3.4

Nichole Edwards

Women's Studies - Western University

3.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
56%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
3.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

56%

Would Retake

89

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What Students Say

The grading was horrible, however the content was awesome

2161B - 2.0 rating

She's a great prof- super understanding, very easy to connect with and speaks very well

2161A - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

22%

Textbook Required

0%

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Reviews (89)
3.0
3.0
WS2161
Grade: B
Feb 16, 2016

Professor Edwards is super likeable but her tests are not fair. 12 fill in the blank/ T and F; 12 short answer; and 1 essay in just over an hour. A little cruel. Good class overall, but either the material on tests needs to be reduced or more time should be given.

5.0
4.0
WS2161
Grade: A-
Mar 21, 2016

It honestly doesn't get any better than Professor Edwards. She is very smart and knows her stuff (not to mention she's crazy attractive....) Anyone who complains about this course is disgruntled because they didn't prepare for the exams. How can you not love her classes.

5.0
2.0
WOMENST2161
Mar 29, 2016

Nichole was great!! If you think her testing is unfair its honestly just because you didn't pay attention. Everything you need to know is in her slides that she posts online... I didn't even need to really take notes. Super interesting class!

5.0
4.0
WS2161
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2016

Professor Edwards was my favorite professor this year. She is extremely smart and knows her stuff and prepares everyone to do well. I wish she taught more classes are UWO. Ignore some of the other comments. Her tests are VERY fair. Stick to the slides. It was an honour to take one of her classes. Thank you Prof. Edwards!

5.0
4.0
WS2161
Grade: A-
Apr 26, 2016

Nichole Edwards is seriously awesome! Ive never actually looked forward to do readings before until I took this class. Shes very good at teaching and her slides are very clear. I wish there were more prof's like her at western. You wont need any coffee going to her class!

3.0
1.0
WS2161B
Jun 15, 2016
Would take again

Edwards is laidback and fun. Although I enjoy how colourful and varied her powerpoints are, she reads off her slides way too much. The course is easy and accessible for non-women's studies (and non-arts) students. Pretty clear about what to expect on tests. Could have given more time for the midterms, but doing so would have made it too easy.

5.0
3.0
2161A
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

She's a great prof- super understanding, very easy to connect with and speaks very well. Her classes are intriguing, and I found the reading reviews (almost weekly) to be very easy yet helpful to learning the class material efficiently. I wish all my prof's did that because I would actually do the readings.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
WMST2151
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2017
Would take again

Absolutely my favourite prof ever. Extremely approachable, relatable, and one of the best lecturers i've seen. Loved everything about her.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
SOC2242
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2017
Would take again

Love her teaching style. she may test super detail stuff in first section. Essay questions are very fair, as long as you go to class, you will be fine!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
WS2161
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

Nichole was a great prof. Not necessary to attend lectures but I always looked forward to her class. She usually shows a movie/video for 30min-1 hour then lectures for another hour. Really interesting course and she made it really enjoyable to attend.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
1.0
SOC2242
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

GREAT prof, LOVE her teaching style !!! She is very young and understanding. You can tell that she is willing to accept all new ideas.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Would take again
5.0
2.0
2161A
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Being a business student & never having taken a course like WS I was very nervous about taking this course. But my experience could not have been better. Edwards is a great prof & the material was very interesting & applicable to what we see in our everyday lives. Would highly recommend taking a course with Edwards if possible.

Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
2.0
2161A
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2018
Would take again

The best prof I have ever had, hands down. As a non-women's studies major I was unsure if I was going to do well in the class or enjoy it, but I looked forward to each class and did really well! Her lectures are crazy interesting and she's super funny and engaging. Would absolutely take another one of her classes

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
WS2161
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

BEST PROF EVER! Take this class if you want to learn a lot, get a good grade and have an amazing time while doing so! This has been my favourite class at university!! As a non-women's studies major, it really opened my eyes, I highly recommend for everyone.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
WS2161
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Prof Edwards is seriously amazing. As a non-womens studies major, her classes were super inspirational! She's super young and relatable, and her lectures were always very clear and interesting. Definitely take her classes if you get a chance to!!! 12/10!!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
WS2161
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

