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His homework scale was incredibly hard, he asked us to all arrange our work schedules around this one class, he didn't make the class exciting, he just continued on and on and on. Very bad teacher.
Mr. Gorman has by far been the best professor I have ever had. I have taken 2 of his classes and have enjoyed both of them extremely well. I have never known an instructor to care for his students as much as he does. He goes way beyond the line of duty to ensure his pupils the best education. His class is demanding but more than fair. Thanks Pat!
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I think he's great. he said he'd go out of his way to help us out even if it means meeting at midnight. There's so much extra credit too! you could get a C on an exam but then get an A because of all the extra credit. We watch a lot of movies too. Plus the man is back in school and still goes out of his way to help us out. I'll be taking more of his classes in the future.
I had been a student in Human Sexuality course. I found him to be an outstanding and professional teacher. Ialso found his style of teaching to be very informative and enlighting. He was fair and generous when it came to the assignments and tests (exams). During the class time he was concise and easy to understand. Cont'
he was patient with the students in making us comfortable when it came to talking about private embarrassing topics. in the end, I came out of the class with felling more open and confident about my sexuality (50). and in clossing I would recommend his courses to anyone
GREAT TEACHER!! Take his classes. He is fun, interesting, and truly loves what he does. Would take all of his courses if i could.
patrick's class was so much fun that i want to make pyschlogy my major
I have taken 2 classes with Patrick. He is fabulous! I highly reccomend him to anyone. He appreciates hard work and honesty and is very easy to talk to. Take any class that he has to offer and you will definitely enjoy it.
best teacher i've ever had! he makes class so much fun and interesting. tests are good too, you're allowed half a sheet of notes but you really dont need them. he also had the hottest short shorts ever!
Patrick is the BEST instructor on the campus, as well as the fairest. He loves what he does, it really helped me because I was terrified to take a Psychology class, and as long as you read the material and if you do poorly on a test you can make it up by doing Extra Credit. This instructor is so organized he hands out study guides.
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I have taken two Psychology classes with Mr. Gorman as the Instructor. The first class that I took was Psych 100 and going into this class, I didn't understand anything about Psychology. This was a hard class, but I did exit the class with a better understanding about what Psycholgy was about. Mr. Gorman made the class interesting and due to this,
Patrick is one of those teachers that makes people realize their worth.If you stay true to yourself and keep up with class material, there is no way you could fail.He offers so much extra credit, he genuinely cares for his students success and is the best teacher I've ever had anywhere. Made me realize I am capable of acheiving my goals and dreams.
Second class I've taken with Patrick before. Enjoyed his class PSYCH 100 prior. He gives too many writting assignments,reflection assignment questions are too invaisive. Wants assignment to be at English 100 level when English 100 is not required. When he gives writting assignment he is not clear about what he wants. Save yourself the stress.
In the past two years I have taken Psych 100, Abnormal Psych and Human Sexuality with Mr. Gorman. If you want to learn he will teach you. He not only teaches psychology he teaches you how to be successful in college, how to study, and how to create your own success. He is a great listener and has helped many students.
I think he is very helpful teacher who cares about everybodys future. I really loved and enjoyed his class. He mad it really fun study, and i learned sooo much from him. I got 3.8 in his psy, I wish if he can teach English, or other subjecs. He is the best teacher i ever had.
Patrick is the epitome of excellence. If you care about what you learn Patrick is the professor you'll want to learn from. He's passionate about his teaching and treats everyone with respect and compassion. My only regret with graduating from Edmonds Community College is that I'll not have an oppportunity to take another class from Patrick.
Great if you are in love with psychology. He gets all involved and tells personal stories all day. If you are taking this class to just 'check the box' and get some credits out of the way... pass on this prof.
