Richard B Day
- School: McMaster University
- Location: Hamilton, ON
- Department: Psychology
- 3.9Overall Quality
- 3.8Helpfulness
- 4.1Clarity
- 3.0Easiness
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PSYCH2B03
He is a brilliant professor with a flawless teaching style. His supplementary quiz questions, podcasts, lecture slides, and lecture handbook ensures we have the material necessary and more to succeed. He is passionate, engaging and wise, and is by far the best professor I have ever had.
Psych2B03
The greatest professor I have ever come across. He speaks so clearly and makes everything that he is teaching interesting and valuable to you. He is extremely helpful if you have any questions and is seriously rooting for you to get a good mark in his course. If you study the lecture content, the practice quizzes and the textbook you can do great.
PSYCH2B03
He is by far one of the best professors I have come across at Mac. I was really discouraged to take another Psych course after first year, since Psych 1X03/1XX3 is a hot mess, but I am so glad I took his course. Make detailed lecture notes, read the text, (do the quizzes!!) and you're gold.
psych1
had him for 2BO3. honestly, so far the best prof i have ever had at mac. so helpful and approachable. always making sure students understand and get good grades! amazing!
Psych2B03
Dr. Day is one of my favourite professors at Mac. He is a great lecturer, his tests are fair and relatively easy to do well in. Make sure to do lots of questions from his question bank online as he reuses a lot of them on the tests.
PSYCH2B03
Dr. Day is a great man. He has been teaching this course for over 20 years at Mac. He is tenured and is a National M3 teaching fellow highly regarding amongst his peers. He is very passionate about what he teaches. He is technical. Read the required textbook readings and make notes (they aren't long). Hard exams. Practice Q's!!!
Psych2b03
Amazing professor, his lectures are concise, straight to the point and very interesting. Best prof I had in the psychology department for sure. His tests are fair and easy to do well in!
Psych2B03
Amazing prof. Explains with so much clarity, his tests are a little hard but you can do great if you study. His practice quizzes are very helpful!
psychc01
Amazing prof! Even though he posted his lectures online he was so amazing I went to class anyway. Such a good speaker
PSYCH2B03
I loved this course. I took 2AP3 in the fall, and was delighted to have Dr. Day again for personality. Even though he offers recordings, I still found myself attending every 8:30am class of his. Very fun prof, I plan to take another one of his courses in the future.
PSYCH3BA3
My favourite professor ever. I always experience "flow" when he teaches (Positive psych students know what I'm talking about!)
psych3ba3
Had Dr.Day for 5 courses now, hands down best prof i have had at Mac. His lectures are enjoyable, if there was one prof i ever connected with it was him. All MC tests that can be tricky but he doesn't trick you with course material he is very helpful giving you all the information possible
Psych2AP3
Really good prof in that he thoroughly makes use of every resource (lecture, courseware, textbook, online notes, recordings, website). Particularly liked how he handled 2AP3 by dispelling stereotypes about people w/ mental disorders.
PSYCH2AP3
Amazing prof! One of the best I've encountered at McMaster so far! Extremely helpful and approachable, and explains everything in detail.
PSYCH2AP3
He's a great professor - really enthusiastic! However, a lot of questions are drawn from the extremely long textbook. A bonus: he records his lectures and always posts the powerpoints online!
Psych3C03
Best prof EVER!! I love psych, and to be honest I'm not 100% sure if I love it due to content or because of him!! His classes are not easy but he gets you so interested it makes you want to study and do well!
psych3cc3
I LOVE HIM!!He's a wonderful prof! Makes going to class enjoyable and you will ace this class!
psych3ba3
I have taken almost all his classes. - personality, attitudes and believes, abnormal, forensic, positive psych (no longer offered), and he is hands down my favorite prof at MAC. He is a great teacher! The material interesting and the tests aren't too difficult if you have gone to class and read the text book. Awesome prof!
psych3ba3
BEST PROF I'VE EVER, EVER, EVER HAD. I love him. And positive psychology was probably the most relevant course I've taken at McMaster. Kudos to Dr. Day for making psych so awesome akfjhlaksjfh
Psych3BA3
I took 2B03 last term, and now 3BA3. Dr. Day is phenomenal. He is an amazing lecturer. Probably the best I have encountered in my 4 years. His tests are challenging, kind of tricky sometimes. I disliked not having practice questions for 3BA3 but it was understandable considering the course is quite new. Anyways, AMAZING prof! Take his course!!
