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::Whew:: for the C in biology, vw. At the risk of starting an educator kerfuffle, I have to comment that
The class average on the exam was a 70%!
would be considered pretty poor performance for the instructor if that instructor were outside of an educational institution. It just seems to me that an educator's effectiveness should be measured by how well they educate and there should be some accountability.
would be considered pretty poor performance for the instructor if that instructor were outside of an educational institution. It just seems to me that an educator's effectivenes
Or could it be that the prof just gives very hard tests?
Or could it be that the prof just gives very hard tests?
This is it. And, it's a HUGE class, with a wide range of abilities. And, this is the lowest average all semester. I think he was really quite surprised with it.
Also, he's a good professor whose research is in how to best teach college-level biology, rather than biology itself. He'll take this information and use it to teach it better next year. I'm sure of it.
I know that I feel I have to write questions with hard parts (that only students who can take it to the next level will "get"). My department dictates the curve I must use, so x number of my students will get a C. I'd rather base it on what they really seem to know than on nit-picky things (which is what I'd have to use if they could all answer all the questions).
Today is Asshole Coworker Day? Who knew? Does Hallmark do cards?
I am cranky. There's a transit strike going on, and it will continue through the weekend. No bus, tram, metro, or taxi (also some other services like utilities and schools). So I have to get up butt-early to go pick up the nanny so we can still make it in to work by 8:00.
Because, you know, it really is all about me.
I'm grading right now and it is not fucking great. I only have 2 students, but their grades are based on very non-quantifiable things like "initiative" and "skill application".
Cash, that is so scary about your cousin. How hard is it to check? I'm glad to hear she and the baby are doing well and are finally getting good care.
There's a transit strike going on
Noooooooooooooooooooooo!!
(Our transit worker's union is threatening to strike. If they do....ugh. It will Not Be Pretty.)
Oh, and Joe landed safely. yes, it was an Army jump. He's always been fine so far, but I feel like the day I stop worrying is the day something will happen. So I worry just a bit each time.