Monday, October 21, 2013

Tech Life draft3



                                           

                                               

                                          

How can a college student get on a professors good side?  Spending long hours a week with the same professor in a small compact room can be a drag. It makes that valuable time to learn a lot harder in class when a professor and a student cannot get along. Therefore, it would be best that the student would focus on getting along and enjoying the class. Research indicates that being noticed by the professor, staying involved in class, and arrival on time means the most to a professor.

In order for the student to make the learning environment better for them, they must take the time to speak to their professor outside of class. A student must do this so they will not look like the uninterested student in class. It is good to be known by the professor because it shows an interest in the professor and lets the professor know that he or she cares to learn about the subject being taught in their class. Pretty much do whatever it takes to gain favoritism because it definitely pays off in the long run. For example, say Jerry worked so hard in his math class, but he was still failing by one point at the end of the semester. His professor checks the grade book and sees that Jerry is failing. The professor likes Jerry as a student, so he rounds the grade up to a passing grade.  Due to Jerry getting on his professors good side, Jerry passes his math class. Therefore, a student doesn't know what kind of bump in the road college has to offer, but getting to know the professor may help he or she out during rough times. As the old saying goes, the little things mean the most.  

Secondly, staying involved in class means a lot to a professor because it shows respect. When a professor is trying to teach a class, it is disrespectful to be texting, doodling, listening to music, doing homework, browsing on the computer, sitting in the back of the room snoring away and drooling on the desk. A professor wants full divided attention from their students. A professor feels that they are wasting their breath when a student is doing any disrespected behaviors. Students' bad behaviors can make teaching stressful for a professor and may be identified as insulting to the professor. Also, most professors do not appreciate helping students that have not put forth the necessary effort and respect .

Most importantly, showing up to class on time is highly recommended. There is nothing worse than a student that arrives tardy to class. Most professors do not prefer students walking into class late because it shows disrespect and irresponsibility,  disrupting the class. A good way to show responsibility is to email the professor beforehand and inform him/her that he or she will arrive late to class. Better yet, arriving 10 minutes early will give the student time to unpack needed materials and settle down. This will prevent the student from disrupting the teacher in class. Most disruptions will be eliminated in class when students arrive on time.
 
 In all, getting to know the professor may seem like a waste of time to some college students, but it definitely pays off. Also, just put the phone down and stay involved during class. Third of all, a professor thinks more highly of students that are present on time. To get extra brownie points; try being present on time. Being on the professor’s bad side could cause a lot of stress in the classroom, and make the learning environment miserable. Come to find out, getting on a professor’s good side can make the learning environment fun and lead the student to sweet success.

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