PSYCH3no3
The best prof I have ever had, completely dedicated to teaching. Unbelievably interesting, blends the nuts of bolts of the suject with relevant examples from today. Psych wasn't my major, but I took every Dr Dick Day course I could take. Sometimes his MC tests got tricky considering the time. For example "Which one of these is not unimportant ?"
PSYCH3n03
Taken 3n03, 3cc3, 2b03, 1a03/1aa3 with him. Got an A+ in all. By FAR, best lecturer at Mac. Few would dispute this. Amazingly comfortable up there, very entertaining, and knowledgable. Only prof where I've actually taken a class for the prof. Tests are all MC... not everyone does well, but if you're smart, pretty easy as long as you study
PSYCH3N03
Great to listen to! Very clear and easy to understand. Tells great stories. Makes the class interesting. All you have to do is take good notes, do his practice tests over and over and you will get an A. That's what I did and aced his class :)
PSYCH3N03
He is one of the best profs I have ever had! He was extremely interesting and helpful. His tests were super hard but it still ended up being my favorite class. I am definitely looking forward to taking his personality class!
PYSCH101
Very dedicated. Does not actively research in order to focus on teaching which is a rarity in the academic world. One of the most active and engaging professors going.
psych2b03
amazing professors clearly explains all the concepts and theories. makes sure that everyone understands what he he is talking about
Psych2B3
Amazing prof, by far the best i've had at mac. Uses his experiences to really make his point. Very knowledgable and passionate about what he does.
Psych2b03
Dr. Day is a great prof!! Going to his lectures is like listening to a story, not like work at all! He records all of his lectures so if you will never miss a class. Material is also very interesting. My favourite prof. I plan on taking all the courses he teaches :)
persoC01
Day is one of the best profs at mac. Even if you dont remember the materials, it is hard to forget his examples. I am in my 3rd and I still rememeber his examples from 1st yr! His tests are not hard if you study for them. But they are tricky - Need to read b/w the lines. Overall he is he is simply amazing. I never met a person who d.n like Dr. Day
Psych3N03
Dr Day is a fixture at McMaster. He has been here forever and he seems like a celebrity. He is an absolutely amazing prof. He knows what you're going to ask before you even say the second word of a question. And when he does answer he is entirely knowledgeable and always has a life example to offer. Love him
Psych2B03
Wonderful professor. Started off as just another elective, and suddenly I formed a new found love for personality, and psychology in general. Extreme knowledgeable and creative individual, who truly has a passion for teaching.
Psych3CC3
Dr. Day loves teaching and makes the subject matter enjoyable. You got to love his socks with sandels
PSych3CC3
Richard Barlow Day is the toughest psychology professor at McMaster University. His Multiple choice exams are very very hard especially for upper year courses.
PSych3CC3
Richard Barlow Day is the toughest psychology professor at McMaster University. His Multiple choice exams are very very hard especially for upper year courses.
Psych2B3
Dr. Day is amazing prof but his courses are not for the faint hearted. You really need to keep up with the readings and do your readings well ahead of time not night before the test otherwise you're screwed. If you studied hard you will find his tests challenging but fair. It's all multiple choice and well spread out, not just few questions.
psyc1a
**** is an amazing psych professor. very knowledgeable and helpful. even though i haven't taken any courses with him since first year psych (on video), 3 years later, i still keep in touch with him.
Psych2B03
Amazing prof. His tests and exams are all MCQ. You have to know the material really well in order to get good marks, must have done the readings timely and not the day before. Great teaching style.
psych1000
He's so cute! I love his videos...he makes psych so interesting! I would totally recommend him to anyone
Psych2B03
I really enjoyed this course! Dr. Day taught us all the personality theories you can read in all the self-help books on the market right now. The textbook must be read in order to get an A+.
psych1AA3
Although the midterms were on the difficult side, the final was a breeze! Looking at previous midterms and doing the online questions REALLY help. As many have mentioned, the videos do get kind of dry, but he's a very good speaker and his lessons are clear and structured. If you use the resources he provides for you, you'll do MORE than well.
PSYCH1AA
This class rocked. The courseware is like a para-phrased textbook! This was the only course where I got a 95% on one of my exams! Dr.Day is a nutbar in a good way.
psych1aa3
i had the video lectures in 1a03 as well, and it hasn't gotten much different this semester. the videos allow you to not take as much notes, but then again you're not as interested in class, which is where it really matters. overall pretty good prof and friendly when you meet him in person. maybe i'll actually get the live version in next years.
