2.6

Roberta Golinkoff

Education - University of Delaware

2.6
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
17%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
2.6
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.5
Clarity

17%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

15

4

17

3

10

2

19

1

22

What Students Say

Study key terms for the tests

EDUC202 - 2.0 rating

Acts like she has some sort of mental comprehension issues

LING462 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
Most common grades:
C (2)
B (2)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(3)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 10 reported grades
C: 2
B: 2
Not sure yet: 2
A: 1
Common Tags
Beware of pop quizzes (10)
Get ready to read (8)
Graded by few things (4)
Participation matters (4)
Group projects (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Tough grader (1)
So many papers (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.14 avg change
May
Nov
May
Oct
Mar
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

INDSTUDY

5.0

(1)

HUMANDEVE

4.0

(1)

LING476

4.0

(1)

EDUC

4.0

(1)

202

3.7

(3)
+10 more courses
Difficulty by Course

EDUC

5.0

ENGL202

5.0

HDEVL01

5.0

LING460

5.0

EDUC205

4.1

Reviews (83)
1.0
4.0
EDUC202
Nov 17, 1999

She is so full of herself she fergets to teach. Try to avoid her at all costs.

2.0
3.0
EDUC202
Nov 18, 1999

Share notes, and do the readings, she gives pop quizzes. Wacky!

4.0
3.0
202
Mar 13, 2000

Funny and intriguing. She goes out of her way for her students.

5.0
3.0
EDUC202
Aug 29, 2000

Golinkoff is a fabulous teacher and is very intelligent.

5.0
3.0
EDUC202
Aug 30, 2000

Dr. Golinkoff is a great teacher and is passionate about her subject.

5.0
4.0
EDUC202
Dec 16, 2000

do the work and pay attention if you want a good grade

4.0
4.0
HUMANDEVE
Apr 16, 2001

She is very nice. But assigns alot of reading and never goes over them.

4.0
4.0
LING476
May 9, 2001

full of herself, but class very interesting -- do the readings!

3.0
4.0
HUMDEV1
May 22, 2001

Have had worse, have had better... Pemberton is better

1.0
2.0
HUMDEV1
Jul 25, 2001

She is a *bad word*, who has no compassion for her students.

2.0
4.0
EDUC202
Oct 8, 2001

Average on final was a 68.Thats all I have to say.The worst teacher,avoid her!!

5.0
3.0
EDUC202
Oct 22, 2001

lots of great reading and those who are slackers always blame it on the prof.

1.0
5.0
EDUC202
Nov 1, 2001

SHE NEVER GOES OVER THE READINGS, SHE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT HER STUDENTS,ONLY HER

3.0
3.0
202
Nov 5, 2001

hard class with a lot of reading, but it's pretty interesting

4.0
3.0
EDUC202
Nov 12, 2001

class is interesting, LOTS of readings, will help you if you are having problems

2.0
4.0
EDUC202
Nov 14, 2001

There is tons of reading, she's very boring, full of herself, and does not help

4.0
4.0
EDUC202
Nov 15, 2001

Kinda reminds me of...a dictator?

5.0
4.0
EDUC202
Nov 16, 2001

she isnt a dictator, she just expects performance and interest

4.0
3.0
EDUC202
Nov 28, 2001

LOTS of reading, thinks she's great b/c she wrote a book.

4.0
5.0
EDUC201
Dec 5, 2001

expects alot. tons of rdg. knows her stuff. likes participation.

5.0
2.0
EDUC202
Jan 27, 2002

Good teacher passionate about subject answers questions but lots to read

5.0
3.0
EDUC202
Jan 29, 2002

I love her outfits! She's a great instructor too!

2.0
3.0
EDUC202
Mar 5, 2002

the worst professor I ever had

5.0
3.0
EDUC202
Mar 5, 2002

great clothes, really smart lady, do the readings for a good grade.