Mr. GORMAN is the best professor I ever had. He make the class very productive, entertaining, assimilative, telling us about life experiences. He's extremmely handsome, charismatic, nurture, foot down professor. I have 4 quartes of class with him and I wish he can teach all the classes in EDCC! I love him! he is the best professor I ever had. ME
The best teacher in the world history of theachin! I love him
Patrick makes psychology even more interesting than it already is and he makes YOU see how valuable you are as a student, as a human being and as a member of society. He is passionate about teaching and passionate about his students. If you want to learn and do well, take his class! Be sure to participate & not miss a class and you will succeed.
Patrick is the most interesting, wonderful, and most helpful instructor I've ever met!! He cares about his students' success and pushes hard to achieve your max potential and obtain a 4.0. I went into the class hoping to at least receive a 3.7 and that was a big NONO for him...because he's all about success and reaching for the stars!
Patrick is a very caring teacher. He is definitely a tough one - no doubt on that but he never leaves you unattended. He has a passion for teaching and whenever you seek for his assistance, he's always there for you. He doesnt just teach what's in the book - he KNOWS all the stuff! Overall, marvelous instructor!
Patrick is an amazing teacher. He makes the subject interesting using class discussions, guest speakers, and creative assignments. He really cares that you excel. There is a lot of work but if you do it then you will get a good grade. He gives a lot of extra credit so if you do badly on a test, you can make it up, and he rewards good work.
Mr. Gorman is the best Professor in EDCC. The text book, every day experiences, guests and class participation, beside his devoted, nurturing and commitment to succeed are only part of the strategies he use in order to help his students. Mr. Gormanis the best professor of the century!
Excellent professor. It is easy to pass his class if you do the extra credit assignments.
I had a previous class with this teacher a couple years ago and I loved it but now it is to the point where if I wanted to have the same kind of learning style then I would just read the book by myself. I would NEVER take a class with this teacher EVER again. I am actually wanting to go talk to the dean right now since he is NOT GOOD AT TEACHING!!!
Patrick is absolutely 1 of the best teachers @ EDCC. He is passionate & caring & he doesn't just drone on & on & utilize just the text book: he is about engaging you in the material & helping you to "conceptualize" what you're there to learn. There is a lot of writing, in class assignments & reading: do it all & you're guaranteed a 4.0.
I started this class afraid of my professor, but Patrick really cares about the material and the study. He pushed us to be a college class, not high schoolers. I respected him for trying to help us be part of the minority that go on to a larger university and ultimately graduate. He was very caring of his students when you where genuinely engaged.
To Sir with Love; Patrick is an amazing teacher, absoulutely cares about his students and wanted us to do our best from the beggining. High grades are attainable in this class for those who put in the time and effort. Patrick bends over backwards to help students who want to do their best. He's what a teacher should be, I highly recommend him.
I absolutely hated that class. No matter how hard you work he'll find the way to lower your grade. Talks too much about his personal life (Vietnam war and his weird sister). On the personal level he was pretty pleasant.
Unnecessarily difficult for a 100 level class. He talks too fast (even for native English speakers), and cannot hear well. He thinks the only way to make students learn is by making everything hard. I believe there are places where you can learn and have fun at the same time. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I got a good grade, but it took too much work.
If you are working at all along with school, or have any sort of social life DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASSES. He will give you an enormous amount of work thinking that it will make you a better student. Wrong. I have taken numerous university level classes and his classes have by far more work in them to complete. If you want a 4.0 in his class dream on!
He is the hardest instructor I have ever had and is a ****. He talks way too fast. He grades hard, it is practically impossible to get a good grade in his class. He expects students to retain massive amounts of information from notes and reading and will never give anyone a good grade on an exam. I RECOMMEND NO ONE TAKE ONE OF HIS CLASSES!
I like him as a person. But there were so many times where he did unneccesary things to "challenge" us. Also, his late policy is redic. One minute late and you fail the unexpected quiz that day. I mean, I think that if I were a minute late, it would not be the most detrimental thing in my education, and it would not lessen my learning experience.UG
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Teacher contradicts self, tests are horribly written, doesn't allow you to look at the grading of test only the grade. Avg on tests around 45% w/out a curve. Very hard of hearing so he gets agitated easily. Do not take PSYCH100 with this teacher! I did hear his human sexuality class is okay though.