PSYCH1A03
Dr. Day is a great prof.The custom courseware is super useful and easy to understand,and the website was a big help with studying.I think he did an awesome job on the video lectures, and the transcripts meant that I could get an awesome mark without taking a single note in class!The only people I know who didn't like the course were total slackers.
Psych1a03
brutal - stupid video lectures don't keep your interest at all, very scienc-y course. intro psychs suck cause its such a broad overview, but the disconnect with the prof makes it worse. plus i got screwed on the group project both times - got stuck in a group that didnt care and ended up doing all the work just to pass! TA totally unhelpful!
psych2b03
i never had him in 1a03 because i took it in the summer. i had him for 2b03 and he's hilarious! we had 2 tests, and the first one i got 65% (i studied so hard for it) and the second one i got 87% (i barely studied for this one)... but yeah, his multiple choice q's are pretty tricky. he's probably the best prof i've had so far.
psych1a03
Dr. Day is nice in person when you meet him...there is no real problem with him but more the content in his courses. He is sometimes hard to follow in his lectures and texts and is really harsh on his exams...
psych1
I'm sure Dr.Day would be a good professor if he wasn't lecturing through those videos.. those vidoes are horrible and put you to sleep. the coursewear is useless.. try a real textbook please.. if you didnt understand soemthign from the lectures you would hope the textbook would clear it up.. WRONG its a repeat of his lecture..and the TA's are usele
Psych 1A03
1AA3
I love the MC tests, and I thought the video lectures covered everything we needed to know. I like the way he's set up the course, and I found the custom courseware of much value. He's extremely nice, and super helpful!
Psych 1A03
His test and exam were trickster and the video lectures were booooooooooooooooooooooring but he was a nice guy and I thought the material was interesting. He should update the videos lol.
PSYCH 1A03
Even the the video lectures are sometimes dry and an 8:30 timeslot is miserable, this is an excellent class and the prof does a good job explaining material.
Personalit
y
A tough prof (his tests are tough) but he is better than other profs teaching this class. His exams are all multiple choice, so you don't have to worry about doing assignments or writing huge answers
PSYCH 1A03
his video lectures weren't appealing ... and psychology wasn't exactly for me, but his web site was very extensive and helpful especially when u missed a class or two
Psychology
He is a great lecturer, and if you study his stuff, you'll do well. However, I went and asked him a question four days before an exam, and he told me to 'get lost' and just do the readings. Some people I know have had similar experiences; he tries to come off approachable, but he doesn't actually want to talk to you... He was a real jerk.
Psych2B3
Dr. Day is brilliant, clear, organized, and helpful. His website has a database of sample questions that are invaluable for study, as well as mp3s of the lectures.His sense of humour, concise explanations, and compelling speaking style make the lectures fly. This course, on personality, is the most interesting I've ever taken.
Psych 1A03
Video lectures not all that appealing, however the prof as a person is very helpful! I think he goes above and beyond to help his students. How many profs at mac spend 20% of their coursewear on how to study and how to succeed. A very helpful prof!!!!
Psych 2B03
If you have a chance take his personality course, you get to see him in person! Great guy, even posts recordings of his lecture on the course website in case you miss a class.
PSYCH 1A03
I've heard him speak outside of the video lectures and he's a really great guy and I'm sure he's an awesome prof in person but the video lectures bored me! I guess I just don't learn from watching a person on a screen. But the material was interesting and it was a pretty good course overall.
1A03
hard to judge him just from the video lectures, i think theyre boring as hell, just try not to get the 830 lectures.
psyc 1a3
Dr.Day the best prof. at Mac. He is willing to help out his students, wants them to suceede but his tests are very very hard, mind you that they are all MC questions.
PSYCH 1A03
Oh, Dr. Dick Day. How I loved it at 8:30AM x 3 in a week! Really the video lectures, I thought, were just bad, didn't learn a thing - except for taste aversion and his experience of peach schnappes as a "youthful university student"! Never going to forget that one!
PSYCH 1A06
Took course ~10 years ago... sure you are still watching Martin Short in the same videos! Created a great system to teach the country's biggest class at the time (1600 or so was it?). Your experience then (and now) depends a lot on the quality of your TA. I was lucky and mine was fabulous.
