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[AsyLum]

Don't worry, you'll soon learn that noisy, obnoxious retards still exist at uni.

And more likely than not, they'll follow you throughout every subject...*shudder*

 

[rayy_bann]

Don't worry, you'll soon learn that noisy, obnoxious retards still exist at uni.

LOL

 

[rayy_bann]

And more likely than not, they'll follow you throughout every subject...*shudder*

Guess what I coincidentally found out like literally just now....

I actually know of a 'noisy, obnonxious' acquaintance of mine...who's practically doing some of my classes....

Oh, and he's not one of 'those' people I'll miss....:L Plus he's the following type as you said Asylum.

Omg save. me. now :O

 

[MrBean1561]

Guess what I coincidentally found out like literally just now....

I actually know of a 'noisy, obnonxious' acquaintance of mine...who's practically doing some of my classes....

Oh, and he's not one of 'those' people I'll miss....:L Plus he's the following type as you said Asylum.

Omg save. me. now :O

If you have the head Lecturer then more often than not those noisy, obnoxious people will get called out and embarrassed in front of everyone. Most lecturers have the "no nonsense" attitude, but the head Lecturer will definitely be the most strict when it comes to people like that. If you're doing ACST101 and have old man Westcott, I do not recommend talking at all lol

 

[rayy_bann]

If you have the head Lecturer then more often than not those noisy, obnoxious people will get called out and embarrassed in front of everyone. Most lecturers have the "no nonsense" attitude, but the head Lecturer will definitely be the most strict when it comes to people like that. If you're doing ACST101 and have old man Westcott, I do not recommend talking at all lol

haha wow...

I always pictured lecturers at university to not really mind small conversation in their class. Like a more 'adult' environment, different from school.

From what you say, this Westcott guy seems scary. Like as if I'm back in primary school were we can't even talk...

 

[MrBean1561]

haha wow...

I always pictured lecturers at university to not really mind small conversation in their class. Like a more 'adult' environment, different from school.

From what you say, this Westcott guy seems scary. Like as if I'm back in primary school were we can't even talk...

Well most wouldn't mind small quiet conversation, but if someone is loud or if it's a large group of people then the lecturer will say something. And Westcott is no joke, seriously lol.

 

[-may-cat-]

imo an 'adult' learning environment is one where students respect the learning of others and the time taken by the lecturer to prepare and give the lecture. I consider talking in lectures and tutorials to be incredibly rude to the tutor and/or lecturer; If you want to have a conversation, do it outside or don't come to class.

 

[MrBean1561]

imo an 'adult' learning environment is one where students respect the learning of others and the time taken by the lecturer to prepare and give the lecture. I consider talking in lectures and tutorials to be incredibly rude to the tutor and/or lecturer; If you want to have a conversation, do it outside or don't come to class.

I agree completely.

 

[rayy_bann]

imo an 'adult' learning environment is one where students respect the learning of others and the time taken by the lecturer to prepare and give the lecture. I consider talking in lectures and tutorials to be incredibly rude to the tutor and/or lecturer; If you want to have a conversation, do it outside or don't come to class.

Lol I knew someone was going to pick this out...

But yeah what I mean by an 'adult' environment is to have the liberty to at least open your mouth to ask a question to someone next to you quietly. Not to have to be singled out for merely asking a question.

Of course you are not going to be shouting or making a fool of yourself, but I just can't accept a little conversation to be 'rude', especially if it is quiet or short, and you are not disturbing anyone. This is NOT an adult environment.

Like I never seen teachers in the past get off at parents who were having an audible conversation at an assembly or presentation night during my schooling years. That's because they treat them like 'adults'. And that's what I expected it would be in university. Like if its not that disruptive it should be let go.

 

[-may-cat-]

I don't really think that quietly asking a quick question to the person next to you is the same as having a conversation. Lectures are for listening, not talking. If you have questions about the content you can always ask the lecturer afterwards. Regardless of what you may deem disruptive (consider also that you will likely be sitting next to people you don't know, will they want hear what you have to say while they are trying to take notes, even if you are relatively quiet...?), it is still disrespectful to the lecturer. They are often distinguished (sometimes internationally) academics who take time out of their very busy schedules to give informative lectures and they deserve your full attention.

 

[rayy_bann]

I don't really think that quietly asking a quick question to the person next to you is the same as having a conversation. Lectures are for listening, not talking. If you have questions about the content you can always ask the lecturer afterwards. Regardless of what you may deem disruptive (consider also that you will likely be sitting next to people you don't know, will they want hear what you have to say while they are trying to take notes, even if you are relatively quiet...?), it is still disrespectful to the lecturer. They are often distinguished (sometimes internationally) academics who take time out of their very busy schedules to give informative lectures and they deserve your full attention.

Yeah I agree with you now that we have distinguished what a 'conversation' is. Oh and just to put it out there, I would never talk when a teacher is talking. Not only am I rather shy but yeah it is rude.

Academics or no academics, all lecturers should be respectfully treated, equally. But yes, I have heard some people say that even if you get caught having a 'quiet, quick convo' by some lecturers (Westcott) you would get told off. I'm sorry but really?

 

[-may-cat-]

For some academics, yes, really.

 

[MrBean1561]

I've also had a lecturer tell someone off for using a phone lol She said to the student: "unless you're tweeting about the 7 Ps of marketing, can you please put your phone away?"

 

[-may-cat-]

Keep in mind also that fresh-out-of-highschool undergrads are pretty much the kinders of tertiary education... while you will be treated as an adult, you are still expected to recognise and respect your superiors.

 

[rayy_bann]

I've also had a lecturer tell someone off for using a phone lol She said to the student: "unless you're tweeting about the 7 Ps of marketing, can you please put your phone away?"

yeah I don't understand this!!! Like as long as we're not disturbing anyone I don't see why it is this way especially in university...

 

[rayy_bann]

Keep in mind also that fresh-out-of-highschool undergrads are pretty much the kinders of tertiary education... while you will be treated as an adult, you are still expected to recognise and respect your superiors.

Trust me, my culture is very strict with 'respecting "superiors"'....lol

And I myself am very respectful. But sorry, if I'm having family problems and somebody texts me I won't hesitate..

 

[AsyLum]

yeah I don't understand this!!! Like as long as we're not disturbing anyone I don't see why it is this way especially in university...

Look at it this way, you're no longer a child who needs to be told what to do, and while you might deem it not 'disturbing' anything, if you miss an important point using your phone, then have to waste everyone else's time in the tutorial asking what you missed, then it becomes not only troublesome to one person but to everyone. Plus they'll consider you an idiot.

Plus you won't get reception anyway.

 

[AsyLum]

Trust me, my culture is very strict with 'respecting "superiors"'....lol

And I myself am very respectful. But sorry, if I'm having family problems and somebody texts me I won't hesitate..

lol, also, don't treat other people like idiots, we all know you're on facebook

 

[-may-cat-]

And some tutors might be cool with that, others won't be. Just don't feel massively affronted if they call you out on it, they have taken the time to prepare a class for you, they expect you to pay attention.

 

[-may-cat-]

Plus you won't get reception anyway.

I changed to telstra for this very reason, it has honestly changed my life.