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cyn_triksie

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Jan 18, 2007 05:37

Explain to me why it is that some professors seem intent on making you feel you stupid. When my Business Law professor says, "My goal is to make you think." *gasps and laughter from class* "Well, no just for you to use your brain." Ummmmm "Well, to just to get you to start to think more critically*." I feel a growing need to get up slap him just ( Read more... )

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loveme52 January 18 2007, 20:28:26 UTC

well that's an easy one....it's because they aren't getting laid anymore. hehe :)

cyn_triksie January 19 2007, 13:27:05 UTC

LOL Well, he has been married for 36 years....definite possibility! Thanks for making me laugh, hun. *hugs* =)

audaciax January 19 2007, 20:10:35 UTC

hey you
It's dentellexxnoire, but this is my new journal.
I'm adding you back. I'd love to be added too.

cyn_triksie January 20 2007, 17:34:53 UTC

OMG!!! I missed you! *big hugs* I thought you went away forever. Of course I'll add you, sweetie. Looking forward to catching up with you! *hugs* =)

audaciax January 20 2007, 18:18:20 UTC

I thought for sure you went away too. You never posted anymore and I wasnt sure if you even kept up with your jounral so I figured I'd just leave you alone whenever I switched journals.
*huge hugs*

cyn_triksie January 20 2007, 18:49:47 UTC

Never ever leave me alone! lol

You were always one of my favorite people on LJ. I'm sorry I haven't been here for awhile, but I promise I'm back. I may get a little busy, and not post all the time, but I swear, I'm here. If nothing else, I try to stay up-to-date on my friends page. *huge hugs back* =)

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greystroke January 20 2007, 07:25:07 UTC

Sounds like the opening to "Paper Chase" ... law school TV drama from 20 years ago ... also a movie, I believe. Actually a pretty good show and probably on DVD.

IMDB Hart is a first year law student, desperately trying to impress his sternest professer, Kingsfield. Hart is overwhelmed with the pressure, the work, and his fear of failure. He meets Susan and begins an affair with her, discovering that she is Kingsfield's daughter. Not really love story as much as it is a becoming an adult tale.

cyn_triksie January 20 2007, 17:36:00 UTC

Hmmm I've never seen that before. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for suggestion! *hugs* =)

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cyn_triksie January 21 2007, 02:00:53 UTC

Well, that describes him perfectly. Sitting there bragging about all of his accomplishments, his wife's accomplishments, his frickin' kids accomplishments...I'm surprised he didn't tell us about how his dog was house-broken at an early age or something. Sheesh! And yes, he does seem like a prick. I was really looking forward to this class, but now I'm thinking I'm just going to be glad when it's over.

undefined_lust January 21 2007, 19:36:19 UTC

hi there, just added ya...

as far as the prof goes, a lot of profs have poor teaching skills... It is sad, but at 4 year universities research is more important than teaching...

cyn_triksie January 21 2007, 19:51:16 UTC

Thanks for the add, hun!

I'm noticing that as I get closer to my AA, the professors are becoming more self-involved. Not really focusing on the students as much as they used to. I think I just got spoiled. =)

undefined_lust January 21 2007, 19:57:18 UTC

I am not sure that there is any reason you should see that at AA level. First few years of BA/BS level you probably will since the classes will probably be taught by either Jr. Faculty, or Upper level Teaching Assistants. There is a good reason they are not always the best at being involved with students. They are completely overwhelmed. Doing tenure level research or finishing a PhD and teaching is rough. Most people would not think it is rough, but it takes an insane amount of time to prepare decent lectures and grade. If you are talking about a class of more than 30 it is really bad. I know I would love to actually know the names of every student in the class I TA for (but do not teach) but there is honestly no way...

if you ever take a class at a 4 year school that has a TA in addition to the prof, get to know the TA, they are often more than happy to help as much as they reasonably can!

cyn_triksie January 21 2007, 21:01:58 UTC

I'll be transferring to the state university soon, as I'm almost done with my AA. But, last semester I had to take a math class with a profesor that was working on his doctorate and he was very* involved with his students. He always took the time to meet with students, etc. It's just that as I'm starting to take the core classes for my Business degree, I'm noticing less participation with the students. And yes, these are classes with approximately 30 students, so I'm surprised, as well.

I plan on getting to know the TAs as much as possible! lol Thanks for commenting, hun! *hugs* =)

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