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Dr. Barker is Awesome!!! The best teacher I had at OW! He teaches in a way that is so easy to understand. As long as you go to class and listen to his lectures, you'll do good!! I would recommend to anyone to take his class!!!
He was the best psych teacher I had. Definitly take him!!!
Great Professor and a Great Guy!
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Enjoyed class! Very informative and fun. Would recommend to anyone.
I enjoyed his class and looked forward to his teaching everyday. Dr. Barker is a great teacher!!!
He is one of the best teachers to walk on the campuses of OWCC!!!!
Dr. Barker cares about wether his students are learning or not.
Dr.B is a awsome teacher, funny, gives take home tests, if u miss a question when he grades them you can earn them back by arguing your point as to why you chosse the answer you shoose.. LOVES class participation
Did not need to come to class.
This was my favorite class! He is a wonderful teacher. He makes learning fun and actually cares how his students are doing. I would recommend him to anyone!!
Dr. Barker is a really good instructor....I'd reccommend him to anyone!
He is SUCH a nice guy... It's easy to understand, a great beginning to a career in Psych.
Dr. Barker is a WONDERFUL teacher - I learned a lot from his class and everyone I knew in that class enjoyed it just as much as I did!!!
awsome teacher, makes class fun, study your class notes
All we did all semester was eat cookies from WAL-MART and do take home tests. I got an A and didnt even open the book twice. Class is a blast. ENJOY!!!!
We have class discussions all the time and most of the tests are take home!! Take himif u take psy.
Encouraged lots of class discussions. He is very fair, but attend and participate in discussions! He is looking for you to give your thoughts on whatever is being discussed.
Encourages class discussion and participation. Really good teacher.
Outstanding instructor. Easy to understand and had group discussions in class. Administered take home quizes and created a relaxed learning enviroment. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Made learning fun and connects well with students. Top Shelf.A+
He is a great teacher, however I think he trys to be a little too "cool" with the students. Your not 21, grow up.
AWESOME TEACHER!! Very helpful and loves to laugh. Lets u argue back points on every test-and if u bring him food! Oh man let the points roll! I ended up with an A! Who knew Hum/Growth could be so interesting-Dr. B is such a smart guy and loves 2 show it!
Wonderful instructor. Makes you think during discussions. Makes learning fun.
Very nice instructor and he makes the class interesting. Fair grader.
Great teacher. Really understood everything. Made e erything laid back just the way I like it. Want to tke him again in a ny future classes
Very good teacher, makes class interesting, very fair grader, very helpfull and very personable. Would take him for every class if I could!
I absolutely loved Dr. Barker. You actually won't want to miss a class. He makes it really interesting and is a awesome person.
Dr barker is very good you should take his classes
Great teacher, made the class interesting. Did some of his classes outside just for change in cenery!
Excellent teacher- I would highly recommend him. Dr. Barker is intelligent and has a wonderful sense of humor. He loves teaching and it's obvious. He's not difficult by any means. He makes class interesting and fun. Bring in cookies and snack cakes on days that you argue points back!
Dr.B is the man, 10 take home tests straight from the book, 3 class exams. He lets you argue back points on everyone...and is very fair. Class is laid back, informative, and fun. I would take him again.**His favorite cookies are white fudge covered oreos**
Awesome teacher! If you don't pass his class, then it's your own fault. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Dr. B is amazing!! My favorite teacher at OW for sure. I just wish he taught another class. :O( Some of the take home tests are challenging. Don't think just because they are take home test that they are going to be a breeze. Being able to win points back is awesome though. TAKE DR. B!!!
like every1 says Dr. B is an awesome guy. just recently won "instructor of the year" and for good reason! makes the class fun and you actually learn it! really encourages student participation. funny funny guy. real laid back and you can tell he enjoys his job. take him if you can his classes fill up quick! the best teacher at OW !
Makes you enjoy learning. Refreshes your desire for learning (which some professors try to kill). Will always remember how much I enjoyed his class. Wish he were in private practice. Would be a great psychologist.
