Gordon Whitman - Tidewater Community College

Professor: Gordon Whitman

Department: Psychology

College: Tidewater Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Whitman is a funny guy who is clearly very passionate about psychology. LITERALLY, just show up and write down the notes that he writes down on the board and you will pass with an A. For PSY101, he gives one research paper, a midterm, a final, and weekly quizzes. The midterm, final, and all weekly quizzes are take home, so they are super easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He told us you need the textbook to earn an A but he gives you study guides that give you the answers straigh up. Very funny, very helpful, and very easy if you show up to every class. I wish all teachers were like him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor, cares about students and loves psychology.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

class taken online: 2 "projects", 16 total quizzes, 1 final, 1 midterm, about 10 short DBs all answers found in textbook. very easy class make sure to keep up with deadlines. all work is posted at beginning of semester except for 2nd project and midterm and final. complete work on time and you will get an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher really cares about his students! Pay attention get to class on time if you can cause you will miss out!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Whitman's Developmental Psychology class is by far one of the easiest classes I have taken. Read the chapters, do the quizzes/exams (which he allows multiple attempts). Discussion boards are based off personal opinions and research, not necessarily off the chapters & you do not have respond to classmates. Easiest A I've ever gotten!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This guy knows his stuff. Knows what he talks about. He is patient with students and works at encouragement to help a student succeed in class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Whitman was an amazing teacher. He gives clear instruction and you are able to work ahead (online class). If you have any concerns, email him and he will get back to you ASAP. You will have to write one paper for this class and have to do one Capstone project. I highly recommend this professor!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is by far a great teacher. You have a weekly test and quiz but he helps you along the way so no surprises. As stated before he is a character so be prepared but its in a good way. He is passionate about psy and it shows. Its impossible to fail this class unless YOU choose not to care. Turn in your 2 papers before due date for extra credit.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Often goes off topic.I have a hard time following what he is saying as he will often go off on random tangents. He is a really nice guy but I can't stand his teaching style. During the test reviews everyone around me was confused. Nothing he tries to explain is clear. Test had stuff we had never even covered. I haven't learned anything in his class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Whitman is the best teacher I have ever had. Easy to learn with and jokes a lot. Tests and quizzes weekly but impossible to fail. I take Whitman for all my psychology classes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Whitman is AWESOME!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Good teacher Like the way he teaches Easy to understand Fun

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you have to take Developmental Psychology, do yourself a favor and take it with Professor Whitman. He provides very clear instructions and grading criteria. You can complete assignments ahead. If you don't get an A it's your own fault.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Whitman is a jokester! If you can't handle a lecture filled with jokes then I don't recommend his class. There are quizzes every week as well as a test. He assigns two papers which are due by the midterm and if you turn them in early he gives you extra credit. I would highly recommend his class. I am also taking him for another Psy class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr Whitman knows his stuff and he has passion for what he is doing. I made an A+ and i am taking him again this summer. Do yourself good by taking him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY201PSY230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This teacher has you do one essay that if handed in early will count as extra credit. I loved his teaching style and would recommend anyone to take his class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Awesome professor. All you have to do to get an A is listen and do what he asks. You have two papers and if you turn them in early, you get extra credit. We are 11 weeks in and I have over 100 points extra credit. Many other students I've talked to who don't have an A is because they either didn't turn in a paper or they didn't show up for class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY201PSY230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took his class online and it was very easy. His syllabus is very clear and you can complete his quizzes and discussion boards in advance. He requires one paper (no word count necessary) and that was explanatory. His quizzes are not hard at all, neither his midterm or final.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a very easy going and not hard to get along with. He really cares about his students and will do anything to make sure you pass his class. Make sure you are in class so you can get all your points to get your easy A.