3.9

Mike Drysdale

Psychology - Vincennes University

3.9
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
75%
Would Retake
94
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

94

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

42

4

31

3

17

2

3

1

1

What Students Say

A very outgoing teacher

PSYC142 - 4.0 rating

teaches the subject rather well

PSYCH142 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

89%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 39 grades
Most common grades:
A (16)
B (8)
C+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(8)C(8)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 45 reported grades
A: 16
B: 8
C+: 4
C: 4
Common Tags
Respected (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Caring (2)
Tough grader (2)
Inspirational (1)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (1)
GROUP PROJECTS (1)
Would take again (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Reviews (94)
5.0
2.0
EPIC9
Dec 30, 2011

Very modern and makes learning fun. Never a dull moment

5.0
3.0
PSYCH000
Dec 3, 2012

Always fun! By far my favorite class!

5.0
2.0
PSYC142
Dec 6, 2012

He is a great guy. At times he can be a litte lax but overall a great teacher whose is obsessed with technology.

5.0
2.0
PSY0000
Dec 10, 2012

Laid back, understanding, and always willing to help and answer questions

4.0
2.0
PSYC142
Dec 5, 2013

Your class was fun :)

5.0
3.0
PSYC142
Grade: C+
Dec 5, 2013

Mike is cool.

4.0
1.0
PSYC142
Grade: C+
Dec 5, 2013

A very outgoing teacher.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: B
Oct 15, 2014

My favorite teacher as of right now

5.0
3.0
SPYCH142
Oct 15, 2014

Always on time , ready , gives pop quizzes but it helps more than I thought it would, i like the different types of activities we have to do for assignments

5.0
1.0
PSYC001
Grade: B
Oct 15, 2014

He is very understanding and does everything he can to make sure you pass.

5.0
1.0
PSYC142
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2014

Sometimes it felt pointless to be in class. Other days it felt like I got a lot out of it.

3.0
3.0
142
Oct 15, 2014

The points needed by the end of the semester is too high

5.0
3.0
142
Oct 15, 2014

Makes things interesting

3.0
3.0
PSYC142
Oct 15, 2014

Need to do more review

5.0
2.0
PSYC142
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2014

He's a nice guy that really caters to your needs as a student and shapes the way he teaches around how you learn. As long as you try, you can get an A.

3.0
3.0
142
Oct 15, 2014

Basically a self taught class because everything you do is on blackboard and have lessons with them.

4.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: B+
Oct 15, 2014

Good teacher, easy to talk to, but class can be confusing at times

4.0
4.0
PSYC142
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 15, 2014

Great guy with a great class that teaches you a lot. Trying to keep up with blackboard is a pain though.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH142
Grade: B
Oct 15, 2014

Just amazing

4.0
1.0
PSYCH142
Oct 15, 2014

I feel like this is more of a self taught class, but he is passionate about what he teaches. The way he does points for the semester is something I feel more professors should follow.

5.0
3.0
PSY142
Grade: C
Oct 15, 2014

I like how in this course you can learn about the interesting facts about human brains and other psychologist.

3.0
4.0
PYSCH142
Oct 15, 2014

He's very different than other professors. He's more friendly and seems closer to us students than other professors.

5.0
1.0
PSYC142
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2014

Very helpful! And always wants to know how to make the class easier for us. Or what he can do to help us. Always in a good mood! Outgoing and easy to get along with!

5.0
3.0
PSYC142
Oct 15, 2014

A fun psychology class that can easily be passed by students if they are willing to do the work! (:

4.0
1.0
PSYC142
Oct 15, 2014

Easy going but still teaches the things we need to know effectively using visuals and projects.

5.0
1.0
PSY142
Grade: A-
Oct 15, 2014

Good teacher

5.0
3.0
PSYC142
Oct 15, 2014

laid back professor who cares more about the student than any other professor i have had. literall6 asked us how we wanted to learn on the 1st day and based his lesson plans accordingly for the semester

5.0
1.0
PSY142
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2014

words so easy

4.0
4.0
PSYC142
Oct 15, 2014

Over all I like mr. Drysdale. He is funny and send to really car about how well his students are learning the material. However half of the class is online which wastes time outside of class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: C
Oct 15, 2014

I really enjoy this class. I like the work at the own pass homeworkpoints.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH142
Oct 15, 2014

The grading criteria is unclear at times between the learning activities and the required materials. But he tries to clear things up for you when you ask whether it is in class, after, through call or email. Very enthusiastic about psychology so you will not get bored but the class is pretty much an easy A.

