Dianne Leader - Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Professor: Dianne Leader

Department: Psychology

College: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lectures consisted of slideshows. Each test is 25% of your grade, but you have 4 (including the final) so the lowest doesn't count. The tests seemed harder than the material we learned in class. Dr. Leader is a very sweet lady, but I struggled a lot with this class despite it being an introductory course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Leader did not care about this class at all, and it was very evident. Although she may be passionate about psychology, she clearly doesn't care enough to start class at any time before 10 minutes past the supposed start time. Also, she constantly cancels class, cannot figure out the simple technology, and is dull. All I learned was from the hw.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Leader is so nice and obviously cares about her subject. She gives plenty of extra credit chances, also her test questions are straight from the book.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Grade is essentially based on tests. She will decide to change how she does her grades for whatever reason so you could potentially get screwed over at the end of the semester.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Class is not hard if you aren't afraid to memorize a few terms the night before a test. I read the textbook and took notes, and I got A's on the tests, but the terms can be confusing, so studying is necessary. She offers 2% extra credit. SONA experiements required. In class, she was good at explaining things, but take notes if you want an A!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tests are worth 75% of our grade, and there are 3 tests that count, so be mindful of that. I found that lectures were so boring that I couldn't even fall asleep if I tried. She genuinely cares about the subject matter that she's teaching, and is knowledgeable, but she fails to pass this passion on to her students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She's sweet. Her accent is a little difficult to understand but she really cares, and her lectures are interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She was such a caring, kind person, who is willing to make things fair for students. She even answered questions during the test when I was completely lost. She listens to our feedbacks. This class is definitely textbook heavy, so if you read the textbook and pay attention during lectures, getting an A is not a problem.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Genuinely passionate. Tries to make her lectures as interactive/not boring as possible. A very fair grader, and gives lots of opportunities to help your grade, so one failed test won't doom your grade. She also is very open to student feedback. If you put in the effort, you will get an A. Personally, I loved her as a prof and a person.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

First, the textbook is an absolute must for this class. Dr. Leader's lectures weren't mandatory; however, she takes roll each class in case if someone asks for bonus points towards their grade she can reflect upon the roll to see your participation. The tests are heavy and she doesn't provide past exams as references, but gives study guides.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class, she really helped to communicate more difficult or complicated concepts efficiently and simply.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Her class was an easy A and quite interesting. Tests were quite easy, a lot of the questions would be easy to answer with a minimal understanding. Lecture isn't mandatory but is probably necessary if you want to guarantee an A. Homework isn't overwhelming and actually helps with understanding the material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ms. Leader is one of the nicest professors I've ever had, and she is also happy to help outside of class if you have any questions. However, I am not very good at memorizing and found her exams to be EXTREMELY difficult. Her exams are a mix of textbook material and lecture material, and so get ready to read lots of pages in the textbook!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Leader was a good professor who had very clear lectures and specific grading criteria for the course. If you went to lectures, she basically went over the concepts that we needed to know for the tests. However, my main gripe was that lectures were often very boring and dry which makes me not want to take another psychology course here.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very clear lectures. Lectures and attendance are not necessary, but don't skip if you want participation points. Very nice professor. Lots of extra-credit opportunities. Barely any homework (around one case study per week). Easy A if you just read the text and go over outlines before exams.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Leader is amazing! She sparked my major interest in psychology. She roasts sometimes but only when people are asking for it. Very polite and tests are reasonable with a minimal amount of studying. As long as you read and show up to lecture, you'll be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1011
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Leader really tries to be entertaining during her lectures. Shes obviously very passionate about what she teaches, and it shows. She takes attendance during lectures, so make sure you show up because its factored into your grade. A lot of opportunity for extra credit. Easiest A Ive received.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I found the course quite easy. If you are someone who can easily retain material by reading a textbook and doing homework, take this course. Attendance is checked for end of year bumps but not graded. Extra credit opportunities abound. Tests are fair, and easy if you give any effort towards studying. Highly recommend doing the Inquizitive to study.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Good teacher who has relatively engaging lectures. A slight bit harder than the other PSYC 1101 teachers, but she makes sure you actually UNDERSTAND the material, and don't just have it memorized. As such, the tests check for comprehension, not just memorization. Also has 3% extra credit.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

No pop quizzes, so the tests are worth a huge chunk of your grade. Her lectures are usually boring and don't help much with the tests- if you read the textbook, you'll be fine.