How do you deal with an unhelpful professor?

How to Deal with a Bad Professor

1. Ask your advisor. I’m a big fan of giving professors a fair chance.
2. Go to class anyways.
3. Reach out to your (bad) professor.
4. When in doubt, stick to the syllabus.
5. Find extra resources.
6. Go to study sessions.
7. Do your best.
8. Relax.

What do you do when your professor doesn’t teach?

Often, the cure for a bad professor is simply switching classes. Find out from your registrar when the deadline for switching classes is, and if there are any other professors teaching the same class. Switching a class is a relatively painless process, but if you miss the deadline, you’re out of luck!

How should you approach your instructors if you have issues?

Let them know immediately that you have some concerns and want to hear their side of the story. Provide them with the details that you have been given. Give them an opportunity to explain their side of the situation. There are times where a teacher genuinely does not realize they have made a mistake.

How do you get a bad professor fired?

Understand that in order to terminate a teacher, one of the following must be proven: immoral conduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, substantial noncompliance with school laws, conviction of a crime, insubordination, fraud or misrepresentation. The teacher’s conduct must fall under one of these descriptions.

When emailing your instructor you can expect a reply within?

within 24 hours
Proofread what you’ve written. You want your e-mail to show you in the best possible light. Do not expect an instant reply to your email or voicemail messages! The instructor deals with messages in the order received, and usually can respond within 24 hours (possibly longer on the weekends).

How do you ask a professor to fix a mistake?

State the specific problem, acknowledge your fault in the matter, pose a solution if you have one or ask for the professor’s solution if you don’t, and above all, be polite and non-accusatory. You don’t want to say mean or derogatory things, and you don’t want to tell the professor how bad the class is.

How do you ask a teacher to fix a mistake?

So I would simply ask about the problem, and let him explain the relation to your problem, or why the problem is in no relation. If you still don’t see why he is right, do what students (should) do. Ask him for clarifying it so you can understand it.

How do I deal with students who disagree with everything I say?

Some students may make a habit of disagreeing with everything you say. You should consider recognizing their opinions, pulling out any valid points and restating them before moving on, perhaps drawing the rest of the group into the discussion. It is important not to be sidetracked or to enter into an argument.

How do you deal with students who don’t pay attention?

Students who don’t pay attention are not necessarily disruptive and you should weigh up the benefits of interceding before acting. If you decide you would like to increase a student’s attentiveness it is a good idea to try to make eye contact with them.

Why do students act rudely to their teachers?

In some instances, students act rudely to test the instructor, to flex their own intellectual muscle, or to show off to classmates. This is most likely to happen if the instructor’s authority is in question, for example, if s/he is timid or does not seem in command.

What do you do when a student challenges your authority?

Don’t react defensively. It can be disconcerting to have a student challenge your authority in class, but try not to overreact. Hear the student out; be respectful of her opinion and acknowledge good points, but also ask her to explain her rationale and provide evidence to support her views.