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From a student who missed the first six classes of the semester (in a row), Dear Professor, I wonder why I got a zero for the attendance and participation portion of the grade?

From a student who missed three classes (one due to rain), slept through several of those they attended, and never opened their mouth in class: Dear Professor: I am wondering why I only got 5/10 for the attendance and participation part of the grade?

Funny, not funny.

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Are these your students? Or are you speaking of your own dark past? LOL. Thanks for the additions!! :) Happy New Year.

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Oh yes. My students last semester...in a MASTERS program. 😱

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Ooh, sorry!! What do you teach?

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No need to be sorry: MSW courses. But been a while since I last picked up a class as an adjunct. It seems like the attitudes by students have changed a bit. Or maybe I am just a bit “old school” in thinking you actually have to come to class.

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Anyway, I appreciate your essays! New to Substack.

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