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Teacher is so fine! Wonderful personality!! He makes the class so fun and intresting!
He is a really good teacher. He takes the time to explain, and his class is very interesting. He makes it so fun.
awesome teacher!! i dont know if its the teacher or the class bcus i like all my psych class teachers! but yea, randy is awesome, he makes class interesting and he's very compromising on things. highly reccomend taking this prof!
Randy makes his students have a great outlook into bio psych. He isn't bad to look at either. Teaching method is awesome, verbal communication A+, and very courteous. He has 1 oral presentation but dont let this scare u..do it, he makes all the student comfortable w/ eachother. you'll make lots of friends. Fun, smart, interesting person..and class.
He is a great teacher!!! He is very understanding and clear!!!! I love the way he teaches!!!!
this teacher is soo funny and entertaining!! he makes the subject interesting and fun!! he is also really funny and corny becuz he tells the lamest jokes!
fun and keeps you interested gives good advice and he's HOT
Great class, he was real fair and enthusiastic. Class was interesting and useful. Available to students. Friendly and respectful towards students. I made new friends. Used colorful relevant powerpt. presentations. Recommend highly.
He's really easy if you have half a brain. You may use cheat sheet, earn extra credit, and ask all the questions you want. He babies his students. The downside to this is if youre transfering to a university, GOOD LUCK.
He's a great teacher. You better take his class to get an A
THIS PROFESSOR IS THE COOLEST!! HIS CLASS IS EASY IF U GO TO HIS CLASS AND TAKE NOTES..IT WILL PAY OFF IN HIS TEST.. TRUST ME TAKE HIM...YOU'LL STAY AWAKE..ESPECIALLY IF UR GIRL,,, CUS HE IS SUPER CUTE..BUT MARRIED BUMMER LOL
Nicest professor ever. Too Easy. Easiest A. I came in late and turned in a late paper he gave me full credits. Too chill. Very interesting and in the beginning of class he had us introduce each other and had many "icebreakers". Recommend this class but if you're going to a UC you are in trouble. Easy A again. Gives extra credits. A++++++++++++
this is an awsome understanding teacher his lectures are interesting and he is very active
Randy is like a friend of everyone. In this class for sure you will make friends bcuz you'll learn everyones name plus you can call him just RANDY!. He is awesome, but you MOST attend to his class if you go to class everyday you don't have to worry you'll pass his test. There is not homework. I took him for psych 1 & 2 and Soc Psych. He was great!!
OH MY, Randy is super doper cool! he's cute and super nice and funny. failed the first exam but still got an A for the class, i was surprised. TAKE HIM! YOU WON'T REGRET IT. lot of extra credit too.
he is a wonderful professor, he doesnt really follow his syllabus, because he needs to make sure everyone learns the materials completely.
I took his class on Sp 07. He's a very funny and helpful guy. He's a very easy grader. You should take his class no matter English is your first language or not.
Randy is the best! His class is fun and very educational. I learned. you wont want to miss a day. Take good notes and you will do fine. I got a B without the book. also the semester goes by quick when taking his class.
i took randy for psych2 & 13. coolest teacher. hes also the psychology club adivosr. always trying to enforce active thinking. super helpful. tests are easy if you attend class all the time. soaking in material in his lectures is super comprehendable & it stays in there.
This professor is different. I love learning about psychology & had about 3 different professors to compare, and I just want to add that he teaches in creative way; outside the box-different approach, but it works! Oh, and he is Super Yummy looking 2... :-)
Good teacher. Cute. Knows his stuff. VERY ANIMATED!
Randy is GREAT! he is fun, super friendly. never rude or disrespect his students. i took psych 1 and 2 with him. easy to get an A. yes, his teaching style is very unique and fun. time passes by pretty fast in class. kinda felt sad when the semester was over. take him, you won't regret it. and to all the ladies: yes he's good looking too. haha
Hot! Super HOT! Fun class! Take it!
Great Teacher! Tries to get everyone to participate, making the class very fun! Doesn't really follow the syllabus b/c he wants to make sure everyone gets the material. Tests are multiple choice. The paper was the worse part of the class... but there's a paper for every class. I would recommend him to all students planning to take PSY 1 OR BIO PSY!
Best teacher I've ever had, he is so easy to talk to and very encouraging in every way! He is very energetic that you never want 2 miss his class,he makes it fun. :) I fell in love with him! You have 2 take his class!!
randy is one of a kind! i have never had a professor who is so awesome! he is very easy to talk to and he uses a unique teaching style (not the boring reading straight from the book). he made psychology so much easier and more fun! take him! you wont regret it!
