How Our Education Systems Are Failing And Need Revamping
August 11, 2008
by Mr. Hans
We don’t need no education
We don’t need no thought control
All in all it’s just another brick in the wall
All in all you’re just another brick in the wall
-Pink Floyd
What do you think of students who read “Cliff’s Notes,” instead of the full book?
August 5, 2008
Want to read a secret? It is a common practice among graduate students who don’t have enough time (or are too lazy) for all of their assigned reading to occasionally read book reviews instead of the books themselves. This way they can talk intelligently on works they have not actually read.
Was it Worth Getting a College Degree at 30?
August 2, 2008
In 1976, in my thirtieth year, I went to a university and the big question was, “Was it worth getting a college degree at 30?”
Here I am, 32 years later at the grand old age of 62, having just finished the first year of a master’s degree in creative writing.
You Are Never To Old To Go Back To School
July 9, 2008
by Kay Jones
You may have been out of school for 10, 15, or more years and you feel that you will not do well because you have lost touch. What you should realize is that now is the perfect time to go back to school. Why, because you have a desire. In our teenage years […]
Why Can’t Professors Make a Boring Subject Exciting?
July 2, 2008
Ah, this is the age-old question about teachers. My response will take a little bit of background information; so pardon this detour for a moment.
The difference between a scholar and a teacher
Simply put - and this an extremely general definition — a scholar is typically someone who is an expert in a field of […]
Should Ph.D.s Be Referred To As ‘Doctor?’
June 27, 2008
by V Berba Velasco Jr.
In recent years, I’ve frequently heard people claim that individuals who hold PhDs are not “real” doctors. These people assert that only physicians can rightfully claim this title, and that it’s inappropriate for PhD-holders to use this term.
Frankly, I’m surprised. I thought it was common knowledge that there are both medical […]
What do You Think About on the First Day of Class?
June 5, 2008
This is a great question. Whether teaching in an on-ground classroom or online, there are two, parallel thoughts that go through my mind on the first day of class.
Are You Ever Friends With Your Students?
June 5, 2008
Am I ever friends with my students?
If you mean, “Do I have some students whose personalities resonate well with mine?” the answer is yes.
