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Meeting With Your Instructors

Meeting With Your Instructors. University Advising Center Wayne State University http://advising.wayne.edu. Why Meet With Your Instructor?. Falling behind in class Failed test or assignment Questions about expectations Clarification of assignments Feeling uncomfortable in class

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Meeting With Your Instructors

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  1. Meeting With Your Instructors University Advising Center Wayne State University http://advising.wayne.edu

  2. Why Meet With Your Instructor? • Falling behind in class • Failed test or assignment • Questions about expectations • Clarification of assignments • Feeling uncomfortable in class • DESIRE TO SUCCEED!

  3. Reasons Students Avoid Professors • Feel “out of the loop” from missing class • Fear of asking “dumb” question • Fear of confrontation • Shyness • High School (nurturing) vs. College (intimidating) • Discomfort over approaching a professor of a different age, gender, race, or culture

  4. Benefits For You • Personalize your learning experience • Reduce stress levels • Save study time • Gain insight regarding curriculum, careers, graduate studies, etc. • Make a connection with someone in your field • Obtain letters of recommendation

  5. Benefits For Your Professor • Gain insight on how the class is going • Get an idea of questions other students may have • Discover ways to improve students learning experience • Professors EXPECT to work one on one with students - TAKE ADVANTAGE!

  6. Approaching Your Professor • Contact • Contact professor immediately after you get a bad grade, don’t understand the material or are unsure of what the professor expects…DON’T WAIT! • Check syllabus for preferred mode of contact (office hours, phone number, e-mail) • If their office hours don’t work for you or you think you will need more time, make an appointment with the professor • Plan • Have an agenda for the meeting • Write questions out to ensure you don’t forget anything

  7. Do’s and Don’ts • DO: • Research • Be punctual • Make a good first impression • Address professor properly • Plan ahead • Pay attention • Thank professor for their time

  8. Do’s and Don’ts • DON’T: • Wait until the end of the semester • Expect professor to CHANGE your grade • YOUR academic performance is YOUR responsibility • Be rude or impolite • Be afraid!

  9. Planning Grid

  10. QUESTIONS?

  11. Resources • University Advising Center Tips for Meeting with Your Professor http://advising.wayne.edu/tipsp.php • My College Success Story Meeting with Your Professors By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. http://www.mycollegesuccessstory.com/academic-success-tools/meeting-with-professor.html

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