3.9

Traci Sachteleben

Psychology - Southwestern Illinois College

3.9
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
88%
Would Retake
112
Reviews
3.9
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

88%

Would Retake

112

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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4

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3

10

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8

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10

What Students Say

She is such a sweet teacher

PSYC210 - 5.0 rating

She has a lot of quizzes but is a great teacher

PSY151 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

50%

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95% confidence
Based on 48 grades
Most common grades:
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B (9)
B+ (6)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 50 reported grades
A: 20
B: 9
B+: 6
A-: 5
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (19)
Caring (16)
Clear grading criteria (14)
Respected (12)
Get ready to read (12)
Amazing lectures (9)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
Participation matters (8)
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PSYCH250

5.0

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PSYC251

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PSY100

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PYSCH153

4.0

PSYC151014

4.0

PSYCH101

3.8

Reviews (112)
5.0
1.0
221
Oct 23, 2003

Sachtelebven is awesome!!! She's smart and

4.0
3.0
PSYC151
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2004

She was a good instructor with good lectures but her take home tests are a ****. They are very hard and take about 3 hrs to complete.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2005

very funny. does as much as she can to help students understand the concepts.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH250
Aug 24, 2006

very cute, very smart, makes the hour go by quick and she gave me an A

5.0
3.0
PSYCH251
May 13, 2009

Really great teacher, tells it like it is. She really opens your eyes, she is funny and makes everyone feel comfortable

5.0
2.0
PSYC151
May 20, 2009

I really recommend her as a professor. She is extremely knowledgeable and likes to frame things in different perspectives so that students get the "whole picture."

4.0
4.0
PSYCH151
Jun 8, 2009

Awesome teacher. Really puts things into perspective and shes very funny and extremely knowledgable about psychology. She loves teaching and its obvious!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH151
Sep 15, 2009

Exceeds beyond expectations teaches fantastically would love to have her as a teacher again

5.0
2.0
PSYCH151
Oct 26, 2009

I've taken two classes that she teaches and she is great! Very helpful, fun, energetic, realistic, and knowledgable. She'll take time out for you, asks about your daily life -not too envasive though. Nice person. Class isn't hard if you pay attention and use common sense. Test questions are confusing but if you do the extra credit and apply just

5.0
4.0
PSYC250
Dec 18, 2009

Very nice and helpful. I've had Traci for two online Psych courses and I really like her. She's very fast at responding to emails. The course isn't too difficult as long as you put effort into it. LOVE HER!

4.0
4.0
PSYCH151
Apr 6, 2010

Kinda a hard class but she's pretty cool and kinda hot haha

5.0
3.0
PSYCH153
Apr 23, 2010

Very intelligent and a personality that is a breath of fresh air. She delights in bringing the best out of her students if you participate. Read and pay attention and enjoy her gift.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH151
May 13, 2010

This is one intelligent lady! She showed an immense willingness to help her students and definitely seemed to care about them. The class was not EASY by any means but there was ample opportunity given for generous extra credit and Traci was always available to help students with concepts no matter how many times one asked!

5.0
4.0
PSYC251
May 17, 2010

Traci is the bomb!! Take ANY Psych class with her. She is really great...the tests are hard but she gives you plenty of homework points and BS points on the tests so it's really hard to not get a good grade. And you learn so much and have fun while doing it. Psych is my major so it was refreshing to have a class like this for once. I got an A!

4.0
4.0
PSYC210
Nov 27, 2010

Had her for 2 classes. It takes some time to get use to the way she teaches but she is awesome. Ask questions, she is very helpful.

5.0
4.0
PSYC210
Mar 9, 2011

I have never had a teacher take time out to help more than her it is evident that she cares. Traci is an awesome teacher, her test are very hard though. She also has a large vocabulary so listen closly.

4.0
2.0
PSYC240
Mar 17, 2011

Loved her. Really down to earth and easy to talk to. She uses ALOT of big words and it's kind of hard to get use to the she lectures at first. But if you focus on the concepts and use the study guides you'll do fine on the tests. She gives lots of extra credit which makes it an easy A if you try.

5.0
4.0
PSY100
May 23, 2011

ive had her for many classes. shes the best

4.0
3.0
PSYCH151
Oct 25, 2011

She is awesome!

