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She is very helpful and eager to make sure that all of her students understand. You will have to work in her class, but will leave her class with a clear understanding of the material. She is very easy to approach and eager to help you if you need it. Her assignments relate to the topics well
Very funny teacher, a must take, shes my friend too
Lewellen is one of the nicest,sweetest,and EASIEST professor i've had in CC.her lectures are fun and interesting.no need to read the book if you go to every class and copy her notes on the board.Answers for her quizzes and tests are directly from her lecture notes. i definitely recommend her...VERY EASY A!!!
Easy class. Lots of extra credit available but the test did NOT relate to her study guides. Do well on everything else and you'll be fine
She knows how to control students because she is a psychologist including giving many positive reinforcements to students. She knows how to entertain and motivate students. Also, she works very hard.
THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!
i friggin love her! shes my favorite and she rules!!!
If you're prepared to work, you can really enjoy this class. She's a fantastic teacher, and makes it fun. Don't try to pull anythign on her though, she won't have it. Definately one of the best teacher's I've had.
She is a great teacher and loves to have students interact with each other which makes class more interesting.
your class rocks
OMG.. this teacher is BOMB and when i mean BOMB SHES DA BOMB! i mean she is so fun. But warning to all you republicans she is very baised in her personal life and doesnt mind sharing it!
shes freakin bomb... if youre going to take her for bio psych take her..... youre going to love her class
omg shes da bomb!!! at first wen i was registering for this class i had know idea wat dis class is about i jst need sum credit heheh... but now am sooo glad am takin it shes such a good teacher its a fun class.. i really recommend for people to take her shes too cool!
shes a dope teacher. enough said.
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love her.
Thanks to this teacher I love psych. and am not crazy. She will make you think a lot about your own self. When you meet her is like meeting someone from your own family. WORNDERFUL TEACH.
i love MICHELLE! Shes a greaT prOfessor! shes not boring like many other Professors. i took her for pSyc 103 and now psyc 241. i would recoMend her tO everyone! she is really into the subject she is teaching! She is always energetic! also her joKEs are fuNny sometimes!!!
She is the best teacher everrrrrrrrr!!! As long as you do all your homework you are good
shes just cool and laid back. shes also funny too, kicks ass because shes anti bush. i love her! to anyone who is thinking about taking her classes...dont think twice about NOT taking them! shes the best psych teacher ever..
umm..this is class is pretty tough. The tests aren't that easy, but they aren't that hard either. Her notes don't really help me, so i read the book instead. DOn't get the study guide book when purchasing books because you don't need it
She's a really great teacher. She makes learning fun & has lil corny activities that actually help you study before exams. She is still excited with her job & you can see that everyday when she lectures. Funny! Do all the lil assignments & you'll do fine!
The class was pretty fun to be in. I should up for most of them. The class got funner when she got help from a student with the joke of the day. -VG
It is very easy to pass her class.
kook teacher, out going. easy to understand. i have taken her for 2 classes. if you need someone take her, really good.
I got a "B" in 103 and an "A" in 241. I lucked out in 241 cuz she graded on a curve i think and i did the extra credits lol. But shes really fun and energetic ;) ::Sigh:: too bad shes married :( lol j/k well i would recommend her to anyone taking 103 and 241 ( i think shes the only prof. for 241)
I just love her. . . . she is so sweet and very concerned that her students do well. Plus she is so smokin hot. . . :)
She is the best professor I have ever had! I love her class and I love her!!! The class is so interesting and she makes if so fun for us and makes everyoen feel comfortable there to speak their mind! absolutely absolutely amazing teacher! and very pretty (She reminds me of Jennifer Aniston!)
She is so cool! She really loves her students. You can really tell when a professor is a great teacher and cares about your education, and she is one of them. She actually can remember the names of just everyone in the class. Lots of extra credit easy to get a C, but I got an A with 108%. She Really cares
She is such a fun teacher to have, but her class wasn't that easy. Her tests were pretty hard, but she grades reasonably. At the end of the semester, she usually grades on a curve...and there's extra credit available to receive an A.
She's pretty, it actually distracts from the lectures lol. Her class is cool though
Her class is pretty fun, she has missed a lot of class this semester. She's so funny, she starts the class with the joke of the day and sometimes talks about her daughter 2. She gives alot of extra credit. Cooooooool
Lewellen is a great teacher. She's very interested in her field of work which makes the class so much fun. I didn't even use the book all semester and got an A. Just take notes and study that. The only thing I sorta didn't like was the small littler projects she makes us do, it makes me go back to kindergarten but it helps nonetheless.
I had no idea I wanted to be a Psych major until I was in her class. The info all about neuropsych was just so interesting to me, now I've made up my mind to receive a Masters in the field. It's teachers like her that really make a difference!
