> > > > Well, this student never came to see me individually, but he did send me > > > a lengthy email. Here is a snippet of his email (with identifying > > > information removed): "I took M&F in hopes that I could learn more > > > about how to be a good husband to my wife. So far I have not learned > > > anything that has helped me in our relationship from the text material, > > > and from the direction we're taking in class, I don't think I will.[...]" > >
I think this is a very common response from students. How many times have students asked you "How does this apply to my life?" or the equally annoying one "Gee, it took a study to figure THAT out?" If it fits our students' world view, then it is seen as obvious. If it doesn't, then it doesn't apply to them (and therefore is garbage). The issue comes back to how do we get our students to think critically or not reject anything that doesn't fit with their perceptions? Deb Dr. Deborah S. Briihl Dept. of Psychology and Counseling Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA 31698 (229) 333-5994 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chiron.valdosta.edu/dbriihl/ Well I know these voices must be my soul... Rhyme and Reason - DMB --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
