Heidi Shaw - Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA

Professor: Heidi Shaw

Department: Psychology

College: Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYYCH200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is an absolute joke. The point of the class is to become an internet troll and argue with your peers about whether you think they understand a concept or not. Then on finals week this teacher will finally and very harshly grade you on said online conversations and finally get to grading a couple of your 5 exams, always harshly.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is not very clear on what she expects. Her syllabus says to NEVER ask what material will be covered on the tests/quizzes. So basically you have to know everything in just a couple days. She has about three discussions a week, and you're not graded more on if you know the material, but that you engage with other students. I don't recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Heidi Shaw is one of the most considerate professors I have ever had. She is extremely fair in grading and basically gives you free bonus points in return for really minimal tasks. All tests are multiple choice and I passed with a B because my guessing game was off. Overall a great professor who will stop at nothing to help you understand something

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really good teacher I loved being in her class, her lectures were always interesting. Her test go along with her lectures so pay attention and take notes in class. Fairly easy class overall.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC200
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this class online which is a mistake. She uses mini lectures to teach which are not very clear. She's not very knowledgeable with canvas which caused many hiccups and she's rude and condescending. Stay far away from her online classes. I've heard her in class instruction is better. Do yourself a favor and find a different instructor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC200
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Heidi's class is difficult because its not well taught. She uses 5 min minilectures instead of full lectures. In the 1st month of class she had given us only 40 mins of lectures. She expects you to know material that's not in the textbook. I am an A student and work hard but her quizzes asked for things not in the book or her materials handed out.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a very knowledgable doctor and cuts no slack, but gives good, fun lectures.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shaw is one of my favorite people ever. She was a great psych prof, yes, but was someone that I could go to to talk about anything psych ( my intended major). She helped me figure out 4 year college course requirements, talked about careers for me, and did everything in her power to help me along in my goals. So thankful i got to know her!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fairly easy class. As long as you pay attention and take notes during her class the tests will be a breeze. Anything and everything she writes on the board take notes on. Dr. Shaw doesn't waste time on irrelevant subject matter, she simply tells you what she cares about and what she cares about WILL be on the exams.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very confusing, at times its hard to understand her lectures . Tests are hard

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taking Shaw was awesome-didn't have too long of lectures and even when they were longer, you still got good info that you knew you would need for her tests. Study hard for her tests as she grades it as it is, but also is honest and does her best to prepare you for exactly what will be on the test/quiz. I loved Shaw & her humor, yes to take again!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHOLOGY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Heidi Shaw for Psychology 100 and passed with an A. As long as you attend class, listen to her lectures, take notes you will pass easily. She was really great at answering my questions. I would definitely take a class with her again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Knows her stuff. She's pretty nice and very clearorganized. The class is challenging- not too difficult but not too easy. I learned a lot. She's pretty much everything I look for in a good teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She contradicts herself a lot when it comes to what she wants on assignments. She'll say she wants it one way, but ends up wanting it differently. Very picky when it comes to grading written response questions on exams. Be prepared to study overtime.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Heidi twice. Great teacher but you won't get good grades for simply showing up. You need to study and actually pay attention. The book IS used, despite others' comments. It is used for worksheets that may not be graded, but are essential to learning the material. Sad I won't be taking her again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought Dr. Shaw was amazing. Not the easiest class, but she is amazing at helping understand the info. and delivering it in a way that is easy to relate to real life situation. People who try will do great in her class and probably really enjoy it. I will absolutely take her for psych 200. Definately a teacher who wants her students to succeed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

shaw is very kind & helpful but the class is hard.the hw is really time consuming because there are allot of questions u have to do,by the time u have to take the test u have like 2 full packets u have to study. eventho its a pysch class it seems that all ur leaning is just how the body changes over time & not how the mind itslef changes with time.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked her as an instructor and the material is interesting to me, but she is so unclear on a lot of points. The book was totally useless, thankfully I didn't purchase one! She's not nit-picky about stuff but she also contradicts herself a lot too.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Those of you saying that Heidi is not a great teacher obviously aren't paying enough attention. Shaw is very helpful for those who seek understanding. She is ALWAYS early to class, replies to emails consistenly and quickly and her tests are the easiest! Great teacher. Extremely nice woman.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is a professor who loves what she teaches and it shows. The class itself is challenging but she will give you any help you need and even gives strong hints as to what will be on the tests. Be sure to prepare for the group project as much as possible as it can become cumbersome if you wait and she will be able to tell if you try to wing it!