I have been reading TIPS for years and have always had the impression that most of you were conscientious teachers. On the "student goals", "poor motivation" issues, my advice is to not let your concern for them result in stress related illnesses. Some of them will still not be motivated, some will still have poor goals, but now you will have the added health problem to deal with. I have noticed around here that several of my colleagues are self destructing over the job stress and constant second guessing themselves It also helps to have a life away from the school.
Professor, Psychology,
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Rip Pisacreta, Ph.D.Couldn't some of these students who just want to pass be in a "fear of failure" mode. That is, they would rather go for a "C" which they know they can earn, rather than try for an "A" and feel that they failed if they get a lower grade?
Professor, Psychology,
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 49307
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