Not sure where all the hate is coming from. Foels is a decent guy. Weekly mini assignments that took me 5 minutes each. Learn the terms and you'll do great. If you can memorize terms that have logical names then you'll have no problem. Im no genius, didn't put much effort in, and am doing great. First exam is tough but everyone gets better evntuly

Amazing teacher but do NOT take his class if you don't like unstructured classes. No structure whatsoever lectures are essentially an open discussion so unless you're really confident take someone that just posts the presentations online.

foels is a nice guy. he boosted my final grade because I was struggling but made an improvement, which was really nice. he's definitely tough but he's great at helping you. tests are intense.

This man is one of the best, most interesting, hilarious professors I've ever had. He's genuinely a good person who will make the effort to get to know your name and if you show up to lecture, you'll pass no problem. He makes the material interesting and if you like science, you won't be bored by this class.

I took gen psych and am taking prej/confl. now. Foels is a brilliant, funny guy, makes the material interesting, and has a unique unstructured teaching style. Best lecturer I've had. The class isn't hard but if you expect to sleep through lectures and get an easy A he's not the guy for you. Read the book & participate in lecture and you'll be fine.

If you want a class that challenges you, gets you to think, see the world in a new way, and achieve a life-long mentor, take this class. Foels is perhaps the best professor I have ever had, and yes his class is difficult, but not impossible if you put in the work. I can see why GenPsych (freshman) would find him tough, take if you want to LEARN

I'm one of those shy kids who never participates in class. I regret it so much. Honestly, Rob Foels is the best professor I've had at Rutgers. I actually learned, and took away a lot from the class that will follow me through my whole life. I really can't fathom why he doesn't have a 5 star rating from everyone. He's amazing.

His teaching methods are untraditional- you need you to understand the concepts in depth. Be able to apply them to different scenarios and make connections between them for exams. This isn't one of those psych classes where you can skip and do well - you have to be continually engaged in lecture. But it's the most interesting class I've ever taken.

the most interesting class I have ever taken. Unlike other professors, he understands that freshmen are still adjusting to the class, each exam has a higher weightage as the semester goes on. Untraditional style of teaching, we each got a different book and compared definitions, but I learned a lot about why we act the way we act.

Professor Foels is one of the most interesting professors I've had the pleasure of studying under at Rutgers. As previous reviews said, his teaching methods are not "normal". There are no powerpoints. Rather, if you read the textbook and are engaged throughout the lecture, you will find his class very enjoyable and his tests very, very reasonable.

I enjoyed his class a lot, sure he didn't have any ppts or notes but literally all the tests were based on the book so you just have to actually study and read it. It's definitely a class you have to put in effort and care but I really enjoyed his free flowing lectures and learned a lot. A very interesting and nice professor.

Rob is an amazing professor. His style of teaching is weird to get used to at first, but is really helpful and fair once you understand it. You can tell he really cares about what he is teaching and wants every person to do well. His classes are fun and interesting; I always looked forward to going.

Phenomenal class, phenomenal educator. 100% invested in his students and subject matter. There are 5 pop quizzes, and the exams are DEFINITELY do-able. Incredibly interesting/relevant topics covered. Not to be dramatic, but taking his class made me a better human being.

His approach to teaching is not the typical Ill read off the slides while you take notes. Grades are based on short exams, short papers, and short pop quizzes assessing your understanding of the terms within the textbook. He encourages student discourse, which helped me understand the concepts at a more personal level. I left the class inspired!

Rob is a great professor who teaches material with actual and applicable importance. This was the most inspiring class I've ever taken but also one of the most difficult. Know the terms and participate in class, the combination of the aforementioned will put you on a friendly basis which can make a big difference in understanding the material.

Foels is the man. It took me multiple classes to warm up to him, but after, I realized he was different from any other professor I've had in a very good way. GO TO CLASS, and participate! His exams are more based on class discussion than notes or definitions, participation in his class makes it very worth going, and lets you get to know a great guy

I loved him when I had him for gen psych, and I'm taking him again for Prej/conflict. He's an awesome professor & he doesn't use powerpoints. He's engaging and wants students to really engage and understand the material. I did poorly on the first exam, but ended up getting A's on the rest of the exams. Just read and pay attention to lectures.

I had him for Gen Psych and decided to retake him again for the Prej class and honestly can say he is the best professor Rutgers has to offer. You can tell he actually cares about students learning rather than memorizing material. Makes class interesting and easily understandable.

At first I was a little skeptical of his teaching patterns but by the end of the semester I was thoroughly enjoying the class. He has unique ways about teaching the material but I truly learned a lot!

Professor Foels became my favorite professor at Rutgers this past semester. His teaching style was completely different as he does not use any form of technology, but after having him, I believe all teachers should strive to copy his teaching style. He really cared about his students and wants everyone to succeed. 10/10 recommend!

He's the best professor I've ever had by a large margin. His Prejudice & Conflict class changed the way I view the world for the better. He has an unconventional teaching style but it helps you to become a better student. Make sure to do the readings before class and pay attention and you'll be fine! Highly recommend.

