should I ignore my professors offensive comments in class?
348918
First of all, talk to him. He may not know there is a Muslim student in class... or that the jokes are all that offensive from your perspective. \n\nIf he does not respond with a quiet but sincere apology and by refraining from further jokes, you absolutely need to report him. Assuming other Jewish people will protect him when he is being offensive is wrong. We've been victims of this sort of thing too much ourselves to put up with one of our own being the offender. The whole reason why people respond negatively to anti-Jewish jokes is because Jewish people have stood up for themselves against it. Make sure you have at least a couple other members of the class who will support you as witnesses, and then make a formal complaint. \n\nThere is always this kind of generalized, nasty sort of humor present during wars... ask an older Japanese-American about what they had to face during WWII. \n\nThe difference is that today, you have the real right to speak up against it. So talk to him, phrasing it in a positive way... "I hope you don't mind, sir, but do you know that I am a Muslim? I know that you are trying to lighten up the class mood with your humor, but it's been making me feel awfully hurt..."
787350
It's ok to think that...but why do you feel the need to tell the professor that??  If you think she wouldn't find it funny, don't share that thought with her!
1031866
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.
755305
Let me start out by saying that teachers are human and they have feelings too.  No matter how hard they try to be neutral, they can't help liking some students more than others.  Let's face it....some students are easier to get along with than others.  \n\nAs far as her not having time to listen to your woes, she doesn't... and technically she is not paid to.  She is paid to educate you.  Telling you to just shut up is probably not the right thing to say.  However, because she's human, she is allowed to make mistakes and become extremely frustrated when a behavior or distraction continuously gets in the way of her job. (educating you and your classmates)  \n\nI would suggest that you go to class every day, on time, and prepared to learn.  Pay attention to her during lessons, and ask intelligent questions.  At home, finish her assignments to the best of your ability.  If you do all those things, I can guarantee you will see your grade improve along with the way she treats you in class.  If she continues to be verbally abusive, THEN you can go to the proper authority and report her behavior.  Before you can complain about her, you have to make sure that there is nothing for her to say about you.\n\nRemember, you teach people how to treat you.  If you and your classmates have been giving her a hard time, she will give you a hard time right back.\n\nBy the way, she wouldn't happen to be an English teacher, would she?
924677
I'm sure that she ment no harm by her statment.  It sounds like she could have been saying that the Italian's methods were better thought out and simpler because they didn't complicate it with other excess crap to seem more educated like other people.  But in any case, if this made you feel uncomfortable or offended you should go talk to her.  Be sure to approach her as a concerned student.  Remind her of the incident, and tell her how you took her coment.  Then give her a chance to explain herself.  If she did infact mean this as a racist comment(and I doubt she did) and she doesn't appoligize go to her department head or your academic advisor.  I'm sure as long as you aproach her in a mature manner in hopes of clarifying a situation that she will be more that happy to correct herself.  And after that you will have made a positive connection with your professor which can benifit you in her class.
685895
No but it is important to show respect.  My saying:  if you can't respect the person, then respect the position.  Reacting to her unprofessionalism could be costlier to you than you can imagine right now.  Instead, be respectful and the year will soon be over!\n\nYou'd be shocked at how nasty some teachers really are, but don't forget the nice ones!!  :)
298608
If you think your teacher hates you, don't you think he will suspect you 'treated' the apple? :D)\n\nNo details are provided to support the teacher "hates [you]." Some male teachers are not "chummy" with female students to keep "boundaries" clear. \n\nThere are countless stories of misunderstood actions and/or comments between male teachers and female students (and vice versa) that radically changed the lives of all involved. \n\nKeep track of your grades to make sure his "hatred" of you does not spill over into your GPA; and, try to remember to focus on your work. You're not in school to get your teacher "to like [you] as a student."
739833
Say something to who?  Her boss?  Better to let it slide I think.\n\nIn the end, nobody can hurt us without our permission.  If her comment hurt you it is because you let it.  If someone said that to me, I'd laugh.  It is only rude if you decide to take it that way.  How she behaves has nothing to do with you.  It is purely a reflection of her.\n\nBest of luck!
