Inlike the material for PSYC 233, Shelley is a very interesting person. I would say no one really needs PSYC 233 for anything, but if you need a good mark in a second year course- take it with Shelley because she's more than fair.

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i really liked this prof. she was easy to understand and was kind to us first year students. although many people seem to think she's a hard tester, it may be because they either didnt come to class or didnt study. i got a good mark in this class and i thought she was more than fair.

Gives excellent study questions that tell you EXACTLY what to study for each exam. The only way you can do bad in her class is if you never come to class or never crack open the text.

Amazing prof - very interesting lectures, great sense of humor, and gives you the questions for the short answer portion of her exams. Attendance is recommended - but you'd be crazy to not want to show, it's such interesting content. Loved her!

Her lectures are completely irrelevant to the textbook, but do pay attention as her exams are about 40% lecture. She's a little bit off the beaten track but all psyc profs are weird haha. Fairly easy marker but always has that aweful suspicion that your cheating or working for the KGB. Overall shes ok.

Serious? Shelley is awesome...her notes are very organized compared to the majority of profs at grant mac! the videos are actually useful, and the quizzes are opportunity to boost your grade...if you are unsure of something, and is more than willing to lay it out for you very simply. She tries really hard and has a wonderful personality.

I loved this prof's lectures. She made the subjects come alive off the page and related everything studied to real life. Excellent job of introducing current research. One of the best profs I have ever had. Exams were straightforward and if you study your stuff, you will ace them. Clearly someone who takes their job seriously.

I thought that Shelly was one of the better teachers I've met. She told us what was on the exam and gave us quizes frequently, which helped me to actually keep up studying instead of slacking off. I found tests 100% fair and she was willing to discuss any discrepancies I has. She's interesting and has lots of good stories to tell too!

I think she's a really good prof. She is a bit unorganized, and some of her lecture notes don't make much sense.. but she GIVES you the midterm and final lecture questions. It can't get any easier than that. And she will make sense of anything you're unsure of. Definitely recommend!

I cannot believe how hard this class was for an intro class. My 200 classes are easier than this one was. We didn't have time to go over everything in class and it was still on the exam. One time we had a quiz and she forgot our exams. She's okay but I'm trying to avoid having her as a teacher again.

Awesome Proff! It's funny to read all of the comments about her being disorganized and unhelpful, but if you don't attend class and don't come prepared, she may come across that way. As a mature student returning to school she was a wicked proff and super easy to understand!

A+ Shelley puts passion into the material, gives you all the tools you need to get an A (ie, straightfwd & detailed study notes), and provides the chance to grow your intellect/academic abilities. Not rocket science, ppl. If one expects to breeze thru & not actually learn college-level writing & academia, one is advised to not undertake college :S.

Disorganized to the MAX! Forgot our quizes x2. Never entered much information into blackboard. Very clear about what's on exams, and helpful if you ask. Passionate about what she teaches -->unlike some other profs that teach PSYC at GMac. I would take her class again.

Her class is boring to me. Probably because I'm usually really tired by the time her class comes around. She has a quiz every week and they are pretty easy if you ask me. Just read the text and anyone with a brain will do just fine.

Very Approachable, was told exactly what was on quizzes and exams, so as long as you study and read the text you'll do fine. Very enjoyable class

Coming back to school as a mature student, I was surprised at having my first class be so fun. I really enjoy her lectures and the weekly quizes are really not that hard, (if you actually follow her study questions). Exams are really easy, if you study, if not, then you really have no business being in school.

If you put in the effort, you will succeed. After all this is school right? At the beginning of her introductory psych course I was overwhelmed by all the work you had to do to keep up - I'll be honest. But if you truly want to learn and understand psychology you'll put in the effort. And if you put in the effort you will definitely succeed.

I really liked her! She basically tells you everything on the midterm and finals.

I thought Shelley was awesome! I was shocked to see all the back previous comments. She is friendly, helpful, clear and give us great study notes for exams! Basically guiding us to study the most important stuff. She was also fair with the grades on the exams, and helped us all get as good a grade as possible. One of the best prof's that I have had

I don't get all of the negative comments, she made the class incredibly interesting. The course was condensed to 3 weeks and she had all the material laid out in an organized manner. She was also extremely fair.

I don't know why everyone is giving her such a bad rating. She isn't the most interesting professor but she did a pretty good job! she does give quizzes almost every other week but these actually helped keep my mark up. If you pay attention, study, and follow her study guides you will do well in this class!

Yes, she expects a few small assignments to be handed in and there are 5 term tests in lieu of a midterm (I found it easy to study for them; they only covered 2 chapters at a time). No term paper though! Tests are balanced and fair. Lots of interaction. She is very open minded, but seems callous in the rare circumstance where she is ambivalent.

Shelley has high expectations of her students, and gets them involved in active discussion on the topics. Provides complete study guides for her exams. If you prepare and study these carefully, you will do very well. One of the best instructors I've ever had.

Very, very confusing professor. She is very scatter-brained and all over the place. I honestly don't understand how I actually passed this class. Putting aside how she teaches, she is a great person, genuine, honest and will always take time out help you out. I would recommend to those who are self-teachers and don't mind a challenge.

If you don't study give up now you will fail but if you really try you will get an A. She tells you exactly what will be on the test so you just have to memorize the stuff on the study guide. She loves to give bonus marks at random times so make sure you show up to class. It was a really informative class and I feel prepared for higher levels.

I loved the class! Lots of textbook reading, but exams were straight forward. Opportunity for extra marks was always available.

Shelley is one of the best professors I've ever had. She's introverted for sure, and that might affect some people's opinion of her, but she knows her subject. Moreover, she teaches from a deep understanding, not just a rote ability to reiterate what the text says. There's something really special about her. You just gotta listen.

First of all, Shelly is great. She is quirky, strange , and interested in her work. Lots of stories to tell. She doesn't cover everything you need to know on the test but she gave us a good study guide for each chapter. I went over that a few days before and always got over 80%. Plus she's just nice.

Shes quite disorganized but a nice lady. she gives quizzes on every chapter and none of the quizzes have to do with lecture material so get ready to read as they are based off of the textbook, but if you study for the quizzes they're an easy A.

Very condensed course. You had to attend every class, as there were tests 8/11 days. She went over everything that would be on each test, which was extremely helpful. Accessible outside class, helped over email. Informative lectures did the trick. This course was extremely difficult to take in 4 weeks, but if you studied, you'd do fine.

prepares you well to LEARN. The work load is brutal but in the end I actually retained the information which is way more than I can say for any other online psych course i've taken which was straight read and regurgitate. Tests and writing assignments were straightforward and assignments are BRUTAL

This was an online class via Athabasca University. She was quick to give feedback. She wouldn't hesitate to answer questions. She graded fairly. I was quite content with this class.

Professor Sikora has a unique teaching style, but if you engage with it, the class can be quite rewarding. The textbook is useful, and using unstuck ai alongside the study guide really helped me prepare for the exams.