5.0
1.0
MEKO151
Nov 4, 2011

She is a very good teacher i really did like her and is looking forward to 210 to take her again.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH151
Nov 29, 2011

She uses very a lot of psych terms and large words I wasn't familiar with. Other than that she will take as much time as she needs to answer any question you may ask her which was very helpful.

3.0
4.0
PSYC210
Dec 29, 2011

I took her internet class, expect 2 weeks for a reply to a question on her Blackboard. Unlike other psych professors, she uses the text book a lot. Good experience overall.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Dec 29, 2011

Awesome!!!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH151
Feb 6, 2012

Absolutely LOVED having her as my PSYCH professor. I suggest taking her for all your PSYCH classes!

1.0
5.0
PSYC210
May 16, 2012

This was my first internet class and MY LAST! To say she has an extensive vocabulary is an understatement! She almost makes it impossible to understand her! She took weeks to respond to emails. She took months to give grades on assignments! It's a lifespan class and she focused on research methods, not lifespan! NEVER AGAIN! I don't reccomend her!

1.0
5.0
PSYCH151
Sep 3, 2012

Horrible Horrible teacher. She is very nice but that's about it. She talks like shes giving a presentation to Harvard students or something. The vocabulary she uses hardly sounds like shes speaking English. When I asked her for help or questions her response was usually just repeating the question you were asking about. I usually get straight A's

2.0
4.0
PSYCH151
Sep 3, 2012

She teaches as if this is not an entry level Psychology class! I'm not going for my PhD and I am pretty sure I pay you to attend your class and be TAUGHT about Psychology not to teach myself everything!

2.0
3.0
PYSCH210
Nov 6, 2012

This was my first online class and probably my last because of this teacher. She never replied to emails and she took forever to grade to grade our work.

2.0
4.0
PSYC210
Nov 7, 2012

I take online classes all the time and love them. Well all exept this one. I am still currently in the class and haven't heard from her once! I have called her 4 times and left voicemails and written her about 6 email and never heard any reply back. She never grades anything in a timely manner. I DO NOT advise anyone taking her. Horrible teacher!!!

2.0
2.0
PSYCH210
Nov 19, 2012

I'm in her online class this semester and have been thoroughly disappointed in the lack of communication by the teacher. None of us know what's going on, even those of us who contacted the head of department and other school resources. I wonder if something serious happened. How are her in-person classes doing?

1.0
4.0
PYSCH153
Dec 11, 2012

I just finished one of her online courses and this is the worst teacher I have ever had in my life. Things have not been graded, I have called, left voice mails, emails etc. And she has never returned any. DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!!!!

1.0
4.0
PSYC210
Dec 16, 2012

Do NOT take this teacher for an online course! I just finished taking her Psyc 210 course online and she was completely USELESS! She still hasn't graded either essays (due in september and november) and the final is over. I am still unsure of what my final grade is. I tried to email her, call, and leave voice mails and got nothing in return. AWFUL!

1.0
4.0
PSYCHOLOGY151
Apr 6, 2013

She is hard to understand. She bounces around thought to thought. No Homework really but some worksheets - about things she never mentioned or taught. Nice teacher but you will learn nothing. To pass her class OR her tests it's all self taught. I busted my butt for my B and even had to use success center. Expects you to read her mind on tests..

5.0
2.0
PSYC210
May 15, 2013

The class was very hard to take online very time consuming. The tests were very difficult to figure out what the correct answers are.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH153
Jul 26, 2013

I'm shocked to see negative reviews here. She gives you every opportunity to succeed in this class. You have to do the work, if you do, an A shouldn't be a problem. SHE PROVIDES DETAILED STUDY GUIDES FOR EVERY TEST! If you don't use them or complete them....it's your fault. I plan to take every class I can with her.

4.0
4.0
PSYC101
Jul 31, 2013

I love Tracy even though I failed her class because I thought it was hard! Her tests are killer if you don't listen but she's funny cute and is awesome in general knows what she's doing

4.0
4.0
PSYC251
Aug 19, 2013

Traci is a very nice person, down to earth, but her exams are no picnic! However, if you do the assignments they pay off plus she drops the lowest test grade and does offer extra credit!

