Inflate My Ego

Fresh off the car break in, I came up with the bright idea of polling my students to see what things I can adjust. Sure I may come to class with some chucks and an H&M sweater or V-neck T-shirt, say some very sarcastic things, forget the very material I am presenting but I do care what my students/clients think about my services. I always wanted to get some instructor feedback but I never cared to actually think about what to ask. This time, well, I still didn't think of what to ask. I kind of came up with the questions on the spot but I did follow through with what I was thinking as I carried out this poll.

I asked if the students were satisfied with the course at this point. I asked if there was anything that I could do more or less of. Lastly, I asked for general feedback. Now if I judge my students based of the looks on their faces as I present material to them, then I'd say that I was in to possibly get ripped a new one. To which I would have just kindly said eff you, I'm the teacher, I do what I want. Trust me. I would have. I was pleasantly surprised that they like me. They really like me. So far I don't have any complaints except it appears that the students want more discussion. I wonder if it was the students that don't participate in the discussion I hold that want more discussion, or if it is the students that I can't get to shut up that said that.

It appears that so far they are satisfied with the way I lecture. Some want more lecture. To that I say, "Are you kidding me?" One person wants snack. To that I say," I'm not Uncle Ben or Aunt Jemimah. Get outta here." All of that to say I am good to go so far. It felt good. So let's see what my boss thinks after he observes me.

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