Michelle you are the BEST!!!! Please never change, I wish I was atleast 10% of you!!!! You chear me up every day I went to your class!!!
she is a good teacher and loads of fun, however her final is INTENSE!!! prepare by reviewing your notes from the entire semester and you will be ok, but DONT use the powerpoint study guide she makes available for the final, the questions are NOT even close!!! your notes have the answers!!! TRUST ME (bio psych)
Love her class! :)
Michelle is the Best!!!! she makes your day a lot better by showing up to her class!!!! she has a joke of the day everyday!Take her i assure you that you will not regret it!!! Michelle youre the best thanks for everything you are such an awsome professor!!!!thank you thank you thank you thank you! TAKE HER CLASS
She is most definitely the best teacher at Cerritos. She is very pretty and funny and has an awesome personality. Her class was easy but u do have to study for exams. I got an A and I didn’t even buy the book.
Cool professor. Took her in the summer and those two hours I was there on M-Th went by fast. Interesting subject and gives examples from her personal experience. Have to study for test but nothing major, attend every class and you'll be fine plus you'll earn extra points.
She's fun loving and outgoing. She makes the class interesting.
ALOT OF WORK I GOT AN A BUT GIVES TO MUCH WORK THAT DOES NOT RELATE TO SUBJECT. VERY VERY STRICT ON ATTENDENCE AND CLASSSES RUN 10 MINUTES AFTER THEY SHOULD SO DONT TAKE A CLASS RIGHT AFTER.
fun and entertaining
I don't know what some of these people are talking about..Michelle is a great teacher. About the comprehensive final, if you do the study guide you'll have nothing to worry about. She really loves to teach and she conveys her passion for the subject. Gotta love her assignments!!
I dont know why everyone says shes hott,she is not hott at all! She IS annoying, and has dumb assignments,but i guess since its biopsych they CAN be helpful.Some assignments derail from what the purpose of the class is.I wish there was more depth about other BIO processes like sensory and perception.Tests come from notes,MUST GO TO CLASS & Read!
had her for several psyc classes. shes awesome
She is a very good teacher. Very funny as well. Her tests are easy as long as you pay attention in class. Highly recommend. Lewellen FTW!
Always has a joke of the day. The only teacher that can get me to laugh wen im having a bad day. She is goofy and crazy. Shes the best.!
Love, Love, Love her! She is a great teacher! She gives you many opportunites to bring your grade up. I got B's and C's on tests but her class assignsment are really fun and helpfull, they are not hard as long as you put in a little effort. I ended up getting an A on the final and the class. Highly recommend her class! You ROCK Michelle!!
this class is great!
very funny always starts w/ a joke of the day ...sometimes not funny but she's hilarious make the class very fun to learn...u will neva want to miss her class u will miss it........just do her study guide n u will do great
very funny always starts w/ a joke of the day ...sometimes not funny but she's hilarious make the class very fun to learn...u will neva want to miss her class u will miss it........just do her study guide n u will do great
She's so funny and interesting! He's really nice, and just a great teacher! Class is not hard and really interesting! Take her! You won't regret it!
She is a great teacher!!! Starts off the day with a joke which is very interesting. Never had a teacher like that before. Her homework are fun and easy. Her quizzes are straight from the lecture so attending class is a must. Gives alot of opportunity to raise your grade. Recommended teacher to have.
Michelle is the best teacher by far! Her class is the most interesting class I have ever taken. You learn SO much and it sticks with you forever. I still remember the crazy stuff I learned in her class. I loved it. She is the most energetic and positive person ever. Highly recommend her and any class she teaches. Awesome person and teacher!
GREAT TEACHER.. loved her!! so much fun to see everyday and you'll actually learn something (and remember it the next day!!) not the easiest class (you do actually have to do work to get a good grade) but its not a lot of really hard stuff.. pay good attention and you'll get an A..
AMAZING TEACHER! Knows what she's talking about and if you don't understand the subject she will keep going over it until everyone gets it. Always starts the day with a joke which is a plus. Not an "EASY A" you actually have to work and read! But it isn't too bad. This was the one class I would love attending. I would recommend this class to anyone
Michelle's class is interesting as well as fun! She has funny jokes everyday and is a great teacher to ask for help and explains concepts clearly until you understand them. She's always well dressed and lets you out early and misses a lot.
She is Very Organized! I liked how her website was helpful and always updated. Gives you extra credit for study guides. You actually work hard to earn your grade! I won't think twice to enroll in another one of her classes. I love them!
Michelle is a great teacher! her powerpoints are veryyyyy helpful..you dont even need the book her powerpoints are so thorough. You'll love her! Shes very hip and fun
FUNNY - supportive of learning - enthusiastic & encourages enthusiasm & student interaction in class - willing to take extra time to field questions - tackles controversial topics with humor and candor - willing to risk "political correctness" in order to TEACH and COMMUNICATE clearly-subject matter requires ability to teach not preach:she's great!
