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As someone who can relate somewhat, I don't think you are accounting for the fact that accommodating these symptoms is nearly impossible in an academic environm
by DiggyJohnson 2y ago
As someone who can relate somewhat, I don't think you are accounting for the fact that accommodating these symptoms is nearly impossible in an academic environment.
> These days schools mostly aren't allowed to dish out straight 0s that can't be improved. And FWIW, nearly all of my college courses had policies for partial credit too.
The state of pedagogy is in turmoil. Grade inflation and downright academic fraud are at all time highs. Students leave high school and college knowing less than ever.
Please keep in mind that I understand how hard it is to operate with an executive function deficit. I just don't think you're considering the ramifications of implementing your preferences beyond their impacts to you. I think there are plenty of "decent, forgiving" teachers that still enforce reasonably strict requirements even if they don't double check the back page of every test or give partial credit for habitually late work.
I have been asked to leave jobs before due to executive function issues and the same diagnosis. Trust me I'm not denying that this issue exists and that it's real issue for you personally.
- sudosteph 2y agoYou asked me why I didn't learn anything from those experiences and I explained. I'm not claiming to have the answers on how schools should be run or demanding my preferences implemented. I'm explaining my own perspective and acknowledging that the common view on these policies has changed since I was impacted by them. Personal viewpoints and anecdotes are still welcome on HN last I checked. And if you knew one of the specific teachers I was actually referring to, and what he did and why he got fired, perhaps you'd understand why it's difficult to consider him "decent". As a result, I don't assume all teachers mean well by default. But that particular anecdote is not one for HN, and this conversation is boring me as much as that poem. I do hope you found some help for your ADHD though. There are lots of medicines and lifestyle changes that make it possible to function even in extremely demanding roles, though getting it all nailed down is tough.
- hsyehbeidhh 2y agoI think your response to the previous poster highlights your victim mentality. And they do not have a duty to entertain you - nobody cares if their conversation bores you. You seem very self-centered and having mental issues. Perhaps this is likely to have shaped your skewed perspective of an otherwise reasonable education system.
- DiggyJohnson 2y agoYea I was really trying to be direct and empathetic because I think the questions around how to accommodate students and the changing classroom environments is under appreciated, important, and concerning. Your comment is harsh but I agree with it completely.
- DiggyJohnson 2y agoI am genuinely disappointed you took the discussion in this direction rather than respond to my concern about accommodations.
- amenhotep 2y agoI don't understand why the other commenters are telling you off. Your initial point was restricted and well made and there doesn't seem to be any relevance to the tangent he tried to go off on after you restated it at his request.