I need some advice on what to do. I just started a summer A&P class and just wrapped up the 2nd week. I am wondering if I should drop it and here's why.
The teacher is very condesending and has no problems espousing her political and other views before the whole class. She doesn't foster a positive learning environment.
The first night of class, the was very upfront in telling my class of 20 that she predicted half of us to drop or quit in the first 3 weeks. She went on to say that the class was too big and that we should be prepared to teach ourselves because unless the class thins out, we would not be getting much attention. Not only that, on the first 3 nights of class, she has gone on and on about telling us how we can still get our money back if we drop the course now.
Her grading method is a total departure from the other teachers at the college. She doesn't seem to want to see us succeed like the other teachers we have had. I feel that our first quiz was set up to weed out students - I, as well as 2/3 of the class didn't pass. Apparently, we were not specific enough in our answers. After we got our quizzes back, the teacher said, "It's only going to get harder! You can still back out of the class."
I find this very frustrating as I am a very good student who wants to learn. What kind of teaching method is this? I appreciate it when an instructor is upfront about the level of difficulty of a class, but this lady seems to be out for blood! I was so excited about taking this course and now I dread going. What's worse is that she is scheduled to teach the class in Fall, too! I was hoping there would be a way to test out by taking a Clep or something, but, no such luck.
There are 10 weeks left and I am unsure If I should stick it out or regroup and take it in the Fall. Any advice would be appreciated!