EXCITING teacher invested in student success-hard subj-she's extremely knowledgeable-prior to her class I was afraid of science-I went from afraid of the class to top of the class-this Instructor inspired me to seriously consider pursuing more science in college-trust her when she says do the drawings-DO THE DRAWINGS, READ THE BOOK, ASK QUESTIONS!
michelle is great. very helpful. considerate. best teacher ever. take her class. take notes, homework, go to class. ask questions. she is also funny. you will also learn. go to her office hour, she will help you even more. she is also very pretty if I may comment. very positive teacher and motivated. cares for her students wants them to pass.
She is a nice teacher and very funny but her class was a little hard for me she did not have much hw and i think hw would have been helpful and the study guides were not clear
What she lacks in lecture she more than makes up for in other areas. The class was a little difficult, but she truly wants to see her students succeed and will help you the whole way if you let her. Her classes are fun and she is really good about letting everyone participate and voice their views. I will take her again and I recommend her highly.
I loved her!! She is so funny and very nice. The best teacher at Cerritos by far! I learned so much from her. Do the drawings and put effort into them. She really cares about her students.
I took Michelle for a 3 hour night class, which are usually awful by default, but she made the class go by quickly- she was funny and she really knows her stuff. She's very open to questions, the courseload is straightforward and she gives extra credit points. If you do your work and do the study guides you'll pass, and most likely, ace the course.
what a blast!!! like seriously the funniest teacher at cc
I JUST FINISHED TAKING HER BIO-PSYCHOLOGY SUMMER COURSE, IT WAS THE MOST INTERESTING AND FUN CLASS I HAD EVER TAKEN AT C.C.!! SHE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING AND BREAKS IT DOWN SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND. IF YOU ATTEND CLASS EVERYDAY, TAKE NOTES, DO THE STUDY GUIDE AND STUDY,YOU WILL DO GREAT! OH, & SHE ONLY GIVES LIKE 1 ASSIGNMENT PER WEEK, SO ITS NOT BAD!
she is so funny and a great over all teacher. i enjoyed taking her class. She always related to the subjects and therefore made it very exciting. and also her jokes of the day are hilarious.
Michelle is the best professor ever. Concerned about her students education.funny. not gonna trick you, need to read book alot on own time for an A. tells you what to expect on test. very helpful. she will stop what ever she is doing (even if busy,just to help you). Lectures are wonderful. She is also my friend and I hope she goes to heaven.
Professor Lewellen is by far one of my favorite teachers of all time. Her classes are well structured, everything she lectures on is relevant, and she is more than happy to help. She is always available (either by office hours or e-mail) to answer any questions about any material in class. Highly recommended!! :D
Absolutely enjoyed this class; granted, it was during the summer, but she is that good of a professor. Lectures are detailed & informative. Notes are super important & you'll rely on them for assignments & homework. Does helpful activities to get you involved & fully understand material. Exams are difficult, just study. & her style is super cute.
She is by far my favorite out of all the college/university professors i've had. The methods she uses to present the class materials are so effective that you can't help but be interested and retain the information. I'd definitely look into taking another class with her.
Really funny! Pay attention. If you don't you'll miss a lot. Go to class, notes essential, read, but if you listen, she'll give you what you need to succeed. Likes to interact with the class, so participate. It's fun! Super smart, super funny, and a cutie patootie, too. 6000 wd writing req. for this class: FOLLOW DIRECTIONS and you're golden.
I love her! She does everything she can to see her students succeed. I took her for this and another class in the same semester. Lots of fun.
Hot and tells a joke to open every class. What more could you ask for?
BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!! She's supppperrr funny, and she knows her stuff. And easy, not super easy, but easy. STUDY and do all your work!!!!
great teacher! super funny! class is difficult but its also really interesting! i would always look forward to coming to this class. tests are really hard BUT there is a ton of extra credit! good luck
Other than the constant confusion that I was having in her class. She talks a lot in her lectures, very important not to miss even one, or you will be lost. Homework is okay, but you need to read the book and not just assume, this class will teach you something, but only if you wish to learn.
She is a good teacher but the class is hard. The quizzes are simple but there are 7 of them and then a cumulative final which is so cruel of her to do. Theres so much stuff to study and she gives a lot of hw for every chapter. I liked going to class cus the lectures were interesting but the class is tough. She also gives alot of extra credit which is great. I just wish she didnt give us 7 quizzes and a cumulative final. Horrible experience studying for her class but lectures were interesting.
