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He seems harsh, I would properly let the first student hand in his homework. As for notes, that would end the moment math teachers used slides you could downlo

by tomjen2 17y ago

He seems harsh, I would properly let the first student hand in his homework. As for notes, that would end the moment math teachers used slides you could download after class. I wish more people would do that (in my experience only the math teachers do this, all my CS teachers don't). Asking questions during the lecture is pretty good, but I wonder how you would prevent the students from feeling embarrassed because they could not answer?

btilly 17y ago
The whole point of the homework policy was to make sure that class started on time. That was critical given that the most important part of the class was the first 10 minutes. Accepting homework from students who walked in late would have ruined that. The apparent harshness of the policy was softened by the fact that only 3/4 of your homework sets counted. Therefore not being allowed to turn in a homework set or three wasn't a big deal. As for preventing students from feeling embarrassed, my strategy was to try really hard to make sure that they succeeded on the questions. I would guess I averaged perhaps one missed question per week.
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harpastum 17y ago
In terms of being embarrassed, if you tell your students that you are expecting them to read ahead and only ask questions on subjects you've already explained, everyone should know the answer. Of course, some students won't really understand exactly what the teacher is asking, might have problems talking in front of people, etc. What I would suggest, then, is to make sure that if someone doesn't know a problem, you immediately move on to another student (i.e. don't badger one student if they don't know the answer). If you find that a student frequently passes on answering questions, that would be a great indication that they might not be understanding the issues, and that would be a good time to schedule a meeting with them to get it sorted out (via email or something, to avoid singling that student out in front of his/her peers).
edw519 17y ago
He seems harsh, I would properly let the first student hand in his homework. No, what's harsh is showing up late, which is a distraction to everyone else. how you would prevent the students from feeling embarrassed because they could not answer? If they don't want to feel embarrassed, they should be prepared. And even if they are embarrassed, who cares? This is college, not some encounter group. Think this is tough, just wait til you see what comes after college.
- chrischen 17y ago
  > No, what's harsh is showing up late, which is a distraction to everyone else. It's not really a distraction. If I or someone else comes in late usually no one even looks, even if it's a tiny room. Then I can turn in whatever homework after class. If I am doing the homework during class and not paying attention? Harsh, I guess I'll fail then.
  - scott_s 17y ago
    Perhaps it's a distraction to the person responsible for making sure the hour is well spent.
  - edw519 17y ago
    The course work in college is only one part of the education. No matter how well you do on the material, you'll probably forget most of it anyway. What's just as important are the work habits and learning skills one develops and uses for the rest of their life. It's not really a distraction. If I or someone else comes in late usually no one even looks... According to whom? I guarantee you, the person in front of the room notices when someone comes in late. Others in the room notice as well, even if you don't think so. Showing up, being prepared, and having consideration for others are half the battle. If you can't at least do that much, why bother? What's harsh or an embarassment in college is a disaster in the real world. Many people I know lock the doors when the meeting starts. Show up unprepared and be sent away. People are depending on you to do the minimum. That's the least anyone could learn in college.
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chrischen 17y ago
He does seem a little harsh. I've never encountered a professor that harsh.

by tomjen2 17y ago

btilly 17y ago

The whole point of the homework policy was to make sure that class started on time. That was critical given that the most important part of the class was the first 10 minutes. Accepting homework from students who walked in late would have ruined that. The apparent harshness of the policy was softened by the fact that only 3/4 of your homework sets counted. Therefore not being allowed to turn in a homework set or three wasn't a big deal. As for preventing students from feeling embarrassed, my strategy was to try really hard to make sure that they succeeded on the questions. I would guess I averaged perhaps one missed question per week.

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harpastum 17y ago

In terms of being embarrassed, if you tell your students that you are expecting them to read ahead and only ask questions on subjects you've already explained, everyone should know the answer. Of course, some students won't really understand exactly what the teacher is asking, might have problems talking in front of people, etc. What I would suggest, then, is to make sure that if someone doesn't know a problem, you immediately move on to another student (i.e. don't badger one student if they don't know the answer). If you find that a student frequently passes on answering questions, that would be a great indication that they might not be understanding the issues, and that would be a good time to schedule a meeting with them to get it sorted out (via email or something, to avoid singling that student out in front of his/her peers).

edw519 17y ago

He seems harsh, I would properly let the first student hand in his homework. No, what's harsh is showing up late, which is a distraction to everyone else. how you would prevent the students from feeling embarrassed because they could not answer? If they don't want to feel embarrassed, they should be prepared. And even if they are embarrassed, who cares? This is college, not some encounter group. Think this is tough, just wait til you see what comes after college.

chrischen 17y ago
> No, what's harsh is showing up late, which is a distraction to everyone else. It's not really a distraction. If I or someone else comes in late usually no one even looks, even if it's a tiny room. Then I can turn in whatever homework after class. If I am doing the homework during class and not paying attention? Harsh, I guess I'll fail then.
- scott_s 17y ago
  Perhaps it's a distraction to the person responsible for making sure the hour is well spent.
- edw519 17y ago
  The course work in college is only one part of the education. No matter how well you do on the material, you'll probably forget most of it anyway. What's just as important are the work habits and learning skills one develops and uses for the rest of their life. It's not really a distraction. If I or someone else comes in late usually no one even looks... According to whom? I guarantee you, the person in front of the room notices when someone comes in late. Others in the room notice as well, even if you don't think so. Showing up, being prepared, and having consideration for others are half the battle. If you can't at least do that much, why bother? What's harsh or an embarassment in college is a disaster in the real world. Many people I know lock the doors when the meeting starts. Show up unprepared and be sent away. People are depending on you to do the minimum. That's the least anyone could learn in college.
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chrischen 17y ago

He does seem a little harsh. I've never encountered a professor that harsh.