Why is my opinion not allowed to be heard by my so called instructors/lectureres  in class?
831516
I think the prof is trying to keep you from monopolizing class time.  Did it ever occur to you that the other students in the class aren't interested in watching videos and reading articles that you select?  If you really want to promote your ideas, write a big note on the chalk board saying that you'd like to organize a class discussion group where people can discuss the issues further.  Then, if the discussion group is interested, they can watch the videos and read the articles that you think are important (and you have to reciprocate).  Your prof might even decide to come along.  However, I'm sure your prof and the other students would prefer to use class time to address the issues that will appear on the final exam and that the course was designed to teach.
1023729
You are in a difficult position as you are their instructor. You cant get included unless you form a casual relationship of friendship first, by chatting etc. As you build up trust, then you can mention that you are interested in going along to join their activities, or even ask what activities you could get into from them. Maybe better for you to look outside of the school, join social activities like evening classes. Less complications with relationships with "students " etc.
278015
No, abosultely not. The classroom is not an individual's political platform. If a teacher wants to express his or her opinion, he should think twice about the consequences, and carefully explain that it's just that, opinion. The honorable thing to do might be to say that "there are a lot of people with a lot of strong opinions about Bush" and leave it at that. It might be worthwhile to present a balanced picture of the "for" and "against" camps, or even have a moderated classroom debate about it, but preaching and using inflammatory rhetoric is beyond the pale, in my book.
101737
sweetheart the best way to deal with this is either move to another table or stand your ground since no teachers care you can start putting it back on the ones that do this to you, by throwing it back at them. another thing is there a guides counselor you can go and talk to about this? that may work because more or less this is bullin and most schools dont tolerate this act. i hope i helped you some hugs sweetie, best of luck sunshinelady_40940
917274
Is it a participatory class or are you expected to sit quietly and pay attention to the teacher?  Certainly not greeting the other students could be considered rude but aside from that I guess it's just a matter of personal preference.
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!
486413
Eliminate other distractions.  Close your eyes, or at least look only at the person speaking.  As the person you are listening to makes a point, see if you can restate that point another way.  If you are talking about communication between 2 people, the listener can ask the other person a summary question "So what I hear you saying is...".  If you are talking about the listening skills needed in a classroom situation, try and creat an outline based on the major points that the speaker is trying to communicate to you.  By definition, a true discussion cannot usually involve more than 5 people because everyone must participate, not only in listening, but also in stating their own opinions.  However, in a true discussion, you are not supposed to be slavishly devoted to your own opinion either.  You should enter into a discussion with a firm understanding of your own beliefs and perspectives, but also be willing to abandon yours and adopt those of a fellow discussion member.  Hope that helps some.
794712
Speaking as a college professor, I can totally relate.  It's not uncommon for students to "blow off" night classes on days such as Fridays and holidays.\n\nAnd I've personally been in this situation myself.  True, we as instructors don't have control over who shows up to class.  But then again, it is an instructor's job to teach material to any student who is in class whenever class is supposed to be in session.\n\nNow I do know some instructors who will ask those few students who showed up whether they would mind if class was cancelled so material doesn't have to be repeated again next class.  Most times, students are OK with this.  But other times, there's someone who isn't.\n\nIn my professional judgement, I say that if a student wants to stay, and class is officially scheduled to meet then, and school is officially in session, then it's the job of that instructor to be there and hold class.\n\nWhen I've been in this situation, I would generally decide to use that time to further review and clarify past material, give additional exercises and practice, possibly "switch" some things around to adjust for there being so few people so I don't have to repeat myself again, and perhaps introduce something new with more examples rather than lecture.  \n\nMy point is this, if students choose not to show when class is supposed to meet, then that's the students' loss!  And it doesn't matter what day it is, holiday or otherwise.  And it's the job of an instructor to provide instruction to any student who wants it.\n\nIn your particular case, you did not want class cut short because of your classmates' decision to blow it off.  But you can't blame your instructor for doing this considering the situation--so few there possibly making it extremely difficult to conduct class.\n\nI would have stayed for those who came, but most likely have rearranged my plan around there being so few students present.  If all agreed that it's not worth holding class under this circumstance, then I would dismiss them.  But for anybody who wanted to stay for class, I would hold class for their benefit.  After all, I'm there for the students, and you made the effort to come to class and take your work seriously--commendable!!\n\nNo harm in voicing your complaint, but please do realize that depending on where your instructor was, it could have been pretty difficult to hold a class with so few people being there.  Had your instructor summarily dismissed all of you, you would have a stronger argument, but your instructor did stay for a while to instruct the class.  Cutting short say 5 minutes isn't a big deal, but cutting short 30 minutes could be.\n\nEither way, it's more of a judgement call on the instructor's end, and some would send their students home, while others like myself will stay for the benefit of those who showed up.
780425
Notify the dean about her teachings.  Teachers like this should already be on his watch list.  I had a prof. in college like that and they fired her.