Michele makes any subject interesting because she is so into it. The study plan makes it easie to retain . Jst a great professor and a real nice person
Great teacher! very passionate about her job and Psychobiology gets you going about it too... I catch myself talking Psychobio randomly b/c i found it super interesting. the class was okay challenging but not hard (I took the honors section) Lectures r super important so take notes and do the study guides b4 exam (extremely helpful) Take her !!!
She is one of the best college professors I've ever had, and I've attended Long Beach City for 3 years prior to coming to Cerritos. I've failed her classes 2 semesters in a row, but will keep attending until I pass =). She makes Neuroscience very captivating, and is also attractive which makes it harder to pay attention.
Great professor!!!! The class is as hard as you make it... If you study, and do the study guide you are going to PASS!!! No extra CREDIT only extra LEARNING... I am a disabled student and have memory issues, and I passed the class with my disability that I never told her about... Come to work or don't wst her time... This professor loves this sub!
Loved this prof. & hope to take more to her classes in the future! Her upbeat personality & funny/entertaining stories bring life to the classroom that not many classes offer. Excellent prof. who is very friendly & easy to approach. I am a Psych major, but I think even those who were not found great joy in coming to class & learning!
GREAT Professor! She has alot of energy and this class is very interesting. The way she teaches is very clear. Everyone should take this class
AMAZING TEACHER!! SHOW UP EVERYDAY TO CLASS AND SHE GIVES YOU 15 EXTRA POINTS AT THE END OF CLASS. GIVES A LOT OF EXTRA LEARNING(E.CRED.) SO MAKE SURE YOU DO THAT TO LOCK IN YOUR GRADE. DO ALL THE STUDY GUIDES WHICH ARE TEST! ANYONE WHO DOES NOT PASS THIS CLASS REALLY DID NOT TRY AND IS AN INSULT TO HER.SHE IS PASSIONATE AND YOU WILL LEARN IN CLASS
She's a great professor! She explains the course material with clarity! And if you have questions she likes answering them it shows her you're actually thinking. Her extra credit points are not just given you have to work hard for them, you actually learn when you do the extra credit,not just got to a museum or what not type! Amazing experience!
She's very passionate about the material which makes it easier for students to engage with the lectures, a lot of tests but if you do the study guides you should be fine, I recommend to attend every single class because you lean so much from her lectures! for exams I did my study guide and going to class helped a lot, overall good professor.
So you do the study guides first. same info in lecture slides (second), and we get to draw a bit(third). By then you should be good on the test. She does her job really well and in respect to the class she knows how you can learn better (biopsych, duh)which I think is why she is engaging. Movies and articles for extra credit. Just awesome.
SHE IS HARD AND ALL MATERIAL READ IS INTERESTING FROM A BIOPSYCH PERSPECTIVE. NOT FOR LAZY PEOPLE. LITERATURE AND CASE STUDIES ARE CONTROVERSIAL, BUT HELP ADVANCE THE STUDY OF BIOPSYCH. SHE IS MOODY SOMETIMES. MAYBE TIRED OR EXHAUSTED CAUSE SHE DOES SO MUCH. SO SO TEACHER, BUT DON'T GET ON HER BAD SIDE OR YOU WILL REGRET IT. CASE STUDIES ARE VITAL.
so, uh yeah, like class is hard, lol, lots of notes, literature on bio psych studies. lots of homework. lots of lecture. all in all good class, lol, some literature and case studies are controversial but science deals with these topics daily. how else would science advance, so yeah. she's hip and cool, has style, not an easy class, but she helps.
Michelle is a super dope teacher, if you pay attention, take notes and ask questions you will definitely pass. And take advantage of all the extra learning she offers that helped me get an A lol also don't be scared, she might look intimidating but she's very fun and cares about what you have to say!
One of the easiest classes you can pass if you turn in all assignments. She is really cool. Gives out joke of the day and always jump of course when a good subject comes up..she talks about her daughters so much I feel I know them now it's funny dough. Only bad thing is she misses a lot and doesn't give notice of absence on time. 1 hour before clas
Funny but a bit unorganized and at times confusing. Do need the book for in class written assignmentsquizzes - which are not easy. Total of (7) writing exercises. (6) critical thinking challengesessays. (1) final. (1) 5 page Term paper. (2) Group assignmentspresentations. Class participation matters, attendance is mandatory. Gives extra credit.
As a professor, she teaches with great clarity and her lectures are easy to understand as long as you're there and paying attention. But miss even one day and you'll be lost! She gives tons of extra credit: perfect attendance, films, games, articles, study guides. Tests are hard. Her personality is fun & humorous (kinda dirty at times), but caring.
She is greatly loved by her students, gives a daily joke. The lectures are very simple and easy to understand, she does make you do projects but they a very small, most are 2 page papers. Quiz's are very straight forward and if you listen in class you'll pass.
For serious students only. Her lectures are interesting and she is clearly passionate about her subject. However, this is not an easy class. There is a lot of material to remember and homework to do almost every week. Do the study guides, it makes a huge difference. I had so much fun and will take more classes with Michelle again.