3.0
3.0
PYSCH101
Nov 1, 2013

She's a very nice person, but her lectures are often confusing. You need to read the textbook to learn in the class. On her tests, you need to read the questions several times to understand what she means.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH210
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2013

I loved this class & this teacher for Psych 210 !! Study the study guide for exams.

1.0
5.0
PSYCH101
Nov 19, 2013

She is SO hard to understand! She talks around the subject. And she expects you to just automatically understand what she means. You have to teach yourself by reading the text book, but she also throws in her own questions that are not in the book. WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!

2.0
3.0
PSYC151
Nov 21, 2013

She's really nice and funny at times. Her lectures can be a little confusing at times but as long as you read the text and do the study guides you should be fine.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH251
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2013

Traci's lectures are very psychology vocab based. Word choices were confusing for others that were taking the course. She gives you an booklet at the beginning of the semester. Most quizzes and exams are based on the book. Read your chapters and pay attention in class, and you will do fine. She is really fun and great to chat with.

5.0
4.0
151
Jan 22, 2014

Im in her class now, I love her. And she actually works hard to get her students to understand. She knows her stuff.

2.0
5.0
PSY151
Mar 15, 2014

Probably the worst teacher I have ever had. She is hard and she doesn't always explain well. She is suppose to be teaching to undergraduates and she acts like we are graduate students. Her test are ridiculous and you can try and study all you want but she gives you 40 mins to take a test that should take you 2 hours. She lets you use your notes sometimes and but she pulls the questions from the test out of her ass so you can't ever find the answer. I do not recommend her.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH151
Grade: B+
May 8, 2014

Hard class but a good teacher. She helps her students and her lectures are not that confusing. Her tests are hard, but she gives you a study guide with everything on it. She also lets you use your notes on some tests. I liked her.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2014

One of the best teachers I've ever had. If you do the work it is impossible not to learn. She makes you use your own independent critical thought to understand the topics by writing about them in your own words, which can be hard~some don't like that. I thought it was a great class and She's by far tops out of the psych dept. here. Great Teacher

5.0
2.0
PSYC210
Nov 20, 2014

Traci is passionate and personable. She lectures and writes her tests in grown up language (hard for some). However, her quizzes are taken in groups, her exams have great curves. Writing assignments are few and easy. Most the work is at the beginning of the semester so you can "coast through finals" (her words). Provides study guide for exams.

4.0
4.0
PSYC151014
Grade: A-
Nov 20, 2014

Very nice instructor. if you have a crisis she wont mind you leaving class. will give quizzes after going over every chapter. Tests are usually straight forward, will almost always have 1 essay question pertaining to lecture so paying attention is mandatory. will provide printed out notes and a study guide. fill it out and you will survive.

1.0
5.0
210
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2014

Students beware!! Do not take this teacher if your seeking for an A. I took this class online and she is known for giving out zeros, not communicating or returning emails, grades assignments a month after you turn in, & an all around horrible teacher. Her material is extremely confusing & she throws in questions that she just makes up. Steer clear!

5.0
2.0
PSYC151
May 14, 2015

Very good instructor, no need to get the book since she gives you all the notes. If you go to class and listen, you will know what is going on. No group projects, no lengthy papers.

1.0
5.0
PSYC210
Grade: B+
May 16, 2015

Traci made the lectures interesting, however I felt they were pointless because she kept talking about her personal life and the "munchkin". Her tests were nearly impossible. DO NOT MISS CLASS. Activity points are everything in this class. Study the in class quizzes to do good on the tests. She had a very big vocabulary, but I would not recommend.

3.0
4.0
PSYC210
Jul 30, 2015

Enjoyed the content of course but wouldn't take it online again. I feel I missed out on valuable conversation to make the enjoyable. I emailed instructor twice and it wasn't until the last week of class that she opened it and did not respond. Very disappointed in this instructor. Maybe this is not one to take online.

5.0
1.0
PSYC 151
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2015

Traci is the best professor I have ever had. She is very intelligent and witty.

5.0
3.0
PSYC 15Q
Grade: B
Oct 22, 2015

Outstanding professor

4.0
3.0
PSYC210
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2015

Traci is a great teacher, you don't need to get the book since she gives you packets for the class (book might be helpful to have), lots of random quizzes that I don't care for but they aren't hard only 10 questions. Lectures are interesting and she wants to get to know you.

