Reviews of professor Michael Tomasello

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I am a strong stem student and this class was graded exceptionally unfair (worse than any of my biochem, orgo etc). His tests try to trick you. I knew the content perfectly and still did not get As on the exams. He refuses to meet outside of class and doesnt throw out questions that more than half the class gets wrong. Do not take this class.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Our entire grade was based on 3 exams which weren't easy... like at all. The tests were based on lecture so although attendance wasn't mandatory, if you didn't go to lecture it would be impossible to do well on exams. Also the textbook used is poorly written and not helpful at all. He is very passionate about the topic and a good lecturer though.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Tomasello is an incredible researcher and absolutely phenomenal teacher. His developmental psychology class was fascinating, well-paced and honestly just a lot of fun. He is clearly very knowledgeable and up to date about many aspects of his field and makes sure everyone in the class is on the same page. He has a wonderful sense of humor, too!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Tomasello is the GOAT. Psy of language was an interesting albeit long 2.5 hr, once/week class that was mostly him lecturing and then us discussing toward the end. A few slightly confusing papers (he gave great clarification) and weekly readings, but no tests. Lectures mostly for personal edification but were great so everyone paid attention!