Dr. Pierson's Office Hours

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

Perhaps foolishly, Methos made his way through the thickening snow to attend his office hours.

Coffee is appreciated.

Comments

Re: After everyone

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

In turn, Methos looks startled. "Actually... no, I've never thought of that. I mean, that's what the discussion section is for. I can't really just hand it over to the class and say, 'Okay, tell me the ramifications of Simon de Montfort's rebellion against the king's authority in 1265'. It seems a bit unfair to make them research the topics when it's my job to teach them. Some of them are having a hard enough time because I forgot to mention that 'Britain' and 'England' are functionally the same. I have to give them data. But I fear that I'm drowning them in information."

Re: After everyone

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"Can you just hit the high points and then turn them loose? Let them know the essential information and see what they feel is important to discuss? I mean, you said you lived it so what you thought was important isn't what others find interesting. These are smart kids, Adam. Try it for a week, if it doens't work, hey...so they don't know about the Porridge Rebellion of 1430. So what?"

Re: After everyone

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

"Define high points. Define essential information. I know they're smart kids, but a lot of them don't have the referance points for this. And it's my job to make sure they understand about the Porridge Rebellion of 1430, or, at least, why we still give a damn today." Methos sighed. "Okay. Thanks for your insight. I just think I have a responsibility to give them the information."

Re: After everyone

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"See the problem with a lecture is just that. Giving them information. Without them actually doing something with that information I can pretty much promise they'll miss the 'give a damn' portion of your point."

She shrugs and kisses him lightly on the cheek.

"Don't be that guy, Adam. Don't be the dry teacher. They loved you in the library...why? Because you were interesting. I like how you explain things to me. How your eyes light up. You'll find it...don't worry about it."