There's a gaping hole in your argument where you don't acknowledge that a student has any responsibility. Example situations where the low grade is absolutely

There's a gaping hole in your argument where you don't acknowledge that a student has any responsibility. Example situations where the low grade is absolutely the student's fault: - The student doesn't go to class - The student falls asleep in class or otherwise doesn't pay attention - The student doesn't understand a part of the course and doesn't do anything to clear up their understanding (you can't honestly expect a single explanation to give all (often) 150+ students 100% clarity) by emailing or speaking to staff - The student disrupts the rest of the class and is removed from it - The student doesn't turn in papers for avoidable reasons It's similar to a doctor. If you go to a doctor and don't follow instructions or give them correct information, they can't do their job and fix you. It's not their fault if you don't take the drugs they prescribe you.