This class was not easy, but you get a lot out of it. The exams are tough, but if you do all the work you're really well prepared for them. Plenty of extra-credit opportunities too, so if you blow it on an exam it's not the end of the world. If you do well in Patrick's class, you can do well in any other class you take. I recommend it!
Patrick Gorman is an excellent psychology instructor who is not only passionate about the subject of psychology, but is also interested in his students being successful both in his class and life in general. From day one, Patrick sets his students up for success and gives them all the tools that are necessary to succeed in his class and get a good
Patrick is incredibly dedicated to the success of his students. If you are willing to work hard, come to class, follow directions and take his class seriously you will do fine. The key to success is determination! Follow his directions, complete all assignments, and take advantage of the extra credit opportunities and you will get a 4.0!
The key to success is determination. Show up ready to follow directions, take great notes, complete all assignments and take advantage of the extra credit. Certainly not an easy class, you will be pushed hard, but it is completely worth what you will walk away with. I would love to take another of Patrick's classes!
Plenty of extra credit opportunities. Come in, sit down and shut up, pay attention and you'll be fine. He makes it clear that he's trying to prep you for the real world. Patrick is passionate about Psych; also is accessible, I had a running Q&A going via email. Not a class for slackers, but that doesn't mean it's a hard class. It's up to you.
I studied very hard in this class, and had an accurate and thorough understanding for the content, but I could not achieve a good grade. His grading on tests is harsh and over half the class failed the second exam.
I had Abnormal and General Psych with Patrick. Anyone who says that they were not able to achieve a good grade in one of his classes is probably whining because they don't want to put in the effort to do the work. Patrick gives his students every opportunity to get a 4.0 in his classes, but he makes you work for it. You actually learn the material.
I have taken Abnormal and General Psych with Patrick.Anyone who says that they were not able to achieve a good grade in one of his classes is probably whining because they don't want to put in effort to do the work.Patrick gives his students every opportunity to get a 4.0 in his classes, but he makes you work for it.You actually learn the material.
By far patrick is the worst professor at edcc. Intentionally made the second exam longer than any full length comprehensive final to make people fail on purpose. He also has terrible time management, he spent 2 months on the first 4 chapters and then crammed the last 2 chapters into 1 week. Avoid this instructor at all costs. opt to do psych online
AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Worst teacher I ever had, and I have been going to EDCC for a year and a half now. He is EXTREMELY TOUGH, especially on the exams!! He is a really nice guy (as a person) but in class he is WAYYYY too tough. More then half the class failed, or just barely passed!! Don't take this class unless you don't have any kind of life!
OMG, how could anyone one give Patrick a bad rating? He is a wonderful teacher, passionate about his work and he truly cares for his students. To the half of the class that did not pass. Guess what the rest of the class passed. What to know why? Because they listened in class, took notes, did the work, participated during class and took advantage of all the EXTRA CREDIT options Patrick gives. Any students that complain about Patrick and his classes are LAZY and do not know how to work for the A
Patrick is by far the worst teacher ever. His tests were so long that NOBODY in our class was able to finish them. In class discussion he refused to cover some of the material from our reading, and to top it off, he was gone for half the quarter and we had subs! He won't actually teach you anything, you have to do it all yourself. AVOID PATRICK!
P. Is BY FAR the WORST professor I've ever had. I did everything required to get an A, including getting A's on all the tests, and all the assignments, save one that was in-class, and they did without any notice (I only missed one day). DON'T take this teacher if you know what's good for you. He's very subjective and if he doesn't like you, will fi
Knows his stuff, but is very strict and not very personable. He's unclear a lot of the time. He'll kick you out of class or drop your grade if you don't follow the syllabus to the letter. He likes to trick you every chance he gets. It's a lot of hard work, but unnecessarily so (in my opinion). The subjects were incoherent with each other at times.
