Monday, September 13, 2010

An Order of Business

Greeting Class,

I find that at the beginning, and periodically throughout the semester, I must, unfortunately attend to a matter of business. While there are significantly few offenders, and while there has not been a disturbance to the class of any magnitude, I am once again requesting that all students raise their hand, and wait to be called upon before speaking.

I do not want to hearken back to the days of yore, stuck in the strangle holds of compulsory education, but for a class, especially a discussion class, common courtesy commands this class act.

Thank you,

Jacob

1 comment:

  1. I second that request. Carefully attending to such policies also encourages participation from those a bit slower to raise their hands. As moderator, I try to give everyone an equal voice, and will usually call on those who have yet to speak before allowing anyone else a second opportunity.

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