I'm a lurking 3rd semester RN student and came across the thread about students pet peeves- which got me wondering- what are the instructors pet peeves about students?
I'm sure there are more than just a few students who lurk these boards, and I bet it would be helpful to hear the tips and comments from all of you!:)
Here are things that drive me nuts that other students do:
Have private conversations during lecture or classroom discussion (I can't hear the instructor!)
Complain about how its the instructor's fault they are failing. (Its usually untrue and they should take responsibility for their own learning)
Attack the instructor when challenging a test question. This drives me nuts. Part of being a nurse is communicating effectively. We can all be respectful of each other.
Students that take the attitude of the instructor being the enemy. I don't think that they want to fail us. I don't think you teachers sit at home and wickedly laugh while you grade tests and students fail. I don't think you plot together to see how you can "trick" us, or make our lives miserable!
My father was a community college teacher and is now in administration and I can remember as a kid him truly being disappointed when students didn't do well, especially when he knew they could do better. Secondly I also know that the more work you all give us, the more work you have to do. ( I remember all his late nights grading papers and homework) So its ridiculous to think you all just give us busy work for no good reason.
Anyway I thought it would be interesting and helpful to hear your thoughts!