5.0
3.0
EDUC202
Mar 12, 2002

hard class but rewarding

2.0
4.0
PSYC325
Mar 26, 2002

"WOW were you ever listening to anything I said." In her own world doesnt care

4.0
3.0
EDUC202
Apr 21, 2002

lots of readings that she doens't go over, very nice though

5.0
3.0
EDUC202
Apr 21, 2002

interesting lectures, lots of reading-overall good class

2.0
4.0
EDUC202
May 4, 2002

very into class participation, but if u talk all the time she stops calling on u

5.0
1.0
EDUC202
May 7, 2002

an expert;readings are very interesting,easy tests,don't talk in class,listen

4.0
2.0
EDUC202
May 16, 2002

got to the review sessions if they're offered, overall good class

4.0
2.0
202
Jun 4, 2002

Do the readings and go to the review sessions and you'll be fine

1.0
5.0
EDUC202
Aug 7, 2002

No Comments

2.0
4.0
EDUC202
Oct 20, 2002

has an arrogant attitude, tends to make you feel stupid, grades quiz unfairly

3.0
4.0
EDUC202
Oct 23, 2002

tough teacher, but if you take the time to get to know her she is great!

4.0
5.0
EDUC
Nov 1, 2002

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENGL202
Nov 2, 2002

No Comments

2.0
4.0
EDUC202
Nov 26, 2002

exams are hard, she is very specific!!!!! beware!@!!

3.0
3.0
EDUC202
Dec 6, 2002

Very specific test, impossible quizzes and disorganized lectures!

2.0
4.0
EDUC202
Dec 11, 2002

No Comments

3.0
3.0
EDUC202
Dec 19, 2002

Tests are on nothing we went over in class!

3.0
4.0
EDUC202
Dec 26, 2002

kind of arrogant, really hard exams, kind of helpful/flexible, take pemberton

1.0
1.0
EDUC202
Jan 15, 2003

unorganized lectures, hard tests and quizzes, hated the class... TAKE PEMBERTON!

5.0
1.0
EDUC202
Jan 21, 2003

No Comments

3.0
4.0
EDUC202
Jan 22, 2003

tests cover EVERYTHING from class...very difficult. but tutoring GREAT

2.0
4.0
EDUC202
Jan 29, 2003

Main focus on readings, she's confusing and her tests are impossible

2.0
5.0
EDUC202
Jan 29, 2003

this class SUCKED!...lectures are all over the place...tests impossible...BEWARE

3.0
3.0
EDUC202
Jan 30, 2003

If you attend lectures and do work you can get a B! Unclear with notes!

4.0
3.0
EDUC202
Apr 14, 2003

She is really nice and fun. If you do the reading you can get a good grade.

2.0
3.0
LING462
Apr 27, 2003

Hated the class, hated her, hated baby lab...she thinks her class is the only class her students have. She wonders why her book sales have gone up?---bc she makes her kids buy it! she makes you do lab hours so she doesn't have to pay others to do it.

5.0
4.0
EDUC202
May 26, 2003

She is good. Sit up front and do teh readings and you will do well. Her personality is off the wall but dont let that scare you she is very helpful if you approach her

4.0
3.0
EDUC202
Jul 30, 2003

Very good. Go to class, take notes, and read. Her crazy personality and fashion sense help the class go by fast

1.0
5.0
EDUC202
Aug 16, 2003

thinks she smart and is one of the stupidest people i have ever encountered. She is so annoying, tacky, and belittling that you just want to throw her book (which also sucks) at her.

2.0
3.0
EDUC202
Nov 18, 2003

I'm getting straight A's in all my other classes and a C in hers.I sit in the front,do the readings,and I find the subject matter extremely interesting.so why do I have a C, who the hell knows, she is so unorganized.Study key terms for the tests.

4.0
3.0
EDUC202
Dec 28, 2003

DO the readings!!! Lots of readings!! Know the key terms!! If you do this u will get an A! I promise! If you don't enjoy this class u won't enjoy teaching! I like the challenge it gave me

4.0
2.0
EDUC202
Jan 5, 2004

Very nice professor but a lot of material is covered so do the readings and you'll be fine for the test. Learn terms from readings for tests.