526532
There's actually a funny saying that all my teachers have hung up in their classrooms. It says "Everyday I give special attention to one person... today is not your day..... tomorrow doesn't look good either." You don't have to say that, but I thought that is pretty funny... but in all seriousness you should approach them and be like "Listen... you all are very close to me, but there isn't enough me to go around." Then if two of your friends get into a fight you simply say... "i'm sorry... but I am NOT taking sides." Sometimes... unfortunately... you have to take a stand with your friends like that. Good luck!!!
936590
I am an actual professor, and unless the student has a history of slacking and then trying to suck up, I don't assume that their intent is bad.  Anything specific you can say would help ("I never thought I would find Victorian literature interesting, but your lecture on Joseph Conrad's work made me so curious that I bought Heart of Darkness to read over vacation.")  That shows that you actually listened to what she said in class.  Most people get far too little thanks for the work that they do, and I'm sure that your professor will appreciate anything you might say.
976534
Yes, you are wrong.  She is teaching a class and perfectly within her rights to outline classroom conduct expectations.\n\nYou are argumentative with your back talk and your refusal to do things the way she expects, which is distracting to the other students.\n\nAnd now you want to get "cute" and dissect the class syllabus for "contract infringement."  Give me a break.\n\nNot only is she fully within her rights to penalize your grade but she can expel you from the entire class.  \n\n \n\nYou say you are "grown up" but you are not, you have a lot of growing up to do.  I suggest you take responsibility for your own actions and obey the rules of the class.\n\nPeace.
914366
As a teacher, I always tell my students to stand up if they think I'm wrong. However, there is a right way to do it and a wrong way. If you are old enough to be asking this on line, it is best not to approach the teacher in a confrontive, competitive way. And that goes not just for situations with teachers, but conflicts with others in general.\n\nWhen dealing with someone in authority, tell the person you'd like to meet and ask when a convenient time would be for that person. If asked why, just say something like - "I need to ask you something and I don't think it would be appropriate in front of others." When the teacher finds out what it is, she or he will appreciate your not challenging them in public.\n\nThen when you meet, nicely explain your point of view. If you are friendly and approach it as a misunderstanding, your teacher will very likely be receptive to your point and be willing to work with you on a solution. By the way - it's always good to go in with clear idea about how you want to change the situation. But if you don't know exactly what you want, you can always ask the teacher what she or he thinks might be a fair way to solve your disagreement.\n\nThe teacher may or may not budge (it depends on the situation), but it shows you are willing to work with the teacher, without causing unnecessary conflict.\n\nTo your P.S.\nIt sounds as if the teacher thinks you are not listening to her when she is making a point. Something can happen in book - but what happens may not be what is happening - in other words, people can take actions, such as leaving to deal with something. But are they leaving to run away from something - or to go toward something else?\n\nDon't get in a competition with her. Be willing to show her you are willing to learn, even if you don't agree. And if she is mean - OK, she is. Some people are nicer than others - we have to deal with all kinds in life. It's just a fact. But you'll win nothing by getting in a power struggle in your situation.\n\nA good teacher will respect you if you approach her in the way mentioned above.
1140392
Considering the teacher is the adult in the situation, he or she shouldn't worry if the students like them or not. If the student not speaking to them means that they also won't participate in class when required, then the teacher should adjust their grade accordingly. If the student does the required work, then I don't think it matters.
1025108
Did you go in and actually observe the class, or are you going on things other people or maybe the students have said? It is possible that the school doesn't place a lot of importance on the computer class, so the teacher doesn't either. The best thing to do is let it go. Is anybody permanently damaged by this? Probably not, and if you keep trying, you will just look like a troublemaker.
1081260
State what your original views were, what they are now, and why they did not change.  I assume the views of different philosophers were discussed in your class. Explain why they either confirmed your beliefs or why you didn't agree with them.\n\nThere is nothing wrong with continuing to believe what you do even after you heard other points of view.  Don't let your professor intimidate you in your beliefs.\n\nMaybe your belief is wrong but it is how you see things at this point in your life.  Don't apologize for it.\n\nWhat do you believe? Do you believe God exist and the professor is wanting you to believe otherwise? Or is it vice versa? Either way, stand your ground and don't let him/her intimidate you.  I kind of sense you feel like you are required to change your position after hearing other points of view.  Teachers who don't agree with a student sometimes wants a student to see things their way because they think they are right and the student is wrong.\n\nIf you want help in writing your paper, e-mail me.  Maybe I can help you.
407445
Yes I agree. I'm in a computer class (duh!) and my teacher likes to lecture on and on and on about absolutely nothing. As soon as she starts talking, I try to check my e-mail. My grade in this class is good, but with all the lecturing, I might as well just see my way through the door. which is just in front of me. lol. I have to stay in this class from 8:10 all the way to 9:35 (but since it's a club meeting day it's now to 9:55!) and we have to read books! school policy to help students reading abilities to blah blah blah blah! who cares! absolutely no one (student wise) you'd have to be a true teacher's pet to want to sit through all that. So, did you get my point? lol