Ken Johns - University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB

Professor: Ken Johns

Department: Psychology

College: University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Had him back in 1998 and is great to see that he is still at U of W. He made you think and be creative. Not your typical prof who used the same notes for the past 20 years. If you want structure and want to read chapter by chapter in the book go elsewhere and be bored. After 18 years he still positively impacted my life to write here.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've ever had. I'm not even a psychology major, I just take his classes because I love listening to him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCADOL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Second course with Ken coming from Ed psyc. This course was equally enjoyable, learned and thought about a lot of thing. Ken allows you do whatever you want, explore your area of interest in relation to the subject. If you need structure and exact plotting of your marks, not your Instructor. Will be taking adult psyc with him in the winter.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting professor. He has his own, unique method of education, which you will see when you take one of his courses. He's not for everybody, though. You'll hate him or you'll love him. if you like structure, don't take this class. Gives you lots of freedom (ex no due dates), makes you realy think. It'll be like no class you've had before.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EDPSY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ken's a very unorthodox prof. At first I wasnt sure whether I'd like him or not (had him for EdPsych & Adol-Psych), but after reading Weapons of Mass Instruction (book for EdPsych) I "get" him & why he is the way he is. TAKE HIS COURSE. At best youll gain a new view of the education system, at worst you wont learn anything (but thats ur own fault)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Definitely an interesting prof. Gave out 0 tests, but has an interesting method of teaching

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof ever. The reason I rate his quality of teaching as being hard is because he is so unclear in his lectures and gets side tracked every 30 seconds. You will not learn anything in his class. I sat in front of this man every class and had gained no knowledge. Does not post anything, does not write notes in class. You're on your own.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

unable to help, cancelled class three times about ten minutes before class, not easy to contact over e-mail or office phone

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At first I was going to drop this course, but eventually I realized Ken actually made me THINK, unlike most profs. Ken is a really interesting prof, and you just need to accept him as he is, a little unorthodox, controversial and a devils advocate. Educ Psyc has been the best course I've taken and has completely changed my thinking about education

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Like him as a person, not at all as a prof. You either love or hate him! I learned almost nothing in his class. Lectures are more discussion-style, and a lot of rabbit-trails, sometimes overly-controversial. Don't even bother with the textbooks you won't use them or need them.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Prof, great person, very approachable, requires you to think and reason your opinions instead of following the crowd. Will be a shock to first year students who like to be lazy and like being told exactly what to do. Any course taken with Johns will be useful to you in all aspects of your life.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most dreadful prof i have ever had. Complete waste of money. Showed up to class MAYBE 2 out of the 3 days a week. Made up his own theories. Tests were a complete joke and had nothing to do with what he was "teaching" us. Would not recommend this prof!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best prof ever! I have taken five classes with him and they were all amazing! His assignments allow you to explore your own ideas and to be creative which is extremely important in any learning process. He does not give a lot of guidelines which can be a little intimidating, but he is extremely accommodating and his classes are very interesting!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHBEH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Johns is an excellent prof! I have taken five classes with him and they are the best classes I have ever taken. His classes allow you to explore your own ideas and be extremely creative. He does not give a lot of guidelines when it comes to assignments which can be a little intimidating at first. He is extremely accommadating/classes interestin

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the worst class ever! with the worst prof ever! the only thing I learned was, when you're depressed you need to eat chedder cheese.tests and assginments were a joke! thank you for wasting my time and my money! if your going to take intro psych find a different prof.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PYSCH1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Prof Johns, his class is always interesting, the one class i enjoyed attending! His sense of humour and knowledge is marvellous and gets the class involved in discussions. So many interesting stories every class and you learn stuff about the real world that you can apply everyday:)He made pysch fun! His tests were simple and pretty easy :)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH009
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't spend so much time studying for his class as i have spent for others, but i really feel like i learned something...a lot.I extended my boundaries and discovered so many new, amazing things. The best part is that what i learned can actually be applied in the real life.He makes learning painless,and he has a well developed sense of humor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pathetic and Unprofessional prof, Always late for class, never comes prepared and his test's are a joke. This class was a waste of time and money. If your wanting to actually learn something DO NOT take this class with Kenneth Johns!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4M47
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

awesome teacher, always keeps you wanting to learn more. he made my first year in university very enjoyable

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great prof made the summer real pleasurable even with a summer course. Great style of teaching actually kept it interesting and made it Entertaing at the same time no need for text book never used. he doest not hold your hand gives enough info and the rest is you. no deadlines. no exam just 2 essays. teaches so that you actually learn easily