Tilahun Sineshaw - Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Professor: Tilahun Sineshaw

Department: Psychology

College: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC241
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Im gonna keep it real with you. T is awesome. Yes his lectures might be boring and drag for the 3 1/2 hours but he is so nice and low key funny. Tests are pretty easy and always curves. If you go to every class is gives your overall grade a 2% boost. Highly recommended for good grade but sometimes it feels like you want to leave. Takes will power.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Connects everything he teaches to its educational implications which is really helpful for teacher ed majors. After every test he sits down with you individually and talks you through it. One pretty short paper and 4 tests (one being the final) which he gives detailed study guides for each. Heavy lecture but he makes it interesting! Best prof!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are hard and about every 2 weeks. Thick accent, doesn't answer questions thoroughly and tends to get off topic easy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't know why there are so many bad reviews for this professor. He is so sweet and caring and is very knowledgable about this subject. His tests are super straightforward and he gives a study guide a week in advanced that tells you exactly what is on the exams. The class is so easy if you study, and as I said, he is so understanding.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The least helpful professor I've ever had. Have a question about the paper he assigns? He will do everything in his power to ignore what you have to say. Never provides clear instructions. Tests have way too much material on them. The class is a drag. And you can't even avoid him because he's the only prof to teach this course! Best of luck.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC239
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He tries, but I didn't like his class. It drags, he goes off on long tangents, and he shows long videos from the 90s. He gives very little guidance with the project because he wants you to do something you're interested in, but I'd prefer more structure. It's an easy class though and it's somewhat interesting. He's a nice man at the end of the day.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pay attention to the lectures and you should be in good shape. Exams are not bad at all if you actually look over the material.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This professor is difficult to understand, but once you get used to his accent you should not have a problem. He cares about his students very much and wants them to succeed in whatever path they take. Paying attention in class is the best thing to do to get a good grade on the exams. Exams are relatively easy and do not take too much studying.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

3 tests. 1 paper. Easy grader for the paper... Will curve your grade if you do terrible on tests. YOU HAVE TO GO TO CLASS AND PAY ATTENTION. Not all of the info comes from the overly used textbook. Also suuuuuper boring.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sineshaw is a caring man who really wants his students to learn and do well. However, he will not tolerate students who do not attend class, who use their phones, and disrupt the class. 3 tests (30% each), 1 paper (10%). As long as you read the text book and listen to his lecture, you will do well. One of my favorite professors, would recommend!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC266
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sineshaw is probably the most boring professor I've ever had. His lectures are mostly rabbit trails and he says the same things endlessly, giving the same example multiple times. Sometimes after 3 hours in his class, I wanted to scream and cry in frustration. It's easy if you just study from the handouts and notes but intellectual death.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC239
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sineshaw is a very intelligent and interesting professor. He does have a thick accent but by the 3rd class you will get used to it and be ale to understand what he is saying. He is not difficult and is very understanding, provided that you are doing the work. Take him if you need to fulfill any requirements, you will not fail if you do the work.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't even try to take notes based on what he's saying. Read the assigned chapters and follow his worksheets and the class should be a breeze. He gives three exams (including midterm and final) and one paper. He takes attendance everyday and it affects your grade. He's very funny and nice and helpful.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sineshaw is a very cool professor and depending on how the class did, he will curve to help out. He actually cares and gets to know all of his students. Very passionate, and intelligent. His accent takes a little getting used to, but after that, he's good. Classes are engaging, read the book and you will do fine. I will definitely take him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MPSY241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have trouble understanding accents, don't take him. He's a nice man but his lectures are endless and talks slow. He uses test banks from the textbook to create his exams. He's a very knowledgeable man but not the best at conveying information. Attendance was strict and a couple papers. Not too bad of a class but I wish I took someone else

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Three exams, one short paper. Pretty straightforward. I am very bad at psychology and pulled an A- in his class so I would recommend. Easy tests if you study for them. He does have a thick accent and his lectures can get long, but if you're paying attention they are very helpful. I would take again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC241
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Even though it's a boring class, you can get a good grade pretty easily. If you have perfect attendance he'll raise your grade. He gives 3 exams and they're all multiple choice. He asks for a 5-7 page on your life and that's an easy A. He's nice and likes to add a couple jokes in the lecture every now and then.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH241
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really easy and interesting class. If you have perfect attendance he will give you a grade raise. His lectures are boring sometimes but if you are a psych major you will probably like the class. His tests are multiple choice, very easy. One five page paper about your childhood. Loved him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH215
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Just focus on passing tests, nothing else matters. I don't even think he ever learned my name. But, his accent didn't take away from his lectures. Still, lectures felt long because I feel like he runs out of things to say and has to fill in time with busy work lol. If you're good @ multiple choice tests, take him, it's the only thing that affects u

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was going to be awful based on the reviews, but he is a great professor. He's passionate about the teaching profession and his lectures although always interesting, were very long. The discussion questions in class help break up the lecture, but he goes over everything. His accent is not a problem, and if you pay attention, you're ok.