This is an amazing bird course with an amazing prof. I think the course would be less easy/interesting if she wasn't the prof.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
WS2163
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

Edwards is the best prof I have ever had. She is so passionate about she she teaches. I purposely take courses if she is the prof. Highly recommend!!!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
WS2161
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2019
Would take again

She's a great prof that really opens up the classroom in making complex topics a bit more accessible. Keeps lectures super interesting. A little overhyped in my opinion. Grades tougher than you'd expect,

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
WS2161
Grade: A+
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

Really nice professor and easy marker. This was my first ever WS course and I found it quite interesting. She's good at making the course content interesting and doesn't drag on the lectures. The only downside is this course was very liberal. If you have different views, prepare to write otherwise on exams/ assignments or else you'll be faulted.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
WS2161
Grade: A-
Jun 29, 2019
Would take again

Such an amazing prof!! Really interesting lectures and makes the class super fun. Definitely recommend taking but ensure you have good critical thinking skills!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
WS2161
Mar 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Edwards seems to be pretty widely regarded as a fair and easy professor, but within the last year or so I suppose she has reformatted the way she assesses graded material. The midterm and final were worth 40% each, with a very short writing time and extremely unclear expectations. She seems to expect analysis of concepts barely explored.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
2161B
Grade: A-
Jun 16, 2020
Would take again

literally the coolest person ever. her lectures are amazing and she cuts them at 2 hours vs 3 a week. so funny and down to earth. learnt so much and did bare minimum effort. the perspectives she offers are phenomenal going to class is important. great bird course and elective. i got a 77 when i usually get 80s+ though, but thats my TA not Edwards.

Respected
Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
2163A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Prof Hinson did by far the best job at transitioning to online learning out of all my profs. Her lectures are so well formatted, she makes the content interesting, and she is very quick to help if needed. This course has never made me feel stressed, which says a lot given how weird this year has been

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
WS2163A
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Edwards is by and large one of the best professors I have ever had. She is organized, witty and more important than all, is compassionate and a human being. She treats her students as people, not numbers & is understanding. There was weekly tasks such as a quiz or forum post and the final was 40% but I achieved high 80s, low 90s without issue.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
WS2163B
Grade: A-
Mar 10, 2021
Would take again

I cannot say enough good things about Professor Edwards. She truly cares about all of her students and makes them feel like more than just another number. The material in her courses are very interesting and I actually looked forward to attending her classes each week. She gives grades back within the three week period and is seriously amazing!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
WOMENST2161B
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2021
Would take again

I have taken two of Dr. Edwards' classes, both of which I have absolutely loved! Study for the exams, and you'll be totally fine. Exams are not very hard, and are straight forward. She is so knowledgeable, and the most passionate prof I have ever taken a course with. She cares so deeply about everything that she teaches, making the lectures amazing

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
WS2161
Grade: C
Apr 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

prof edwards has interesting lecture themes each week i was excited to learn about the topics in the syllabus. an issue is prof edwards gives a surface level analysis of gender, race, sexuality (despite women's studies courses typically being very critical) we did not get enough critical content to work with to write full analyses in assignments.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
2161B
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Edwards cares about her students and knows how to keep class interesting. She also did hands down the best job at converting to an online format. Her material was fun, easy and interesting. My only issue was that the exams were a bit trickier than I expected from the easy material, but study the readings etc. a lot and you'll be great. Love her

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
2161B
Aug 12, 2021
Would take again

Professor Edwards has a passion for what she does and the way she delivers her courses are like no others. For myself personally I am not strong with papers and the ability to connect ideas from the course to other situations so that is where I fell behind.

