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I love these characters!!!! *turns them into professors*
My Spanish Professor: I need a volunteer.
Professor: *looks at me knowing I know more Spanish than the other students*
Why...
I'm really patient with others. Not with myself, but with others. Trust me.
BUT I'm losing my temper to my uni. I've started hated it since third semester. But from the beginning...
I'm studying architecture. For those of you who don't know - there are some ideological trends, experienced by very valuable people in this field. Like Walter Gropius, for example. And you know what triggered me the most? My teachers really respect all of those experiences from the past and all of incredible architects BUT THEY DO EVERYTHING IN COMPLETELY DIFFERENT WAY, acting like they have no idea how to keep students inspired, motivated, how to broaden students' horizons and open minds. There are many "how to teach architecture" things. But professors here ignore all the steps that led the great architects to their success and do the opposite, being aware of these steps. They should try to instill these values in pupils at least a bit. But they don't. They only require being amazing individuals, at the same time they're giving nothing for us and not helping us to grow. I understand that I could demand too much but the ignorance and egoism are probably the worst things where the heart of the field is openness and learning from experience. Most of my values are from books and internet, not from teachers. They don't give a shit about us.
Do you know why I'm writing this today?
Because I was just touched by another (probably it's 736th example) situation of such treatment.
Do you know how many professors who I know, respect students and try to improve their work?
Two. One of them died 3 weeks ago.
Professional ethics shouldn't be forgotten, even if you are very proud of what academical position you have at the moment. Students came to you to listen you speak. To gain knowledge directly from you. Students believe you. They really do.
Nevertheless, students didn't come here to be hurt by your inadequate blaiming due to your current state of mind and health.
how come all the teachers who are at the age where they've just gotten a few young grandchildren make presentations with random pictures that have to do with the words they are using but are actually largely unrelated and unhelpful to what they're talking about
I had a school internship for two weeks at a professor's work/research group, and the day before my first day, the master student that was taking care of me returned from vacation.
She was in the lab for approximately 15 minutes, having only slept 3h and just met me, and the prof came to her and was like
"heyyy so how about you hold this report about your research on that meeting in two weeks? Alright thank you bye!!!"
and disappeared and she just stared at the door, at the calendar, at me, and sighed deeply.
"Yeah alright I dunno how I'm gonna do that but anyways, here's the protocol for transfoming cells-"
and I was barely able to hold my laughter but at the same time I felt so sorry for her XD
This is Professor Eric Ferkenhoff, commonly known as Ferk.
He was my dad away from home for a long time.
The most important thing he taught me in reporting was to always ask about taxes and trash.
But more importantly still, he showed me how to work through the worst of days.
No two professors are exactly the same; however, many of them can fall into a particular category that defines their general teaching style. These generalizations can be good or bad, and its important to know how your professor works so that you can adapt your work accordingly. The following list is a breakdown of all the types of teachers I’ve encountered over the years as well as a tip on how I’ve dealt with them. Please enjoy!
The Slacker: This professor can’t be bothered to grade assignments outside of school. With this professor, it’s expected that the class will fall behind schedule. This usually results in The Slacker trying to cram in all of the remaining lesson in the last two painful weeks of school. It doesn’t help that they don’t give you back any of your previous assignments so you’re forced to ballpark what you THINK your grade might be. TIP: Keep a record of how you believe you did on all of their assignments to help keep track of your grade. Also read ahead, this way you aren’t bombarded with information in the final weeks.
The General Education Professor: You are only taking this class because your school requires this. This professor KNOWS this, and they treat the class as exactly what it is. They don’t ask very much of you, and their study guides seem an awful lot like the quiz they give you during the following class. This can be a good or bad thing; if you are uncomfortable with the subject, then this professor is sparing you from a difficult semester. However, if you were actually interested in the class, the lack of enthusiasm may be frustrating. TIP: If you are not confident in your abilities to do well in the subject, befriend the teacher enough to voice your concerns. In my personal experience, teachers like this will take the students’ feelings into account when teaching material and making exams. If you are on the other end of the spectrum and genuinely wanted a challenging class, try reading up on extra material outside of class and form your own projects! It’s a lot of fun and will still help when it comes to exam time.
The Perfectionist: Missing a comma? Two points off. Margins of the page slightly off? One point for every page that is wrong. This professor finds their joy in finding the smallest reasons to deduct points on assignments. No one in the class is safe from their scrutinizing eye. TIP: Always go to a writing center or have a friend proof-read before submitting any essays. If all else fails, attempt to meet with The Perfectionist during office hours to look over the paper. It’s better that they catch those tiny mistakes early so you have time to correct it.
