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Re: What to do now

This is actually a really good thought. That way I am not floored by questions they have asked and I can make sure that it is semi clear.
Thanks!
Tina


Another idea is to hand out pieces of paper. At the end of the class give
the students a few minutes to write down any questions that they have.
Collect these papers. You can answer the questions at the start of the
next class.<<<<


Steven T. Ratliff
Professor of Physics
Northwestern College
3003 Snelling Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55113-1598
U. S. A.

Internet: stratliff@nwc.edu





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Hello all
And now for something completely different.

I was called into my supervisor's office yesterday. My physics students
think I am a bad teacher and accuse me of not answering questions etc etc.

I am like they don't ask questions. I ask them if they are getting it and
I get no response.
They just had their first test. They did horrible. This is a calc based
class and they are all going to be engineers at a much tougher school than
this.

I don't know what to do. I can't slow down anymore. I have to do
something.

I also have a problem relating to some of the foreign students. I would
like some advice regarding this too.

I had a long talk with my students today begging them to ask questions
telling them I can't help you if I don't know what you don't get. It
makes perfect sense to me and if you don't tell me that it doesnt' make
sense to you...I assume you got it.

Tina

Tina Fanetti
Physics Instructor
Western Iowa Technical Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City IA 51102
712-274-8733 ext 1429

Tina Fanetti
Physics Instructor
Western Iowa Technical Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City IA 51102
712-274-8733 ext 1429