Inspirational
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MIT3210
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Edwards is one of the best profs at Western! She is super funny and makes every student feel valued. Her class is honestly the highlight of my week and she builds genuine relationships with her students! Super fair marker and always unbelievably sweet when chatting about marks and course content. Take any of her classes and thank me later!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
WS2163
Nov 22, 2021
Would take again

Prof Edwards is one of the best profs I've ever had. the content each week is very interesting and I actually look forward to doing the work. She presents her lectures in a way that keeps you engaged and interested and overall makes everything easy to follow. Definitely my fav class I have taken in uni so far. Would highly recommend 2163 with her!!

4.0
4.0
SOC3385
Jan 1, 2022
Would take again

Nichole is a great teacher and I would recommend her. I took her Brescia special topics class and it was so interesting. She is a bias teacher and grader but is very reasonable. She marks you in a variety of ways and gives great feedback on writings. She is great at responding to emails and is ready to help and guide her students for success.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
SOC3385
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Dr Edwards is one of my favourite profs! She is very engaging with the material and you can tell she really loves teaching this class. For the most part she is clear with her expectations, as long as you can think critically and articulate well, you will do well. Only criticism is lack of feedback on midterm exam, and expect regular forum posts.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MIT3210
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2022
Would take again

Her lectures are INCREDIBLY engaging. She communicates theories VERY clearly. However, she is not accessible outside of class (she never responded to 3 emails I sent during a stressful personal period she is very busy). She also has favourites (but she is a VERY fair grader) which made me feel out of place. But somehow still a caring prof.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
3.0
2.0
2163A
Grade: A
Feb 10, 2022
Would take again

We were given quizzes to do in 20 minutes which included short answers. The fill in the blanks were unfair because they are not an example of how well a student knew the content, rather if you wrote down her every word or not. She also says 'um' every other word in her lectures which is difficult to listen to for 40 minutes.

Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
2161B
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 24, 2022

Dr Edwards has a lot of work to do in terms of effective teaching. Her lectures are quite dry, and she says “um” and her points aren’t explained very well. Not very gender inclusive. She stated that she refuses to give grading rubrics and is unclear about how assignments are graded. She is quick to refer students to the undetailed syllabus.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
2161B
Jun 19, 2022

Avoid this professor and her TA. Very rude with lack of feedback on the assignments and midterm grading and refusal to acknowledge anything very adamant and stubborn.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
2163A
Dec 26, 2022

Had a 20 min quiz each week, some questions were fill in the blank from VERY long readings, not fair and isn't reflective of the student's ability at all. Some lectures she just filmed herself talking, she could've at least made a simple ppt so we wouldn't have to stare at her face and hear her say "um" for 10 min. Overall meh and not a hard course

4.0
3.0
2163A
Dec 27, 2022
Would take again

The lectures were really interesting and I like that she provided articles to read rather than making students purchase a textbook. The weekly quizzes were a bit crammed for time and tended to be detail oriented but overall I liked the course.

3.0
2.0
WS2163A
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2023
Would take again

I've taken two classes with Edwards. Women in Pop Culture was marked unnecessarily difficult. Sex Ed was marked far more fair. I like how she doesn't make you read textbooks -- reading a chapter a week is dull. She pulls articles from various sources so you get more nuance. She's not a particularly great lecturer, but she's not poor either.

5.0
3.0
2163A
Jan 9, 2023
Would take again

Nichole helped me a lot in GSWS 2163. I made a terrible mistake in the final exam. She didn't give any harsh punishment to me. Also, she answered questions very quickly during the working days. The contents aren't that hard but must spend a lot of time on it.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
2.0
4.0
2163A
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 16, 2023

Course content was interesting and not too long. However, the grading is so awful. The TAs are rude and unhelpful. Lowest grade first semester. I would never take a gender studies course because of this class. She is stubborn and very biased in her lectures.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
2161B
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 7, 2023
Would take again

I'm taking her course right now and had to pause a lecture video to come on here, but this has to be the best Prof I've had so far. She's funny, makes the videos engaging, cares about her students, brings in relevant things into the class to make it enjoyable and keep the class engaged.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
WS2163A
Grade: B
Feb 25, 2023
Would take again