Tons of extra credits. As a STEM major most difficult Exams i have taken outside STEM classes. curves grades to the highest grade so pray you are the smartest in the bunch. don't worry you will be fine smells of cigarette lol.
She is an amazing teacher ! I learned a bunch from her, her test are hard but if you study a good hour or so you'll pass. Gives a good amount of extra credit, and she is really funny. I always looked forward on going to her class. I took her for summer, 2015.
SO funny! Energetic! Asks that you participate! Definitely knows her stuff! I had her last summer and I'm taking her again for Critical Thinking next semester! By far, the greatest Psychology professor that I've ever had!
Lewellen is an excellent professor that always engages with the students. The class was great and easy to get in an A in if you're willing to study a bit and do the extra credit she always offers. Lewellen doesn't only generate interest with her daily jokes, but with the subject matter to. She's able to give info without it being overwhelming.
SUMMER! I was so scared of a summer class but after the first week you get the hang of the schedule. She is awesome. Her stories help you relate to the material. Her projects help you remember what you need to know. Study guides :) extra credit :) Some material is hard to follow but she does her best to help everyone understand
I have taken all my psychology classes with her, except for stats, because she doesn't give it, I would if she would offer it, gives you the opportunity to rewrite assig.s do them, she gives you what you earn, i missed an A by 2 pts. if i had rewritten all possible work I would of had an A for sure. Hint read before going to class, she likes that.
I took her in the summer for 101 even though she doesn't usually teach it. The book is online you will read it alot. she is really funny and wants you to learn, she doesn't usually teach 101 but she taught the material well
Professor Lewellen is highly respected and genuinely cares about her students. She compares the lesson to real life situations making it easier to understand her lectures. Several extra credit opportunities. Highly recommended.
Psychology is my major so I wanted to make sure that I got the most out of this intro class. She is so funny and makes the lectures personal, time just flies by. The homework is easy and has clear directions. This is on of the professors that is honestly there to help you and wants you to succeed. I am going to be taking her again for PSYC 241.
She has a great sense of humor and keeps the class lively. Don't feel scared to participate, she loves it and always will do her best to answer your questions. Don't miss her lectures though! Missing 1 day feels like missing a chapter becaused she covers a lot of info. The tests are kinda hard but do the EC study guides and youll be fine
It's very easy to pass with an A as long as you do the study guides, read your textbook, and do the assignments. However, I personally would not take her again. She is very disorganized and goes off topic every lecture which is not something I like. She may also lose your things and forget things. She is very nice and understanding, however.
Michelle is amazing, funny and energetic! She has to be my favorite professor at Cerritos College. Do the study guides and extra credit. Take this class with her its worth it.
Michelle is a real tough nut to crack, she is very challenging, and by far the world's hardest grader. If Psychology comes easy to you then you will have no problem passing. She's cool but not my fav whatsoever. She can be rude and sarcastic but overall she knows her stuff inside and out.
Michelle is a great lecturer, she really knows her stuff. I took her online course and it was very smooth and organized. Participation really matters so don't slack on that. Overall, she's great!
I had a rough start with this class because I took it in a short session. Professor Lewellen is funny during her lectures and gives a lot of feedback. She is a tough grader but overall I enjoyed her class.
She is OKAY. She is not the best at explaining the information, and she can go pretty fast with her lectures. Her assignments are so arbitrary and sort of pointless. You don't really learn the material well. This is online, so I guess that's what you get for doing work at home. She can be a tough grader. But, gives lots of extra credit!
She is by far the worst grader! She thinks shes being clear in her rubrics but she isnt and Ive had to re-do almost every single assignment!
Awesome Instructor. I took a 6 week course and it was tough because you have to study everyday and submit assignments every other day. However, She helps you so much with letting you redo the assignment to correct some mistakes. The lectures are helpful and she gives out plenty of extra credit. Stay on top of the assignments and it's an Easy A!
Professor isnt clear with directions and when you ask for help her response is look at the syllabus or one sentence response in email. So, she doesnt quite help when you need it. Quizzes doesnt match with study guide at all. All assignments are timed so if youre a slacker this isnt for you. She does Redo a lot which gives you a second chance.
Very tough grader! I had to redo all my work. Her study guide doesn't pertain to her quizzes. Her quizzes are timed and you get two tries. There are a lot of projects and she expects you to understand her lectures right away. You really have to work your butt off for a decent grade on every assignment.
