Student Comments
Here is what
my successful students say about my courses....
I really enjoyed doing those activities and it helps you to stop and think about
stress and many different aspects in your life. Thank you and I really enjoyed
the semster and learned a great deal of very interesting things.
Steven Reiter 12/7/07
I didnt really have any questions, but i do want to tell you that i love your
way of teaching, it is up beat and definitly well rounded, i was seriously
stressing about mid terms, and then i got to looking at the questions and was
like wow you really must want all of us to pass i dont think i have ever had a
teacher that went over the material or was as detailed about it all as you do.
i wish all my teachers taught liek you ESPECIALLY MY CHEM TEACHER!!!!!!!! wow he
needs to take a lesson from you seriously he doesnt explain anything at all.
"Anonymous" 10/12/07
A lengthier letter of
thanks
~ Rexann McKinley 5/12/04 (Online)
Writing this reflection paper has also been an insight in itself. It gives
me a wonderful opportunity to see what I learned and what I gained from each
chapter and assignment throughout the semester. I was unsure in the beginning
of the course as to if I would be able to apply so many concepts to my life
and have something significant to say, but it turned out that I had more than
what I ever imagined available to apply to some aspect of my life. It was
a once in a lifetime chance to ruly see what I have taken from lessons and
how I was able to apply to something that matters, my life. Throughout my
schooling I have not seen real life attachment from classroom concepts to
my life and it was encouraging to continually have that througout the semester.
It was also a different experience to have such interaction with all my classmates
and learn so much about each and everyone of them. I believe hearing other's
applications to their lives or things thay have been witness to truly helped
me see where I could apply the same concepts to in my life and understand
them at different levels than I would have been able to on my own.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04 (Online)
During the course of taking this class, I have learned many great things that
I can apply to my everday life. I learned a lot about intelligence, love,
aggression, prejudice, and my well-being. I have implemented most of these
concepts to my life and have had very positive results. Journaling througout
the course has given me the freedom to express my ideas, so that I can step
back and find out what I learned. Trying to sum up what I have learned is
really hard, because I have learned many things. This paper will bring you
through each and every concept that I have learned and how it has changed
my entire life for the better. I know I will be able to implement these ideas
for the rest of my life.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04
I really believe that I learned a lot...and I just loved your class. I learned
that WebCT is to my advantage since I am taking an online class during the
fall semester. As a psychology teacher, you mad ethe class really enjoyable
and fun. I see how much it applies to my life. It really made me look at psychology
in a different light. I am looking forward to taking my next psychology class
with you in the near future.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04
I have learned many things about becoming a better girlfriend, daughter, friend,
acquaintance, listener, and teacher. I will be able to implement everything
that I have learned during my semester in this class. I have already begun
to us a lot of the tips that were given to me in teh videos that I watched.
Loretta LaRoche is definitely one woman that I will never forget. She taught
me a lot and I know I will be able to give thanks to her from time to time
because her wisdom has really influenced my life. Hopefully, I will be able
to teach my children everything that I have learned throughout the course
of my life as a student ans as a friend. I know that I will never forget anything
that I have learned and that I will be happy as long as I remember what I
was taught.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04
Psychology has taught me so much already and the course is not even over
yet. I love going to class and learning about how people are so different
and how they are also the same....The first week of class I thought that this
class was going to be a waste of time and money, but now I see why I needed
it for nursing. Everyone is different and I need to know how to deal with
each person as an individual. Sometimes I sit in class and just nod my head.
I finally get it. It is like I understand everything and everyone. It seems
like now everything makes snese. This class has opened my eyes to a whole
new world. I feel like I only saw half of the picture before this class. Ms.
Podwika, I have you to thank for my new understanding of life. You have a
great method of teaching and you help your students as much as you can. You
are a great person and you love psychology. You are very energetic and that
makes the class so much fun. You made me love psychology. I want to learn
more and I will be taking more psych classes as my education goes on. If I
ever decide not to become a nurse, I will get a degree in psych. I want to
thank you for everything. ~ Anonymous 5/19/04 I think that this class
and all the project ideas you present us with is really providing me with
a cool opportunity to kind of tie everything together. Back when we were doing
the learning option assignments, just reading through the different assignments
was enough to get me thinking and analyzing my life. I just wanted to tell
you about some of the neat (course-related) stuff that I have going on. And
I also wanted to let you know that I truly appreciate the creative ideas that
you put into your teaching. Thanks for making it fun and interactive (and
challenging).
~ Anonymous 5/19/04 (Online)
In the beginning, I was not sure about going online to do much of the classroom
activities. I mean, if we are going to do everything on the computer what
is the point of coming to class. As the semester went on and I learned more
about what the class was about I changed my thoughts. I honestly liked the
class. These past few months I have learned quite a bit about myself and what
I needed to improve. As I continue through my college days I plan to continue
to make improvements that will help me not only through college but through
my work environment and through my life when I have my own family.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04
This is why I love online classes because if I was in a normal class I would
not say ANYTHING ever. I just wouldn't care about the participation because
I am very shy. At least with online classes, I get the participation points
because I am not affraid to say things.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04 (Online)
Ms. Podwika is an excellent instructor with a fundamental understanding
of how technology can aid teaching. I especially enjoyed the class discussions,
as they were probably more honest and deep than those in an actual classroom.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04 (Online)
It is all valuable material. I know it will help me to become a better person.