5.0
1.0
INDSTUDY
Apr 7, 2004

I hear she's really hard with her other classes, but she is an absolute blast with her independent study class. You read articles, write, and discuss things with her for an hour a week with a few other students. She's great and a lot of fun!

1.0
3.0
EDUC201
Jan 6, 2005

lectures unrelated to exam material, self absorbed and moronic, likes to hear herself talk

2.0
4.0
HUMANDEV1
Jan 23, 2006

Are you guys kidding? She is the absolute worst teacher in the education department. The many readings she assigns have nothing to do with the test or her discussions. She is so unclear and so unhelpful. Asking her a question is like talking to a wall. Save yourself from boredom and pointless work and do not take her. She is a waste of time.

5.0
4.0
EDUC205
Nov 14, 2006

I really enjoyed her class. Theres alot of homework and alot of information to remember, but if you make good cheat sheets that your allowed to use for every exam, then you'll be ok!!

1.0
5.0
HDEVL01
Dec 31, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
EDUC205
Jan 2, 2007

worst. professor. ever. no matter how much work you do, how much you read, or how much you pay attention you're probably not going to do as well as you should.

1.0
4.0
EDUC205
Jan 11, 2007

worst professor i've ever had. i would recommending doing anything not to take her class.

4.0
1.0
EDUC205
May 15, 2007

Honestly, this class was not bad at all...as long as you go to class, make good cheat sheets and read the text book you will do well on her tests and she genuinely cares about her students, so far its been my favorite education class

2.0
5.0
EDUC205
Nov 14, 2009

its SO much reading in the textbook i feel like i've read the whole thing cover to cover. her exams are all essays and she doesnt ever grade them the TA's do, and he doesnt let you use cheat sheets anymore...

1.0
5.0
LING460
Sep 24, 2010

Dr. Golinkoff is the most obnoxious, pretentious, stuck up human being I have ever met. She's a terrible teacher and person, her tests are completely unfair (like 20 essays on one test)..she's an incredibly tough grader..and the only people who do well in the class are the 2 people she favors...all in all she, her class, and her lab SUCK! AVOID IT!

2.0
5.0
EDUC205
Dec 11, 2010

She's really into human development and all the pysch topics but she's a little crazy. Work hard, do the readings, participate in class and you should be fine as long as you enjoy the topic.

1.0
3.0
LING462
Jul 30, 2011

Doesn't listen to anyone but herself, Passive aggressive, narcissistic and condescending. Worst professor ever!!! Acts like she has some sort of mental comprehension issues.

1.0
4.0
EDUC205
Dec 2, 2012

I will say one good thing about her, she really does know what she is talking about. Other than that she is all over the place with her thoughts, she assigns homework every night and it is a lot of readings. Also stock up on ink and printer paper because you print out massive amounts of readings!

2.0
4.0
EDUC205
Aug 5, 2013

Prof. Golinkoff was one of the most "interesting" professors Ive ever had. Entirely disorganized and scatterbrained but is very knowledgable of her stuff. The most I got out of the class was an ok field placement(that was also entirely unorganized). overall, intelligent woman but horrible prof.

2.0
4.0
EDUC205
Aug 27, 2013

Confusing, scatterbrained, hard to follow. Picks favorites in class, if you're one of them you will be fine. Lots of textbook readings and things to print out. Wouldn't recommend taking her, but if you have to, just do the readings, take notes, and study really hard for the tests because they are tricky. The field placement is nice though.

1.0
4.0
EDUC205
Grade: C
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Honestly worst professor I've ever had. She sucks. Do everything you can to avoid taking her. She is so unorganized, confusing, and thinks she's hilarious but she's really just annoying. Her tests are impossible no matter how hard you study. Everyone does bad on them yet she doesn't change them because she doesn't think it's her problem.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
EDUC205
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WAY too many ignorant, insensitive comments for someone that is so educated. Forced participation, pop quizzes, SO many printed readings for EVERY CLASS, impossible tests. An hour and 15 minutes of THAT. Do what you can to get out of it.

