Lisa Fiksenbaum - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Lisa Fiksenbaum

Department: Psychology

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HLST4200
• 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:

easy to follow lectures and she was available if we needed extra help. she's not a mind reader so you do have to ask. i love taking courses with students who shouldnt be in university. it inflates my marks and gets me closer to my goal. too bad York doesn't tighten admission requirements. if they did, it might be a university.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH3570
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only positive was the paper in this course was decent and graded fair. On the negative, she was boring to listen to and we spent 50% of the time listening to her ask us questions and discuss with the class. Beware she does articles in class and she does test you on them. Her tests were hard mostly because of the wording.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STATS2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You definitely need to attend class and pay attention. Her slides are very straightforward, easy to follow, and clear. Made stats tolerable. Gave us extra examples to work on, and gave us two options for weighing the course requirements after the strike. Not an easy course, but if you come to class and pay attention, and keep up, you should do well

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the course content is so straightforward however this prof makes it so hard by not teaching, she literally skips slides and tells you to go over it on your own time while she kills time in class by showing videos/ted talks. waste

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HLST4200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The second half of the course pulled everything in the last few years together. Many students just ere and waited for things to happen. The prof gave us plenty of opportunities to ask questions but students were seat warmers. I love taking courses with slackers. I rise to the top. Thanks York for accepting those students

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSCY3450
• 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:

Not sure why some people find this course and prof. hard. The material is straightforward if you read it. Don't expect her to repeat teh text readings because she doesn't. It's a third year course so we should be capable of reading. Do your work and you will be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSCY3450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interesting and easy course. Got an A. She had to bump up the grades cuz there are so many students who can't read. Not sure how they got to third year. If you aren't willing to do some work, shop around.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSCY3450
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took 3450 with Professor Fiksenbaum. It was terrible. She can not lecture. she brings you hours long videos to watch in class instead of going trough material and then she is testing you on 300 pages. The class average was below D... She had to curve it up in order not to fail the majority of the class. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS EVER!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HLST4200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So far, this course is a repeat of other research methods courses. The stuff seems to be very basic. The class average on the first test was low. I guess people think they don't need to read the book or maybe they didn't buy it since nothing is new. We had one short assignment, pretty straightforward. Lectures are super clear and organized

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HLST4200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible experience with this prof - I would drop the course if it wasn't mandatory. Her instructions are unclear, and she'll change assignment requirements/cancel classes at the last minute. Unless you're constantly checking Moodle, you'll never be prepared. Highly disorganized prof, and very condescending if you try bring any of this up to her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSCY3450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not your usual psyc class! The rater below clearly missed the point or didn't understand environmental psychology. Examples highlighted the points discussed on the slides and the slides were clear and easy to follow.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

After one class with this prof, I dropped the course. If you are looking for an engaging experience at lecture then I suggest you do the same. Her thoughts were disorganized, her slides were garbage: She showed us paintings that look 3D for half the class. Why? IDK. I didn't expect much, but a little effort from the director would be nice.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3555
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great course. Material can be applied to a variety of contexts. Lectures were super clear. She made sure we understood the concepts by presenting scenarios. Exams were fair. Actually the average for the first 2exams was too high. In the end she had to reduce the grades because the exams were too easy & everyone did well - were told it might happen

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Interesting course so far. The book is an easy read and th lectures are well structured and complement the chapters. We have to do a group presentation which is very applied, and it allows us to be creative. I'm Notmine for presentations but I guess one should expect it by 3rd year

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3555
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lazy lecturer, doesn't lecture for full 3 hours. Assigns group presentations so that it occupies half of the 3 hour lecture time. Monotone voice and reads off slides during lecture. You learn a lot more from reading the text. Not worth the money.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 3630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found the course material easy to follow and very straightforward. You do need to read. If you are one that doesn't buy the text and hopes to get by by copying slides, good luck. You need to know the material and be capable of critically analyzing it. The exams are applied, scenario based. If you do a quick read the night before you won't do well

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 3910
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very organized and really know material. She may at first come across as unapproachable but if you have a question, she's more than happy to help and wants to make sure you get it. Tests are challenging, no give always here. Study well and hard, and you'll be fine

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HLSC3910
• 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:

more than fair. well structured lectures. very thorough and interesting. she had us do a number of activiites which highlighted the importance of the lecture content. tests were a bit tricky but if you study you should be alright. i would take another course with her in the future.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HLSC3910
• 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:

Not sure why some students are hard on this prof. She is very thorough and if you listen, you do know what to expect on assignments and exams. Those who might have problems are probably weak students, need everything written out for them. This is university, you are expected to think independently and if you have questions ask them.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HLSC3910
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have come across through out my university education. Does not give clear instructions in class about assignments and tests. Takes forever to release grades. Does not update any crucial information. Would never take any course with her unless I had no choice and it was absolutely necessary to pass my year.