Tough teacher but feels like I worked for my grade. Offers wonderful feedback and a very clear, defined grading rubric so you know exactly what you need to do in order to succeed. However, she is quite rigid when it comes to reaching out to her. She snapped at me for not addressing her properly via email. But she offers a lot of E.C.!
for a summer course this class or at least this teacher isnt good. The material and cocept is easy, but her wording on quizes are tricky by 2 words, the studyguides will not help you on quizes, theres an assignment due t, w, s, maybe 2 assignments at most, detailed & make sure you adrss the question. if you adrss w/o answering question no point
dropped her class, no way to balance children whom just got out for summer vacation, work &this class. this teacher doesnt test you on whats on her study guide, but on specifics in regards to terminology. Yes this is a bio class, but let your students knw what exactly to dedicate study time to do well on exams. alot of people w redo's in class
i did good on my kalat textbook questions & quizlet questions because that how i study & was still receiving 15/25 on my exams. I screenshot pictures 4rm her lectures to take specific notes on things she emphasizes. Also one of my assignments when submit through canvas mixed out of order and she didnt even grade it she gave me a 0/40 heartless
I wish there wasnt a limit on words to rate the teacher, but wanted to add, yes there is extra credit, but i even received a zero on that assignment. she mentioned that i missed the point to the movie idiocracy, mind you i did answer how it related to class. I dont understand what exactly is that she expects from students, she has everyone w redos
Dropped this class I keep getting half points when I know I know the material. the exams are timed makes me want to hurry before I run out of time and even the the redo assignments wont help your grade much as they are an additional 4 points. No makeup exams btw. Ill take this at a different community college w a trusted profesor I found
Pretty great prof! Def does make you work for your grade but you should work for any grade! I def want to take her other classes! Offers lots of extra credit and even help outside of class if you want an A! Just follow her instructions and rubric its not difficult! Do the most if you want the most out of this class! I learned a lot as well!
DO NOT TAKE HER. YOU WILL REGRET IT. She's a TOUGH GRADER, THIS IS NOT A UNIVERSITY AND SHE GRADES LIKE WE ARE. Everyone with re-dos, almost all assignments. Even xtra credit she's a tough grader! the rubric is simple but she's not lenient when it comes to grading. She assigned a hard assignment and was away from thurs tillday due. find some1 else
I wouldnt recommend this professor to anyone shes very unclear with her rubric. Tells you to redo almost everything and when asked what the issue was she would just copy and paste the same rubric. This class stressed me out it isnt recommended for busy people. I work almost everyday and found myself constantly stressed out.
If you want to set yourself back academically then i suggest you take this professor! Each and every assignment has an issue and shes never clear on how you're suppose to fix it. All her comments are the same and she fails you on technicalities that are unreasonable. Stay away!! I regret this class so much! I can't believe she has a 4.33 rating.
learn action potentials, she focuses on that for a minute, the neuron membranes, also you draw the 20 steps, you do some powerpoint presentation and submit on canvas then you have to make like an addiction treatment brochure with specifics from her lecture and book. Also her exams not related to study guides. 4 assignments a week. i 4got i had kids
I was really stressed out while taking her class because you get assignments four times a week and she's a tough grader. She really doesn't tell you specifically what you need to fix. Her study guides don't match the quizzes, you will find questions on Quizlet. She doesn't give enough time on quizzes it's 25 questions and only has 20 minutes.
This is the hardest professor I have taken at Cerritos. She gives an assignments every other day plus a quiz. You have 20min to complete a 25min quiz. She gives study guides and they hardly help as they dont relate to the quizzes. The only positive thing about this class is that she gives extra credit, and lets you re-do assignments.
She did not round my 89% to an A and that's all I'm going to say :/ #salt
Worst professor ever. Her lectures are very long, her quizzes dont match to the study guide. You have to read the book in order to pass the quizzes. Too much homework and an EXTREMELY PICKY HORRIBLE GRADER. I ended with an 89% and I know her stubborn self wont round it. She ruined my straight As.
I can not believe this a psychology professor! does not have empathy or apathy. She starts you off with three assignments that are not about the course. Spent between 8 to 12 hours per day studying. Stress, anxiety, no time for a good meal, no social interaction, my kids suffered with me. An unreasonable amount of work, no good feedback...
ALL ASSIGNMENTS REDO, INCLUDING THE CLASS. Her lectures rarely pretain to her quizes, and her voice sounds low on her videos, like selma from thesimpsons. No paper is ever to good for her. I believe students grade shouldnt reflect or rely on xtra credit. Even xtra credit i received a 0. didnt want to wait and find out when i have a low c, dropped.
just dont. even if you feel you want to be challeged, youll quickly regret it. Her wording is crazy, this review was loooong overdue. Just read the reviews
This is a class where you have to work hard for your grade yet enjoy what you learn! I know all these reviews say otherwise but this course has changed! If you communicate with the Professor, she is very understanding! Review lectures as much as you need to, and take notes! Assignments arent as difficult. Challenge yourself you wont regret it!
