This summer, I took a terrible graduate course and spent a fair amount of time complaining about it on this blog. It wasn't challenging (except the sitting through it). I learned nothing (except just how low the quality of courses could go at Towson). Etc, etc.
Well, today I received an e-mail from the instructor of one of my two fall courses. Emphasis mine:
"___________ is considered one of the most challenging courses in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program. Successful completion is dependent on excellent time management, perseverance, high levels of critical thinking and analysis, application of course content to your professional setting, and graduate level communication and writing skills. While the course is excruciatingly challenging at times, past students rate the course especially high for learning new skills and knowledge --really new! -- and usefulness in the work setting. You will have advanced professional skills to be proud of at the conclusion of the course."
It appears I got what I've asked for.
The message also states that if we plan on missing one class (it's a Saturday course), we can plan now on dropping the course or failing. I guess that means there's no National Council of Teachers of English convention for me this year.
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3 comments:
Um...no offense meant by this, but withwhat we've gone through this summer, the new MYP, and uncertainty about what to expect in the new year, did you REALLY want a challenging grad course coopting your time?
-The Chaplain
Unfortunately, my transfer credits expire at the end of the year, so I've got to complete three classes by then to get my Masters. Ugh, I know. I think it will be okay, though.
Then keep yer head low and gitter done (enough catch phrases/clich`es yet) I'll try to help have your back (as much as I can from upstairs ;>) )
-The Chaplain
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