Patrick, is by far the best teacher I have ever had. Anyone that has said negative comments about him are students that are lazy. Guess what? You have to earn your grade. It's not handed to you.
The worst teacher ever. There is no way to pass his classes. He gives you "quizzes" that are 7 pages long. No one is able to finish them on time. You spend 40 hours a week for his class and are still not able to pass
he verbally attacked student, he is in my opinion insane because he would scream at students as they entered the classroom. definitely not worth anything to take his class
I took quite a few psychology classes from him. He is still my favorite teacher. I believe that people who have negative things to say, simply do not put effort into their work. He is always willing to help you understand the concepts and that's all he wants from you, to understand the concepts!
Nice person, terrible teacher. Kept telling me to "stick with him and Id be ok" I did for as long as I could before realizing there was no way to pass this class. He boasted about his low passing rate in the class before & he expects psychology to be your world. No concept of a life or work outside of school. Will call you out in front of everyone
Patrick is very passionate about Psychology and if you come in with a "want to learn" attitude, the class is very beneficial. He is easily accessible thru email and will work with anyone who has an issue. If you want a good grade, you need to earn it. You have to read. The ones who complain are those that were not prepared. Very clear and concise.
great teacher!
Patrick offers University level instruction. Honors students will excel in any of Patrick?s classes. Plenty of extra credit is offered. This instructor is easily accessible and does not ?teach off Power Point?; hence you will not fall asleep during lecture. Participation is strongly encouraged to maintain a 4.0.
Patrick is a very passionate about teacher and if you come in ready to learn, the class is very beneficial. He is easily accessible thru email and will work with anyone who has an issue. If you want a good grade, you need to earn it. You have to read. You have to take copious amounts of notes. If you're looking for a breeze class; this isn't it.
Patrick -- simply the most incredible teacher I have ever experienced! He's passionate, incredibly knowledgeable, attentive and supportive and available to students through email, telephone, meetings, and spur of the moment on-campus interactions. I've taken two of his clases and appreciate his style. The complainers? Just jerks and flakes!
Patrick makes everything of what is expected out of each students and what he will give in return. He is always thier to help if that would be email, office hours, or after class. Always welcomes question in class or by email which he is quick to respond too. Overall this class is an excellent class if you like being challenged and learn a lot.
Great time in his class. Recommend taking it. Thanks Patrick
Patrick has high expectations for all his students and will help in any way he can for his students to achieve excellence. He teaches with an enjoyable yet passionate zeal. Take the class but take it seriously and be prepared for an educationally stimulating ride in Psychology! Thank you for the experience Patrick! You are way cool!
Patrick's class is an experience of complete excellence! I've never experienced such instructor passion and compassion. I've never worked so intensely nor laughed so frequently. I've never succeeded academically so amazingly. Patrick is wonderfully amazing. He's patient and kind -- yet always available and dedicated to his students learning.
Human sexuality is the most interesting class that I have ever been in. It is also the hardest class I've ever been in with the lowest grade I've had in my college career (I just finished my 4th quarter)Patrick is nice, but he is a hard freaking grader. Don't expect any leeway.
Professor Patrick Gorman's style of teaching is AWESOME!!! His teaching will prepare me for harder classes in a University. Thank you EdCC for hiring a awesome instructor!!!
I loved Patricks class. He turns out very relatable stories to his students and it helps to understand the materials. He says the class is 50/50 text to lecture, but it's more like 90/10 lecture to text. As long as you pay attention, you're golden in his class. I would recommend it to anyone.
Patrick is awesome!!! and anyone who disagrees sucks....
Patrick is amazing! He really makes the experience of school exhilerating. I can't wait to take other classes of his!
I think that anyone who didn't like Patrick or his class happens to be the 90% that he always talks about. You don't try, you don't engage, and you think that getting just the required amount will cut it. However Patrick's class needs more than just what is required. Not for the faint of heart, this class is for those who can put max effort in.
