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Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Exiting the Story - Comp Tale Response 11
I can't say that I identify with these stories in the sense that I have experienced something similar, but I do see the necessity throughout these stories that the professor be open and willing to help the students. In tale 126, for example, the student that spoke fluent English, with terrible written English, would never have realized her ability to write perfect English if she connected it to her speech. Unfortunately, this student dropped the class (rather unexpectedly), but the fact remains that the teacher was there for her. A lot of these stories reflect professors altercations with students that seem a bit odd. As seen in tale 127, the student didn't want to discuss dropping the course, but then (after having a drop slip signed) ended up staying in the course and getting a low C--I'm assuming that's passing at this university. The point is, we will never really understand what students do, but as instructors, the only thing we can do is be there for them for support and guidance.
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I agree with your points; I think that it definitely can be challenging to know exactly why students do certain things, but to be available and willing to help is part of being an instructor.
ReplyDeleteI do think that supporting students in their decisions is very important. Students make choices that I don't agree with at times, but I don't know their situation outside of the classroom, so I always give them the benefit of the doubt. I will say that I feel awkward regarding "guidance" with students. While I will give my opinions if students ask me directly about things, I always refer to on-campus resources that have better experience with whatever the decision/topic may be (counseling center, academic advisors, etc.).
ReplyDeleteRight! Support them guide them as long as they are ready to get the value
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