She speaks like 100 words a minute in prerecorded videos. She skims over homework resulting in a lower grade. Even after admitting she was wrong, she refused to correct the score. She is a harsh grader as her grading is unfair. She talks down to her students. She smokes during her office hours via zoom. She cusses. She lacks professionalism.
The positive reviews had to have been from Michelle Rita Lewellen herself. She is rude, unfair, does not give helpful feedback, & does not respond to emails in a timely manner (or at all). If you are looking to learn, do not take her. Only take her if you want ruin your GPA. Consider taking this course elsewhere if she's the only option.
She is an interesting person in of itself- she speaks in an interesting tone and doesn't seem to be able to separate her professional life from her personal. She talks crap about people in her life as part of her lectures. She grades very hard, but you are able to redo a lot of the work and she gives good feedback.
Effort is a must in this course however if you study you will not fail. There is A LOT of studying required and a good amount of assignments due but she provided the required material and assistance to learn and pass the course. I took her 9 week course & would recommend her, she is an outstanding professor.
Tough grader, easy assignments but time consuming (a lot of material to cover) and she is not fair when it comes to grading. She can be rude in emails too, very sassy and unprofessional.
A tough grader, however, She always allows you to redo tests and assignments if you got a low grade on them, and if you mess up on assignments, she tells you what you got wrong so you can fix it and get a better grade. Participation really matters, so don't skip on that. As long you put in the effort, you can easily pass this class so don't worry.
Worst professor I have ever had in all my years in school. Not expecting teachers to be friendly, but she was super unapproachable, super unreasonable. For it being her first year teaching psychobiology she was really hard on her students. Would not recommend
I was unsure about taking this class at first due to some reviews but it was definitely a manageable class. You must put in the effort like any other college-level class. I did not do well on some assignments but she gives plenty of opportunities to redo assignments. Ask for help, do the extra credit, and put in the effort and you'll be fine.
The worst. If you absolutely need biopsychology take it at another college with another professor and transfer your credits over. Read all of the reviews, it really is that bad. Avoid at all costs.
She was amazing! you get extra credit mostly every module which is helpful. This is what helped me keep an "A" in her class. Also I am a FT student with14 units this semester. So, take advantage of her office hours!! You'll do well turn work on time, and participating in office hours. I don't know why many of the posts here are so salty.
no good feedback other than "redo for half credit", and thats if she likes what you wrote. extra credit was a zero, dont get excited for extra credit. NOT good enought either 0. In my experience, professors should provide constructive feedback on what is missing PER student as we are paying for the course. Our tax dollars are paying her salary,
Currently not enjoying her class. I am sure I will pass; it is doable but she is extra. Multiple things will be due throughout the week, so if you prefer a professor who wants things done by the end of the week, this is not her. She is unclear on her instructions for the discussions at times and is not good at providing constructive feedback.
She will assign an opinion-based assignment, proceed to tell you that instructions were not followed, and give you 0 points despite having answered every question she asked to the best of your knowledge. There is no constructive criticism given. Handling her classes in this way is unprofessional and insensitive to students who want to learn.
It is a lot of work, but if you put in the effort you should be fine. You are given two chances on the quizzes and as long as you read and follow the directions of each assignment you should be fine. Also, I wrote everything she said in all of her lectures and that helped a lot for both the assignments and quizzes (it is time consuming though).
She was very smart and had a lot of professional experience in the field. However, some of her remarks towards collectivistic cultures were outdated and insensitive.
This is one of the worst professors I have ever had she creates extremely hard and expects you to know everything
Take anything with an actual Dr in psychology Dr. Kim Duff, you actually learn with Dr Duff, and sorry Ms Lewellen, but just like google reviews, the bad stand out. YOU ARENT CLEAR, OR YOU MUST PICK AND CHOOSE whats clear to you when it comes to grading. DROPD
Quizzes somewhat unmatched to lecture/textbooks. Quizzes are 25 questions with 20 minutes which isn't ideal for me since I'm a slow reader and feel really pressured. Her grading is strict to the very specifications. You could miss a small detail and you'd be shunned to the lowest of points. She is indeed the greediest grade destroyer of prof.-kind.
would never take learned the same material Melkonia.
had to drop this class due to reviews LOL nah
EXTREMELY picky with assignments and VERY tough on grading! You are basically set up for failure considering assignments are not clear and you end up getting a low grade for not following instructions that she never specified. Definitely regret taking this course.
The best way to sum up my experience in this class was getting a, "this is the best explanation I have ever received in my 15 years of teaching!" comment on an assignment and still getting a D. You'll bust your butt on assignment and then lose points for missing a comma or whatever crazy, arbitrary standard Lewellen sets. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS.
This professor is extremely tough on grading, she will give lectures and be unclear but will still get very upset when you make a simple mistake, I mean deduct a lot of points. She is not caring, you will reach out and she will always blame the students. Do NOT take her class.