I took him for both Psychology and Human Development. I'm not a psych major or a nursing student, so why both? Because he's great. His classes are fun, he encourages conversation, he loves his field, he loves his job, he loves people, he's great. He'll motivate you to do well in school or even want to become a profesor. Underpaid for sure. TAKE HIM
Dr. Barker is definately the best teacher ever!! I loved his class so much I took him again for no real reason!! He allows you to argue your answers and recieve points back if he feels it's valid, which is great because you learn and think of new things without even realizing it!! He's great! I would recommend him to anyone!!
AWESOME teahcer!! I loved every moment in his class. He explains the material and helps anyone who asks. I would take any class he is teaching. Not only is he a great teacher, but he has magnetic personality.
Great Teacher, very easy A
Pretty easy, laid back teacher. Tests and handouts were a little difficult, but he lets you argue your answers so that you get points back. You dont really need to study, if you come to class each day and do all the homework you will get an A. I would definitely recommend him.
I took both of these classes text based and they were AWESOME!! When you're taking the take home tests you are freaking because they're hard but the mid-term and final are a piece of cake.. This class was by far way easier than I expected! Dr. Barker is also VERY flexible if you can't take the mid-term's on time... Even when you call at the last minute
MR. Barker was a really grat teacher because he wasn't too concerned about the whole grades thing-- just how much you actually learned. If you can keep up with the practice tests, it is really easy to get an A.
Dr. Barker is a remarkable instructor. I took him Distance Learning, the entire semester consisted of 3 take-home tests (300-350) questions. Yes, it was tedious work, but I learned alot, and you don't have to take any in-class regular tests. Highly recommend taking him!!! Very easy to get an A if you do the work assigned. Great smile, too!
Dr. Barker is one of the best instructor at OWC for Psychology. He believes that psychology is always changing and know one has all the right answers. You can learn alot from his class. I am going to take his other class, Human Growth &Development. Warning..Stay away from Dr Senzig.
I've taken 2 of Dr. Barker's psych classes, and human growth and he is by far my favorite teacher at O dub. He makes a point to get to know each of his students, and he makes learning very interesting and fun! My favorite teacher EVER!!!!
I loved his class, the take home tests are kind of hard but as long as you do the work you should get an A.
Dr. Barker is an excellent teacher! I would recommend him to anyone! Likes to makes class fun as well! The take home test are a little hard but he lets you argue back questions so most of the time everyone gets an A!
This was the most fun class I have ever had. Even if you do not need this class, I recemend it. Dr.Barker was the best teacher ever.
had him for about 4 classes, in class and distance ed. In class is much better, he's a good teacher, speaks so you understand, answers questions really well, he's easy to reach, and will reschedule anything is you tell him in advance.
he makes it so easy!
Very fun class. Easy to understand.
Easy class. 10 take home tests, 3 in class tests.
This class is really interesting. Dr. Barker has a very open mind and he really encourages discussions, which I thought was really cool. All of his tests are take-homes so make sure you show up for class!
Barker was awesome. Lets you argue back points on tests which is always fun but also help you learn alot. smart guy who knows his stuff but can have fun. loves for you to bring him food!
Does he really expect us to learn anything from his class. I hope you don't want to gain anything from his class, except that he like cookies. Hey Ted, you're cool!
awsome!
Take home tests. 30 Questions each one. Usually argue back 10 answers. Easy. He is so nice if you miss class, and Homework. Hes so helpful. Easy A.
The best teacher ever! I've had him for Psych, Hmn Growth & Devl, & Personal Adjustment...both in class and distance learning. Distance learning is Very easy (2 take home tests then midterm, 2 more take homes, then final). But take his class in person if possible. VERY knowledgable and great fun throughout!!!
human growth was so easy with him, he gives plenty of points back~he is awesome...I am sorry I left OWC before taking him again, I moved to an area where teachers have too much flexibility and treat students like 1st graders! TAKE this guy!