Patrick Gorman is the worst teacher I have ever had. I did every single piece of extra credit, told him I had joined a study group (which I had) and tried to meet with him three times. Two of the times I tried to meet he was busy. I "earned" a 65% in his class. Don't take his class unless you want to be remarkably disappointed.
Absolute worst class i have ever taken. Patrick is the worst grader I have ever had, and plays favorites among students. I did extra credit assignments, group studies, and put more effort in this class than my other two classes and earned a 59% which on his grade scale equals to a 1.0 while I earned a 3.8 in BOTH of my other core classes.
Patrick is a rele passionate teacher but requires a rediculess amount of work in his class. I was putting in 12-15 hours of study a week just for his class, did all the extra credit & came to every class & got a 1.0...Also his tests are huge! If your a slower test taker like I am, watch out. I only finished about 2/3 of them before time ran out.
Took his class by accident, but by far the best teacher @EdCC. REALLY wants u to learn, and despite the rumors, will do whatever it takes to help u: met with me@6a and still returned my emails@11p! This is the guy that'll teach u how to graduate from UW@the top of ur class. Awesome teacher to awesome students, a 100% REAL COLLEGE PROFESSOR.
Patrick was a great professor! Was he tough and demanding? Absolutely! But it's just because he wants you to walk away from the course informed and educated! As long as you follow his lead, you'll get a 4.0. Just have to prove you have knowledge of his material. yes, the tests were very long, but he always made sure we had adequate time.
For some reason my first ones did not go through. Patrick is a very good professor. I learned a a lot from him BECAUSE he demanded a lot. He also cares about his students. The people who complain are the ones who refused to engage. This professor will go above and beyond to help people who make the effort. I would know...had plenty profs.
I enjoyed the class with Patrick very much. He requires the students to put in effort and earn their grades. But I just studied my lecture notes really well and did every extra credit opportunity and I got a A. His tests are hard, but he basically tells you what is going to be on the test and gives you every opportunity to ask questions.
This is my 2nd time having Patrick as a professor. This class was harder (material wise) than my 2st clas but Patrick was always available to answer questions and he responded to all my emails. Patrick is the kind of prof that really stands by his students all he asks is that you put in the effort. He really wants you to learn and be your best.
I loved professor Gorman and his no nonsense style of teaching. If you follow his technique you can only succeed.I have a lot of respect for an instructor who takes the time to "TEACH" his expertise and pass it down to his students. With Professor Gorman you definitely get your moneys worth.
Patrick was a great instructor. He was very helpful and very understanding especially when my grandfather passed away. He may not be easy, but I definitely recommend anyone to take him.
Patrick is a very good teacher, most definitely would recommend him to anybody looking to take any Psych classes at EDCC. He makes you work, but why else are you at college than to learn? Learned a TON from this class. Best teacher so far!
Great class and teacher
This class is not for those who want to take the easy road. It's challenging, BUT, rewarding! If you just trust him, he wont set you up for failure. Let's just say that the psych lesson isnt just in the book and in the lecture, but you live it while in class. He's the best professor i've ever had, but he makes you work your butt off!
I took Patrick Gorman's class for Winter Quarter. He seems harsh at first but all you need to know is to always be very detailed with your answers and you'll get full points. Make sure to pay attention to his lectures and take notes. Everything he lectures about usually ends up on a test. Pay attention and show up to class and you'll be fine.
This class was ridiculous. The teacher would ramble on about completely off-topic things forever, and then expect us all to show up. Also, he went absolutely bonkers halfway through and pretty much stopped showing up...but still gave a final that expected everyone to have heard the lectures he never gave.
Took Psych101 and 208 the same quarter. His bark is worse than his bite. Absolutely my FAVORITE instructor at EdCC. Come to class, read the text and do as he says. Tests are intimidating but not bad if you know the material. And awesome stories. Love Patrick to death!!!
