Comments | okapi_jeff: Relearning

okapi_jeff

Relearning

Nov 08, 2005 15:59

For those who wondered if I was ever going to post again, the answer is, remarkably, yes ( Read more... )

Comments 6

den_down_unda November 8 2005, 18:40:00 UTC

You're supposed to help the students? I had no idea! It's probably a good thing for a generation of history students that I didn't get my Ph.D.

thisnthat November 8 2005, 20:19:19 UTC

Keep thinking on it. Maybe you'll find another switch that'll be the 'perfect explanation' :) I know there will probably be a number of students that will thank you for it, and a vast majority that will never notice...

But you'll know.

jeditigger November 9 2005, 06:53:16 UTC

Yes, but YOU understand chemistry! ;)

alwine November 9 2005, 05:30:33 UTC

Maybe telling the students this might help them feel less than helpless and more inclined to listen to your awesome wisdom. :)

spenceraloysius November 9 2005, 12:41:29 UTC

Actually, I have a similar degree and I don't think I could teach general chemistry. :( So, you are da smart!

Btw, is this a tenure-track job?

okapi_jeff November 16 2005, 09:43:14 UTC

The one I'm at? Sadly, no. It's a sabbatical replacement gig: I'm only here for a year, while someone is on sabbatical. It's getting me the teaching experience I need, though. Well, conceivably it's getting me the experience I need. Like I suggested in today's post, though, it's not like other schools are beating down the door to offer me a job.

And I think you'd be surprised -- a whole lot of stuff comes back to you unexpectedly when you start having to teach it.