Professor Edwards was great. She is a super engaging lecturer and builds a back story on what she teaches to make her points clear. This course was a welcoming place for diverse ideas and opinions and I definitely learned a lot. Would love to take another one of her courses.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
WOMENST2161
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Edwards is AMAZING! I can't recommend taking a class with her enough - she is so caring about students and her lecture content is always very engaging. I loved this course because it talks about soooo many cool things - princesses, teen movies, dads, the list goes on. Marking is sometimes based on your TA, but I loved the course.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
2163A
Grade: B
Apr 14, 2023

Dr. Edwards' lectures themselves are interesting but her grading schemes never make any sense and are very biased. She gave me below 60% on our take-home exam which was worth 50% of my grade. I appealed it and I ended up getting a mid-70 on it. She grades based on how much she likes you and gives absolutely no feedback.

Tough grader
2.0
5.0
2161B
Apr 16, 2023

If you are looking for a class to help boost your average, this class is not it. There are only 3 assignments which includes 2 exams each worth 40% each so your grade really on depends on those. The midterm was marked unnecessarily hard and there was little to no feedback. The grading was horrible, however the content was awesome.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
2161B
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2023

This isn't a GSWS course, it's a course on how nichole edwards feels about the world. She's pretty rude if you challenge any of her ideas or her marking scheme. You have to relate your ideas to course content in the assignments but you'll lose marks if you paraphrase what she said in the lectures. There's also no clear rubric for anything.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
2161B
Apr 21, 2023

This woman is single handedly trying to change the stereotype around gender studies courses. The content isn't difficult she just refuses to give you a high mark because she knows you took her course for an average booster. She's also very unprofessional and always rambles on about her personal life IN HER PRE RECORDED LECTURES FROM WHO KNOWS WHEN.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
WS2163
Grade: A-
Jun 22, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Edwards was amazing! I have never taken an online course THAT good. She keeps content interesting, gives plenty of time on exams, and assessments are clearly outlined. if i could, i would take her course again!! super eyeopening, and engaging! 10/10

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
2161A
Nov 8, 2023
Would take again

SO engaging!!! The one class where I enjoy listening to the lecture since she is expressive and passionate about what she teaches. A bit of a hard marker when it comes to the midterm written questions.

1.0
4.0
2161A
Grade: B
Nov 18, 2023

she is SO extra. marking is horrible, the prof probably has no life outside of forcing students to accept her views on diff gender stereotypes, the content is easy but she makes things too deep. she is rude and has made it her life's mission to make people who took this course as a mark booster REGRET THEIR LIFE. BADLY graded tests,esp short answer

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
2163A
Dec 12, 2023

I definitely agree with the people here saying she pushes her views. she was like "i encourage you all to try polyamory" girl idgaf if YOU agree w polyamory, be objective you're literally a prof. grades hard as hell too, she sent a very sassy email when the first quiz had a low average and everyone was asking how to get a better mark.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
2161A
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 12, 2023

I was actually very excited to take this course. Material was great, but the marking scheme is horrible, TA grading is super subjective felt like they were being cruel on purpose. No marking rubric, no/late responses to student questions, super snarky and unhelpful. Just confusing and frustrating, worst marks this sem. Course isn't worth it tbh:(

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
2161A
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2023

I really enjoyed her lectures. She is very easy to listen to and is extremely passionate about what she is teaching. I learned a lot! The downsides are that she refuses to give a marking rubric, gives you very limited time on exams, and expects a very critical analysis of topics just briefly explored in class content.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
2163A
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2023

weekly quizzes are 20 min, not enough time for m/c, fill in the blanks & 2 short answers. No clear instructions on assignments & final exam. Does not share slides. Constantly making announcements about how she is frustrated with some students. She ignored questions regarding the final. Says she wants to leave academics to become full time baker.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
2163A
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023

This course is one of the worst courses I've ever taken. The marking is subjective and barely makes sense, the replies are rude and condescending and I felt like I was getting bullied by the course. It's a shame because the content is super interesting but the way the course is structured is absolutely awful. If I could report this course I would.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
2163A
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2023

this course was genuinely horrible and the exam felt unethical (7 really hard 200 word questions in 3 hours). do not recommend

