd she refused to do Zoom because of identity theft or something. Didn't really understand the book at times. The projects were a little repetitive( notes and slides were basically the same things).
I took her as an online class so if you do that just know that this is an entirely teach yourself class. She just posts YouTube videos (crash course) and tells you to read the books and then you take tests every few weeks. Shes also a tough grader on things unrelated to the material.
This professor is actually the worst professor during this pandemic. doesnt submit any of her own lectures, just a few YouTube videos that give you basic information. tests are extremely hard definitely a tough grader. You can submit the best homework but she loves to nitpick. Group projects are annoying. Shes HORRIBLE. Dont take!
WORST TEACHER EVER! Took her socio 24 and was very unorganized. Her lectures were all over the place. Hands out a bunch of papers that are useless and expects you to complete a study guide of 5 pages to pass her tests when the exams are barely based on her study guides. Assigns group assignments and is a picky grader. I didnt get to learn anything
She says things in the lines of " school isn't for everyone, you're bound to fail and few will succeed I remember she would humiliate students for their responses. She also says things under her breathe. Her test did not correspond to her exams, even with a study guide. I DO NOT recommend her and I love Sociology regardless of work load.
Uninspired. Class is mostly youtube videos, generic group projects, quizzes, and 3 tests (which are weighted at 60% of your grade). A strange grader. She was probably the most anonymous teacher I've ever had, with no personal touch. It's really a shame to end up with teachers like this, considering PCC is supposed to have a good reputation.
TAKE HER! Dr. Ireland-Galman is the reason I am a Sociology major. She is so inspirational but also so relatable and applies personal examples from her own life to help students understand the concepts. Very straight forward work you must study and work in this class. I took soc1 in winter and will take her marriage and family this winter as well.
She does not teach, you have to read every detail in the textbook to earn an A. Lessons are based on youtube videos (e.g. Crash Course Psychology and outdated clips from the 90s). Study guides don't reflect test material, lots of group projects. Grading is based on weekly multiple-choice quizzes and exams are multiple-choice.
You have to teach yourself the material. I reached out to her for help and did not hear back. She doesn't seem to care about her students. Don't take this class.
Horrible! Worst teacher of my life! Your grade depends on others because of the outrageous amounts of group projects, so if the person your assigned to isnt doing the work, good luck. Extremely unorganized modules and canvas. Im so happy I dropped her class.
My goal is to be a nurse and I took both Psych 21 and 24. She spoke to me on the phone almost every week to help me get through these courses. I cannot stress how amazing that was of her to do that.
I love this professor! She has a lot of cool videos that help explain things and the tests are really easy!
On the second week of school I had duties to attend to which didnt allow me to take the exam. When I asked the professor if I could retake that exam she said You just shot yourself in the foot. Very professional could of simply said no.
Ms Ireland is a terrible teacher! I have a 504 plan for my auto immune disease which means I am allowed to be excused from certain assignments, have extended time for tests, get extra help all per request. She never answers her emails, is discriminatory, is very unfair about everything and is also very rude and unhelpful.
I loved this professor! To get a good grade in the class: 1. READ the chapters THOUROUGLY, and I guarantee you will do very well on tests! 2. Watch the videos; they're FUN & also help you absorb & understand the topics. 3. Group assignments are EASY-an an outline & PowerPoint presentation. 4. Practice Quizlet & SAGEedge quizzes - link in textbook.
A horrible professor. She created such a cold, uncaring classroom environment. Multiple group projects are clearly more for her benefit (i.e., less things to grade). Test questions are written to confuse/trick. Be prepared to learn everything from the textbook; she doesn't provide her own lectures. She's unprofessional and very uninspiring.
This professor is so rude and unprofessional. Doesnt respond to emails, doesnt care about the student, not willing to work with you or help you. This professor clearly is full of themself and doesnt want you to succeed. Do not take this professor. Also doesnt allow you to make up exams even if you had an emergency. Very rude and awful professor
This professor is honestly so easy but her grading sucks. Wish she was a little more organized and actually responded to students' emails. Just don't slack off and you should be fine. Easy A.