Choose another professor. Her grading is harsh you will never get full credit for any assignment. Her late work acceptance is tricky. Her lectures are not very helpful. Oh! Look out and make sure the rubric grade matches the one posted. She's nectarous for giving you less points than what you actually got.
When I took the class in person with Arpi Melkonian, I loved every class, but I had to drop due to work schedule. However Professor Lewellen made her online class extremely difficult. Her grading is vicious, she doesn't answer questions in email, she'll tell you to look back to the lecture but doesn't tell you which lecture. Would not recommend.
Please don't let the reviews stop you from taking this professor. this isnt the type of online class to slack off you have to actually learn. I did take her twice because i had to drop in the spring and summer was just as simple. Study and do your work, she allows makeups and late assignments.
Prepare to work hard in this class - Lewellen is a tough grader. The quizzes are intense, but staying on top of the textbook and lecture notes can help. Unstuck ai was a lifesaver for me when it came to quiz prep. Overall, it's a challenging but manageable course.
Im confused with the ratings, I got a good grade and didn't stress that much in class, just because it is an online class doesn't mean you don't get to do any homework lol this is College... she's chill and yeah she grades hard but just follow instructions with her assignments and you'll be fine. She offers extra credit/missed assignments anyway.
Doesn't respond to emails. Very tough grader. Mean.
The worst professor at Cerritos College very tough grader, unclear about her instructions for assignments doesn't care about her students or their grades. She just likes taking points off for no reason. Do not take her!!!!
Extra credit I got zeros, not good enough. I did every assignment and was sent REDO FOR HALF CREDIT. WTH. Started the course with a c and I withdrew.
This teacher is very tough, do not take her for a class. Assignments will not have clear instructions and if you make a minor mistake, she will take off a lot of points. Does not respond to emails or provide any helpful feedback.
This class just started and I'm already considering dropping it. Instructor is very rude when giving feedback and deducts points for minor things. I was extremely specific in my responses, yet she still made me re-do the assingment. Unfortunately, she's the only one teaching this couse online, which really sucks.
I wouldn't recommend her, take someone else if you can! Gave our entire class a 28% average on an OPINION based discussion post 😭... She is an unnecessarily tough grader and is bitter in her feedback. Even if your answer is correct, she will mark almost full points off if it doesn't match her personal interpretation.
Do not take this professor if you don't have a lot of time to commit.The assignments are extremely time consuming for topics that could definitely be taught in a simpler way.I spent an entire day drawing steps of the action potential,only for her to nitpick and deduct points over minor details.She makes the class overly complicated & frustrating.
I took Psych241 at Cerritos for transfer units, and it was the most difficult class I've had. The professor demands word-for-word answers from fast-paced lecture videos and won't accept outside info. She's refused to grade work multiple times, gives zeros and says “redo,” and adds rules not in rubrics. Be ready to do double the work just to pass.
I don't recommend taking this profesor at all!! The material was interesting but made the class a nightmare. Her grading system doesn't even make sense and even when you follow her instructions she would still grade you however she wants. Not sure why she still teaching at Cerritos.
The class material was fascinating but the professor is the worst. Overly complicated and not supportive at all. Do not take her!!
Do not recommend taking a class with this professor,Trust the rest of these reviews!
Prof. Lewellen is an EXTREMELY strict grader. She expects all students to quote exactly what she says in her very fast-paced lectures and will dock points if you include outside information (even if it's correct) or miss even just one word she said. The class avg. for discussion posts about our OPINIONS is usually 50% or lower. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
This is literally the worst Professor ive ever had in my life, she grades however she wants and do not respect even her own rubrics. If you can avoid this Professor, its the worst educator that you will encounter in your lifetime. Learning with her its almost impossible because of how obnoxious and ridiculous her class materials are.
PLEASE AVOID THIS PROFESSOR. Her grading WILL ruin your gpa. She is impossible to please and understand. If your answer is not copying her lecture verbatim she knocks off a ton of points, AND even if it is verbatim, she will tell you her lecture didn't say that. WORST CLASS EVER. She is smart, but she is an awful professor. CHOOSE ANOTHER PROFESSOR
She isn't honestly that bad. Her grading at times was odd but she provides a clear rubric and videos. This professor makes you create hand-drawn projects and can be strict. The exams are 20 minutes long with 2 retake chances and 25 questions each. Better to take this course if you need the transfer credit. Pretty easy but somewhat of a workload.
She isn't a bad professor, I think she just needs to work on loosening up on her grading criteria. When I did an assignment using the lecture, she gave me a bad grade and basically said my answers wasn't from the lecture when it was. The assignments were okay and the exams were pretty easy too. I recommend taking notes when watching the lectures.
DO NOT TAKE!
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