New class started last week. New class is much different than old class in that there is NO organization whatsoever by the instructor, opposed to last time, where the instructor was very structured about making threads in the news group every week, and telling us to make sure we used them. The lack of organization makes following the new class much more difficult than following the old class was.
Admissions advisor suggests sending email to professor.
Email for professor drafted, taking great care to phrase things from a personal perspective. All kinds of 'this is why I am having trouble' sort of statements, all non-accusatory, whatever.
And what kind of response did I get? Well, I basically got blown off. That, and told that suggestions 'will only work if they're used.'
Er, excuse me, but I *have* been following my own suggestions. You're the instructor. Doesn't that mean you should...sort of...take charge?
And what else was said? Oh, nothing much, except for the implication that I am not attentive to the posts made by the facilitator, and that I should be 'more cordial.'
I wonder if it's too late to ask to change classes. :P
Posted by Liz at February 19, 2004 07:40 AMick. I've been sooo lucky with my profs.
I would take a copy of your original email to him, and his reply, and show your advisor. Ask how it can be resolved since you don't feel he's being helpful. That's what their for. :)
Good luck! Sounds like that professor has a chip on their shoulder that they enjoy taking out on students. Heaven forbid something be THEIR fault. *snort* Students. We're the scapegoats of life, sometimes.
Posted by: moonchylde at February 19, 2004 10:51 AM