Encounter 1
Student: I don't understand why I am failing the course.
Me: Because you have not submitted any homework assignments. They are worth 30% of your grade.
Student: Well, if I knew that the homework was worth that much, I would have done it.
Me: The grading breakdown is in your syllabus.
Student: I didn't read it. Can I do extra credit?
Me: I do not give extra credit. You should have done the work.
Student: But how am I supposed to pass? Can't you help me out? I mean, did come to class.
Encounter 2
Student: I can't understand why I am failing the class. I did all the homework.
Me: Yes, but you did not complete the homework correctly. You did not explain you answer.
Student: What do I have to explain? You know the answer.
And it is only Tuesday!
About Me
- Seeking Solace
- I am a college professor who is fumbling through the chaos of academia, rheumatoid arthritis, working on my PhD and just being a 40 something woman. I used to be a lawyer, which made me a snarky little person. I have a wonderful Husband and a German Shepherd named Junior. They help keep me sane.
Paws to Consider
My Sister's Keeper
3 comments:
Oh, man. I feel for you! I would have a hard time holding it together under these circumstances. Especially with student one. Grrrr.
how do these f*ckwits think the real world will work? Will they get a do-over on a contract they signed without reading? I DON"T think so.
Kill them. Kill them and scatter the ashes. They must not be allowed to propagate. Thus sayest Publius, Amen.
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