Martin Gooden - Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Professor: Martin Gooden

Department: Psychology

College: Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY4520
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you do not like going off topic, then you won't like him. He goes off a lot but he always brings it back and it always becomes relevant to our discussion. Extremely discussion heavy, which makes class a little more interesting. I love Gooden, his classes are always fun and informational.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY2510
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

good professor! for stereotyping & prejudice you write ten papers (allowed to skip 2) and theyre all your opinion. only 300 words! youre only allowed to miss 3 days and then you lose points for attendance. 20 minute presentation with a group instead of a final - NO tests!! easy class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY2510
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G really cares about psychology and you'll learn a lot from him. He never plays BS, always tells you how it is in order to make you a better student and psychologist. 100% recommend, you'll learn a lot!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY3510
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's sweet and I like him as a person but his class could be super boring. He went off topic a lot, but I liked it (though most people didn't). You'll learn something, but the tests were definitely difficult.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY3510
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures quickly derailed from informational, intriguing topics to debates on social and political issues (while interesting, not at all necessary test information). READ the textbook. Every chapter assigned. Focus on understanding the entire concepts and not just general definitions. Do the papers, and attend class (for points).

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY3510
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There were 11 easy papers that were just for credit. The tests were passable but you have to actually read your book because he wastes class time talking about NOTHING important that will be on your test. If you're actually interested in this subject, do not take him because it is a waste of time and you'll only learn by reading the book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY3510
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I cannot stand him. The class is boring and most of the classes were spent doing group work, which you would think would be helpful but its not. Most of the time you have no idea whats going to be on the test because most classes he goes off on a tangent about something random. Attendance is part of your grade and the weekly papers are a pain.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY3510
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Course material is painfully dull and uninteresting, and lectures are filled with 'class discussions' that run off topic and provide NO information. Exams are not hard, and a major portion of the final grade comes from busy work 'Reflection Papers' due every other week. Take only if you need an easy upper level Psych class, and prepare to be bored.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY3510
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Time spent in class was definitely interesting! I found myself really wanting to attend everyday because he often had really fun, great activities or demonstrations. It was clear that he actually valued our input as his students, which I liked. Yeah we would go off-topic a lot, but for the most part I loved his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY3510
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Did not like this class at all. It seems like we were never on topic, so the things wer learned in class didn't even apply to exams. Can't just skip, attendance is mandatory. You will use your book a LOT, for your weekly reflection paper (1-2 pgs). Only good thing was there is cushion with all those papers and busy work to help your bad exam grades

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY2510
• 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:

Class can be interesting but we sometimes get too caught up in discussions that you're not quite sure what's going to be on the exam. Pretty nice and funny guy. Make sure you attend class...he gives out a lot of important information and takes attendance every day!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY3510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I have ever by far at this school. I always make sure if I need a class & he's teaching it to take it. Class is always interesting, he's very helpful and has a good time teaching-which makes it enjoyable. Attendance is mandatory-but your allowed to miss so many classes a semester without penalty. Highly recommend Gooden!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is irritating. Most of class time is spent discussing topics that have nothing to do with what is being tested. He also manages to make every lecture about himself. When studying for the exam I would suggest studying the tiniest details like where the author went to graduate school because that WILL be one the exam! GOOD LUCK!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best Psych professor I have had. Very friendly and patient in helping you learn the material if you don't understand. He uses movies and his students to explain topics. He is a little cocky, but not so much that its irritating. Take him, you won't regret it!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLSMW3
• 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 have had him severally times for various classes every time, the class is amazing but somewhat challenging.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I highly recommend you take this class. He makes it very interesting and easy to understand. In class, he talks about topics that people are generally too afraid to mention. The tests are pretty simple. He is a bit cocky, but not so much that it irritates you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic teacher. If you plan on actually learning something from your college career, take this guy. ALthough attendance is mandatory, he makes the class time worth your while. He's really funny and if you pay attention in class you'll catch him practicing the 'Salsa' dance. Highly recommend this prof for his classes and also as an advisor!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class is interesting, though the lectures may be long. He talks a lot, but if you pay attention and make sure to attend class everyday, then you're in good shape. I didn't find the tests too difficult, just read the assigned reading, and make sure to say something in class at least once, you get a participation grade. good prof, easy a.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's an okay class. The work isn't terribly difficult, it's somewhat tedious, and the exams are kind of challenging. Really funny professor, though.