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“Nadine Garner is the best teacherprofessor I have ever taken in my entire life”
PSYCH227 - 5.0 rating“Stroke her ego and she'll love you dearly”
PSYC227 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
56%
Textbook Required
18%
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A+
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PSYCH
5.0
(4)PSYCH220
5.0
(2)CHILDPSYC
5.0
(1)PSYC
5.0
(1)DEVLPSYCH
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
DEVLPSYCH
4.0
SCCN621
3.0
PSYCH
2.0
CHILDPSYC
2.0
PSYCH05
2.0
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she is a great teacher i recomend her to everyone
very interactive class, fairly easy material, tests were easy if u went to class
She brings so much enthusiasm to class, you cant help but love it.
fouces too much on folk psych, and not scientific psych
Very Interesting class and she actually gets to know you which is nice
Wondeful teacher, homely setting in the classroom with comfortable discussions
Dr. Garner was AWESOME!!! As long as you do your work and participate during class you're golden! I took her class on recommendation from one of my friends and I thank him. FUN class, INTERESTING class, and not too difficult. TAKE GARNER
Great teacher, easy grader, very nice, down to earth person
Awesome teacher! Intersting class, writing class.
Best class! She was very interesting and had good group discussions. Never bored. Knows her stuff. Read notes and go over the chapter and you'll do fine. Easy grader.
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She is great. I never had to study cause I just got the information. And she is so willing to help and get to know you as a person. I totally recomend her.
Dr. Garner is great, she is an awesome professor. She loves what she teaches and it shows in the class.
She Rocks! I agree with the majority on this one. Take Garner. She may look and act at times like a hippie, but discussions are great and she'll really guide and help you where you need it. Plus, she actually takes the time to know and care about you!
She is awesome! If you go to class and pay attetion you'll do fine. I don't really have to study for the tests because her class time is so useful. She helps me really understand what we are talking about, I never left confused. Definitely take her!
I loved this class, she is fun, interesting, and makes this subject come alive!
Dr. Garner is one of the best teacher I have ever had. She loves what she does and you can tell when you are in her class. I recommend highly to anyone who wants to take a psych class. My only advice is to participate in class!!
Dr. Garner was my favorite professor so far at MU! She is kind, helpful, and respectful. She loves teaching and makes the subject very interesting! I would recommend her 100%!
She is the most helpful teacher I've had. She really loves doing what she does which makes it great to sit through her class!
She is amazing!!!! I have her now and I love going to class. She makes class so enjoyable. She's so knowledgable and is so dedicated to her students. I could talk about her for hours. She is just amazing. If you dont not take her class you are missing out on one of the best teachers MU offers.
Just an excellent professor. Friendly, knowledgeable, and challenging. She always had meaningful learning experiences tied into concepts. One of the best professors I had at MU
tries to get to know you, very helpful and understanding. respects your views-i suggest her! shes greatttt!!!!!
nicest prof you will ever have..i love her...so nice understanding and so into her teaching..you can't go wrong
Greatest prof. @ MU, no doubt. she tries to get to know you, connects with you, gets you moving around the classroom, funny!! Tests are easy, just study notes and memorize essays, and youll get an A. I would suggest her to anyone, i wish i could take her again!!!
Dr. Garner is VERY nice, helpful, and enthusiastic about teaching and us learning. Class dicussions are great. Tests are right from her notes, doesn't really use the book that much except for papers. She also gives you the essays for the tests a week ahead of time. AWESOME PROF!
Dr. Garner is so nice and her class is really interesting. She likes to do discussions but my class was really quiet.. but overall she's one of my favorite professors.
She is so nice and helpful, I totally recommend her! She tries to appeal to everyone's learning interests and get everyone involved. She makes class fun so you WANT to be there!
Great class, great prof. Teaches only what she wants you to know, and there is lots of practical information. Very approachable and the best of the psych department.
Easy, easy class. Dr. Garner is a cuddly vegan. Has a lot of opinions about how to raise kids, but had none of her own. Prone to psychologically evaluating students, but its an easy A. 3 tests, 3 short papers, non-cumulative final.