Psychology
1A03
Dr. Day is kind and eager to help his students. His video lectures are actually funny (be sure to watch out for how he's MUCH younger and less bald in the later video lectures, plus the fact that he SMOKED in some of the videos!! hilarious). his exams are hard but there is no shortage of effort on the department's part to help you to understand.
psych 1a3
I took his course so long ago some of you others probably weren't even born yet. He was amazing. So much so that I pattern my teaching style after his (yes, I'm rated on this site as well). Dick, you're the best.
1A03/1AA3
Excellent prof, even though I only see him through a tv screen. Very accessible. Maintains a great website and responds to emails remarkably quickly. Great prof overall, and funny too!
Psych 2B03
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If you've only seen him in the 1A/AA videos, you ain't seen nothin'. As a lecturer Dr. Day is as good as it gets. He does his best to make class interesting and enjoyable. Just don't expect a free ride with 3 multiple choice tests, they aren't easy.
PSYCH 1A03
NO MORE VIDEO LECTURES! THEY ARE 20 YEARS OLD- HAVE YOU SEEN DICK DAY RECENTLY!!! THE CLASS IS GREAT, BUT WE SHOULDNT PAY SO MUCH TO WATCH OLD VIDEOS OF DICK SITTING IN HIS OFFICE 20 YEARS AGO.
1AA3 and 1
A03
get ride of the video lectures, it disconnects the students from the elcturer and therefore has an effect on the learning of the material.
psych 2b03
good prof. Tests/midterm not easy but fair. Do lots of online questions!! Interesting lectures.
Psych 2AO3
I think Dr. Day is one of the best lecturers that McMaster has to offer. In this course (Personality) it is not a video, as in intro psych, and his lectures in person are interesting and exciting and made the course come alive. Personality is a great elective and I would recommend for sure!!
psych 1a03
awesome prof, interesting course, and multiple choice weren't that hard. Video lectures could put me to sleep once in a while but courseware was all i needed
Psych 1A03
/1AA3
Great prof, caused me to switch majors into psych. His questions arent as bad as everyone says if you study his practice Q's
Psychology
1A03
Loves to trick us with his multiple choice questions. Is a little helpful with visuals in his 'lectures' but does not seem enthusiastic about it with his monotonous voice.
psych 1A03
Very interesting course, very clear. Lectures were coherent, although exams were difficult. overall a great course to take
psych 1a03
the easiest coursee everrrrr. can miss a few classes and it wont matter at all. if u do every question on the online quiz thing ur guranteed a 10.
Psych 1A03
Yeah. He's a decent prof. As long as you study all the material he gives. Never formally met him. ONLINE QUIZZES are KEY!
1A3/1AA3
I wasn't really sure how to rate Dr. Day, however decided on 4's. His teaching and videos can be interesting, however there is simply no point in going to class to watch them. You can get A's simply by memorizing the courseware 2 days before the exam.
1A03, 1AA3
Didn't go to class much but I memorized the coursepack. The exams were pretty tricky and it's a very science related course.
Psych 1A03
Loved the class so much. Video lectures make this class a breeze. You never have to worry about missing a class or two. Beats reading 100s of text book pages. The videos are hillarious and the exam isn't tricky if you know your stuff.
1A03, 1AA3
I rarely went to class because the video lectures were so pointless. His multiple choice questions are tricky, so watch out!
Psych 1A03
A little sciency, but necessary. following psych classes are much more interesting. would prefer that he teaches live instead of videos. nice guy-very friendly. enjoyed the course.
psych 1A03
Did NOT like this course, too science related. Don't have to go to class, just read coursepack
1a03/1aa3
Don't bother going to class, just memorize everything in his coursewear. Projects really bring you up.
PERSONALTY
The exams are a killer. Course is interesting. Take this course in the summer with a different prof. You have to be very smart to get a good grade with this prof.
PSYCH1AA3
Worst prof in the history of McMaster. Failure rate in his classes is incredibly high. I wish I never came to McMaster!! Makes me hate psychology so much. Don't take this prof's classes. You WILL regret it.
Psych 1AA3
After sitting through two whole courses with Dr. Day and writing two of his final exams I will NEVER take a psychology course again. The exams were both extremely difficult, and I found the material to be boring and unhelpful. A big thumbs down.