Randy is the best teacher in the world. He explains clearly, gives examples, and knows his stuff. I love his way of teaching. He is a nice good person. He is the best Elac teacher by far!!!
had to take psych as a gen ed, wasn't looking forward to it but this guy is awesome..very helpful,young so maybe adds to the casual setting, easy to talk to, always doing skits,examples with students on concepts, easy to follow, study guides, would highly recommend..one of the better teachers i've ever had, enthusiasim is catchy..
I really like this class, he makes it fun and you still learn. Class work is not that hard, there's no hmw, and tests are easy if you study. def recommend him!! :)
he is really easy i loved his class the best day was the class picture i love that lol any way he is really a great teacher he explains everything just make sure you are in class every day and average a C on the exams and pass the project and you will receive an A in the class
psych 68 it seems confusing in the beginning but i guarantee that you will no it at the end of the semester
Randy is by far the COOLEST teacher I had at ELAC. His teaching methods make you want to go to class and learn. He's very easy to talk to and takes time out to explain if you're confused. I took Social Psych & Sports Psych with him. I highly recommend his classes if you're interested in psychology. He'll make you LOVE it.
The best professor, as good as University of California professor. Extremely helpful.You will never find the best.
If your a new student at ELAC I recommend you take Randy Ludwig, his classes are not boring they're very fun, exciting and you actualy learn in all his psych classes. His best class is psych 13, social psych, its interactive. He gives bonuses, certificates for perfect attendance, etc. Love ya Randy!!!!
Amazing class.Ludwig=1 of a kind! Not a FT Instructor,Big Mistake ELAC! A+ instructor: Patient,Speaks clearly, Will re-explain w/o complaint, GreatPersonality, TakeNotes& ReadText.I'm never bored& always interested in class. Ludwig makes this complex subject so understandable w/ his style. Make it possible 2add his class, u won't regret learning!
Amazing class.Ludwig=1 of a kind! Not a FT Instructor,Big Mistake ELAC! A+ instructor: Patient,Speaks clearly, Will re-explain w/o complaint, GreatPersonality, TakeNotes& ReadText.I'm never bored& always interested in class. Ludwig makes this complex subject so understandable w/ his style. Make it possible 2add his class, u won't regret learning!
He is amazing! You can tell he really cares about his students, cant wait to take him again this fall. He goes the extra mile just to make sure you got something from the class, way over qualified to be at ELAC, should be made FT!!
The Best Teacher Ever.! He is AWESOME.! very easy to understand,cares about his students,comprehensive,DO NOT miss his class hisecture are very important for the tests..but yet they are very fun and he makes jokes just makes the class very interesting.!! I HIGHLY RECCOMEND HIM.!!
He is an awesome person,but his class is too easy.
REALLY cares about student learning/input. Will correct, never puts down, no matter the comment/question made in class. Book not needed for passing grade; mandatory for a better grade on tests. Exhibits some preference for student athletes (which may offend non-athletes). WILL HELP IF ASKED! GREAT for young/just starting students. Tries to add all!
Best teacher ever...
Taking him for Psychology 2 and I have to say he is one of my favorite Psychology teachers. He is very nice, very smart and approachable. I would definitely recommend him as a teacher. Seriously, you won't regret it!
best teacher ever.... he helps his students alot and u will have a fun in his class
he makes the class fun, understandable, and easy. no doubt best psychology teacher ever.
he makes the class fun, understandable, and easy. no doubt best psychology teacher ever.
Best professor ever!!
GREAT teacher. I've had him for 2 Psych classes(Psych 2 & Sports Psych) he is fun and keeps you interested you should take any of his classes
This professor is one of the BEST. He makes every class meeting fun and understanable so that you will learn. Attendance is not mandatory but its worth going to class with Randy.
BEST TEACHER!:) He makes class fun! Not intimidating to ask questions!
I took him my very first semester in Elac or college in general. I HIGHLY recommend taking him for ANY psych class! Now Im taking him for psych 13. I look forward to class!GREAT TEACHER :)
Taking him for Psychology 68, BioPsychology on Chemical Dependency and I think he's a great teacher, really nice guy and very down to earth!
He has a great and upbeat personality.Asides from that, that class was a waste of time. He rarely lectures on the subject matter, is constantly off topic and gives unnecessary life lessons! If you're taking this class just for kicks, then go right ahead. But if you actually want to learn, do not take his class!!! The average score on all the tests for everyone was in the 50-60 percentile! He does not teach a lick of the lecture, so be prepared to teach yourself and read the book!!!