If you're ok with no help at all, this is the class for you. Study the book, then take a test, 4 times, that's about it.
I really enjoyed going to his class twice a week. He's so interesting, and very easy going. I could listen to him for hours and not get bored. I was recommended to take him, and I'd say him and his class, were all it was cracked up to be! He knows his stuff, and he's great! Take him!
You're pretty much on your own, and you really need to know the materal.
Amazing teacher, very helpful, nice guy, works with you.. I strongly suggest taking his classes.
Dr. Baker is awesome I would reccomend him to everyone, actually I do reccomend him to everyone I talk to. As well as his BFF
Dr. Barker is (not to sound too cliche) an amazing teacher.. His class is so "easy" and really enjoyable. I have to agree that I'm not sure I will have learned a whole lot, but what I did will at least stay with me longer than the teachers who preach from the text. 8 take homes (easy) and 2 in class tests (out of notes word for word). Go to class!
Great Teacher, spends time explaining for understanding. Better in class because you can interact but also great for distance learning. Very helpful and easy to get along with. Maybe PHD but not full of himself.
Great Class, Great Teacher!
Really Awesome teacher! He is funny and the class is very enjoyable! (I take him for Human Growth and Development) Lots of take home tests but they are pretty easy and helpful!
easy laid back
Took him for DEP2004 online.Gives you two take home test 100 questions each you have months to do them and you go in and take an essay test if you study the case studys in the back you will do great because the case studies are the test! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS!!
awesome dude, very approachable, fun classes for both Human growth & Psyc. Take him for phyc, not Sinseg, TRUST ME, he's much easier. his distance learing classes are quiet easy, the whole semester is on 300 mutiple choice. they're time consuming, but not hard. He will work with you & class is very interesting.Barker & Shjott are awesome! DO IT!
Great teacher I took this DL and got an A. Consisted of two take homes, a mid term and a final. He grades on a curve due to your lack of ability to gain bonus points in class like his in-class students can.
I took this as a distance learning class and it was fairly easy. He gives a take home quiz 150 questions and you do that with the book. You really have to read the material to answer the questions becuase some are scenario questions. Mid/finals are right from the material/outline he gives you to study from.
A very good good teacher all around. kept class interesting. almost always wears shirts with mickey mouse on them, hes cool.
Such a nice guy! He was very helpful. His distance learning classes aren't easy, but they aren't impossible either! I liked them.
I loved Dr. Barker!! He was awesome! He was really helpful! And I loved his tests, because after every test, we got to argue our points back. You could definitely bring a failing test grade up to at least a C, if its not disasterously low. lol But he was a great teacher! Get the book, he gives out study guides. GREAT TEACHER!! -Sarah
AWESOME
Dr.B is the BEST professor at NWFSC! I have taken his psych class and I am now taking his human growth and development class just because he is so awesome. As long as you go to class, you can pass :)
Dr. Barker is an amazingly easy teacher. If you go to class you cant fail and you dont even have to listen but it helps. His tests are all take homes and he grades them in class and gives them back to you. Then you and the class go over the answers to try to argue points back, and his average points back is 10 just depend on how well you can argue
Amazing easy teacher. If you go to class you cant fail. He only has given us two tests(mid-term/Final). But other than that his tests are really just essays, most of them only half to a full page. Real EASY. The worst part about the class was one of his movies, but as a guy i really didnt need to see a live birth. But dont let that drive you away.
Professor Barker keeps the class quite interesting. He gives back enough answers on tests I can't see how anyone could get a grade other than an "A". Show up for class, get an easy A.
Best teacher!I love his class. I had him the past two semesters. His class is what a real college class should be. No busy work just what needs to be done to learn the material. I took the second class through distance learning. Two 150 question take home test and two in class tests (midterm/final). The book is intresting so it was great!
I took Dr. Barker's online psychology class. He was really good at responding to my questions over e mail and a generally cool guy. As long as you study a little bit for the mid-term and final, its an easy A.
