Hi

On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Louis_Schmier wrote:

> Mike, what advice could I give, not knowing or the particular students of
> whom she speaks.

But you did give her advice.  You told her it was not possible to
change students.  At the very least, this is an extremely
pessimistic view about teaching, and about people in general
(i.e., people do not change, and people cannot have any
influence on one another).  If you really just needed more
information, it might have been good to ask for more info.

  And why saying that she has to change her attitude
> towards students a put down?  Sorry you see that way.

Someone might interpret it to mean that there is something wrong
with the instructor's attitude toward students.  It might also
appear somewhat preachy, especially since the preceding comment
would appear to suggest that there is no particular reason to
change one's attitude (i.e., behaviour of students cannot be 
changed anyway).

Those of us familiar with Louis's postings appreciate he would
probably not intend such interpretations.

Best wishes
Jim

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