In comparison to 134A/B, this class is a significant step down in terms of work. However, the meet once a week format makes feel like most of the class is done asynchronously. The topics we covered were relevant and important to the continuation of our work in child development, and I felt that the focus on professional development was one of the biggest strengths of this quarter. Spring 2024 was a weird quarter to try to run a class in this format, and in my opinion Sheva did as well as she could have to be accommodating for students. Grades were almost never updated on CANVAS and it really keeps you guessing, but luckily the P/NP option relieves some of the stress. Sheva is always extremely concerned with student learning and advancement, and I personally wish I had taken the time to reach out sooner. 134C serves a good conclusion to the A/B/C series and ties things together. Sad to leave my ADP cohort behind.

I took 134A-134E (as most do since this is a series taken for the ADP minor). Sheva is very professional and concise in her teaching. She is engaging and delivers attention-capturing lectures. As a professor and colleague, she is awesome. However, if you have taken any other developmental psychology courses, you will find much of the material redundant or lacking in depth - regardless of how great she is at presenting it.

Overall, this course requires that you be a concise yet clear writer, as well as an analytical reader. The courses are reading and writing intensive and you can expect your writing ego to emerge a little bruised - but overall for the better. This course also requires you to be a cooperative and creative team-member. That means you will need to actively participate, communicate, and go beyond doing the minimum.

Highly recommend this minor and professor. If everyone took this course, the world would be filled with future parents who know how to equip and grow with their children.