Is it okay to bug teachers? (1 Viewer)

[autumn-bird]

I think "question bugging" is okay... as long you do it reasonably, because, hey, it is their job to teach and to help students understand stuff. One or two questions in class is reasonable, as long it's not too complicated or takes a looooong time to explain. But if your question(s) are complex, take a long time to answer or you just have a LOT of questions (inquisitive, no?) then maybe perhaps seeing them during recess/lunch is a better option - teachers need time to teach and address other people in your class too! (also, people who hog class time with their own questions are really really annoying! haha)

Make sure you are really appreciative when they answer (like say "thank you" etc) because then they would more likely to happily answer your questions in the future.

 

[jet]

Its absolutely ok. I am at school to learn, and they are there to teach me. Though, you should really only ask relevant questions in class. I save all others to just after class, lunchtime, or i email them on their school email. I'm not going to sit back, not able to understand something when it puts my life at stake.
All of my teachers are really nice about it anyway. I always thank them, and I do alot of favours for them to make up for it. So it works both ways.

 

[x.Exhaust.x]

Well a teacher who considers teaching to be a job isn't much of a teacher and should not be teaching at HSC level.

My teachers are more than willing to help. When I have a practice essay, my teacher will read it. When I need help, I can email my teacher with the assurance they'll email me back with quality advice, and I highly appreciate that.

The bottom line is... it's their job... and in most cases (especially in private schools I've noticed, not saying that public schools are any different), the teachers want you to perform well and will push you to do well (I know my teachers are like that).

In saying that... if a problem arises, try and solve it yourself, but if you can't end up solving it - ask your teacher. But remain respectful and be patient.

+1 repped Nathan.

 

[dp624]

i believe go bug them - all the way, though don't if they are incompetent

but for goodness' sake please know when to stop and when you sound like an incompetent tard

 

[clo-ree]

Our teachers all love us asking questions.
My cafs teacher would explain things 20 times to us to make sure we get what shes talking about... Most of my teachers are the same.

Ask away.

 

[electrolysis]

Our english teacher and eco teacher always tells us to bug them, apparantly they feel unsafe if we dont bug them

Once I got into trouble for not bugging my maths teacher lol, had a nice 5 min talk with him about how I should bug him lots in the future...

But I never bug my phys and chem teachers, theyre too 'incompetent' in their respective areas

 

[cerys]

I'm too shy considerate to bug.

Actually, screw that. Its my HSC. Have to bug.

 

[black_kat_meow]

Its absolutely ok. I am at school to learn, and they are there to teach me. Though, you should really only ask relevant questions in class. I save all others to just after class, lunchtime, or i email them on their school email. I'm not going to sit back, not able to understand something when it puts my life at stake.
All of my teachers are really nice about it anyway. I always thank them, and I do alot of favours for them to make up for it. So it works both ways.

How on earth is it putting your life at stake????

 

[sinophile]

The HSC can be a very serious ordeal for some high-aiming people!

 

[black_kat_meow]

It is not, however, putting their life at stake.

 

[possessionless]

Our teachers all love us asking questions.
My cafs teacher would explain things 20 times to us to make sure we get what shes talking about... Most of my teachers are the same.

Ask away.

my cafs teacher is the exact same
although honestly, in cafs i dont think it really needs much explaination.

 

[random-1005]

my cafs teacher is the exact same
although honestly, in cafs i dont think it really needs much explaination.

haha, got ripped up clo-ree

 

[possessionless]

haha, got ripped up clo-ree

haha i didnt mean it in a bad way
but cafs is SO straight forward!

 

[random-1005]

haha i didnt mean it in a bad way
but cafs is SO straight forward!

people at my school struggle with it, its pretty funny

 

[possessionless]

people at my school struggle with it, its pretty funny

our first lesson of cafs:
distinguish between a need & a want!

 

[random-1005]

our first lesson of cafs:
distinguish between a need & a want!

definately the hardest subject on offer

 

[iRuler]

Ask them, but some teachers hate questions bring asked, some love it, if your teachers don't mind then ask away, if they do, it might be bad comments on your report? lol

 

[bitchiOoh]

they just don't like it when you bug them with a question the can't answer
:mad1:

 

[possessionless]

definately the hardest subject on offer

LOL!
the hardest part is writing all the info down in the HSC. 3 extended responses. each one with 3 parts

 

[anGchan]

I guess it really depneds on the teacher though, some lvoe it when you ask them questions some dont. ALso depends whether they actually truly enjoy teaching, i think if they really want their students to succeed, they wouldnt mind being 'bugged'