Very Interesting and very funny but gets off topic and does not really teach. If you want to learn AND get an A I dont recommend it but if you want to take an interesting class and dont care that much about your grade, the i do recomend his class
Super good-looking, which will definitely keep the girls interested in the lectures. He tries to help all his students and tries to keep you well informed of your grade. His exams could be a bit tricky at times.
doesnt teach much really. easy to pass though. if you wanna *actually learn* take another professor. if you just wanna kick back and listen to his life stories and want and easy a or b then go for it. but i personally wouldnt recommend him. it felt like the material was dumbed down too much.
I love Professor ludwig!! clear lecture, just take notes and STUDY, little bits of reading but overall great professor
very easy if you pay attention and take notes. he helps you with the vocab if you dont understand. makes sure everyone is clear before moving on. shares interesting stories. pretty good teacher overall. even though i got two c in both is 002 and 011 he was a great teacher.
Super hot teacher! Explains lectures with such ease and clarity. However, exams can be tricky! You will do good in class if you never miss and if you read the book.
Great professor!, cares about his students, teaches with such ease. There is nothing he won't test you on if he hasn't covered it. Very informative; you won't be disappointed
Not an easy A. On the more tricky side in tests. Helpful. Lottery adds. 3 tests, 1 video project. Offers several extra credits. Good teacher but must study for an A.
so i took his class cuz of the comments here, i wouldnt recommend him. he doesnt teach-goes on wasteful asides that are not related to the material. the class is disorganized-felt like he was running it like a high school class. tests are not related to lecture. take someone else if you want to learn. if you just wanna hang around, then ok take him
Great professor. He makes learning enjoyable. If you come to class, take notes, and participate, you will have no problem getting an A or B. In addition, he is a down to earth, will teach you ways to succeed in life, and loves King Taco.
he is hands down the best professor ive ever had. hes such a great guy. super well-rounded. youll do well if you attend every class and take note of everything he talks about. take him if you get the chance! hell change your life.
This is the 3rd class I take with Randy. I took him for psych 1 & 13, & now im taking him for bio psych. He is a great teacher that is passionate about what he's teaching. He will think of a million examples if you need help. Recommend :)
He's exactly what a professor should be: "hip", funny, and extremely helpful! His class is fairly easy, attendance is a must. Who would wanna miss class with a professor like him?! ;)
LEARN FOR LIFE NOT FOR TESTS =] He is such a helpful and informative teacher. One of the best Ive had in too long of a time. He loves what he does and is great at it, Ive had him for 3 classes. talk to him 4 extra help. I wish he taught every subject, hed be better than most of the other ELAC teachers. + hes super cute, never wanna miss class =]
Great professor, take him and you will never regret it.
Randy is the best. Doest not use the book very much but it is a advanced class. I wish he taught more classes this coming fall. Try not to miss his classes cause thats the key to getting an "A" . He does get a lil sidetracked and its YOUR responsibility to read and take notes just cause hes nice does NOT mean hes a pushover !
Not only is he an awesome professor, but he is an amazing person. It is obvious that he loves what he does, and that he really cares about his students. Attendance is a must, but it wont feel like a drag because he will keep you wanting more. Take him! He will change your life and set the bar for every other class you will ever take.
take the class it's a must cool guy fun class i got a B in it yee!
Very interesting teacher, very relevant and up to date with pop culture and scientific/psychology journals. He makes sure you get the subject material, but most of his grading is based on his lessons, not the textbook. Make sure you pay attention and take notes. Good sense of humor but the project for Psych 2 sucks.
Ludwig is Amazing! By far the best teacher at Elac. He knows his topic and he is passionate about it.He makes the class fun and interesting, he wants his students to learn and understand what he teaches and does a great job. Any psych class u have with him will be awesome. He helped me in and out of the class room, he cares.Also hes handsome a + <3
Randy is an awesome teacher!!! I was in ELACs 1st ever Psychology Stats,I was glad Randy taught the class.He made sure we all understood what the numbers meant after we calculated it step by step vs. in regular stats they just give u a bunch of number n u just calculate wit a calculator witout knowing what the number represents. Highly recommend!!!
diverges off topic too often. you don't have to show up to class, he doesn't care if you do or don't. very nice professor but lectures aren't clear and consistent with the readings.great personality though
An amazing person. will clarify everything in class. tries to include everyone in the class. extremely positive, easy tests. easy assignments. has a video project. a couple group presentations. gives extra credit. is always interesting and always wants to relate what we are learning to real life. great discussions.
