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Frosstbyte · 03-01-2007, 02:01 PM

I apparently can't read. Sorry about that, Gilda. Dunno what I thought I read. Either way, professors sometimes react quite poorly to criticism from students, especially ones who think highly of themselves. This guy seems to be on a bit of a high horse and doesn't necessarily know limits. Especially if the class isn't graded blind, taking it up with him can be a great way to get your grade arbitrarily lowered and have a miserable experience for the rest of the class, even if it's taken up appropriately and reasonably.

Teachers are in a unique position of authority over students. Taking the issue to the teacher's superior-who doesn't have that specific classroom and grading authority-can make the situation more manageable and comfortable.

03-01-2007, 02:01 PM	#32 (permalink)
Frosstbyte Winter is Coming Location: The North	I apparently can't read. Sorry about that, Gilda. Dunno what I thought I read. Either way, professors sometimes react quite poorly to criticism from students, especially ones who think highly of themselves. This guy seems to be on a bit of a high horse and doesn't necessarily know limits. Especially if the class isn't graded blind, taking it up with him can be a great way to get your grade arbitrarily lowered and have a miserable experience for the rest of the class, even if it's taken up appropriately and reasonably. Teachers are in a unique position of authority over students. Taking the issue to the teacher's superior-who doesn't have that specific classroom and grading authority-can make the situation more manageable and comfortable. Last edited by Frosstbyte; 03-01-2007 at 02:08 PM..