tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post113454452429508169..comments2023-05-20T04:44:07.620-06:00Comments on Sarahspace: On giving upSarah Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06165906925703092225noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1135270677784635342005-12-22T09:57:00.000-07:002005-12-22T09:57:00.000-07:00interesting ... I've only ever been a student with...interesting ... I've only ever been a student with a huge level of respect and intimidation for my teachers ... I've never thought about the other side of things. <BR/><BR/>I can understand his desire for keeping his A average and would have to commend him for all the time and effort that he put into the class. It doesn't seem like he gave up but followed through ... almost to the bitter end. Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518332984072528824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1134754994738017412005-12-16T10:43:00.000-07:002005-12-16T10:43:00.000-07:00As a student reading your blog I am touched by you...As a student reading your blog I am touched by your level of commitment to your students. I recently sent an email to a professor saying that I was really struggling with a paper (to the point where it was keeping me up at night.. not good...) Anyway, the reply that I got was that I could come and see him but he was "loath to help one and not all" as he has seen that students that ask for help Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1134664668649587542005-12-15T09:37:00.000-07:002005-12-15T09:37:00.000-07:00Sarah I'm sorry your student dropped out. I am su...Sarah I'm sorry your student dropped out. I am super impressed by how personally you've taken this.<BR/><BR/>Having a 'step-son' who is struggling in the 7th grade and him having teachers that just don't give a damn, I am touched by how much you care. We have literally been chastised by the school for taking him to a learning center on a daily basis so we can get him help he is NOT getting in Kimberly Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205819590270013905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1134626245160699972005-12-14T22:57:00.000-07:002005-12-14T22:57:00.000-07:00SEE, *sad face* looks like I missed you! Too bad y...SEE, *sad face* looks like I missed you! Too bad you were only here for a day. Enjoy your time off. You deserve it, babe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1134592773353237242005-12-14T13:39:00.000-07:002005-12-14T13:39:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comments, all. I appreciate the fee...Thanks for the comments, all. I appreciate the feedback.<BR/><BR/>I think the lesson "beyond the textbook" that I was hoping he'd get would be not to give up, even when something is tough.<BR/><BR/>I understand the need -- obsession, even -- to get good grades. Speaking as a current Ph.D. student whose undergraduate transcript sports the occassional C-, and a variety of B-range grades, I know Sarah Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165906925703092225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1134587613539096892005-12-14T12:13:00.000-07:002005-12-14T12:13:00.000-07:00Sarah,It is clear that the student, G gave up. But...Sarah,<BR/><BR/>It is clear that the student, G gave up. But what did G actually give up?<BR/><BR/>He gave taking the final, a semesters worth of work, the cost of his books...but then I decided to reread your post and what really stuck out in my mind was the exchange between you and your student at the bar.<BR/><BR/>She said, "He’s got straight A’s in all his other courses. He was just having a M A Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244099437271478216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1134581112493488662005-12-14T10:25:00.000-07:002005-12-14T10:25:00.000-07:00I have to say that as a current student and a pros...I have to say that as a current student and a prospective student in a Master's program beginning next year sometimes I have to decide whether a class I am struggling in is worth keeping. Unfortunately there are standards that have to be reached and competition is tough for programs so twice I have decided to drop a class half way through the quarter in order to maintain a reasonable grade point robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1134579375860881122005-12-14T09:56:00.000-07:002005-12-14T09:56:00.000-07:00H's comment is good. you don't know why G dropped...H's comment is good. you don't know why G dropped the course, and maybe never will. but you showed him that you were interested, and did what you could to get him further along, and the rest was in his court. <BR/><BR/>there are just these little moments in life where we think, 'if only...' <BR/><BR/>glad you got to go and have a chat with some students... it is nice that they weren't ipodmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581681803719510867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1134566527321925402005-12-14T06:22:00.000-07:002005-12-14T06:22:00.000-07:00OK, so G. dropped out and gets no credit for the c...OK, so G. dropped out and gets no credit for the course. His decision, his choice, and his consequences. As an educator, I understand your feelings. But remember, just because he didn't finish doesn't mean that he learned nothing from his experience. Sometimes the most important things learned have nothing to do with course material.H. Stallardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03971418873309568220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15140645.post-1134549767487772222005-12-14T01:42:00.000-07:002005-12-14T01:42:00.000-07:00I understand the disappointment. We're all asked ...I understand the disappointment. We're all asked to make the most critical decisions of our life at such a young age, I look back and can't believe things worked out so well for me... I certainly don't deserve it!<BR/><BR/>My fave lyric about being at that age-<BR/><BR/>Throw your precious gifts into the air<BR/>Watch them fall downoldhallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334100395907573986noreply@blogger.com