Spends more time talking about irrelevant issues other then what we need to know for the exam
He teaches you interesting way and make the class fun.
He's a good guy, but he doesn't cover the material. I took the class to learn about psychology and the brain, but he talks about other stuff alot of the time. Take from a different instructor if you want to learn.
he keeps you awake with his jokes and includes everyone in the lecture. he doesn't really make you use the book, but if you want a good grade for the tests, you need to use it.
After reading such nice comments about Randy,I was really interested in taking his class-biggest mistake ever!This professor is by far the absolute worst. Honestly, he goes off topic waaaay too much, very rarely does he talk about the subject he is supposed to teach. If you really want to learn, take it with another professor.Seriously!
Best professer ever be there EVERYDAY nd you will learn an pass this class
This professor is a pretty awesome, he always compares the topic to the real world making it easy to understand, he is really nice & will always be kind, funny, his class will never be boring, as long as you're there everyday, he guarantees you a passing grade!
He's a nice person. You can tell he means well. However I didn't learn anything except "life lessons" that didn't apply to test. If you want to pass a class and don't care if you don't learn anything than go for it. He is entertaining
Interesting teacher! Loved his methods and his examples stick to you. You MUST attend every single class! He gives a perfect attendance award at the end of the semester.He works with his students if they are struggling. Passionate about Psychology! Learned a lot. He is awesome! No study guides. He does tend to get off topic at times.
I did not pass none of his test and I still passed him class all thanks to the video presentation. If you want to just chill back, then this is your man.
Randy is such an amazing professor who has a passion for psychology! I always got D's in his tests but because of his extra credit, they bumped to C's! and the project helped a lot! I really recommend his class because he is a great professor and not only will you learn psychology but life lessons. :) he is such a great person.
Randy is awesome, I love listening to him speak. However, he goes off topic way too much and speeds through actual class material. You have to really teach yourself off the book and handouts.
Took this for summer. Easy and nice teacher. Goes off topic a lot and uses up a lot of time for trivial things, which is more of a waste of time on account of it being a summer course. Tests are not difficult and he is very lenient with grading. There's a perfect attendance award at the end, but it has no academic value.
Very easy class. No homework. When he teaches, it's really interesting and engaging. However, half the time he's talking about the clubs he's in charge of. Pay attention to his lecture and read his printouts for an easy grade. Highly recommended if you ignore that he's talking about irrelevant topics half the time.
He does tell a lot of stories but i think people who say he goes off topic miss the point of most of his stories and most likely zone out instead of listening therefore missing the point. Attendance is a must because reading something and listening to HIS examples are not the same. Very fun and cares about your education not just test scores
He's a great professor! Very helpful. Sit in the front. Show up everyday. You'll miss a lot if you miss. It's pretty much an easy class. He expects you to read the book on your own & it'll really help you on the test..besides that, no homework. I highly recommend him! He does awesome magic tricks!
gets off topic, sometimes the stories are relevant sometimes theyre not. he does teach you some stuff but it seems like he likes to entertain more than he does teach. take him if u want to sit back in class n get a show from a professor. if you want to learn take someone else. grade based on 3test n a group project.
Prof. Lugwid is very active, positive and motivated person. He is willing to help student to find their interests rather pushing them to do the works. He will be very promoted the textbook but won't really use it during the class instead reading by urself. You have to do the presentations(only 1 or 2) in order to pass the class. Recommended!!
He is a very helpful teacher. I Lear a lot in his class.
Sports psych, is an awesome class, for those athletes, make sure you read his notes & pass his test, make sure your the best group on his presentations, you do about 2 of them!!, & you will get a good grade, yes he does talk a lot, but he's a really inspiring professor!!! he's nice & always willing to stay after class to help you :)
interesting class if you're interested in sports, or need this class. Make sure you read his notes many times, & read the textbook, and you will earn a good grade on his tests. Also, make sure you're always one of the best groups on his presentations!! & yes he does talk a lot,overall he's an inspiring professor & is always willing to help.
he talks about the most random things. does magic tricks all the time but if you ask for help his willing. just don't miss class. READ the book and ask questions. make sure you do the presentation
he is funny outgoing and willing to help if you do your part he makes the class and learning fun hes not bad to look at either lol i would reccommend him to anyone
Very Fun Professor, enjoys what he's teaching and just read the textbook and put plenty of effort and you'll do good. I'll recommend him to anyone interested in Psychology
He's a really nice, funny and entertaining guy, but I felt that he was a little more focused on the clubs he runs more than the class itself. I still feel like I need more to learn from this subject.