4.0
4.0
PSYC151
Jan 24, 2016

Traci is by far one of the sweetest professors I've ever had and clearly cares about her students. Her class was more difficult than I was expecting but if you fill out the study guide packet for every chapter and actually study it then you will do just fine! But you definitely need the book for it because the slides are kind of all over the place

4.0
3.0
PSYC210
Apr 18, 2016

Traci is a good teacher. Don't understand all the negative reviews.. Study the quizzes and the chapter reviews in the packet and you'll be all set. Be sure to read the chapter before class.. Quizzes are straight from it. She also grades on a curve for most exams. Really personable and nice. Would take again.

5.0
1.0
PSYC210
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2016

She is such a sweet teacher! And she is very nice and helpful. The tests are long but that's how it is for every online class. I would recommend her.

2.0
5.0
PSY151
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2016

don't not take this lady! I really don't even understand how is she s professor she doesn't tech you have to teach your self ! her note taking skills are horrible

5.0
1.0
PYSCH210
Grade: A
May 17, 2016

great teacher

5.0
3.0
PSY151
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2016
Would take again

She has a lot of quizzes but is a great teacher. Her lectures are interesting and fun. I recommend her to everybody. And she is not a hard grader.

5.0
2.0
PSY151
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2016
Would take again

I usually don't like my teachers, but she's AMAZING. She's really laid back and gives extra credit often. If a quiz is out of 14, there a 90% chance she'll make it out of ten and give the other ones as extra credit. Even the tests are curbed in your favor. Honestly the people who failed either didn't have the textbook or never did study guides.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY151
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2016
Would take again

She is an amazing professor. She is very helpful and is easy to reach outside of class, although she says the book is needed i made it through the course just fine without one. She gives little homework, the test are sometimes difficult but she usually throws out multiple questions the classes didn't do well on. Final is all True or False.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY151
Grade: A
Oct 4, 2016
Would take again

Really nice woman, gave a TON of extra credit. Even our tests were curbed. Also helped you catch up if you were gone.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSYC151
Oct 10, 2016
Would take again

Traci is a wonderful professor. I never enjoyed psychology until I took it with her. Always so welcoming and really cares about her students. Tests are tough if you don't study. Everything is curved! I would take her again.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: C+
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Sacteleban is an extremely articulate and knowledgable teacher--she not only covers the subject matter, she also instills critical thinking and logic skills. These skills have proven invaluable in every walk of my life. I cannot suggest her enough!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSY151
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

I loved Professor Traci. She really let us engage in class together. I wasn't scared to ask questions or see her after class. Tests are clear and make sure when preparing for tests, to read over the quizzes she gives and ALWAYS do the study guide she puts on Blackboard.

Respected
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
4.0
PSYC210
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is very hard to follow because she does not stay on track. She lets the class control more of the lecture than she does. Her notes are not detailed and with her getting off track in class it is very hard to take notes. I enjoyed this class because of the subject but I found this class to be a waste of time.

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
PSY151
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

She is very knowledgeable. She is also excellent with communicating with students. But the best part about her is that she teaches, and teaches the subject objectively. She does not force her views on to the class, and keeps the discussion focused on psychology.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYCH210
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

She is a great teacher! I personally did not do the study guides, because they were a waste of time to me. As long as you read the chapters and study the quizzes you will pass.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
1.0
PSYC210
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2017
Would take again

She was an awesome teacher. Not super prompt with returning grades or emails but will work to correct any mistakes. She was very helpful throughout the semester and I would recommend her to anyone!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
PSYC251
Grade: B
Mar 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took this class over the summer. There was 3 papers and about 4 thick packet test. She gives you about a week between each class to do the test(you will need it). The good thing about that is the packet she gives you is usually the exact thing on the test. She takes her time grading the essays but she does give great feedback when she's done.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
PSYC151
Grade: C-
Apr 12, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, big vocab, relaxed and cool!

