Mike Whalen

Discussion Comment

I have been tasked with leading a department with constantly changing members. Some members are on loan from other teams and bring with them some challenging styles. What tips can you suggest for welcoming them into the team.

Mike Whalen

Blog Comment

Begining a Lecture

I agree, and like to put out a teaser that the students will look for the answer in the lecture.

Mike Whalen

Discussion Comment

I am a multi lingual illiterate.

I make this statement at the begining of each course. We then discuss the vehicle manufacture's names for the identical part. Each manufacture uses their own language that we must learn to understand. With that in mind we all have a disability to overcome together. I try to teach students to discuss topics using multiple terms for better understanding.

Mike Whalen

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Age Limit for IEP

I have never considered withholding assistance to a student, with an IEP, due to them being over 21. Our students can be 18 to 60 or more, would you not honor an IEP for an adult student?