Dr. Garner is a great professor. I recomend taking Psyc. 227 with her. It is easy to get an a if you come to class and take good notes.
Great professor, great class, and an easy A. She is very interesting to listen to and very nice. As said in another comment, she does seem prone to psychologically evaluating her students, but it's OK. Psych 227 is a great class - take it with her!
I love this prof. The class is fun to be in. She is so entertaining and the grades are so easy. I wish I could take it again!
Dr. Garner is absolutely the greatest. She has awesome stories and activities that allow everyone to understand the material. She is always encouraging her students to participate and it makes for a very fun lecture, the time flies by. The best prof. i have ever had!
Dr. Garner is awesome! I loved the course I took with her, not because it was easy, but because it was engaging, and easy to stay involved with. I also liked that she referred to tests as "opportunities."
Had her for Psych of Children and Adolescence. Easy tests straight from the notes. Writing class and the papers were short and easily graded. She had us sit in a big circle so we could all participate. This was an enjoyable, easy class.
I think im in love! no lie...
This class was fun, mostly a big discussion every time. Although some of her child rearing advice I didn't always find practical, I agree with most of the points she raises. You actually learn a decent amount. She def cares about her students and grades so easy on essays and papers.
Loved the class! It was more of a group duscission everyday. We sat in a circle and everyone joined in with something to say. Test were fair and so where the projects. She was more then willing to help or answer questions. I strongly recommend anyone to take her class.
Great teacher! This is such a fun class! The tests are not too challenging and the papers are easy as long as you follow the directions. Don't read the book even if she advises to. It's not worth it. Only use it if you don't understand something that was covered in class or for your papers.
Amazing professor. Very personable, tests are very easy. 40 pts multiple choice, 40 pts essay and she gives you the essay topic in advance. This was one of those rare classes where I did absolutely nothing but truely felt like I learned a lot.
i love Prof. Garner1 she's so great with helping you understand children and the ways they grow up and she has the easiest "opportunities" (exams)! she has so much history and interesting facts i actually want to go to her class! i once drove to her class in a snow storm haha...
I really enjoyed this class! Classes are just discussions but they are actually interesting. Tests are fairly easy. She gives the essay questions in advance. I learned a lot from this class! Take her if you get the chance, it's worth it!
Prof Garner is a nice and talented teacher. She gives life examples and on hands things so that you understand always there to help you if you need it. First test has 1 long and 2 short essays and multiple choice. Other two test just multiple choice. Have to go to jenkins observe preschoolers and write a paper about it easy. Highly Recommed Garner!
I highly recommend Garner! Anyone who puts the class into a circle instead of rows has my recommendation. She's highly knowledgeable on the subject and she lectures with real life examples which makes concepts very easy to grasp without hours of studying. The tests aren't bad if you go to class regularly. She likes class discussion so be prepared!
Amazing professor. Tests aren't bad and class discussions really involve every person in the class. She cares so much about everyone and would help anyone out with anything! MUST TAKE HER!!
One of the best professors I have ever taken! There isn't anyone who I know who hasn't enjoyed taking her child/adolescent class. Class usually is in a circle. One major paper for the class however, plenty of time and help offered from Prof Garner. If you are able to get into this class take it you won't regret it!!
such a fantastic class. probably one of my favorites i have taken. i cannot see how anyone could NOT like prof garner! she is way too sweet/nice/helpful/all around awesome. ill miss this class!
I LOVE Dr. Garner. She's by far my favorite professor. If you get the chance, take her class! She has some difficult projects, but she grades fairly, and is totally willing to help outside of class.
Loved her class & teaching style, from the "oppotunities" (this is what she calls exams), to the huge circle we sat in in class that always spawned a great debate & you wondered why the time had gone by so quickly once class was over, made you never want to miss a day! A prof. that def. cares for her students & the knowledge she shares w/ them!
One of the kindest teachers at MU. She is very personable and loves her topic. Highly recommended.
The best teacher I had last semester, and quite possibly in my college career! She is always in a good mood, loves her subject, and always values our opinions. Take her, you won't regret it!