All you have to do is go to class. He is an highly intelligent instructor and you'll learn alot while haveing fun. I wish he taught all my classes.
If you cannot pass Dr. Barker's class, you need not be in college. Show up, take notes, listen and you have an easy A. He is interesting, a cool guy and very helpful to his students! If only every instructor could be like him!!
He's awesome
the best professor you will ever take. ive had him for psyc and hg&d. both are very easy. in hg u get written essays for grades and a few take home test. psyc is opposite. also on a test you can argue your view of the question and if you have a good explanation he will give you points back. easy A+, just take notes off board they are the mid/final
I love Dr. Barker so much, his class was amazing. He's so helpful and passionate about what he teaches. The only thing I'd like to change is the difficulty. I learned a lot, but overall it was easy and I would have liked more of a challenge. I will definitely will go to any other classes he teaches though, he's a great professor.
he is awesome
One of the coolest teachers ever!
Awesome guy and FUNNNY! He doesnt make you feel like your just another class, i never checked the clock, he made it fun, never felt i was in school. About 8 take home tests, 2 short written assignments that are opinion based and one midterm and final exam. you debate points back on ALL tests! Learned alot, and gets you interested in the subject.
He is a wonderful teacher , Smart, very nice and sweet .he is the best teacher i have ever had. and i wish he teaches all of my classes.. he makes you listen to him and enjoy his speach which is very reasonable and highly intelligence.
Great professor, and very passionate about what he teaches. All tests are take home-that doesn't make them easy though. He makes his students think, but he makes everything fun. Extra credit to ya if you're a Florida State Fan!
Great teacher. If you pay attention, take excellent notes and do some outside reading you will definitely pass! In my DEP2004 class he always let us argue are points back on take home tests, the midterm, and the final. I enjoyed this class, and we always had fun!
I would take all of his classes if I could. If you get a chance to take one of his classes, do it.
Great Teacher!! Very passionate about what he teaches. Taking him again in the summer!
He is the BEST! I wish he taught every subject. He is so nice, friendly, flexible, and makes class so fun and interesting. I actually looked forward to his class and learning the subject because of him--AWESOME! Do not take Senzig!
LOVED HIM!!!! You HAVE to go to class. He gives take home tests so you need the book &&&& you get to debate the questions that you get wrong (I usually got all my points back). He also gives 2 in-class tests which are from his lectures which are interesting. My class got out early everyday. EASY A+++++
Dr. Barker is the best teacher I've ever had. He is the reason I changed my major to Psychology. He taught me so much and really cared about each and every one of his students. He is very laid back and is always willing to help. The class is really easy considering all tests are take-home except the mid-term and final. And he gives points back.
dr. barker is great!! Fun class, very interesting.
HE was Great! Loved every min! He gave all open book test.
Look at all of these happy students. Every teacher should understand the mind like Barker. Very enjoyable class. I WANTED to go to class, if that tells you anything!
Best Teacher I have ever had. Loved his teaching methods, test were hard, but he was so helpful on anything! Very nice teacher! Alexz
He is extremely easy. I got a B and didn't learn a damn thing. Take home tests were fairly easy and even if you bomb a few of them the class argues some back so don't worry. Overall I would say he was just "OK". Nothing to go on and on about like some of these others.
Awesome! Love his class. The material is notoriously unclear & always changing so some people get frustrated but Dr. Barker tries to make it as black & white as it can get. He's funny, kind and interested in his students. Discussions are great in class & he's always up for a debate. Great atmosphere in class & can't wait to take his PSY class.
all i can say is amazing guy! I wish Dr. Barker, Dr. schjott and Dr.McArthur taught every class at nwfsc. awesome teacher, funny and hot! haha you learn so much but you have to put in the work, he challenges you in a fun way. hes so passionate, i took him for both psy and human growth. huge fsu fan and loves disney movies haha funny guy. easy.
Great guy, great teacher! I learned a lot and it didn't feel like much work at all. Lectures and examples are very interesting. Great class, would recommend.
