Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Why can't everyone just take a breather?

Some lecturers just like to throw their weight around. For instance, we students are supposed to come to a lesson venue 5 minutes early and if we had a lesson before that, the teacher is supposed to release us 5 minutes before the period. Well, to the point then, one lecturer made us stay back that 5 minutes and said that it was only fair as we had arrived late at the venue. HEY.. NOW WAIT A MINUTE! This would then create a domino effect as we students would then be late for the following lesson if we had one, and we would get the same treatment. For all you know, for the first lesson of the day, the students turned up bright and early but the teacher released them late, resulting in this chain of complaints from all the teachers with whom the students have lessons with. Now, who do you think is the bud of the problem?

Alright, a rather tiring and exhausting week is going to end, leaving us less and less time for us to prepare for the coming mid-term exams as well as the important year end exams. Going out to all students, do start your studies as early as possible and if you have any queries on any topic, ask the teacher for help. Study now or risk getting a mind block when doomsday draws nearer..

I wonder, if one should have this sort of classroom environment where one need not come to school and instead rely on Internet conferencing? With this, students can do their self study and teachers can mark their assignments and return it to them through email. This way, more time can be spent by students in studying. If one is not disciplined, aha, then that's the problem. Then back to the normal way of learning you do. This thought occured to me because if one is sure of the topic, one need not waste more time attending the lecture. If any queries, email lthe teacher who is more then willing to answer it. There really should be such an option in education. Note: What I am describing is not similar to private candidates taking examinations; one has the guidance of a teacher.

Au reviour for now! :)

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