This assignment seems to have set a new “standard” for
stumping students and I found myself writing “please come see me this week”
messages on an unprecedented number of assignments.
First, let me talk about the “come see me” note.
The point of visiting me is quite simple – as your instructor (“study coach”),
I want to understand as much as I can about difficulties that you are having in
my course. Some difficulties are an inevitable part of the learning process.
Others might be avoided, or moderated, by engaging in different study
practices. By talking about this together, I might be able to suggest some places
where your approach can be improved. So please follow up asap on my request to “come
see me”. (And if your homework doesn’t contain such a note, feel free to come
see me. I like the company.) (more…)