Blame The Teacher

In 2009, I attended a conference in Los Angeles Valley College. The discussion was featured students and teachers. My speech teacher, at the time, conducted the conference, and the audience was a combination of students and instructors of no more than thirty in attendance.


We discussed various problems from the point of view of the student and teacher alike. However, what I will never forget is one student's comment on a teacher's apathetic approach to lecturing. I'm paraphrasing his words: "I have this one math teacher who slurs his words and shows no enthusiasm in his lectures, and he expects the students to write down his notes. I cannot do that."


I mention this experience because while I enjoy the role of a student more than a teacher, I think it is worth noting that these teachers contribute to these students' grasp on the subject. In order for students to succeed, teachers must provide a quality education for them. It is a proven fact that there are countless factors that must be taken into consideration in the teacher-student relationship.


Having said that, I think that teachers must keep in mind that their students are sensitive, and they rely on the instructor's interest and knowledge in the field in order for them to fully grasp it. Simply put, teachers must be passionate in their field in order to contribute to their students' growth. Teachers need to remember that some of their students are already uninterested in their field, so the teachers' lack of interest worsens their plight.


It is easy to blame the students for their poor study habits and organizational skills. However, teachers are to equally blame for the poor academic performance.