Yes he is a really nice guy and you are NEVER bored. However I didn't learn anything in his class except about his clubs, how to act during an interview, and be more confident about yourself. I took a Bio Psych class, so all of these things are irrelevant. He chose the wrong profession he should be a motivational speaker instead.
Randy is a really great teacher and a very nice guy! I enjoyed taking his class. He's very entertaining and I learned a lot from him because he's so interested and enthusiastic about the things he teaches.
Im a Psych Major so i have very much been familiar with Professor Ludwig for some time now. He's an amazing professor, he's very sweet and extremely easy on the eyes ;) enjoy!
Psych 02 is definitely an interesting class you definitely have to read and study his handouts!!! Make sure you go beyond on your group project & you will do good in this class!
i took him for fall really cool funny teacher to have :) he does explain briefly but make sure you do lots of reading for the tests they can be easy but also pretty hard so take his test very seriously ! we take notes all semester and a few quizzes its chill also put alot of effort into your group projects is worth the most points ! overall good!
Ludwig goes off topic all the time, his class is not an easy A for some people. There was probably only 4-5 A's in my class. He doesnt curve or anything so everything you get you need to earn. Study the handouts 100%, he will ask for every little detail that was on the handout for the test. Even the ones you think wont be on it, it will.
10 for entertainer and 5 for instructor. Get's off topic and you have to teach yourself.
Randy Ludwig is a really nice & motivating professor BUT goes off topic way too much & too easily. About 95% of everything you need to know for the exams will have to be learned at home, so the book is a must, it's practically self-taught class. He will answer questions if you ask but that's about it. Oh & group project needs to be entertaining.
I believe it's the investment He puts into the success of his students that makes him a good professor Extremely passionate about psychology & outside activities. Goes off topic often , but manages to teach you plenty. You must read the text book & take good notes to pass the tests
He's so awesome! He might of topic but always tries to make his class understand his lectures. Labs help you soo much on your tests and final. Final group project must blow him away to get an A but overall he's super chill!
Very helpful professor. Extremely interesting and lively, however does go off on rants. Tests are passable if you attend every one of his lectures and pay attention to his power-points. Got an A and never even cracked open the book. Two exams and a final, hardly ever any extra credit or homework, and one group project.
Ludwig is really awesome I really love his class. Probably one of my favorites this semester. Participating in this class is a must and tends to do an oral test meaning he would ask you a question based on your answer he would give you points from 1-3 and tends to be really hard to get a 3 in less than 30 seconds (you have 30 seconds to answer)
Each test is worth 200 points and there's about 3 test throughout the semester. He is really helpful show up and take good notes everything he says tends to be important and shows up in test. Group project, participation matters
Will try to hook up with female students. Goes off subject. Great personality, but HORRIBLE professor. Beware!
There will be three test during this course including the final exam. The test will be based on lectures and handouts. Each test is worth 200 points total points possible is 700. And a group project worth 100 points
He was a very clear professor and cares about his students. Passionate about psychology and that shows in his lectures. No homework. Assigns extra credit. Exams are multiple choice. Keeps the class interesting and he's also funny and understanding. If you know you're going to miss class, e-mail him. You will not get an A without the book!
He is a great professor. I'm not sure why some people say he is not knowledgable. How about asking questions. He is helpful & will clarify things in a simpler way if you do not understand. He is very funny & also implements magic tricks into his lessons to make it interesting. People don't appreciate that he tries to inspire you with his talks.
He is a good instructor for this class, he sometimes well a lot of times he goes off topic but you still the jiff of things. He's tests are not to difficult in the sense that he gives you all formulas needed he does not make you memorize them, but you do need to study. Also there is an end of semester group project.
Class was very fun! I loved doing group projects. Be prepared to ask a lot of questions as he will go off other directions. Do participate in Vision club, States and Psych. You wont be sorry. Bring King Taco to class- :)
Randy is by far one of my favorite psychology professors. He teaches in a way that your everyday student can understand - it isn't just formulas and boring statistics, he uses real life examples and makes it fun and interesting. He can at times ramble on, but the stories usually coincide to the material if you are really listening.
He was such an amazing professor I had him for bio psychology (Psych2) and also for social psychology (Psych13). You need to basically study on your own, his class is based off of group projects and tests all which are easy if you study well. His class is so much fun, you will love psychology after him. Take him!
