How do you outsmart your teacher?
Don’t participate in the lesson.
- Doodle in a notebook instead of taking notes.
- Surf the internet on your tablet or laptop.
- Put your head down on your desk and pretend to sleep.
- Talk to your classmates while your teacher is talking.
- Look at the clock constantly.
- Cover a smaller book with your textbook and read it.
Can you challenge your professor?
The best way to handle the professor isn’t necessarily to try and show them up in class, but to either go to office hours and ask for clarification. If you still think they are wrong, explain where you found the answer and show them. If its worth the time to engage them at all, then that can be best way to do it.
What to do when students give wrong answers in class?
Often, a wrong answer gives some insight into how students are thinking about the question, and provides an opportunity to lead the students to a better answer. Of course, you also want to communicate that the student’s answer is appreciated, and maintain a safe space for students to contribute answers in the future.
How do I talk to a teacher about a problem?
If you decide you need to speak with the teacher, set up a time (not at dropoff or pickup), and go in as someone seeking help in solving a problem. Using inclusive language is important, says Etheredge. Say something like “I’m coming to you with a problem I don’t completely understand, but I’m hoping together we can best figure out Mark’s concern.”
Why are so many teachers facing complaints?
Some of the complaints can be about social issues—for instance, there’s a problem with another child and the teacher isn’t stepping in, says Etheredge, who adds that the beginning of the year is the peak time for all these concerns.
Should you tell students who volunteer answers that they’re wrong?
There are those who believe you should never tell a student who volunteers an answer that they’re wrong. And I certainly understand why. It can be embarrassing for them. It can feel like a rejection.