By far the best professor I've ever had. Garner always uses anecdotes and real life examples in her lectures and always wants to hear her student's opinions. She makes every student feel special and valuable and class always goes by too quickly. You'll look forward to it.Very talented, interesting, and helpful teacher. Take her you won't regret it
By far my favorite class! She makes class soo fun, you turn your desks in a circle and class is like one big discussion. She loves hearing your stories and VERY enthusiastic about teaching. Gives 3 exams (they get harder as you go) and a final group project/presentation. I definatley recommend her for ANY class, she was amazing!
Such a great teacher. Loves what she does. I loved her class. Its just one big disscussion through the class.
Nadine was the best professor i have ever had. Gives three "opportunities" which are extremely easy as long as you pay attention in class and read the selected readings. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS!!!! Nadine is a great great lady.
BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD. She understands all her students and does anything for them. Instead of tests, she calls them opportunities. As long as you look over notes and do the quick text book reading, you'll be fine. Best class and will continue to talk and visit her!!!
Nadine Garner is the best teacherprofessor I have ever taken in my entire life. She cares SO MUCH about the students and really shows it. I wish I could be half the person she is someday. TAKE HER if you have the opportunity!!!! :) I would take her for every class if I had the chance. She's just a genuinely nice person!
best professor ever
Class revolves around her own personal endeavors than teaching anything of substance. Easy class to pass because it's more about her rambling than teaching. If you want an easy A sign up for any of her classes.
She's really funny and tells great stories. Doesn't answer emails too often...
Professor Garner is a really interesting teacher to say the least. Classes are like a discussion and everyone sits in a circle. She truly believes in quality over quantity. I was able to retain information better with her teaching methods. Participation in class is key for a good grade.
Fav professor and individual ever. She's helped me with personal issues, and is always there for the students. Sets up class by talking about course material and relates it to our lives: sharing personal stories etc. Hardly any exams (she calls "opportunities") nicest and most down to earth person you'll ever meet. Take her for any psych class!!
Best teacher ever!
She's the best professor ever. Hands down. She cares about her students and is so laid back. If you have the option to take her for a class, pick her over anyone else.
Awesome professor! She really cares about her students and wants them to succeed. I would recommend her again and again!
The way she explains things makes it so easy to study and remember things for tests. Best Professor ever. Full Recommendation.
Just because this was an easy A, doesn't mean it's a joke class. Dr. Garner makes you think critically about your upbringing and where you are now. Loved her class. She really wanted you to apply her lectures to real life which made it very applicable and memorable. Applicable to all majors. Plus she's quirky and awesome.
Dr. Garner is by far my favorite teacher! She makes us all feel at home and treats us all fair. I would take any class she teaches in the future. We had only 3 tests, 1 paper, and a power point to do. Her lectures were good and she involves the class for their input. She shows us many examples and opens your eyes and makes you think!
She is an amazing human being to know. She is fair to all of her students and truly wishes the best for them in their studies. She's one of my favorite professors at the University. She gets involved in a lot of on-campus events outside of class and brings her daughter along, too. I hope I have a chance to meet this woman again later in life...
If you get the chance, take a course with her. She knows how students work and how to keep us engaged, she's interesting and very passionate about her job. Best of all she takes students' input very seriously and treats us as equals.
Very nice and extremely down to earth. She makes class fun and interesting. It's basically impossible not to do well. I would definitely recommend her!
She is a great professor in the sense that she knows what she's talking about and can speak from experience. She calls tests "opportunities", easy grader. On the other hand, don't expect to actually learn much about child psych. Class discussion was focused more on her kid and Terracycle/environmental concerns than the subject area of the course.
Dr. Garner is a really caring professor! She overall cares about her students well-beings and offers herself as an outlet when needed. She knows how college can be so she tries not to be like every other college professor. We did not learn nearly as much as the other 227 classes but she does give real life experiences.
Dr. Garner is such an inspiring person. She made me question certain things about myself, the world, and how we teach children. The textbook is rarely used and the "opportunities" are easy. I know I'll never forget what I learned because the way she teaches helps you absorb the material instead of remembering it only until you take the opportunity.