5.0
3.0
PSYC142
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2014

The lectures are kinda scattered at first but once you figure out the points system and the random lesson plans everything is smooth sailing. Once he started giving us study guides for the main chapters it was much easier. There is ALOT of online assignments so prepare yourself for that.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Oct 15, 2014

Great class, no time to get sleepy or do other things... Always doing hands on projects, games or group projects... Pretty straight-forward and hard to fail unless you put ZERO effort in.... Thumbs Up Mr Mikeeeee

3.0
4.0
PSYC142
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 15, 2014

I think Professor Drysdale is a very good teacher and he enjoys what he is teaching and he knows the topic very well. He makes the class enjoyable and has lots of different in class group projects. That helps us understand the topic better and get to know our fellow classmates.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH142
Oct 16, 2014

My teacher is really interesting because he makes the class how we want it.

5.0
2.0
PYSCH142
Oct 16, 2014

Awesome, Funny guy who gets you into the class. Different teaching style every class. Makes it easier to learn, but the online text book sucks

5.0
3.0
PSYCH142
Grade: B
Oct 16, 2014

He is clear about what needs to be done in order to get the points and pass the class.

5.0
2.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

The class is loose and requires the initiative of the student to be succsessful. It is also there responsibility to learn as much as they can. the class is pretty well put together and is interesting.

4.0
1.0
PSYC101
Oct 16, 2014

He is extremely helpful and creative in class structure.

2.0
4.0
PSYCH142
Grade: D
Oct 16, 2014

The professor explains the material pretty thoroughly but the material is hard to understand for me.

5.0
1.0
142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

Great teacher

3.0
2.0
PSYCH142
Oct 16, 2014

You are a pretty cool professor and I would recommend this class to anyone!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

Cool class, I hope to take my next psych class with you.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH142
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 16, 2014

The way the class is set up is easy for students to pass, as long as you keep yourself on track for getting the required points.

5.0
2.0
PSYC102
Oct 16, 2014

I like how he helps you and can explain things to you if you ask a question. He is very helpful. I also like how he does thing in his classroom.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

One of the best courses I have taken here.

4.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Oct 16, 2014

Great teacher. I would recommend him to anyone.

3.0
4.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

I liked that we could do our home work when ever we wanted, but I didn't like that they were all online and most were writing assignments.

4.0
2.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

Good Professor. i would take this course again

4.0
1.0
PSYCH142
Oct 16, 2014

I feel like you always want to come up a With ways to hhelp us out and thats awesome.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH142
Oct 16, 2014

The class is very clear, and easy to understand

4.0
2.0
PSYCH142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

There are many assignments that can be done at whatever pace you would like to complete them at. I really enjoy that about this class! The tests are not a total grade killer if you do not receive a good grade on them.

5.0
1.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

Would not have liked this class what so ever if he wasn't my tech !

5.0
1.0
PSYCH142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

Good personality

5.0
2.0
PSYCH142
Grade: C
Oct 16, 2014

Great class. Learned alot of new material. Would recommend this to anybody.

5.0
2.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

Awesome class with an equally awesome teacher! Lots of activities and lessons leave room for a lot of fun while getting the content across. Not as much bookwork as I would like, but that can always be done on my own time. Needs more control over class at times since certain personalities will tend to try and distract from the class. (:

4.0
2.0
PSYC142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

Professor Drysdale is an excellent teacher and great lecturer.

3.0
2.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

Cool guy if you do the Work you pass the class.

3.0
3.0
142
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 16, 2014

dont like the online work as much as paper work. online work just dont do it for me and im behind for it.

4.0
2.0
PSYC142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

If you participate, this class is an easy A!

4.0
3.0
PSYCH142
Oct 16, 2014

technology.. it is not my thing. Had me slightly uneasy at first with the "get out phone and download this app..." not my style but I got used to it and now he does not do it as often which is good in my opinion. I would like this class to have more detailed longer lectures!!

4.0
3.0
PSY142
Oct 16, 2014

Mike Drysedale is a respectable teacher. He explains things as much as he can. He makes class funny, and more interesting. In my last psychology class the teacher just talked and talked. Mike Drysdale puts us in groups and lets us do hands on things and it helps a lot.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH142
Grade: C
Oct 16, 2014

Voice can be funny yet weird at times. The class needs more juice.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH142
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 16, 2014

we don't do enough in class work

4.0
3.0
142
Oct 16, 2014

I think your a really good teacher and you are pretty laid back. I hate that all the homework is online. And i like that your pretty attractive lol.

5.0
3.0
PSYC142
Grade: B+
Oct 16, 2014

come to class and take notes and listen and you will be fine. he explain everything very well

3.0
3.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

Everything is online and I don't like it

5.0
2.0
PSY142
Oct 16, 2014

Could make lectures longer

4.0
2.0
PSYCH142
Oct 16, 2014

really great teacher.

2.0
1.0
PSYCH142
Grade: B
Oct 16, 2014

I wish we knew what to study for the tests.

5.0
2.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

You go into great detail and put in real world factors in our situations. You help those who need more details on the lessons and you keep the class motivated.