It also gave me a better understanding of people? actions around me.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04 (Online)
This was an excellent exercise in introspection, self-awareness, and general
understanding of social behavior.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04 (Online)
I found the whole course interesting and a positive experience.
~ Anonymous 5/19/04 (Online)
It was all interesting
~ Anonymous 5/19/04 (Online)
I am currently a graduate student at the Chicago School of Professional
Psychology and I am studying forensics. I took your your social psychology
class in the spring of 2001. I remember watching a video on the murder of
Kitty Genovese. It went through all the details of the crime and interviewed
her family....Thanks for all of the exposure to the internet. It was more
helpful than you'll ever know!! :):):):)
~ Hannah 9/28/03
There are two things that I liked about this class. First, we get different
options for how we want to do our projects. Good writers can simply type something
out while people who are creative can do pottery, etc. The second thing is
that there are many ways to get a good grade in the class. Some classes are
based on two tests. So if one isn? a good test taker, then there isn? a
good chance that he or she will succeed in class.
~ Katie Pommier 7/14/03
At first I thought that this course was going to be like all the other courses.
I got much more than I bargained for, I felt it truly did apply to many of
the things that I was experiencing or have experienced in my life, world,
and affairs.
~ Anonymous 7/14/03
When I first signed up for this class, I took it only because it was required
for my program. I am in the Medical Lab Tech program, and I could not understand
why this class would be required when I have already completely my bachelor?
and have taken philosophy and sociology. I decided to make the best of it,
and must admit that I am enjoying the class. Almost every section that I have
covered has made me think of someone or something in my life. In many cases,
I have a better understanding of why things in my past turned out as they
did, and how to avoid the same mistakes now and in the future. In other cases,
I feel I have a better understanding of myself and why I do or think the way
I do. I also think this course has allowed me to better understand other people
and allows me to see things from another? perspective before making a decision
or a rash judgment. I have also found that some of the materials I have read,
especially the articles, may be very useful to my friends and family as I
see answers to some of the problems they complain about. While I was expecting
a class full of interesting personality or behavioral tests, my initial disappointment
has given way to true appreciation of something better - understanding.
~ Tracy Brady 7/14/03
The interent I found it worthwhile because it helped doing the course so you
could get help off of the web pages and stuff.
~ Anonymous 2000
The Objectives to study for the test are great. If you're not prepared, its
your own fault. I liked it when she had interesting movies.
~ Anonymous 1999
I think her objectives were extremely helpful. They gave you a clear understanding
of what it is you need to know. Her videos were also helpful. They gave you
a clearer idea of concepts.
~ Anonymous 1999
The whole semester helped improve my life, it gave me a lot to think about.
I have never taken it before, and now I want more. I love it.
~ Anonymous 1999
I feel Ms. P. is the first teacher I've had that really cares if/what her
students learn.
~ Anonymous
1999
The instructor is very personable and "down-to-earth." She is also very knowledgeable.
She knows her stuff.
~ Anonymous 1999
Ms P. gives concrete examples in class for us to learn and apply the concepts.
The practice final on the internet was helpful in preparing for the final.
I liked and appreicated the instant feedback on the quiz. The instructor goes
out of her way to help students understand the concepts.
~ Anonymous 1999
The objectives an the fact that everything was on the instructor's webpage
was beneficial.
~ Anonymous 1999
I found everything to be worthwhile, and learned alto in this class. I
thought that the quiz objectives were the most worthwhile handout, and they
helped me alot for quizzes and tests.
~ Anonymous 1999
I learned more about social aspects of life and seeing them in everyday life.
I feel I can now go on to more psychology and be prepared.
~ Anonymous 1999
I think Ms. P. is a good teacher. she is always willing to help anyone.
Her website is very helpful to be able to get things at home also.
~ Anonymous 1999
The objectives were helpful to know what was going to be on the test. I found
studying for the tests much easier.
~ Anonymous 1999
Every subject taught was very worthwhile and interesting. Intially I believed
greaet emphasis placed on the internet was a futile attempt; however, even
that subject was a prudent method of teaching.
~ Anonymous 1999
The instructor has a lot of examples that make the students understand
exactly what she is talking about.
~ Anonymous 1999
I liked the use of the computer and the impeccable exerburance the teacher
has for the psychology and knowledge of psychology.
~ Anonymous 1999
I've learned
how to use the computer & technology more. Now I realize that technology
is progressing so I myself (typerwriter age) must progress twoo."
~ Anonymous 1999
I enjoyed the videos & thought they offered good advice on the outlook
we each have.
~ Anonymous 1999
The videos were good and the objectives that she gave us to study from
were helpful.
~ Anonymous 1999
I liked the videos, the children brought in to observe, and the internet.
~ Anonymous 1999
I really enjoyed child observations. It let us apply what we learned in real
situations.
~ Anonymous 1999