Makes this subject real easy to learn. He is well respected and does it at a hilarious manner. Keeps you wide awake and is a fun class to be in. Would definitely take another class with him as he knows how to connect with his students. Everyone would learn alot from him.
Professor Ludwig is a very good professor and tries to get every student involved. He is very passionate about psychology which makes the class very interesting. Be ready to get picked on and make random presentations out of no where. But besides that he is fun and he breaks down the subject so everyone could understand whats going on.
literally one of the greatest professors I've ever had.
Beg of the semester was ok but later on, he stopped lecturing as much & only touched on subjects, not really going in depth. You would have to read the book yourself. Every single class, he would advertise his other classes/clubs & it got p annoying. I actually wanted to learn in this class. I wanted to like him and this class but I just couldn't.
I really took him for a # of classes with him and every lecture is an amazing sure he does the whole promotes other classes and clubs , but encourages it to take advantage of it i learn a lot from his classes and as well outside during his office hours In looking forward coming back for more,
Professor Ludwig is by far one of my favorite professors at ELAC. This class inspired me to look more into research and Im glad I learned SPSS in this class which was helpful once I transfered. He will push you to your best and he truly cares about his students.
Ludwig makes lectures interesting and exciting. He cares about his students learning, ask questions if you do not understand. Quizzes and tests are based off lectures, readings, and SPSS program. Highly suggest to take him for any course!
He gives out three tests 200 points each and a presentation of 100, total of 700 points. He does not assign any homework and neither gives out extra credit opportunities. If you do bad in the tests u r done there. You'll not have any other opportunities to raise your grade. No study guide for the exams, you'll be by your own. i regret taking him.
Great Prof, his teaching style is different, you must attended all of his lectures to understand. If you miss one class you will get lost. Dose not give much of an opportunity to get points besides his test. The test are easy if you pay attention . he will go off topic .
Professor Randy is one of a kind! Rarely will you find a professor as caring and concerned about his students as Professor Randy is. Did I tell you about his great humor and down-to-Earth nature, despite being an accomplished veteran and a PhD? Definitely take Professor Randy is you want a teacher who wants and helps you to succeed.
Im saying this now, because I know newer students will be looking for a good professor to complete their psych courses with- TAKE RANDY!! He is by far the nicest professor Ive ever had and funny might I add. The idea of statistics for me is very daunting but for me it just flew by. Very easy A. HIGHLY recommend him for any other psych courses too
Don't get me wrong, Randy is a nice guy. However, there is really no structure/organization to his class. If you are a student like myself that needs structure, then he is not the right professor for you. He provides no study guides and never specifies what he is looking for in any of his assignments.
Great Professor
I love this professor! I'm taking a winter and spring class with him. His lectures are the best and very understandable. Besides his great lectures, he tells you how it is and motivates you.
He does not do a good job by respoding emails as soon as possible.
One of my top 3 favorite professors ever. I've taken him for PSYCH2 and PSYCH91 and plan on taking him again from PSYCH92! He's easily one of the kindest and most caring professors who is truly passionate about the subjects he teaches. He makes learning super fun and will work with you. DEFINITELY go to class!!! It's the one thing he asks of every
Has NO structure. ALWAYS goes off topic. Wants everyone to turn on their cameras during zoom & stays on the call for ALL 4 hours everyday (summer course) despite not having anything left to teach us (which again, results in off-topic convos w/ students). Highest grade he gives out is a B. Says "grades don't matter, it's about the experience!"
Ludwig was not my favorite. You have to constantly send emails because he wont respond. His quizzes are difficult and a big part of your GRADE, which shouldnt be a priority to us according to him. Have your zoom screens on or hell call you out. Will go off topic A LOT. He has favorites. He can be rude and belittle you in front of class.
I was finally able to understand philosophy thanks to this professor. He also genuinely cares about his students and will try his best for you to pass his class. Personal best topic --> "Do YOU have free will?" the answer is...
PLEASE READ ALL THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS B/C I AM HERE TO SAY THAT THEY'RE 100% ACCURATE. I ignored the bad reviews & chose to listen to the good ones since there were more good reviews than bad ones. Now after taking a class with him I reread all the bad reviews & wish I listened to them. Everything they say are true. Absolutely DO NOT recommend him.
Dont take him if you want an A. No structure to the class and talks way too much about stuff that doesnt matter.
