Reviews of professor Laina Isler

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Laina really worked to make the class interesting online. You could really tell that she was engaged. The content was interesting and we learned a lot from class discussion. Tests are based on textbook, but like she said - start working on your term assignment in the first month! that really helped me ALOT!!!!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This is late feedback, she was always a bit hard but really into discussion and context... I actually found this helped in my 400 level classes. For me, her class was personality movie theme paper, 5 quiz (too hard) 2 exams (they were ok). Also, she was super quick and dealt with a guy who said it was a compliment to encourage women to smile...

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Finishing my degree in covid era. Laina went above and beyond for what I needed. She is really smart (i took stats and culture). Just don't expect to take a walk in any of her classes.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Laina is the best, enough said. I did this class in covid and was so worried about bored teachers online. she still made it awesome

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Honestly, the best prof. Ive had at concordia. The class is not easy... But if you read the textbook and keep up with the material youll surely do well. Theres also a research proposal to write which tremendously helped me for my undergrad thesis. Shes very accessible outside on class. She wants you to LEARN. Definitely take her if you can :)

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had Laina for Psyc 424 and Psyc 316. I liked her a lot more in 424. It was a fun class and I expected it to be a lot harder as an online summer covid class. She does bring in a lot more than what is in textbook, but I like that. She was OK in 316. In both classes I think the take home is that if you ask questions, you get answers.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Class was really interesting, she always brought in a lot of real world application or scenarios, and pushed for conversation. I really liked her teaching style. Used a lot of mixed methods, videos, class participation, discussion periods, she adjusted assignment rules to response to student feedback.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I liked her, but I think Laina can be tough for some. You need to be OK with reading before class, because her answers will be detailed and often they assume you know the book, To be far, she asks you read before class. That said, she is really diverse in her knowledge and really open to student feedback

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class was unexpectedly interesting! You must do the readings as her exams are based on the book (lectures too). Exams are fair + 1 research proposal to write. The prof is very nice and understanding and responds to her emails quickly. Sometimes confusing, but will elaborate if you ask, so don't be shy. Overall, an enjoyable experience!