736180
You'll regret it.  Challenging his ego in class is much worse than him challenging yours. Talk to him after class or in office hours, and if it gets worse, go over his head to complain.
1163357
It is overused.  Too general.  \n\nIf you are a student receiving this comment, there is nothing to worry about.  Your teacher wanted to say something positive about you.\n\nIf you are a teacher, think about WHY this student is a pleasure.  Is it because s/he turns her/his work in on time?  Is it because s/he is agreeable and cooperative?  Is it because s/he is helpful?  Is it because s/he just sits in the back of the room and doesn't bother you or anyone else?  For parents, the specifics are more meaningful.  I understand that for teachers, it is the easiest way to enter a positive comment.  I used it all the time, except for the bad students.
881507
You should be excluded from this forum. And, I hope within 2 days, you are out!\n\nUntil then, peace.\n\nAlso, you asked this question earlier: "I fear to talk in front of class mates..." COWARDs like you post that type of question. If you think you are courageous, come out and shout out loud. \n\nFraidy-cat!
705447
Tell him that you would appreciate it if he didn't publicly humiliate you and that you are simply doing your work to the best of your ability. I'm assuming you are in high school, and high school teaches sometimes will try to intimidate students if confronted. Don't let him push you around, stand your ground and speak to school administrators if he continues to give you trouble. Any further actions that he takes in an effort to embarass you would constitute harassment and school officials need to step in. This is actually a serious matter and should be handled as such.\n\nGood luck handling this. Just be confident in yourself and don't let him talk down to you.
564606
You have my sympathy.\n\nI use to here the same complaints from sociology majors. Only a couple people seem to like socialogy and based on what they said I would suggest that you learn to paraphrase what your professor talks about in class. Never use paragraph to explain and idea when you could use ten.\n\ndraw on what you know.
395761
Well, I went ahead and took a look at some of your answers, and it looks like what you were doing was abuse.   To a ton of answers you wrote the same answer, and most of the time it had nothing to do with the question.\nFor example to the question:\n"what is the point of taking a million and one classes that dint even relate to your degree?"\nYou wrote: "I don't know" and then went on about some boycott.  You answered that same thing in a ton of questions.\nYou are not aloud to do that.  So before you think this was some personal vendetta, maybe you need to realize that there are rules here that need to be followed.
1091000
Obviously, some professors go too far, and grades shouldn't come into play nor should the classroom be a place to spread a professors ideology. As long as it isn't abused, and the professor seems to welcome discussion (assuming it's relevant to the class), I think it's worthwhile to know that professors aren't cookie cutter teachers--they're people with views. Part of college is hearing other views, and learning how to respond critically, either by questioning the views and/or shaping a learned counter response. \n\nI've been in classes where I've disagreed with an instructor, politically, but they presented their views in an articulate way that helped me understand how people with opposing viewpoints can work together. That was cool.\n\nI definitely think professors shouldn't be afraid to share their views, as long as it's relevant to the class and other opinions appear to be valued. I learned a lot about how to shape my viewpoints from professors who disagreed with me. They helped me present a more logical argument to support my viewpoint--that was their goal, and they didn't care if they disagreed with me.
1020164
I think I'm quieter on here, there's no point in abusing people unless they are being offensive or openly criticising another participant. \n\nI also keep my humour on a lower key too because I know someone will tell me to 'stop being dumb and grow up!' (awww, but why? I have to be serious in my job, I've gotta be dumb somewhere!)\n\nHaving said that I've just posted a question asking people about their funniest school memories so do contribute if you have any yourself!
616102
Honestly, just ignore them. Tell yourself.. "Who cares", smile, and walk away. If you get upset by what they say, its their gain cos thats what they want. The key is not to take what they say seriously, even tho' it may be a major OUCH phrase they use. Just think of it as (the lamest and unfunniest) joke ever, and move on. :)