Great teacher you will learn a lot if you pay attention and can have a lot of fun in his class. Easy a if you just show up every day.
I took him online and he was very helpful. He will respond to e-amil's quickly. He's Awesome
Awesome teacher! You have got to come to class and take notes if you want an A. Take home tests and two in-class tests and he lets you debate points in class. If I get another chance I would definitely take another class with Dr. Barker - very cool and nice guy!!
Dr. Barker is AWESOME! Every test is take home so you can use your book. Then you can argue back points to your test, which helps a lot! He is VERY funny, and I enjoyed going to his class! I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Barker! Can't wait to take him for another class! LOVE!
Dr. Barker is an awesome instructor! You get ten take home quizzes, you get to argue back points if you miss any questions. There is a midterm and a final, make sure you write down everything he says, it comes in handy for the midterm, and final.Funny guy! Highly recommend, makes the subject entertaining to say the least.
Dr. Barker is an amwazing teacher. All our Final was a take home test. TAKE NOTES! You midterm and final will be on the notes he writes on the board and what he elaborates on. If you do the work, you'll get an A. One day we got to bring 3-5 yr olds to class for Paiget's congitive tasks, super easy extra credit!
This professor is a definite good one. There is a lot of action in the everyday class so it isn't one in which you will ever fall asleep. He is helpful and even though the tests are hard and time consuming he lets you argue points back so show up to class. As long as you show up to class and put a decent amount of effort into it, you will be fine.
Took this distance learning and it was pretty easy and straightforward. Lots of reading/finding answers in your readings and two tests on campus, which all questions come from his chapter questions, so just need to review those before test and you'll have no problem in this class.
This is one of the best professor I have had!
Dr.Barker is the best. Had him for psychology and human growth, and both were the same teaching styles. If you do the take home test with effort, you will get an A. Im a Psych major so i loved the classes, but even if not interested you will listen and not fall asleep. take his class last, he always lets out early! Best ever, wish he taught more
Amazing teacher! Great sense of humor, and very open to questions. He lets out early, which is always a plus. Highly recommended.
This teacher is so easy and helpful! You can earn back missed problems on tests. Class participation is encouraged. An easy A for those who have no problem studying. TAKE THIS TEACHER, HE'S THE BEST!
I had this teacher for two different courses, he was great!
Really enjoyed his class this summer. He helps you understand psychology and you will leave his class pretty knowledgeable of psychology. He's great in human growth too!!
I took two courses online this summer with dr. Barker and it was by far the easiest classes I've ever had. You just do the online tests right out of the book. Got A's in both classes and he even let me take the final at a later date because I was out of town! Really nice guy!
FAVORITE MAN IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. helps you with anything and everything, and is just all around amazing. he is one of those teachers that will have an impact on the rest of my life.
Class is very enjoyable and interesting.
Great Guy!! I loved his class!!
Very easy class and the lectures are totally engaging. This guy is super funny and cool even though his background in counseling is totally heartbreaking. Even though it's an "easy A" class, you'll still learn a lot.
Absolutely recommend him. Hilarious and personable. Pay attention in class, read a little & you will be fine. Take home tests are easy and he even lets the class argue back points. One of my favorite professors.
I took a blended class. Best choice I have ever made! He's a great teacher and he's so funny!! I learned stuff and never really had to study for them. He's worth it!
Easy teacher that actually cares! If you have a problem, just talk to him. If you are looking for a good conversation, head over to his office. Sweetest man alive and a really easy class. Never takes attendance, but he knows when you aren't there. Just easy online quizzes directly from the book.
Great teacher and easy class. I learned a lot and the online quizzes are pretty easy.
Dr. Barker is by far one of the best teachers there is. His clases are so much fun and pretty easy. He gives points back for the take home test when you debate. Do the modules, they may take forever but the extra credit points are worth it. If you do what he assigns you'll past the class. You need the textbook. Did everything and passed with a 146.