Best professor I've ever had. Taught me more about systematic racism than I've learned in my entire public school education career. Lectures are discussion based- no slides, read the chapters and you'll get an A.

if you have the opportunity, take him!! he's the best professor I've ever had. this class is not an easy A but you will learn things that you'll use in your everyday lives. this class is amazing, and his teaching style is unique but a great way to learn

Rob is the best professor I've had so far. Genuinely a great guy. You need to do the reading before class - the lecture is basically a discussion of the reading. If you participate in class and Rob gets to know your name, he'll be more than happy to help you out if you're between two letter grades. I recommend going to office hours.

He seems like he would've been a great prof to have in person. His lectures are pretty humorous, though through emails and stuff he can sound kind of rude. I think he really just wants the best for college students what with his reality slaps or whatever. Watch his lectures though or you'll probably have a hard time passing.

one of my favorite professors. he is really knowledgable. his class is tricky but he adds humor into the course and into the exams.

Took him for honors gen psych. Even online, lectures were engaging and interesting. He can come off as rude and arrogant, but if you're engaged in the class you'll really learn. He's slow with grades and sometimes hard to reach by email. Overall really enjoyed the class. Not an easy A, but if you put the effort in and take notes you'll be fine

Professor Foels is one of the best professors Ive ever had! I believe he has mixed reviews because hes not necessarily an easy A but he makes class incredibly interesting, cares deeply about students, and doesnt waste your time. I think everyone should take social psych with him!! go to class and do the terms and youll be totally fine!

One of my favorite professors ive met. Foels is a strictly anti-tech teacher. He rarely ever answers email, so talk to him in class. I honestly found his no-device lectures to be a lot more personal and beneficial. Definitely funny, and he'll notice if you participate. He reminds me of the teacher from Dead Poet Society. Highly recommend, honestly.

Although he can come off as rude and abrupt, his lectures are very engaging and I enjoyed the class. He doesn't allow any technology, but it helped me a lot learn better. My only critique is that he doesn't really offer individual feedback so it can be hard to tell what you need to improve upon to do better. I enjoyed his sense of humor.

Walked into his class worried after some bad reviews and instead found his class to be the one I enjoyed the most! Everything in the class comes from apa dict of psych and his lecture, so go to class and take dedicated notes and you'll do fine. He also answers your questions, so don't be afraid to ask!!!

Very casual class driven by student-sponsored questions. Vocab due each class period, a consistent workload. No technology, nada in his classroom. Very odd but fascinating sense of humor. No formal textbook so use any, or the internet. ASK QUESTIONS!!

We had a problem with his old grader, but he himself was great and explained things well.

Just had him for Intro to Psych and taking him again. His T.A. was HARD, but he is great. He does not allow electronics, and may seem strict or scary at first, but he is an INCREDIBLE teacher. His class is him talking, and people voluntarily raise their hand and ask questions. I love his tests (very fair) and he cares for students. I learned a lot

Amazing professor. No technology allowed in class but it makes you a better person (will allow writing on tablets). Incredible inspirational man. Makes sure everyone grows as a person throughout the course. Very fulfilling if you put in the right work and attend lecture. HIGHLY recommend, kind of professor that will literally change your life.

Great teacher! Would recommend

Grading is disorganized. He creates spreadsheets for students to see grades. Why not just put it on canvas? List of terms and some articles before class discussion. Random pop quizzes. Class is interesting. Online exams. Easy to get an A.

He emphasizes this himself, but you're going to be responsible for everything you do in this class: finding your own textbook to go by, studying, etc. He's a really intelligent guy, and he really cares about you, but you have to make the initiative to do well or to reach out to him if you aren't. He also doesn't permit any technology during class.

Very different from anything else you would see. He puts a lot of emphasis on self-driven learning, and will not hold your hand through the class. Learning methods is unlike anything you'll experience at Rutgers, so I recommend taking him. Class itself is relatively straightforward, and a positive experience overall.

Professor Foels is among the best professors I've had at Rutgers. He does not use lecture slides; instead, he fosters open conversations that cover course content. Prof. Foels is big into pedagogy, so he teaches his students effective ways to learn. He has a hands-off style that promotes success. He also wears sandals. He's cool. Highly recommend.

his teaching method isn't for everyone but i loved it. he honestly made me look forward to class some days, and the exams were easy and straightforward to what he taught. no technology allowed though, and if you miss a class he doesn't post any material online. imo though just focusing on the vocab list he posts is enough to get through the class

The professor was really funny and kept lectures entertaining.

His teaching style isn't for everyone, but I loved learning from him. He really makes you want to go to class and explore ideas, which helped me get a good grade for this class. I've taken two courses with him so far, and I hope to take another. Participation matters and is the foundation for discussion in this class.

Favorite class ever. He runs class like a big conversation, very participation based. Daunting bc you have to find your own textbook and no material/content provided by him except research, but you learn so much but only if you attend class. He's also hilariously blunt and entertaining.

If you don't like this professor it's because you don't like to do school work or learn anything worth of value. He completely changed me as a student, and I am way better because of the skills I needed to get an A in his class.

His lectures were really fun to attend, even if you didn't raise your hand to speak. He's really accommodating if you email him about a conflict before the deadline passes. But if you email him that you missed an assignment after the deadline he's really scary to deal with. Don't miss deadlines, email him beforehand, you'll be fine.

Very down to earth and wise. I can understand why he is divisive, but his discussion-based lectures worked really well for me, and the assignments were easy and genuinely made me learn the information, not just memorize it short-term. If you love psych, take his classes.