Horrible grader. Will nit-pick and dock you points for the most meaningless reasons. Group projects are required. Test questions from the textbook are obscure and she only vaguely tells you what to study. The entire class is self-taught. Save yourself the trouble and don't take this professor's class.
Professor Galman was very hard to communicate with during the semester I took with her. A message back would take days after emailing. Her quiz/exam questions are unclear. To pass this class, memorize each word if the book to get a passing grade. I have taken higher level classes that accept late assignments with a reason for being late.
Overall, the class was pretty easy and there were not that many assignments just three unit exams, three group projects, and a few other small assignments. However, the professor was not very engaging. She did not post lectures and had us rely entirely on the textbook. So therefore, it was all self-taught. Also she held no office hours on zoom.
I've never rated a professor a 1 before, so that's telling a lot. I did not enjoy her class. I didn't feel the teacher was approachable. She blamed the class for failing to understand the first group assignment because it was unclear to the ENTIRE class. She doesn't provide her own material, so lectures are from other professors, youtube, etc.
The assignments and tests were quite straightforward but her logic didn't make sense. Some of her tests were on chapters that were not assigned yet e.g. this week we were assigned chapter 3 but the test covered chapter 1-6, so we had to finish reading chapters 3-6 within one week! And the next week after the test, she will then assign chapter 4.
This professor felt very distant and cold to me. It takes her days to respond and it is pretty much self-learning if you are taking an online class.
This professor does not teach. If you want to learn anything, take someone else. She posted the assigned groups just 4 days before the due date and never gave us an extension. She is not accessible outside of class, and your grade is based on exams and projects.
The class is oddly structured. There were 3 exams, a 1 week schedule assignment, and 3 online group projects (??) I had lost points for not using decorative images in my powerpoint (??) Tried to email the prof and was ignored every time. My requests for add code were ignored when I was #1 on the waitlist, had to take the class the next semester.
This teacher was hands-off, but available. I hated having to work in group projects and her tests are tricky... meaning you really need to utilize the study guide (fill that out) and do all the reading. Her questions aren't verbatim from the text, so you need to know your stuff. Your grade relies mostly on 3 exams and 3 group projects.
6 week winter class; very few assignments, group projects (they are easy), and exams. Everyone is correct when they say exams are unclear and made to confuse. Like more than one answer might technically be correct for a multiple choice question with only one correct answer. I do not reccommend.
Took this as a six week online course, even though I ended with a decent grade I didn't really take much from the class. The material is mostly textbook reading and YouTube videos. A few simple group projects and discission posts, but no additional homework. Grade is mostly exams but the questions are all easily answered by the textbook.
Dr. Ireland-Galman is one of the best teachers, ever! She offers the right blend of lecture/lab/love in her classes. She presents clear material and with in-class discussions fostering analytical thinking. She cares about students and helping us grow. She is one of my all-time favorite teachers. I went on to UCLA, inspired by her. Thanks Dr. I-G!
The class has a strange structure with confusing exams and busy work group projects. The professor is not very accessible and unhelpful. Definitely use unstuckstudy ai and the textbook to stay on top of the material.
I love this professor! She has a lot of cool videos that help explain things and there is no final which is cool, she provided great feedback and also ended up roui ng my grade since it was 98.9
This is. literally my first time making a review because I am upset by her. DO NOT take this class. She is very hard to get ahold of. She quite literally never replies to emails. There are 3 group assignments, if team members suck- too bad for you! You'll still get a 0. Even if you went above and beyond for her class. Save yourself the tears.
Loved Professor Irelands class. Your grade comes mainly from group projects which isn't ideal for an online course but she always answered all questions fast and efficiently definitely just wants you to understand her material and pass her class. Would take her again
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