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Vanessa Lynn
Issue date: 3/17/08 Section: News
The rest of the event consisted of the interaction between students and professors. Students were allowed to bring comments, questions, and observations.
What made the event so significant was that it was a live debate of what students usually write in secret on the website, www.ratemyprofessor.com.
Though professors can be skilled with handling students, they don't always know how to recognize how a student really views them and their teaching.
During the event Fox quoted Thomas Edison who said, "Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration." He made the point that doing well in class is "far more depend on what you do not what we [professors] do."
Wormsby, in agreeing with Fox, explained that when he introduces himself to a class he says "what you give, you get." He believes that professors can only "explain the concepts, draw connections, and make it interesting." Student share of personal work should be 90% of the overall work.
Alastair J. Klaithe, member of the Business Leadership Society, talked about unpleasant experiences she has had with Core classes. Students have to take Core classes as a curriculum requirement, though they might not want to take the class. Klaithe feels that in these classes, students get stuck with teachers who do not want to teach the class at all, and students pay the consequences of this.
Wormsby's replied "it gets back to you; you have to make it relevant for yourself."
She also brought up the question of what students are supposed to do when professors tell the class everybody is going to fail from the very beginning. "That's playing bad teaching. Go talk to the Chair Department." said Kass. Kass stated it is up to the students who want to make the best out of the worst situation.
Fox took the opportunity to address complaints that teachers have about students. One being how students pack their belongings before class is finished. Fox also stated he does not like it when students come in late, and walk in and out of class. Even though he acknowledged these facts on the difference of generation, he believes that it is "rude."
Though at times capricious, the discussion allowed students to openly express what their concerns were on how to come around the flaws of certain professors, how to understand courses, and achieve good grades.
"Overall it was a good event, it got student to look at teacher in different perspective, overall it came to an agreement and understanding of how education should effect us here at Brooklyn College" said, Maritza Parker- Ortiz, education major and senior.
The attendance of five professors is an indicator of commitment for Bassell. He also said, "We plan to do it again, we want to have an open dialogue with students, and we're hoping to have more students and attendance"
What made the event so significant was that it was a live debate of what students usually write in secret on the website, www.ratemyprofessor.com.
Though professors can be skilled with handling students, they don't always know how to recognize how a student really views them and their teaching.
During the event Fox quoted Thomas Edison who said, "Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration." He made the point that doing well in class is "far more depend on what you do not what we [professors] do."
Wormsby, in agreeing with Fox, explained that when he introduces himself to a class he says "what you give, you get." He believes that professors can only "explain the concepts, draw connections, and make it interesting." Student share of personal work should be 90% of the overall work.
Alastair J. Klaithe, member of the Business Leadership Society, talked about unpleasant experiences she has had with Core classes. Students have to take Core classes as a curriculum requirement, though they might not want to take the class. Klaithe feels that in these classes, students get stuck with teachers who do not want to teach the class at all, and students pay the consequences of this.
Wormsby's replied "it gets back to you; you have to make it relevant for yourself."
She also brought up the question of what students are supposed to do when professors tell the class everybody is going to fail from the very beginning. "That's playing bad teaching. Go talk to the Chair Department." said Kass. Kass stated it is up to the students who want to make the best out of the worst situation.
Fox took the opportunity to address complaints that teachers have about students. One being how students pack their belongings before class is finished. Fox also stated he does not like it when students come in late, and walk in and out of class. Even though he acknowledged these facts on the difference of generation, he believes that it is "rude."
Though at times capricious, the discussion allowed students to openly express what their concerns were on how to come around the flaws of certain professors, how to understand courses, and achieve good grades.
"Overall it was a good event, it got student to look at teacher in different perspective, overall it came to an agreement and understanding of how education should effect us here at Brooklyn College" said, Maritza Parker- Ortiz, education major and senior.
The attendance of five professors is an indicator of commitment for Bassell. He also said, "We plan to do it again, we want to have an open dialogue with students, and we're hoping to have more students and attendance"
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Will Wallace
posted 7/20/08 @ 2:30 PM EST
I take Rate My Professor with a very large dose of salt. The statistical sampling is ridiculously small and self-selecting. It is possible for a disgruntled student to post several times, and also possible for other faculty, administrators, or a spiteful ex-spouse to make comments. (Continued…)
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posted 8/07/08 @ 11:58 PM EST
Rate my Professor is a good website, however these days many more websites have been developed with much more information than what these guys offer. I agree with Will, multiple comments should be allowed. (Continued…)
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I have used ratemyprofessor many times in the past, but can no longer locate the web site. Does it still exist?
If someone can shed any light on this I would appreciate it
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