quiet during class.....Is it cultural?
125423
i think it's cultural. asians are sort of raised as polite little kids, and i guess its seen as more respectable around elders and everything. \n\ni think this is especially true in japanese culture... everyone there is taught to be really really really polite, to bow when greeting others, not to raise their voices, etc.
311830
I just took a class on good study habits (yeah, they have those in college) and one thing they talked about that really worked for me was to study in the classroom where you have class.  Preferably when there isn't class going on.\n\nYou can talk to your teacher about this possibility, as many schools don't have an open-door policy (some do).  What this does is it helps you get into the "study" mindset, since that is where you do your learning anyway.  It works great for when you're trying to remember things too.\n\nSomething else you might want to try comes from a study method instead of a study location.  I have the same problem of letting my mind wander when I'm studying, so this is something worth trying too:\n\nWhen you're studying and taking notes and stuff, don't write anything in the right margin except for thoughts that come to you while you're studying.  It doesn't have to have anything to do with what you're studying at the time, it's just a way to get distracting thoughts out of your head and onto paper.  This will help you keep on task better.\n\nStudy partners are invaluable too, especially if you're studying the same thing.  The other person don't have to be studying, like you said, but I know that I am much more focused when my wife is in the room than otherwise.\n\nGood luck!
332721
I just finished my 2nd semester of law school, and I am also sleeping in that much since last week. I assume that it is our body telling us that it is catching up on the sleep that we deprived it of for so many months. There has been research done on that; they refer to it as a sleep bank. So, as long as you are not emotionally unstable, there is nothing wrong with relaxing your body and busy mind with sleep. As you know, once school kicks in again, we will be sleep deprived again. Enjoy! :o)
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I would look in your lease to see if there is a clause about there being a "quiet time" during certain hours.  If you know your neighbors, see if any one of them have complaints and/or have called the landlord.  If it is say, 2AM, and you hear unreasonable noise, you could always call the police and report a public disturbance.  But I wouldn't do that unless the landlord fails to act.  You may just have to face the possibility that you might have to move to get away from it.
674752
If a class is scheduled to discuss sexuality, then some of the more common variations should probably be discussed.\n\nIf a class is scheduled to discuss music, then the answer is no.
345921
I have to have music on. In a way it helps me concentrate and puts me in a better mood. I wouldn't be able to sit around in silence then force myself to study. Its much easier with some pleasant background noise.
549648
I agree, go to class and don't let others and being shy mess with your goals. :)
150763
Your desk should be out of the way...you're not going to be sitting in it during instruction, anyway. Set up students to allow ease of communication during class discussion, based on what you want for that discussion...peer partners, small-group teams, or whole-class. Make sure both standard and "when you're done" materials/center activities are placed for easy access. Create a variety of hands-on, audio, and other extra activities for centers (usable at any age level...just modify content and visual presentation). Find out student interests and find/develop activities that use those interests as a theme tying back into the skills and content area knowledge you're teaching.
661955
hey thats all the better that your smart! dont worry- just because you smart doesnt mean that you can only hang out with the "smart kids" (unless you want to!!) i moved to New York from South Korea in 6th grade (i knew english fluently) and was placed in the highest classes available. they were easy for me but the people there wernt my type so i made friends with people that wernt in my class. i distance learned for 7th grade and now im going back there for 8th and i asked specifically to not be placed in the high classes because i wanted to be more with my friends. keep this in mind- once you get to college there is no such thing as the "cool crowd" the "geeks" or any of that. you can roll out of bed put your hair up and walk to class in your pajamas without taking a shower and no one cares. most of the time you wont even talk to others in your class anyway in college. besides good grades mean good job so do your best and dont let schooling get in the way of your friendship!
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You can get example from my history teacher. He tried to joke us and says funny things about us. He always talk interesting stories about the ancient world during the lessons. And he uses a mindmap to explain the lessons better. When the class become noisy, he usually makes us quiet. Sometimes he shouted or give us a break. My class is really obedient, he would only give us permission to move around but not too much noise.Try your lessons to be active and funny and interesting. Just because he is a good teacher, we still haven't forgotten him. But don't let your class to take this oppotunity to get noisy. One thing is my teacher never scolds people without a valid reason. Instead, he tried to joke so that the class is more active and more attentive and enjoy the lesson.\n\nTry this way. Wish you all the best and good luck.
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I don't care as long as the accent does not interfere in the lessons and causes difficulty in understanding what is being said. For example, I have a geography professor in college that has a very thick accent, and it was so hard to understand from the beginning. I thought that I would never get used to it. Half a year has passed so far, and it is getting so much better because I got used to it. Still, sometimes, when she talks it's kind of hard to understand. What's crazy is that there is this one student in the class, and he gives perfect answers to every question. But he uses words that are hard for her to understand, so she would always ask him, "What do you mean?" So, yeah. I completely understand what you're talking about. It is hard, and I hope that I don't get anyone like that again this upcoming semester.
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I guess it depends what the class is about. If it's some whacko new age type thing that's one thing, but if it's a legit "Dr. Phil" type thing, it shouldn't be a problem.  Everyone has some issues, even if they think they've got it together. Maybe she knows her issues but you don't.
598966
u could secretly hide a small tv in your backpack and watch the tv(volume off! remember that!) before the teacher comes in, or do all that but instead of watching before class, secretly watch the tv during class*.
333581
I totally think everyone needs a little quiet time each day to just be.\n\nJust be quiet.\nAlone.\nIt's great for sanity reasons,unless you're really extroverted.
48942
No its just really annoying to hear in class.
339972
I hope its a drama/ dance class ( or a college prank)  you are talking about. otherwise that is pretty awkward..
134037
Well i love my alg 2 teacher cuz he makes the class fun and really cares about us. My english teacher is compelelty crazy. I think she really is from another planet, she is so fun to mess w/. My Human Anatomy and Physiology teacher is soooooooooo boring, but he's still cool. Last my World Cultures teacher is a real b***h. She loves to give us 2 projects at once, as if we don't have any other classes, and she doesn't give us notes or anything!