PSYC 2700

This class was really horrible. I thought Child Psychology would be interesting and easy, but the class was boring. The material was really dry and I found myself learning a bunch of things that would not serve me any purpose ever.

I am a psych minor and I have to tell you...stay far, far away. Lillard is a horrible teacher, and the class is way too early. She even assigns her own book that is solely talked about in discussion. Honestly, no one cares. The class is way too early to go to and answer i clicker questions, and the midterm and final essays are graded pretty difficult. There are plenty other GOOD psych classes out there, so stay away from this one.

Professor Lillard's lectures were straight out of the book, so the only reason for coming to class was to answer the iclicker questions, most of which were common sense. She isn't a great lecturer, but she gets the information across. I'm sure this class could've been much more enjoyable with a better professor, but it was interesting, at times, and didn't require too much work.

Good class - really interesting material but Lillard is CRAZY. Take it with another professor and I'm sure it would be a lot more fun. Samantha Tornello as a TA is the shit. try and get her

Whether or not you are a psychology major, this class will make you reconsider your views on child development. From physical development to controversial issues, you'll have a chance to develop your own perspective and discuss your opinion during sections. Be warned about the midsemester project, as it is strictly graded. As for Prof. Lillard, she is a great lecturer; although her over-enthusiasm didn't really help students understand complicated experiments presented in lecture. Lillard is a full supporter of Montessori education, and you'll get know more about her perspective towards the last two weeks of the semester. Overall, this is a great class that requires a lot of detail-oriented work and lots of dedication!

This class was very easy. Lillard does not believe in tests, so there is no midterm and no final. Instead there is a midterm project and a final paper which incoroporate everything you learn in the class. You really don't have to read the textbook to do well; just use it on your final paper. You do, however, have to attend lecture because there are clicker questions, but they are really easy. You also have to go to a discussion section and submit a one-page response to the articles you read each week. Overall definitely interesting and easy to get a good grade unless you completely slack off.

The class consists of mini one page weekly discussion papers (25%), clicker questions (25%), midterm project/essay (25%), and take home final exam essay (25%). The class is exceptionally easy; I received A+ on the all of the written components although I did 10 hours or so on each the midterm and the project. Overall, this class is rewarding intellectually (and GPA wise). Samantha Tornello is an amazing TA.

Very worthwhile class! Good for anyone who wants to learn a lot about how children develop and just more about children in general. Professor Lillard is a good lecturer, emphasizing a more discussion-like lecture than just reading off of a powerpoint like in many other classes. She welcomes questions from students and therefore often discusses interesting topics not necessarily in the book. However, she is very strict about paying attention in class; internet or cell phone usage result in being asked to drop the class, so if you are one of those people, stay away. Pretty easy (if you read the book) clicker questions during class, weekly discussions with 1 page papers due each week in response to articles and studies. Midterm project and end of term paper, no tests. Overall, one of my favorite classes I've taken at UVa. Also, Rachel is a great TA! Very friendly and knowledgeable, making the weekly discussion very enjoyable.

The class is not very difficult. There are four grades: iclicker points, a project, final paper and a discussion section. In lecture there are daily iclicker questions (1 point for submitting an answer and 2 more points for answering correctly) that refer to the textbook readings and lecture notes so class attendance is obligatory. There are seven 1-2 page reaction papers that you write for your discussion section, but they are not too hard and you peer review them in class one week and then they're due the next week. There is a project and final paper in lieu of a midterm and final exam. Professor Lillard is nice but is obsessed with the honor code and using technology in class-- only the first three rows can have computers and absolutely no internet is allowed. If you're interested in psychology and child development than I would definitely recommend taking this class, otherwise I would look for a different elective.

This class was very enjoyable. The professor knew a great deal about the material and presented it in a way that was easy to understand. The best part is Child Fest when you get to see babies and their different stages of development