Great instructor!! Really knows his material. Easy to get help from. Tests are pertinent. Would love to take him again!!! A super class!!!
Awesome class!! Instructor was tops!!! Would love to take him again in the future!! Highly recommended if you are not lazy and want to learn something you can actually use in life!!!
Mr Gorman was a fine instructor. I learned plenty...one of the few classes here where I've gotten my money's worth. A big "High Five" and "thanks" to Mr G for enriching my life.
Class seems hard at first, but you got to just keep going, attend class at all times! Read the material and take notes as you read!! Tests are very very long but as long as you read and take notes, you will get an A! He can be a very tough instructor, but only to help YOU make YOU a better student! great teacher!
Cool Class. Cool Instructor!
Great guy and teacher, he is missed at EDCC!!
He is very charming. He loves chocolate chip cookies. He gives interesting examples and lessons. Tough grader, but one of the best instructors of EDCC
His way of teaching is difficult to understand. Tests are real tough and he means what he says you must read the textbook to understand the tests.
His class is extremely hard to do well in. He wants you to read chapters at least 3 times and does not get it that you have other classes and a life outside of his class. His teaching skills are very unprofessional.
Does not teach most of the things that appear on the tests. You are expected to teach yourself, which you could do without taking the class basically.
The class was extremely difficult, i mean i been taking university level classes for years but he takes his class to a whole new level. His teaching skills are very poor. I would never take his class ever again.
The very best teacher I have ever had!! This class was very hard and I am not very smart but he gave us all the tools to succeed. He was always just an email away. Anytime day or night. His lectures were very interesting and kept your attention. A lot of good examples to ensure concepts stick. Be sure you take good notes and read the chapters befor
I did not enjoy Patrick's class. His demands are stressful and distracting from the actual learning of the materials. He was rude. He gave special treatment to students who can attend out of class reviews. He gave out extremely long tests that 90% students could not finish. If you have other commitment or class,you will struggle with his class.
I had taken University level classes and had done well in them, but his class is set up so that you fail. He should take a class himself that should teach him how to teach. His class felt like a nightmare and i hope you really consider before taking his class.
Easy A if you follow his directions.
No other teacher has ever been at more assistance than G, he's always an e-mail away. Take him if you are a psych major, his class is the real world and if you want to learn he's your guy. get ready to actually get into Psychology. it's not an easy class but you will learn more than any other class. get ready!
I took Patrick at BC and I don't think I have ever met a more interesting person. Take him for great stories and a top notch learning experience. He will help you through every step and wants his students to succeed far beyond any teacher I've ever heard of. Don't listen to the haters here. I'll never forget this class!
he is so amazing! the best instructor i've ever taken! the quizzes are tricky though. he is very kind and passionate about his lectures
This was the hardest class I have taken in my entire life. I mean I been to UW and you dont get put through so much. He makes his students come to class earlier in order to copy everything he has written on the board, plus a messy handwriting.
Patrick Gorman is an amazing teacher to have! He is very passionate about teaching and he has so much experience! If you want to actually learn about psychology then you should definitely choose Patrick as your teacher!!!!
Took his class winter 2013 at BC. The absolutely best teacher I have ever had. Hard class but you learn copious amounts of information and he is a great lecturer with lots of good stories. Wished I had taken 201 with him prior to his retirement
High standards, but made expectations EXCEEDINGLY CLEAR from the very first class. Best instructor I've ever had. He challenges you to use more of your educational potential, and you leave the course KNOWING what you've learned. Answers questions promptly via e-mail, very thoroughly. Friendly and high-energy
He's goofy as hell but real laid back. This was an ALEKS class so he didn't help much.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Textbook Required
100%
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PSYCH100208
5.0
(1)SOCIALPSYCH
5.0
(1)HUMANSEXUALITY
5.0
(1)GENERALPSYCH
5.0
(1)PSYCHOLOGY
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PSY290
5.0
PSYCH290N
5.0
PSYH208
5.0
PSYC208
5.0
PSCH100
5.0