Dr. Barker's DL Psych class was an easy class to take. You get your entire workload the 1st day of the semester & everything is due one week prior to your final. Everything is open book, open note, which is nice. YOU DO NEED to read the book in order to pass. I also had him for Human Growth & Develpment, class is set up same on DL. Recommend!
Easy online work with 2 chances to take, always a chance to get an A. Goes over questions in class, good lectures
This teacher really tries to relate to his students, grades fairly & even offers extra credit to help boost your grade if u have a situation and need a little bit more time, he's very understanding with ALLof his students! Id take any class that he taught even if I didn't need it bc that's how amazing of a teacher he truly Is :-D
He is a great teacher (I am currently in his class), and his classes seem very short because he does a great job entertaining you. I feel as if I am definitely learning the material and (most importantly) understanding the material. He makes the class interesting, and his take-home tests actually are a wonderful way to quiz us on the not-so-fun.
If you don't pass his class, you are not giving even minimum effort. I took Barker for Psychology and Human Growth and Development and made As in both of his classes. Your main grade is tests and sometimes he lets you take them home. You have a chance to get points back if you argue your side for the question. He is nice and helps you pass.
My favorite Professor! You only have about 3 exams in the entire semester. The quizzes he gives us are take home, and super easy! than you just argue back your points in class. EASY "A" grade. Just be sure to not procrastinate on your modules.
Barker's class is really fun and makes you look forward to the next. Take home quizzes every week that are easy and after you turn them in you can defend the ones you missed in open discussion and get points back. Really easy class, and interesting. Barker has a great teaching attitude and is very passionate about what he does. One test at the end
I took his online Human Growth and Development class. The course is very easy but a little time consuming. He gives optional extra credit which is nice and sends out a study guide for the exit exam. Very easy A.
Dr. Barker is great. His class is mainly 10 take home tests, modules, a midterm, a final take home, and an exit exam. All are really easy and he allows you to argue back points on take homes and the mid-term. He is really funny and cares about his students' educations. He's great online and in-person and I'm taking a third class with him again.
OH MY GOODNESS!! BEST PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER IVE EVER HAD!! Really simple and easy. You can argue your points back on the take home quizzes and midterm. He's hilarious and very interactive in class. He will help you in anyway possible. I'm definitely going to look at other classes he teaches and take some.
He told us on the first day of class that we'd pass as long as we attended classes, completed the modules (quizzes online, only complete when 40 questions answered correctly, open book), and the tests (almost weekly, open book). Take notes, midterm was on the lectures in class, and we were allowed to use notes for the midterm. One month til finals.
Dr. Barker is definitely one of the top ten best professors at NWFSC. He only assigns take home tests which are always 30 multiple choice questions. If you show up for class on the due date, you will most likely get anywhere from three to ten points back (made greater than a 100% most of the time). The online modules are easy A's as well.
Mr. Barker is an ideal professor. He is totally professional and wise, yet keeps his class interesting and fun to learn in. He really set the bar high on what to expect out of a college level instructor. I would suggest him for Psych, Human Growth and any other course he teaches.
Dr Barker is by far my favorite teacher at NWFSC. He is funny, and genuinely cares about his students. His class is easy as long as you come to class. There are take home tests throughout the semester, and he gives you a chance to come back the next class period and earn back any points missed. His class was my favorite during my crazy semester.
This is by far one of the easiest classes I've ever taken. All you have to do is take notes on the few lectures he actually does, do the take home tests (which are open book; all of the answers are directly from said textbook), do the super easy modules, and you should have an easy time making an A. Barker is really a good guy.
Amazing!
Dr. Barker is the best teacher I have ever had. He has an awesome personality and I never felt stressed going into one of his classes. He made me actually want to go to his classes because of how simple yet interesting his lectures were. Dr. Barker also offers extra credit which is always a plus. I would highly recommend taking a class with him!
Amazing professor! all your tests are take home and are due the next class period. Work is not hard, but the lectures are very interesting. I always look forward to his class. If you're a psych major or just interested definitely take Dr. Barker!