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
2163A
Grade: B-
Dec 13, 2023

The content in this course was interesting however everything else about it makes it not worth it. The quizzes were horrible and near impossible, the feedback was inconsistent and Dr. Edwards seems like she wants to retire to her baking business.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
2161A
Grade: B+
Dec 22, 2023

Incredibly biased and vapid when it comes to grading. There is almost no communication with students outside of pre-recorded lectures (which are almost consistently 2-3 years old), and a weekly email which is basically a personal update. Very condescending to all students, refuses to answer questions regarding projects, and has an inflated ego.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
2163A
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2024

literally cried in this class as i had no idea what I was doing wrong. she expects perfection on the quizzes with a short block of time, doesn't answer emails, marks w bias, and repeats herself in lectures. DO NOT TAKE CLASS UNLESS YOU NEED TO.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
2163A
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2024

awful

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
2161A
Grade: B
Jan 31, 2024
Would take again

Super cool course! Professor Edwards was super organized and structured with course content. Exams were online and non-proctored, so they were relatively easy if you read the assigned readings and took notes during lecture videos. She runs a small business, so not the fastest to respond to emails but always super polite when she gets back to you.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
2161B
Grade: B
Apr 17, 2024

I had no problem with this course until the final exam, which was 6 questions equivalent to what would be asked for an entire essay. Yet we only had 200 words to answer each question, and we were supposed to find and cite new sources for each question (in 2 hours?). Her lectures are so surface level yet she expects deep analysis in exams? terrible.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
4.0
3.0
2161A
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2024
Would take again

The class was very interesting! The professor was interested in what we had to say and very knowledgeable on important topics in our society. However, marking was distributed amongst the professor and TAs and I found that they all marked differently and even though some of us had very similar answers, our marks were vastly different.

Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
2161A
Grade: B+
Jul 22, 2024

Very biased. If you write the best answer on something she doesn't agree with, you'll get a bad grade. Doesn't allow for true creativity since you must agree with her stance if you want a good grade. She also bashes religion, which is offensive to some. Yaps about her life. Gives off the vibe that she doesn't care about you and never emails back.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
2161A
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2024
Would take again

Awesome Course Awesome Prof. Ive never taken gender studies but this course became my favourite. Nichole is an awesome lecturer and always keeps it lighthearted in her videos. You can really tell how nice she is with her funny comments like "current mood" or just ones reminding you to treat yourself. Grades Fairly. Awesome Prof!!!!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
2161A
Nov 25, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Edwards is truly one of my favourite lecturers for online courses. Her lecture videos are styled in a way where it feels like a casual conversation, making it easier to absorb. She also provides more than enough examples and application opportunities for you to fully grasp the content. Love her class, definitely reccommend! She's funny too!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
2161A
Grade: A-
Nov 27, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Edwards is truly the best Prof I've had in my time at UWO. She is hilarious and her lectures have taught me so much about society around me as well as myself and my relationship with my family and friends. I would highly recommend this course!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
2161A
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Edwards is truly the best prof I've had so far at Western. Her lectures are so entertainging and have taught me so much about myself, society around me, and my relationships with those around me. I've loved this course and would absolutely recommend it to anyone and everyone.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
4.0
2161A
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2024

The content is super fun and engaging, but the professor is not. Gives high school bully vibes. Super condescending.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
2161A
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 7, 2025

Please do not take this class if you're looking for a bird course. Criteria and rubric for success are unclear and they do not address questions regarding formatting and assignments well. She told us to "google it" when we asked for citation instructions for our assignment. TA's grade difficult for it being a gender studies course.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
2161A
Grade: C
Jan 8, 2025

She's definitely one of the rudest and most controversial profs I've had. SO biased too. No doubt she's padding her ratings—trying way too hard to save face.