3.0
3.0
PSY142
Oct 16, 2014

Did not cover lessons effectivley

4.0
3.0
PSYCH142
Oct 16, 2014

your class is fun

4.0
2.0
PHYC142
Oct 16, 2014

Hes not that bad of a teacher he just needs to lecture more in class

3.0
3.0
PYSC142
Grade: C+
Oct 16, 2014

I think he is a good teacher. It is the grades and the online lessons that are confusing. You have to make sure you always keep up. Just don't be lazy and you'll pass

5.0
1.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

It's a fun class

4.0
2.0
PSCY142
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 16, 2014

class is fun, assignments are okay tests dont count for much

5.0
4.0
PSYC142
Oct 16, 2014

I like the fact that everything you do is up to you. If you don't like one of the assignments, you can choose to not do it and do something else.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH142
Oct 16, 2014

Mike is a great teacher, but like us all we have flaws and he teaches about stuff that is not in the book which means it won't b on any test or homework questions. This is fine as long as he would mix it up and teach mainly from the book. We as a class have told him several times to do this and he has improved but still not quite there yet.

3.0
2.0
PYCH142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

he's a good teacher just a layed back one

3.0
4.0
PSYC142
Grade: B
Oct 16, 2014

Great professor but the test we take in here are difficult because we don't really go in depth about what exactly is going to be on the test.

4.0
2.0
PSYC142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

really enjoyed class and materials covered. recomend this professor to anyone interested in psychology and taking it in a more relaxed atmosphere. really enjoyable and easy to pass if you complete what is expected so far.

4.0
2.0
PYSCH142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

its fun

4.0
2.0
PSYCH142
Oct 16, 2014

He is a good teacher. teaches the subject rather well.

5.0
2.0
PSYC142
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

His class is pretty Easy however gives the student all the responsibility. i wish more classes did this in vinceness university. In doing this gives students a way to learn the material the way they learn the easiest. During lecture he is interactive and funny making it a very relaxing and fun environment to study in.

3.0
4.0
PSY270
Grade: C+
May 5, 2015

I am sure he is a decent professor if you take the class in a classroom setting. Online, not so much. He doesn't give much guidance at all. He gives video lessons, sometimes. But, he doesn't give powerpoints or notes. I also feel that his tests are near impossible.

5.0
1.0
PSYC142
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Definitely a fun entry level class with Drysdale. He is very group and in class participation oriented. How ever much work you do is what kind of grade you'll get. All responsibility is on student. Pop quizzes happen often!

Inspirational
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
PHYC142
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

I have had some rough online classes but he was a good teacher!

Would take again
5.0
3.0
PSYC142
Nov 5, 2019
Would take again

Mike Drysdale is an informative and creative professor who clearly has a passion for psychology. He loves having open-ended discussions with his class and students one-on-one. He's a great resource to have at Vincennes, and I have truly enjoyed being in his class.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSY204
Apr 25, 2020
Would take again

I took him online and a lot of his assignments didn't really have much guidance or instructions. I had to email him multiple times throughout the semester because I never knew what to do on the writing assignments. He was easy to get a hold of and explained things well. I bet the class would have been easier if taken in person.

2.0
4.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2022

(Psych 301) I understand that late work is my fault however if an assignment is so much as one second late you receive a 0% on it no matter how well done it was. He does not accept excuses for late work unless provided in advance. Other than this he is relatively easygoing. If you are a procrastinator find another professor.

Tough grader
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2022

Professor will not allow for extra time for assignments and will give you a zero if submitted even a minute late. Tough grader. Takes time to respond to emails to where your question isn't relevant anymore.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

I took two classes with Prof Drysdale (PSYC142 and PSYC301 - online). He does not use a textbook. I found both of his classes to be extremely interesting. Any assignment turned in late is a 0%, so I would not take him if you have procrastination issues. Other than that, he's extremely easygoing. Good teacher, and I enjoyed the classes!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Respected
3.0
1.0
PSCY142
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

He is very scrambled. His class is well organized in the syllabus, but in his actual lectures he's all over the place. I'm convinced he walks in with no lesson plans at all. His class is nearly impossible to fail. If you do your homework you will pass. Just know you're not going to learn much in this class.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

89%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 39 grades
Most common grades:
A (16)
B (8)
C+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(8)C(8)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 45 reported grades
A: 16
B: 8
C+: 4
C: 4
Common Tags
Respected (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Caring (2)
Tough grader (2)
Inspirational (1)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (1)
GROUP PROJECTS (1)
Would take again (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.85 avg change
Nov
Apr
Nov
Dec
Dec
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

EPIC9

5.0

(1)

PSYCH000

5.0

(1)

PSY0000

5.0

(1)

SPYCH142

5.0

(1)

PSYC001

5.0

(1)
+14 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PSY270

4.0

PSYCH000

3.0

SPYCH142

3.0

PYSC142

3.0

PSY204

3.0

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