On the one hand, "intersession" courses are easier because they're smaller, and full of awfully motivated students. I mean, you've gotta be motivated if you're taking classes when the weather's great and you could be working to earn money for next year's tuition.
But on the other hand, they're also tougher to teach, because they're compressed into 6 weeks. That's why I decided not to teach my behaviour modification course--the self-management project I designed requires students to collect data for a total of 4 weeks, in addition to other assignments. Reducing the length of the observation period would decrease the likelihood of success of any behaviour change procedure.
Anyhow, on to the comments. As usual, sarcasm filters are off!
From PSYCO 258:
Dr Kloepelm is great =)
(Aw, thanks. You're great, too, pandasnuggles69!
I didn't have any problem with the course except I wished Dr. Loepelmann could speak a little louder.(YOU WANT LOUDER? HOW'S THIS? MAYBE YOU COULD TELL ME TO SPEAK LOUDER *BEFORE* THE CLASS IS OVER!)
This course was a pleasant surprise with how interesting and informative it is. The Instructor (Karsten L.) made this class! I have heard that it is a very difficult and dry class from others. He provided a lot of time to speak to him after class which was very appreciated!
Dr. Loepelmann was awesome as usual - passionate, clear, helpful and engaging. I really appreciated all of the engage activities throughout lecture.
Karsten explained everything very well, but his jokes made me angry. Best dressed prof for sure though.
Karsten is a great prof and obviously is very passionate about psychology. I would take another class with him. The only complaint I have about this course was the textbook. It is very dry and boring. Karsten is also very well dressed and I appreciate his shirt and tie combinations.(Hey, thanks, I really appreciate the--wait, what? You like my clothes? I'll be sure to tell my wife, who picks them out for me. My jokes made you angry? Which one? "A Jewish person, a Polish person, and a visible minority person walk into a bar..."? I must be telling it wrong.)
From PSYCO 367:
You're a gem
(Thanks?)
This is my 4th class w/ Lopelmann, by far my favourite prof so far in university!
(Take one more class, and maybe you'll be able to spell my name right!)
Teacher was enthusiastic but sometimes spoke to us like 5-year olds.
(Aww, what's wrong pumpkin? You wanna have a lollipop? Oops, sorry. Though I was speaking to my 5-year-old.)
- I like the practical case studies you presented (eg: colours of hockey jerseys or detergent colour)
- update on the McCollough Effect: 2 weeks and going strong
(Call me when you get to 2 years. Maybe we'll write a paper.)
You were a blast when I had you in into psych in like 2003. You are still a blast. Thanks for being so enthusiastic about teaching. It was swell.(2003? Whoa, that takes me back.Thanks for sticking with me for, er, 11 years. Are you going to graduate soon?)
Give the man a raise
(Hey, I do this for the love of it--not the money.)
Did a great job explaining concepts, but sometimes it is hard to hear him or he talks too fast.
(SoagainyouneedtotellmethatbeforetheclassisoverandI'lltrymybesttoslowdownifIcanandspeakupsothateveryonecanhearme.)
I understand why you have fill in the blanks, but please explain + show them at the same time during lecture. Some people learn best with audio AND visual cues at the same time. I know you want people to pay attention but please consider this.(Thanks for the feedback.)
Thank you for taking your time to make the course interesting. Your efforts definitely made an impact on my motivation to learn and pay attention in this class (=(My pleasure.)
Great prof
(kthxbai)
Why aren't you studying?
I'm in your psych 258 class this term. I don't know why I've never read your blog before, it's hilarious! I was having a crappy day and reading your blog completely cheered me up.
And I read after I finished all my studying :)