Anyway, I too think this guy over-reacted. Thought I would post this, since it seemed intriguing, and I wondered what the rest of you thought about it.
Honestly, if it was such a loud yawn, how come it didn't pick up in the video.
There are students out there who deliberately yawn loudly in class. I had one about a couple of years ago when I was teaching Linear Algebra. He was a highschool teacher too!
I would probably just ignore it in a giant lecture class, especially if I couldn't tell who had done it, but in a smaller class I sometimes stop, stare at the offender, and say "I know it's *really hard*, but do try to stay awake for the next _____ minutes."
I am a centimeter away from this proffie's behavior most days in class. I wish I could let it go sometimes.
I completely understand his frustration, and I don't think he's shown a weakness by his little tantrum. It looks like I might be in the minority on this one, but...jesus...have you ever taught in a large room like that? It's a pain when someone disrupts it, even with a loud yawn.
What an idiot. Wasting class time with that nonsense just makes you look like an insecure jerk.
ReplyDeleteSorry EMH, I think we nailed this one before....it is fun to see the guy freak out and slip into Heinrich "Gestapo" Meuller mode.
ReplyDeleteHe sounds more like John Boehner to me.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I too think this guy over-reacted. Thought I would post this, since it seemed intriguing, and I wondered what the rest of you thought about it.
Honestly, if it was such a loud yawn, how come it didn't pick up in the video.
There are students out there who deliberately yawn loudly in class. I had one about a couple of years ago when I was teaching Linear Algebra. He was a highschool teacher too!
I confess: If I were the students, I'd be yawning loudly from every corner of the room from now on...
ReplyDeleteI think a brief, arch, "Seriously?" would probably have sufficed, but I can sympathize.
ReplyDeleteI'm yawning watching this thing.
ReplyDeleteI usually say something like "I am NOT that boring!" and move on.
ReplyDeleteI would probably just ignore it in a giant lecture class, especially if I couldn't tell who had done it, but in a smaller class I sometimes stop, stare at the offender, and say "I know it's *really hard*, but do try to stay awake for the next _____ minutes."
ReplyDeleteI used to just fall asleep when students came to office hours. But then they started writing things on my forehead...
ReplyDeleteI am a centimeter away from this proffie's behavior most days in class. I wish I could let it go sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand his frustration, and I don't think he's shown a weakness by his little tantrum. It looks like I might be in the minority on this one, but...jesus...have you ever taught in a large room like that? It's a pain when someone disrupts it, even with a loud yawn.
Every day I want to throw someone out of class.