Michael The analogy. Hmmmm. Perhaps but very loosely fitting. I believe your analogy confuses certification and license. Tim _______________________________ Timothy O. Shearon, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Psychology The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID 83605 email: [email protected]
teaching: intro to neuropsychology; psychopharmacology; general; history and systems "You can't teach an old dogma new tricks." Dorothy Parker -----Original Message----- From: Michael Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sun 1/11/2009 11:30 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] An analogy for the Weighty Problem Perhaps and analogy could bring some more help. A bit tongue in cheek, but it may still have some worthwhile points to think about... Student: But you don't understand, I studied really hard for this test. Instructor: Yes I am sure you did. But driving is a privilege in this country, not a right, and you didn't pass the test, so no you can't get a drivers license. Student: But my life's ambition is to be a bus driver just like my father and his father before him. Instructor: I certainly understand passing this test is extremely important to you. But honestly, I can't give you a drivers license without your having the appropriate knowledge and skills. Sorry. Student: Look, I had toxic parents Instructor: Oh, I am so sorry. I've heard about that condition. But really, we have standards for a reason and you didn't meet those standards. Student: I can't believe YOU are ruining my life for the sake of a lousy test about which I tried harder than probably anyone else. Instructor: Honestly, giving bad news is the worst part of this job. And I really, really believe that you tried your absolute best. But I don't think I would be upholding my responsibility to the public if I were to give you a drivers license. Student: Oh, yeah! Well I'll see you in court you incompetent blowhard! Instructor: I really am sorry. --Mike --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
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