Yo. Ludwig is a nice human being. I saw a pattern in his teaching style & didn't want to judge him. We're 3 weeks from finals & now I solemnly swear to never take another class of his. *Do not take this professor if you: want to learn at all, need structure, are not looking for constant motivational speeches, & can do without social interactions.*
I will never take this professor again. He is Hard to understand, no structure, goes off topic,Makes everything difficult , didnt learn anything at all. This semester was more like a therapy session than actual learning.
Overall I enjoyed his class. He doesnt post up much online as for modules/notes/study guides. Its important to attend all zoom meetings. Didnt assign hw much but the exams were important to do well in. One group project/assignment and a final exam.
I took him for sport psychology and honestly, if youre a social butterfly, that class could be for you. Hes not a bad professor necessarily but his class was structurally disorganized. The class revolves around a group project at the end and he gets very disappointed if you dont turn on your cam on zoom. Not a good class for introverts.
Alright professor, makes it hard to get an A but easy to pass the class. I wish he gave out more assignments than test but he's okay. Take him if you want to be motivated and get a B !
Nice guy, awful professor class usually began w 15 min of rambling no structure 3 test 1 group project guy stresses social exercises gave sum students chance to speak/hog up class nothing of value learned guy tried to b motivating every class. If u like talking about your problems and being that student this class is 4 u. I don't regret dropping it
Nice guy bad prof class was pure lecture where he would go off anywhere from 5-20 mins to whole class other students would talk 2 long and class felt more like a therapy session 3 tests and 1 group project which was a "fun" commercial class felt more like a remedial high school class than an ELAC course take if u love talking more than learning
Interesting class. There is 3 test, 1 project, no hw, no syllabus. If you want to learn, then don't ask questions. If the class is 2 hours, he teaches for 30 minutes. The rest is talking about random stuff. This might be okay if his expectations weren't so high. He doesn't care about grades, but if you do, don't take this class. Believe the reviews
Goes completely off topic, when he does speak its about 30-1hr lecture and rambles on about random stuff. He is a tough grader for someone who hardly teaches. Had two tests, one group project, and group/individual paper. He won't admit his students teach themselves and once they actually do well ON THEIR OWN he wont admit their work is A WORTHY.
class only had 2 test and 1 group project, was biased towards students and gave better scores towards those who talked with him more, class was self-taught, tests were based on his lectures and not the textbook, lectures were the full 5 hrs but was really only 1-2 hrs of content, talked more about his other class than teaching actual content
I was really looking forward to taking this class. Class didn't really get going for a few weeks. When he did begin with the material he would start the lecture and then go off topic for like half of the class time. Mind you the class is only about 1.5 hours. We would get maybe half of that worth of lecture if anything. No study guides for tests.
Randy is most delightful for his integrity and humor difficulty is what encourages most class discussion This Professor is Remarkable!! Truth is Professor Randy is over a 5 star course! Social skilled individuals will thrive nevertheless anti social groups are encouraged by great reasons to shake loose any blockage by class participation !!
Professor Ludwig is hands down one of the best at his profession. He shares his knowledge and enthusiasm with his students while guiding you to understanding the material. He is exceptional in creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcomed, what makes him so SC(super cool) because he is one of a kind.
Professor Ludwig was the best instructor I've had at Elac. He cares about his students, gives excellent feedback, and pushes them to excellence. Professor Ludwig lectures are so interesting. I have learned so much from his class gave me a different perspective on stats. Taking him again for spring semester.
Professor Ludwig is a gem. He's actually there to teach. His lectures only enhance what the textbook offers. You're going to need to attend for points and because statistics is no cake walk. What a real treat to learn from someone so committed to his students. I feel I got a solid start in statistics.
Professor Ludwig has to be hands down the best professor I had for the Fall 2022 Semester! I really enjoyed being part of his class, I view Randy as a mentor he always gives out positive feedback to give out He's the best!!!
I really enjoyed being part of Professor Randy Ludwig Psychology Statistics 91 class! For the winter session 2023 He makes learning very fun!
He is so amazing best teacher in the world.
Randy is such a phenomenal teacher. I would definitely take him for psych 92 in the summer this year.
Dr. Ludwig is always willing to help his students. He is a real team player and gets the class to all feel comfortable enough to participate.
Don't get me wrong, Randy is an awesome person to talk to, however he gets off tangents a lot throughout most of the class which I can totally agree. I feel like he should really start to assign effective amount of homework to give all of us a chance to show that we are working hard and retaining the information.