PSYCH 1AA3
It's a shame that we have those video lectures because Dr. Day would likely be a great teacher in person. Whenever you are unsure of something, don't hesitate to go ask him questions. He's very welcoming.
PSYCH 1A3
Sorta makes the best of a bad situation. Videos and MC exams are not a great way to learn. Good memory and guessing skills will lead to good mark. I got A by studying the stuff on the site the night before...have since forgotten everything.
PSYCH 1A03
The multiple choice is VERY tricky. Did anyone else notice that he has more hair in the 1AA3 lectures?
A103/1AA3
These two courses are interesting but difficult. The exams are BRUTAL and tricky. It kind of sucks having to watch all lectures on a screen, it makes the prof seem that much more inaccessible.
PSYCH 1AA3
Dr Day is the BEST TEACHER EVER! He really loves his subject and his students. We want him to be our grandfather... sweetest guy ever! :)
PSYCH2B3
The best psych class ever, after 1AA3, loved all the personal touches he added to make sense of the material. The info was so interesting that you didn't really have to study
Psych 1AA3
I LOVE Dr. Dick Day! He is an amazing teacher and a very intelligent man. He breaks things down in his lectures to make them very clear & often provides examples to help you remember. He has made the information available online, and genuinely cares :)
psych 1aa3
I see his face on a screen 3 times a week then i see him in person and i feel like i know everthing about him but he doesn't know me at all. you can only take so much of some guys forehead.
Psych 1A03
Studied for a total of 30 hours for the both the exam and midterm combined. Got an A. Take the class and work on your ability to memorize. If you've been paying attention to the discovery channel you'll learn nothing new.
Psych 1A03
Most awful prof that mcmaster is unfortunate to have. Killer exams.....YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
Psych 1A03
Very helpful teacher, if you go see him!! I had a few questions, took a trip to his office and he explained them all to me. Yes the lectures are a little dry and slightly out of date, but all the material is in the courseware!
Psych 1aa3
hard to rank the prof as you will never see him. only visible through video lectures, some which were filmed 20 years ago. hard to make yourself attend lecture as all important info available in courseware.
Psych 1A03
Can you say BORING? Video lectures suck... oh yeah since his lectures are in the custom courseware (basically word for word), no point going to class!!!!
Psych 1AA3
The prof only exists on video! If you have the chance, take the night class and see a real human being speak. Overall, the class was pretty easy but after a couple nights of cramming, the material you learned leaves just as fast as it came.
PSYCH 1A03
He's really good... very funny, makes the class easy to understand and interesting.
Psych 1A03
I really enjoyed this class. I thought the video lectures were a great idea. It beat having to sit in a huge lecture hall where half of the time you can't see anything. His stories were a little freaky though.
psych 1A03
He's awesome, he cracks joke in videos and is a really approachable interesting man in person. I am not a science student and i easily go the material, maybe just put a little effort in and try!
1a03
he is not too bad...eventhough i'm not a science student i can handle the stuff that he throws around quite well...:)
PSYCH 1A03
Sometimes long-winded, can be confusing when he stutters... Would be better in person and not on a video screen...
psych 1a6
How can he ever be called "helpful" when he refuses to meet with first year students!! Arrogant and rude - and at times vulgar. BEWARE! first year students!!
psych 1aa3
Dr. Day's course was fun and easy, but it might be challenging for non science students. Study and learn the material inside out, rather than memorizing questions from previous tests.
Psych2B03
How are other people saying that Day is difficult and unhelpful? His courses are only easy because of the relative facility with which he makes the transitions from topic to topic. In my opinion, this guy is the epitome of what all professors should
PSYC2B03
Tests are very thorough..challenging and demanding - gotta know your stuff upside down like REALLY well. Not a great teacher, but his online notes on the website are great and very rigorous. Gotta study really hard cause the multiple choice are tricky!!
1a03
Hello 1967!!! ...This guy seems to exist in later years but rakes in the cash from the first year students. Smart, but pathetic. Would be ok if the T.A.'s were competent.
1aa3, 1a03
the video tapes suck!!! he is not very helpful when you go and talk to him overall class sucks!!
1aa3 a03
OK hello what kind of class is on video tape? he thinks he is doing us a favour by not having large classes but some people learn better when it is an actual person...the videos made me sleep. Courseware sucked...at least get us a textbook to buy! fun
PSYCH 1A03
I don't even know this man but i am taking his course... maybe he should show up
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