PSYC 2700

Grades are all based on writing ability. All very arbitrary

This class has super interesting lectures and reading. Unfortunately, you do not need to do the reading so in the scheme of things, you won't be motivated to. Unless for whatever reason, you don't read for your other classes...but you go to UVa, so that's not a likely scenario. The papers you have to write for every section usually get graded pretty harshly.

Pretty good class. The format changed because the class got a bit larger. It was three out of four tests (meaning optional final) and iClickers (25% of grade). She had trouble with the clicker system and allocating grades fairly. If she works that issues out, the class will be wonderful. I have not met many people as enthusiastic as her. She really loves teaching and helping out (fairly) her students.

Lillard is passionate about the subject matter and teaching, but the exams were way more difficult than they needed to be. Felt like she wanted you to know every detail that's illustrated in the textbook, which isn't easy given that each chapter is 40-some pages long. Pretty interesting class overall, but the tests were annoying. Oh and she brings babies in sometime to interact with class, that was cool.

BEST CLASS I HAVE TAKEN AT UVA! Professor Lillard is a great lecturer, although she is strict about using technology. Lectures are always interesting and if you take good notes and review them before the test you will be fine. About 25% of test questions come from the readings, so make sure you stay on top of the few readings you will have. Tests are non-cumulative and very similar to the I-clicker questions you will have during lecture (which is an easy 25% of your grade).

Lillard is a really passionate professor and interesting lecturer, which is good, because she basically requires you to be at her lectures through a huge iClicker grade. Don't defy her and use technology in her classroom - you will absolutely regret it no matter what. Overall, this is a very good class, one of the best in the PSYC department for sure, and very worthwhile if you're willing to pay attention.

This was an awesome class. Professor Lillard is super excited about the subject and makes the lectures really interesting with her enthusiasm. The majority of the information from the tests comes from lectures so you've definitely got to go. Not to mention there are 4-5 iClicker questions every day that tallies up to be 25% of your final grade. Take good notes and do the readings before the exams and you should be fine. I learned more about childhood development than I ever thought I would. Highly recommend.

Professor Lillard was a wonderful professor. Although strict on technology she truly is passionate about child psychology/development. The first test was tricky because I didn't properly prepare for it,but if you study your notes from lecture well and read the chapters you will be in perfect shape. Honestly, a huge reason why I believe I was so successful in this class is because she did asked clicker questions throughout her entire lecture which kept me engaged. I also recommend attending the review sessions prior to each exam.

I hated this class. Prof Lillard is kinda crazy and is a great researcher but terrible teacher. She laughs in students faces when they ask questions. Exams are hard an unreasonable in that she expects you to memorize tons of specific information. Would not recommend this class

One of my top 3 least favorite classes I have taken at UVA. Professor comes off as a warm, sweet person but in my experience, is utterly condescending when you go to her with face-to-face questions. Lectures are dry and it is difficult to keep focus because she encourages people to ask questions at any point in the lecture. Exams are unnecessarily tricky, but she does drop the lowest of your 3 mid term grades. Interesting course material, but presented poorly and focuses on details rather than main ideas. Would not recommend this class.