Academia, like so many other professions or groups where its
members have college degrees, has more than its share of arrogance.When I refer to academia, I am talking about
anybody serving in a teaching capacity or working in the education field.But I do not want to broad-brush anyone or
anything as it would not be fair.Just
as when a rogue police officer makes a corrupt Choice or a member of the clergy
does unspeakable acts, it does not make the whole profession or group bad. But
having worked in higher education and being involved with all levels of
schools, I have dealt with professors, administrators, teachers and deans who
think their crap doesn’t stink.
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Here) as I continue on the story of Amy Bishop and the various signs
that pointed to her being a time bomb.It
is unsettling when I read that students brought their concerns to school
leaders and they seemed to fall on deaf ears.Now, if there are any cynics who want to immediately try to dismiss this
as whiny kids who got a poor grade, that would be arrogance wouldn’t it?I agree there are plenty of kids out there
when they get bad grades then say the teacher s did not explain or if they do
not play, it was because the coach did not like them.Then there are the parents who take this it
face value and do not spend the time to see, hear or talk to those involved themselves.
So what should we do?Follow the words by former President Ronald Reagan in our opening quote – we should trust… but
always verify!
I will pick up more tomorrow on better understanding the mindset
of today’s students at all levels.