Really loved this class and the lectures she would give us because she would just tell stories and have the class share there own experiences. If you don't get an A you literally have to sit there and do nothing. She really opened up to a lot of problems in the world that I'm thankful for. Would totally take another class with her.
no need to buy the book, just go to class and you'll learn everything through her lectures. Such a sweet lady!
She is a performer and if you enjoy being entertained, you'll enjoy her class. Stroke her ego and she'll love you dearly. Don't ask questions that make her go outside of her tired old tried and true script. She's mediocre. If you think she's a good professor, you must not question much. Manipulative and practices her implicit biases very well.
I love Dr. Garner. The class is so engaging and she really cares about her students. There isn't a lot that your graded on but the way she teaches the material it just sticks. First exam i got a 100%. There were only two exams for this class (They were all "open ended" but super easy) The final is a presentation that was worked on all semester.
Dr. Garner cares about her students. I am in the school counseling program and she is my adviser so I see her a lot. Both the classes I have taken with her have been mostly lectures, but she keeps them interesting and allows for students to discuss. I've learned so much from her class that I was actually able to apply to my job. Highly recommend!
By far one of the most entertaining classes I've ever taken. You really get to know everyone in the class (especially Dr. Garner) and it is easy work.
Fantastic professor. Very very easy to pass her class just be sure to take notes, even the ones you think aren't "important". She's so sweet and nice. Her grading is direct, nothing hard about her class. If you have questions, she's more than willing to explain it further.
All around amazing professor. Easily my favorite professor I had so far at Millersville. She makes material very clear to understand, and is very passionate about her students. Pretty easy A.
She is a great professor and she has a lot of knowledge to share with you.
I took her 227 Child Development class. She is very sweet and interesting and her class is VERY easy. But the biggest project of the semester, although easy, has nothing to do with the course material. Shes super into the environment, so our final project was about terracycling. She still has some great insights and lectures though.
Very, very amazing person. She really cares and her lectures keep you paying attention the whole time. Participation matters but she doesnt make it hard to want to go. She doesn't grade many things or give many assingments but the one she does give are not hard.
She is a great person and cares about her students. Her lectures are great and she provides great stories and feedback. However, I wish she had more structure in her class. She is very disorganized and because of this, my class missed out on topics that needed to be covered, but weren't. She is very bad at time management in terms of class.
Dr Garner is an amazing professor who genuinely cares so greatly for her students. She gives only three assignments the entire semester and a final project. She's an amazing teacher and the class is very involved.
AMAZING! I would recommend Dr. Garner's course to anyone and everyone who can take it. As long as you show up to class and take minimal notes this course is an easy A. Every class is very enjoyable and engaging. Dr. Garner makes sure every one of her students feels safe in her classroom and is always more than willing to help when needed.
Love love love her. She is absolutely incredible. She understands how it feels to be a college student under stress. Her lecture content connect's a lot to real world problems or personal stories so they are really easy to understand.
Professor Garner is an engaging instructor who makes the material clear and enjoyable. Attend class, take notes, and use tools like Unstuck ai for study help - you'll likely earn a solid grade.
She is a nice person, but not good professor. Everything is extremely disorganized and you take no tests/quizzes. There are like 2-3 assignments for the semester but she does not grade them... I have had no grade for this class this entire semester. I have no idea what I have in the class or if I even got credit even though I moved out last week!!
Easiest class, but grades were due for faculty today, yet she graded no assignments, so I have no grade. She jumps from random topics, and you won't learn anything about the psychology behind child development. She only assigned 3 things throughout the entire semester so there is no need for her to be behind.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
56%
Textbook Required
18%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.34 avg changeRatings by Course
PSYCH
5.0
(4)PSYCH220
5.0
(2)CHILDPSYC
5.0
(1)PSYC
5.0
(1)DEVLPSYCH
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
DEVLPSYCH
4.0
SCCN621
3.0
PSYCH
2.0
CHILDPSYC
2.0
PSYCH05
2.0