5.0
2.0
PSY151
Grade: A-
Apr 19, 2017
Would take again

Excellent teacher. Very relaxed, class is fun. She almost always lets us work in groups if she gives quiz, otherwise you can take them home to finish. She curves and drops questions off every test. Has very complete study guides and will always respond to emails. Also no big paper or assignment, only chapter reading. Highly recommend her class.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
3.0
PSYC210
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

She seems like a really nice person! Was almost impossible to get ahold of through email. We took 6 tests including the final and wrote one paper. She gave us study guides for each unit so that was helpful. I think she would have been a great in-class teacher but I wouldn't take an online class with her again.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Traci is one of the best teachers I've had. She's really nice and easy going, and she really cares about what she's teaching. What she teaches is actually interesting and she is really fair. She always gets back to you quickly when you email her and I actually enjoyed her class.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC210
Grade: B+
May 18, 2018
Would take again

I would highly recommend this professor to anyone that wants to take her. She is great with answering any questions you have! She opens the tests to you as a work sheet and you work on them all the way up until the due date! if you put forth the effort you will receive the grade you desire! Loved this class!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYC210
Jul 23, 2018
Would take again

This was my first online experience and I must say she made it an awesome experience. She was an awesome teacher for online. Not super prompt with returning grades or emails, yet she did get back to you within a day or so. If mistakes are noticed, no problem correcting them or throwing the question out. Very helpful and I'll take her again & refer.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
PSYC151
Oct 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is an amazing person, however, her teaching is difficult to understand. The subject is hard, yes, but she lectures about things that arent exactly on the test. If you take her class, definetly work on the study guides as you move through the units.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
PSYC151
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

I enjoyed this class. You need to show up to get credit for random activities. She drops your lowest exam score, lowest 3 reading quizzes and 3 activities. Lots of reading, but if you follow along and work on the study guides youll pass

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
PSY151
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Her lectures tend to be hard to understand. She has reading quizzes and study guides to help you pass the tests. She's a very caring person, and a wonderful teacher. I would take notes on your own time because you don't learn much in class not wise, but she does give worksheets. Fun class, fun teacher, great atmosphere.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
PSYCH151
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

Strange, but thats to be expected from a psych teacher, a good person

Clear grading criteria
Caring
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
PSY151
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Traci is a great person and a really great teacher

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH151
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

Traci is an AMAZING teacher! She is very passionate about Psychology and really cares about her students! Do keep in mind, however, the class is not the easiest class! There is a lot of reading and learning on your own, but Traci will always be there to help you and do everything to help you succeed! Make sure to do reading quizzes/concept review!

Gives good feedback
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC210
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2018
Would take again

I <3 Traci, she gives study guides that are super helpful for tests, and takes questions on these @ beginning of each class. The book is seriously helpful for online reading quizzes. These reading quizzes are also an amazing study tool to use for the exams as she uses these concepts on exams. She also offers extra credit at the end of every exam.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC151
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2019
Would take again

Semester is clearly mapped out on the syllabus. The material is fast paced, but clear. Notes for each unit and in depth study guides are posted on BB for use. If you use them, they help you pinpoint what parts of that chapter will actually be on the test. Multiple in class activities for attendance grades. Drops lowest test grade. she is wonderful.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY151
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

This professor is absolutely wonderful! She made the class very enjoyable. My one complaint would be her chapter checks which is basically a pop quiz. Just stay engaged and pay attention.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
5.0
PSYCH210
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Shes really nice but missing class will take a toll on your grade. She gives out random assignments and you have to turn them in that day. If you attend class, read the book, and do study guides, youll get an A

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
PSYC151
Grade: B
Jul 26, 2019
Would take again

Shes the best !!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY151
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 24, 2019
Would take again

She is amazing. Best teacher by far!! Her facial expressions always make you laugh. Ive never fallen asleep because she keeps you interested and focused on the topics. She is a great teacher that I highly recommend for any student to request to be taught by her. She know the material and is happy to help anyone at anytime! Love traci!!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
3.0
PSYC210
Grade: C+
Dec 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I would recommend not taking this class with this teacher. She is a great teacher but she tends to get off topic and start to ramble and not make sense. Her test are very opinionated so its difficult. I need at least a B in this class and got a C

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
PSYC151
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2019
Would take again

Traci was a really nice Professor, but her lectures were kinda hard to understand as they seemed all over the place. The homework quizzes she gives helps a lot, but you really do have to read to prepare for the test.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
PSYCH151
Feb 19, 2020
Would take again

She was a little confusing during lectures but it doesnt take too much to pass. Theres reading quizzes but all the exams are multiple choice and she offered extra credit on every exam.

Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PYSCH101
Grade: A
May 18, 2020
Would take again

She is a loving and caring professer and made me very comfortable. Make sure you read each new lesson from the textbook before going to class and prepare to take a pop quiz over lessons taken the previous days. As a phycology teacher, she knows the best ways to truley understand and retrieve the material inorder to do well on quizes and exams.

Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Jul 13, 2020
Would take again

She was super kind and interesting, the class was easy to follow.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY151
Grade: A-
Sep 8, 2020
Would take again

Very good teacher who tells you exactly what she expects on the exam

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
PSYC151
Grade: A-
Nov 5, 2020
Would take again

This class was half online for me due to Covid-19 but overall it is a fairly simple class. I found the class boring and long, but the homework (quizzes over the chapters we read) and tests are very easy. As long as you read the chapters, fill out the study guide, and listen, you are set to do well. She allowed us to use the book and guide on tests.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
PSYC210
Grade: D
Nov 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took her class online & it's the worst online class I've taken at SWIC. I personally felt as though she never reached out to the class at all during the semester, I felt the class was unclear about what we should be doing each week. Also, had to write 4 papers in this online class. The most I've done for an online class. No clear grading rubric.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
PSYC251
Dec 7, 2020
Would take again

The homework and exams could be opened and closed multiple times. She didnt post lectures but had you ready sections in the book. The final was all true or false from previous test material.

Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYC210
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2021
Would take again

such an amazing teacher first all, clear list of assignments, due dates, tests, and anything related to class. Keeps you informed about upcoming due dates. lectures in class are overview of chapters, study guide questions and summing up. DO the study guides provided and your sure to pass. You get the grade you put into the class. highly recommend.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY151
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2021
Would take again

I loved my psych class with her. Gave clear due dates and everything was straight forward with assignments. Make sure you read the sections of the book and take notes because it makes lectures easy to follow and you can add in class information to them. I recommend doing the study guide and asking questions to those you cant find answers to.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC151
Jun 11, 2021
Would take again

Dr.S is very passionate about psychology and goes above and beyond for her students

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
PSYC151
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2022
Would take again

Professor Sachteleben is a great professor. She responds to emails pretty quickly, and makes sure that you understand the topic you are going over. ANY late activities, quizzes, or tests are NOT accepted. Be in class to not lose any points. Pros: Caring, understanding, fast email replier Cons: Strict on-time grading policy

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
PSYC151
Grade: B
Feb 17, 2022
Would take again

Got As on everything, but two assignments and ended up with a B which in unfortunate but she is an easy professor with online tests. The quality was okay I didn't learn anything. Could get the same content from skipping a summary of the dsm-5.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
151
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2022
Would take again

I loved Dr. Traci's class. I took general psych and lifespan development. Both classes were easy to pass and she is very understanding if you have any difficulties. Late work is not accepted but she will help you succeed. The lectures were interesting and all of the quizzes and tests were online. She lets you use any resources you want.

Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
5.0
1.0
210
May 18, 2023
Would take again

Traci is a very good professor she is always willing to help and checks in regularly even online.

Caring
5.0
1.0
210
May 18, 2023
Would take again

Traci is really good I would definitely take her again

Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
210
May 18, 2023
Would take again

She is a very good professor you will enjoy her a lot

Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSYC151
Grade: A
May 23, 2023
Would take again

Dr Traci is fantastic! She genuinely cares about her students and really loves her job! She sets you up for success. If you do not do well in her class, then you are just simply not trying.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
PSYC151
Grade: A
May 17, 2024
Would take again

This online course was very demanding. There are about 5 essays to write and a handful of quizzes & 1 exam due at the end of each month. However, the quizzes are not timed and Prof Sachteleban is very good about getting back to your emails and explaining things to you. She cares about her students and is very lenient when it comes to the essays.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
PSYC151
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2024

Must do the study guides, must do the reading (it's soooo much), pop quizzes are on vocab, hard to take notes cuz she yaps about stuff that won't be on test, best bet is to read the textbook, but yk i didn't do that ish. still finished with an A

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
3.0
PSYC151
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

Prof Sachteleban is understanding and cares about her students. The class has a decent workload, but Unstuck AI and the textbook are helpful for staying on top of things. Overall a solid psychology course, just be sure to keep up with the work.

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