Great teacher, very laid back and doesn't give too much work. There are online modules to complete along with 10 take home tests and a couple of in-class exams, and he gives tons of extra credit on the take home tests. This class is an easy A
I love Dr. Barker he is a wonderful professor and is very laid back. As long as you attend class and do your take home tests you will most definitely pass with no problem.
THE most relaxed teacher. Very chill guy. If you need to miss a class here and there, you can. He doesn't count attendance and he'll let you make up work that you missed. There is online homework to keep up with and there are take home tests once a week that are kind of challenging but he lets you gain points back for ones missed! Definitely easy A
Great teacher, tests are easy if you study and online quizzes are easy (just look up the answers in the book)
BEST TEACHER EVER!
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Dr. Barker is one of the best professors you will ever have! Super easy classes as long as you show up and do the work. I have taken 3 of classes, and would take more if I could!
Dr. Barker is hands-down one of the best professors I have ever had! I would love to take another class from him! His class is very much worth it!
I took Dr. Barker for Psychology, and I'm going to take him for Human Growth because it was such a great class. He helps you get to know other students, so you can make friends. There were online quizzes with easily accessible answers on online book & takehome tests that were basically graded on a curve. Final was easy if you studied a little.
Hes someone you can talk with and you can tell he genuinely wants you to succeed.
Hes not only an easy teacher to have but hes also a good teacher. He knows his stuff. He lets you out early from class too. Lectures arent hard just make sure to take notes in class because theyll help you out in the long run with tests. He gives extra credit on tests too, so theres no reason not to pass his class
This man is hilarious! You can really tell that he cares about his students and he loves what he does. He gives you a take home test every week and when you grade them you get to argue points back (super helpful) i have him for pay2012 and dep2004 and i would take another course with him if there was one available. course was a breeze 10/10 do it!
I took him for his online Personal adjustment class, Psychology and Human Growth and Development . He definitely doesnt disappoint and a very good teacher. I adored his teaching style and loved how he gave us take home test and we could argue points back for the ones we missed. His exit exam is stupid easy, he basically gives you the answers to it
I took this class online, and after hearing about Prof. Barker's teaching style I wish I had the opportunity to take his class in person. The online course was great though! Psychology is a very interesting subject, and I learned a lot. If you need some credits to fill a gap, I highly recommend this class.
One of the easiest classes ever, but he's also a great teacher. Had take home tests every weekeend, but had a chance to argue back points when we'd come back to class. Always let out early and the final was simple as well if you studied the little notes we had to actually take. Interesting class, take him- you won't regret it.
Great teacher, and amazing lectures. Gives take home tests and then give you a chance to get points back on them. His lectures are never more than 45 minutes. Very easy A+.
One thousand percent take barker for psychology. Only grades are like 8 take home tests (answers online) an open note midterm & open note final. so easy
This class was an easy A. He always releases early. Take home tests almost every weekend, but fairly easy. Professor Barker is straightforward and simple.
There were only four discussion posts and four quizzes to take before the final. I probably could have gotten the entire class done in a week. Although there are plenty of interesting lectures posted, I didn't need to watch any of them to pass the class. I pretty much skimmed through the book and got an A in the class. Easy A!
Me. Barker is such an amazing teacher, he will make sure he checks all of his emails and reply ASAP. I wish he could teach all my classes.
Amazing teacher, he needs to teach all my classes. Exams and discussions are not rushed they are a spaced out.
The down part of class was reading everything in the chapter. The good part only 4 discussion questions and 4 quizes. I found the quizes a little hard. You have to really understand the material to understand the questions. Even with me honestly rushing to read 3 chapters in 2 days I made a A-. Its also a work at your own pace class.
I would recommend his Human Resources online class. I learned alot, it was fun and enjoyable. Do the work and you will pass this class.
His lectures are fun. Show up and you will get an A. He's extremely intelligent and his class is very straightforward.