Randy is a talker, he loves trying to get his students to engage with each other and join clubs. Though he tends to stray off-topic a lot, his heart is in the right place. You won't get too many tests but they are worth a lot of the points, expect the additional +10 points. If you need any help, advice, or someone to lend an ear, he will make time.
He goes off topic a lot during lectures and is big on sports references. Make sure you study for tests, you won't have too many which is nice but the wording is tricky sometimes. Be prepared to participate, if you hate standing in front of the class, sorry. He is great if you ever need help though, he's busy but makes a point to squeeze you in.
I would not take him again. If you are not knowledgeable.
Randy is one of the phenomenal professors at ELAC. Certain lectures may be easy to understand but when it comes to taking a test, it's difficult to pass a lot of studying and notes taking. Yes I would recommend this professor.
Dr. Ludwig! Hands down the best professor I've ever had. He cares for his students and wants them all to be successful. I was so anxious going into this class because I already disliked stats, but LET ME TELL YOU he made this class so easy to understand. If you got stuck he was there to help out; office hours. Highly recommend. He is phenomenal!
Professor Ludwig was amazing but would frequently get off topic, especially toward the end of the semester when the class was behind which led to missing a lot of information for the final. We were just given slides to read for our final with no guidance.
As a person, Randy is fun and talkative! However, as a professor he sucks, he doesn't do proper lectures, slaps a few slides on the board AND fails to elaborate properly, or if he starts explaining something he changes subject 2-3 times, then returns to what he was teaching but then forgets and laughs and tells students that they'll figure it out.
I feel as his favorites will pass. I know he has potential to be a good professor. I know he can do better.
He has space to growth and learn more and establish healthy communication skills. He rather settle than actually do the work when he gets frustrated he tends to release off on you and single you out. I have heard in other classes he will tend to give his favorites better grades.
His lectures are very interesting and he gets your really engaged in the conversation. He makes learning this subject very easy. Very great teacher would take again
Professor Ludwig is an engaging lecturer who makes stats fun. While the course can be challenging, he's always there to help. Unstuck ai and the textbook are great study aids alongside his lessons.
It was scary at first, I have social anxiety so at first the participation call outs and presentations would kill me on the inside but it ended up helping me. You can tell he actually want you to understand and not memorize, it's not hard but not easy either, it's a great class to truly understand and learn what you need to learn in psych. Take it!
Most of the time he goes on a tangent and gets very defensive.
Likes to go off topic and teach from slides. Puts more emphasis on public speaking and prepping you to be entertaining than knowing content. The content is a breeze, but just play his game of participation and be a good test taker and the class will be cake.
He was a cool professor and care's about all of his students however he goes off-topic a lot during his lectures. You are only graded based on 3 tests, a few reflections, and a final group project. Make sure to attend class everyday or else you're going to struggle catching up and understanding his class.
He's always going off topic during his lectures. Attend class or you will struggle.
Prof. Ludwig is nice but as a professor he lacks skills in technology based teaching. Everything is on the board, handwriting is difficult to read. Not much resources are posted on canvas, no notes whatsoever. Grades are hard to track as well. I would only recommend Prof. Ludwig if you are heavily reliant on social learning.
Went off-topic during class for about 30-40 minutes which gave us little time to learn any material. He rushed his PowerPoint slides whenever he stopped his tangents. Instead of teaching us thoroughly, he makes up skits and also forces students to make up skits to learn definitions. Very hard to reach outside class. Only 3 tests and a group project
I absolutely love randy! One of the coolest professors out there! Super fun and outgoing and had such great energy, makes the ambiance comfortable for you to learn, the only reason i didnt give him a 5/5 was because as an introvert it took a while to get used to the participation bcs you have no choice, he makes you participate in every lecture lol
I appreciate what he is trying to do, I definitely understand in the real world you need to be confident and able to communicate well. However, I feel that he put too much focus into interacting or side conversations that had nothing to do with the actual material in class. I have genuinely never wrote so little notes in a psychology course.
Idk what people are talking about when they say he's a good professor. He doesn't give clear instructions, no rubrics, no guidelines, and no relevant criticism. Is not accessible outside of class by email, never responded to 3+ emails. He's a tough grader only because you have no way of knowing what his grading criteria is
Amazing teacher!! Love his teaching style. He will require students to step out of their comfort zone, if you don't, your grade will reflect. I purposely choose to have him again for 3 classes this fall. Can't wait. His class is similar to the school of rock movie minus the music. He makes learning fun. But he will hold you accountable.
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