tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post499419196294109024..comments2023-10-25T07:19:05.041-05:00Comments on Purring Prophecy: Random Bits of Goddamit: Teaching Editionmedieval womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00457130525946143002noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-10292311249940446482008-04-17T21:28:00.000-05:002008-04-17T21:28:00.000-05:00Don't give in to them -- and get the book "Generat...Don't give in to them -- and get the book "Generation ME" - it will explain a lot. I read it over Spring Break and came back with a whole new attitude.Inside the Philosophy Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255753259090709877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-86853242287337619062008-04-15T11:17:00.000-05:002008-04-15T11:17:00.000-05:00MW, I feel for you! Your policies are totally rea...MW, I feel for you! Your policies are totally reasonable -- and what's more, they knew about them so tough shit for them.<BR/><BR/>I really think that at the core of a bunch of this entitlement how-do-I-make-it-up crap is that more often than not, these students see themselves as children with no consequences to their actions and us as the teachers or parents who run after them and try to get them to "live up to their potential." Sometimes I swear I think the best we can do is fail them so they will learn consequences to their actions. Like all children learning a lesson, they are going to be pissy. On the other hand, it they're pissy, they might actually learn something. Or not. Hang in there!Earnest Englishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947000435270263070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-48053677956108568382008-04-12T15:41:00.000-05:002008-04-12T15:41:00.000-05:00My hubby emailed me delightedly yesterday to tell ...My hubby emailed me delightedly yesterday to tell me that I had finally shown up on RMP. What he neglected to tell me was that I had a rating without comment and with an annoying indifferent face next to it. WTF? Why log into the site and rate me if you are indifferent? So I feel your pain on this issue, MW.Fifi Bluestockinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397767933724126421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-86418031852551544132008-04-11T20:18:00.000-05:002008-04-11T20:18:00.000-05:00MW, I'm with you today. I spent the last two hours...MW, I'm with you today. I spent the last two hours of my Friday trying to track down proof for a clearly plagiarized essay. Everyone who looked at it said 'no way this is an undergrad.' Now, usually I just flat out fail 'em and make them come to me to talk the paper to me. I've had ONE student in 20 years do it; happily gave her an A. And an apology. But this one? There's just something about it that makes me want to have the evidence attached. <BR/><BR/>So as Sisyphus says: From one hardass to another (and that's a compliment): hold strong, hold strong! Your policies are perfectly fine and just like ours over here in our corner of the world; don't let the little boogers get to you!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849272391043604637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-24060365237031205222008-04-11T19:04:00.000-05:002008-04-11T19:04:00.000-05:00What punks! I'm sorry! But you do realize that you...What punks! I'm sorry! But you do realize that you're actually awesome, right? No justifications necessary.heu mihihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529298049179816825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-81522171777494449912008-04-11T16:00:00.000-05:002008-04-11T16:00:00.000-05:00I know - this is such a stupid catalyst, right? A...I know - this is such a stupid catalyst, right? Anyone is more than welcome to leave comments - even weird ones - as long as they're not frowny faces!<BR/><BR/>Thanks guys, it's just been one of those weeks....<BR/><BR/>((hugs)) to you all!!medieval womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457130525946143002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-91340561565792076032008-04-11T15:47:00.000-05:002008-04-11T15:47:00.000-05:00From one hardass to another (and that's a complime...From one hardass to another (and that's a compliment): hold strong, hold strong! Your policies are perfectly fine and just like ours over here in our corner of the world; don't let the little boogers get to you! <BR/><BR/>Yeah, teaching is a weird, sorta-Freudian, transference-type thingy. People will project their shortcomings and angers onto the teachers (and vice versa too, I admit) and evaluations and student reactions are often more about them and what they're going through than you or what you did. If that makes any sense. <BR/><BR/>Now go write yourself a funny RMP review! We can all give you some comments too, if you like.Sisyphushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09880634753539329199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-32832356694722864452008-04-11T14:36:00.000-05:002008-04-11T14:36:00.000-05:00You shouldn't worry about those sites. Even my stu...You shouldn't worry about those sites. Even my students tell me they take everything on them with a grain of salt, b/c they tend to bring out the disgruntled students more than the happy ones. You have to keep to your standards, and in the evaluations that matter, the overall student population will appreciate it (hence your very goods and excellents in that forum). <BR/><BR/>What is it with students who just don't do assignments, though? I had two students never hand in a final paper last term. I didn't submit a grade for them: this gives them 2 weeks into the next term to contact me with an explanation; if it isn;t resolved, the blank grade automatically becomes an F. These students came all quarter, did all the other work, and one of them I thought very highly of... then nothing. It's so strange.squadratomagicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977502780584567298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-62325860051850359352008-04-11T14:23:00.000-05:002008-04-11T14:23:00.000-05:00Aww, what crap these students dish out. I am getti...Aww, what crap these students dish out. I am getting all riled up on your behalf. *hugs MW* (but virtually, because I think I am coming down with a cold).Thoroughly Educatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17606171535259466464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-73242320746650643102008-04-11T14:22:00.000-05:002008-04-11T14:22:00.000-05:00Have TD write you a glowing review--or write one y...Have TD write you a glowing review--or write one yourself! There's no real oversight on the site. I have a friend who makes a habit of posting insane reviews for all of his friends--never bad, but hilariously odd, like one celebrating the way Prof X throws objects out of the window mid-lecture--as well as ones declaring the stupefying brilliance and hotness of his girlfriend.<BR/><BR/>It'll make you feel good. And you can always have him delete it once your average is more in line with your actual evals.Flaviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17832765671541392835noreply@blogger.com