Easiest class I've ever taken. All the class is, is watching crash course videos and that's it. You don't need to listen to the lectures or read the text. Any extra info is provided by Dr. Barker. The class is a go at your own pace and is not much work at all. The zoom class is him just repeating the material you already know.
I didn't know what to expect from Personal Adjustment but this class was CAKE. Really all he graded us on was 12 very easy quizzes (open book and you could take them multiple times) and a couple discussion posts. It took little to no effort and a lot of the information was common knowledge, especially if you are even remotely familiar w/psychology.
Keeps lectures fun and interesting! Graded by a few discussion boards and quizzes you take in class. Highly recommend him to anyone
Nice man, respectful. Had to ask a question via text, responded promptly and nicely.
He is really really patient and wants all of his students too pass. If you do the lectures and read the book its that simplework and pass the class. You can work ahead if youd like, and he grades things on a wonderful timely manner. If you are looking for an easy class and a great teacher. 10/10 recommended.
One of my easiest classes this semester. Not harsh on grading and Would definitely take him again
Chillest guy out there. Easy class.
easy.
Dr. Barker is one of my favorite professors! He doesn't waste your time overcomplicating things and gives you everything you need to succeed. He gives you everything you need to make an A. Not to mention he talks to you like you're a friend and has actual conversations with you. One of the best professors at NWF.
Dr. Barker is a very chill professor. I took the class online and he opened all the content for the whole semester so I was able to do it at my own pace and finish a couple of months early. It has a few discussions, which helps raise your grade, and the quizzes are just multiple choices questions. Overall would recommend.
Super awesome! Understanding when i had to miss class. super supportive! i actually hated when i had to miss class, because i loved Dr. Barker. he is by far one of the best professors i have ever taken. super relatable to students and super funny! 100% recommend he even will let you retake a quiz if you don't get a good grade.
He's chill and really understanding when you miss class. If you show up for class and take notes, it's an easy pass.
I took this class online and we were able to work at our own pace for the most part. Only about 9 graded assignments but if you read the chapters and his notes it's easy to pass!
He is amazing. Keeps his lectures short (most were 30 minutes) and super engaging with students. There are four discussion posts that are done in class and four quizzes that are done online. The final was online and only 25 questions plus he went over the answers on the last day of class. Highly recommend him, show up to class and you'll get an A.
He is such a good and kind teacher, and all of his classes are pretty simple if you come to class or read what he posts on canvas.
Light course load and is easy to understand. All you have to do is show up, take notes, and participate; then the assignments are a breeze. He is a fun teacher and it was a really awesome class!
Professor Barker makes this an easy A class. The lectures are engaging, and as long as you show up and participate, the assignments are a breeze. Unstuck study was super helpful for studying and prep.
Dr Barker's class was super fun and interactive! Everything is straightforward; all tests, discussion posts, and quizzes are online. He does cool class activities that accompany the material, and his lectures are easy to understand. I definitely recommend his class to anyone going into the Psychology field or just to get an easy credit!
excellent. lets you go at your own pace and he makes the class easy for you.
If you need to take DEP2004 take it with Dr. Barker. The class is completely self paced and he allows you to take tests and quizzes two times if needed.
Very nice professor and easy class
BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! Came off maternity leave with 3 toddlers at home and took his class. I was very nervous but he was very helpful, respectful and a very fun professor. Hands down thee best with NWFSC! Would recommend for psy & human growth and development
Human growth and development online, lectures were on YouTube and easy to follow along with. Only complaint is the lecture chapter titles in YouTube did not always line up with quiz chapter titles so I was a little confused on that but between all the videos, all the information is there. Reasonable homework and discussion boards.
He is very easygoing and gives you all the information you need to get an A in the class. There are just a few quizzes and discussions.
Dr. Barker was my expert for my Collegiate capstone project. He was extremely helpful and understanding. He lets you learn what you need to get a good grade in the class, he makes it easy and interesting. He also cares about each student and was very good with names. Classes lasted no longer than 45 minutes.
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