The Scrambler: The only way to follow this professor’s train of thought is to write down literally every word they are saying. If you zone out for even a second, there is no way to figure out how they changed the topic to something seemingly unrelated. This makes note-taking a difficult task, but with practice (and often a shorthand key) you can make sense of their multi-directional lectures. TIP: Although I’m not one for rewriting notes, this is the one instance where it can be a major help for understanding the professor. When you rewrite your notes, you can connect trains of thought that were scrambled during the class period. Also, if allowed, record you professor’s lecture so you can ensure you don’t miss anything.
The Tech-Savy: This professor likes to flaunt his technical know-how by assigning a plethora of projects utilizing web applications. By the end of the semester, you have a handful of new accounts that you will probably never use again and don’t know what to do with anymore. For people who enjoy technology this is fine, but for people who struggle to pick up on website mechanics, this could prove dangerous for your grade. TIP: If you see the projects on the syllabus, ask about the technology as soon as you can. Professors have slightly more free time in the first few weeks of the semester and may be able to walk you through the required programs. Also keep a log in the front of your class notes for any new accounts you signed up for, along with their password so you don’t forget them.
The High-Expectation Syllabus (Good): This professor wants to see you put out your best work, and provides many opportunities for you to showcase your knowledge. The course load is heavy, but it is also thought provoking and keeps you engaged during class. Even though the class requires some late night work sessions, you don’t mind as much because the professor gave you a chance to put your personal spin on a project and challenged you to go above and beyond. TIP: As corny as this sounds, make the most of this class. These professors have been some of the best (in my opinion) and they want nothing more for you to succeed. Keep an open line of communication with them so they see you’re putting in as much effort as they hope for and they’ll likely be more than willing to give you extra time if you fall behind on their demanding syllabus.
The High-Expectation Syllabus (Bad): This professor tries to demand a large amount of work from the class, but unlike the good high-expectation syllabus professor that provides engaging work and is flexible enough to work with you, this professor leaves the class to crumble under a mountain of work. In short, this is the professor that gives you more work than all the rest of you classes combined and complains when the class struggles to keep up. In more severe cases, you will notice a significant amount of students dropping the class in order to salvage their GPA. HUGE TIP: With this professor, the most important thing you can do is talk to other people in the class with you. There is a high chance that you are not the only one overwhelmed, and forming a reliable study/work group can help keep your head above water. In extreme cases, I advise going with classmates to speak with the professor in an attempt to reach a compromise on the syllabus. If a majority of the class is showing the same problems with the workload, the professor is likely to ease up on the demands.
The Team-Builder: This professor sees the good in assigning group projects and are not afraid to force clashing personalities together. For students who prefer to work alone, this power-wielding professor is their worst nightmare. They try to make sure that friends are separated into different groups to “avoid slacking off” and is adamant about not letting people change groups or work on their own. TIP: In reality you have two options here; you can either try to beg the professor to work on your own or you can instantly began making allies. The second you realize it’s a team-based course, look for people that seem trustworthy. If there are randomly assigned groups, try to look into the topics in advance so there isn’t an awkward ‘no one wants to step forward’ moment. If you know the subject material and take charge, you can delegate responsibility and make sure everyone does their share.
The Pushover: In this classroom, its more likely that the class clown or the popular kid are more in charge than The Pushover is. This teacher appeases their students one time too many and ends up being the butt of their students’ jokes. As a result, not much gets done in this class because the students are creating too much of a ruckus and the professor has to fight to wrangle everyone’s attention. TIP: Ignore the antics of your fellow classmates and do you best to show your professor respect. They will respect you back.
This Best Friend: This is the professor you are totally going to friend on social media after their class ends. They are friendly and approachable and they make every class they teach interesting. People aren’t rushing out of their seats the second the bell rings because they will sit back and answer questions. The best part is, because they’re so approachable, there isn’t much apprehension in raising your hand if you’re confused. They’re just an awesome professor and an awesome person. TIP: Enjoy the class!
This is all based on professors I’ve had in the past, so there may be a few types I am missing. If you guys liked this, let me know and I can make a part two!!
Me: hey Dr. Professor Lady just double checking I did the graph right before I turn it in :)
My professor: Looks great :)
Several days later
My grade = 0
My teacher: the graph was wrong :)
Older professors are great bec they don’t really know what is and isn’t appropriate to share in class like he (unprompted) tells us about three separate suicides he heard about from when he was younger from his mom, dad, and friend (none of those people are dead, they just saw the corpses/ discovered the bodies) and then you just have to make shocked eye contact with your poor live model bec this is an art class and everyone is just trying to sculpt her
Ending my summertime sadness era only to start a school sadness new one
Starting school tomorrow and already feeling hopeless about the next few months, I can't mentally do this
(Please send help)