Tough grader
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Test heavy
1.0
5.0
2161B
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 9, 2025

awful professor i don't even know how she was even hired. never responds to emails. super rude in her responses (if she responds). spends half the lecture talking about herself. gave 0 information on the midterm. I had to email my ta to ask if citations were needed and she told me to read the syllabus. DONT TAKE THIS COURSE OR ANYTHING SHE TEACHES

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2.0
4.0
2161B
Grade: C
Mar 12, 2025

Her grading system is clear, but she will take away marks if your answers are “too similar to hers”. I understand copying completely, but she's just has an unfair system made up. Easy content and easy tests but her grading system makes it completely not worth it! I should have taken something else.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
2161A
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2025
Would take again

Midterm and final exam were graded fairly nicely and Dr. Edwards always included engaging content in her lectures that her students can understand and relate to. The reflection was a bit more sternly graded, but over all course was not that difficult.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
1.0
1.0
2161A
Grade: B
Jun 7, 2025

Spent absolutely way too long on her final exam. She just minimal information and offers less than minimal help when you have questions. Should stick to her baking business!

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
2163A
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2025
Would take again

Interesting to read and listen, quizzes aren't hard and the engagement essays are easy to write if you like the topics and the prompts (you can pick 3 out of the 12 to do)

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
2161A
Grade: A
Aug 4, 2025
Would take again

was interesting since it was my vibe. prof was energetic and had passion for the topics. TA marked me super high for the midterm then started marking me pretty low for the assignment and final with super minimal reasoning. just depends on ur luck with ur TA. aloooot of lectures and films to watch. def took alot of time for an elective.

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Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
2161A
Grade: B
Oct 24, 2025

The course is difficult and heavy, even this is an online course. You need to read every assigned readings from each week, and catch up all the information, unless you cannot receive a good grade. The weekly test is only 20min and it also includes writing, and it worse 10%! Be prepared to receive a low score if you are not that careful!

Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
2163A
Grade: B+
Nov 6, 2025

Quiz questions are tricky and are unclear. You only have 20 minutes to write 2-3 written answer questions worth 5 marks each AND answer about 8 multiple choice or fill in the blank questions (this is absurd and I feel like I don't even have a second to think). I have emailed her before and she just responded rudely with no compassion. Unfortunate.

Tough grader
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
2163A
Grade: B-
Nov 29, 2025
Would take again

I love her personality and she's a good teacher. The work she assigns online is very fair, it'll take max 2 hours to complete. My only problem with her are her TAs are always hard markers...this is supposed to be my elective, yet its my lowest grade.

2.0
4.0
2163A
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2025

This professor expects students to complete complex quizzes in a very short time, answer comprehensively, and grades extremely strictly—making it nearly impossible to achieve. It takes a long time to receive feedback on previous exams, and no course materials are provided for review.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
2161A
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2025

Don't waste your time.

1.0
3.0
WS2161
Dec 14, 2025

She consistently expresses her opinions as fact and makes ridiculous claims that ignore basic common sense. Blames “stigma” for anything she doesn't like, ridicules the Bible, and laughs when presented with anything that doesn't line up with her view of the world. Someone with a balanced and respectful view should be teaching in her place.

2.0
4.0
2163A
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2025

I do not recommend taking a class with Dr. Edwards, she is an extremely unforgiving and unfair professor. We are expected to complete a quiz within 20 minutes answering mc, fill in the blanks, and long answers. It is nearly impossible to achieve a good grade in such little time as you barley have time to think about your responses and awful TA's.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
2163A
Dec 16, 2025

I thought this class would be fun and informational, but instead, it took over my life. She gave us 20 minutes to write a test with multiple application questions, and the TAs are brutal markers. I have never seen the marks I have gotten in this class in my whole life. I took this for a gym credit for teachers' college, and it is my lowest grade.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
2163A
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

One of my favourite profs at UWO - definitely the best experience ive had in any asych course. Lectures are engaging tests and exams are fair, and she gives feedback for correct and incorrect answers. Would definitely recommend 2163.

Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
5.0
2163A
Dec 26, 2025

Her lack of effort shows in her work and communication. The grading is unfair and she does not have any compassion for her students. Takes ages to respond to emails and she respond in unapproachable ways. I would never take this class again.

Tough grader
Test heavy
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