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
1.0
5.0
EDUC205
Grade: C
May 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I hated this class and this professor so much. This class was absolute torture to go to. Gives pop quizzes almost every class. She absolutely CANNOT stay on topic for more than 2 minutes at a time. She calls you out for literally nothing in front of the entire class and embarrasses you for doing nothing wrong. DO NOT CHOOSE TO HAVE THIS PROFESSOR.

Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
4.0
EDUC205
Grade: A
May 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor G. is very disorganized, forgetful, and can sometimes be rude. Participation and attendance are mandatory, tests are very difficult and involve nitpicky questions, and there is a TON of reading for homework. Plus pop quizzes every week, so don't skip the readings. Avoid if you have to, but we did get a curve and she knows her research.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
5.0
EDUC205
Grade: B-
Nov 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Golinkoff is caring but I hate how she calls on people during class. The question is so random and sometimes people dont know what to say. She will call on you every class. Tests and quizzes are so tedious ! Attendance is mandatory. She takes 1 point off for every absence.

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
3.0
5.0
EDUC205
May 26, 2021
Would take again

She will call on you often and randomly. she will just pick a random name out of her head. You will spend a lot of money on ink and paper you have to print out readings for every class. However I have never learned so much from a class before and been able to apply it as well. You will be stressed but I think the take away is worth it

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
EDUC205
Grade: C+
Nov 10, 2022

horrible and rude

Participation matters
Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
4.0
EDUC205
Grade: B+
May 16, 2024
Would take again

Golinkoff cares a lot about her students, but the amount of reading and group work required is kinda ridiculous. She has a strong personality that van come off as rude, but I did enjoy her teaching style. Must be prepared for each class and she has random pop quizzes on all the readings every week

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
3.0
EDUC205
Grade: B
Oct 3, 2024

She needs to stay in her lab and stop teaching. She randomly calls on people every class then interrupts you and blames it on being from Brooklyn, like no you're just rude. You will spend hours reading the textbook and supplementals, and her test questions are extremely nitpicky. Her class is useless and class time could be used more effectively.

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
EDUC205
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 10, 2024

Just don't do it. Professor Golinkoff is insanely rude to her students and then laughs it off. Class is essentially pointless as it is basically another chance for her to test her students like she does in her lab, hardly any notes are taken. Exams are on minimal content for the amount of reading that's required. Save yourself the trouble.

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
EDUC205
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 20, 2025

This professor is the worst i've ever had. I wouldn't recommend unless you LOVE pop quizzes and disrespect. She is rude to her students and will call on you at random. Did I mention our only grades are these pop quizzes? I truthfully believe she uses this class to promote her lab and her books she's helped make.

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
EDUC205
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2025

Very rude to students and unclear in expectations/directions. LOTS of reading and group work for every class. Lectures are confusing and slides are never posted after class. Test questions are very specific. Minimal assignments, nitpicky with grades, and only gives feedback to one person for group work. Calls on students at random. Avoid if you can

Get ready to read
Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
Most common grades:
C (2)
B (2)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(3)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 10 reported grades
C: 2
B: 2
Not sure yet: 2
A: 1
Common Tags
Beware of pop quizzes (10)
Get ready to read (8)
Graded by few things (4)
Participation matters (4)
Group projects (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Tough grader (1)
So many papers (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.14 avg change
May
Nov
May
Oct
Mar
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

INDSTUDY

5.0

(1)

HUMANDEVE

4.0

(1)

LING476

4.0

(1)

EDUC

4.0

(1)

202

3.7

(3)
+10 more courses
Difficulty by Course

EDUC

5.0

ENGL202

5.0

HDEVL01

5.0

LING460

5.0

EDUC205

4.1

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