I'm in a college course class with a young lady who is in her twenties. This evening during our two and fifty mintue class, she came to class late and sat right next to me. We had a class discussion during our class session. There is only thirteen students in this college course. Anyhow, the young lady started sharing her opinions on the topic we were discussing. But, she literally started hollering during the class session. She hollered so much she gave me a bad headache and made me annoy. Also, she interupts people when they give their opinion on the subject.The professor politely told her to cut it out. But, she kept right at it. Also,she blurts out opinions that do not make much sense. I know, she has ADD because she shared that on the first class session. However, I have 12 weeks of this class and she is starting to bother me. This class meets weekly.Should I politely ask her to stop it?
Or, should I tell the professor my problem?
2006-09-05 19:46:34 · 15 answers · asked by brooke992002 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
She might have something more than ADD. I have pretty severe ADD but I have never acted like that! Just talk to your professor again, I am sure he has noticed how she is acting. He should be the one to handle it. Since it is his classroom, he is the authority. I am sure they can come to an arrangement on how to handle her outbursts. If for some reason he still does nothing about it, you could try speaking o her. But i would suggest that as a last resort.
2006-09-05 19:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an instructor it is my responsibity for the well being of the entire class. What is best for the group to move forward?
I have removed such a student before from my class, and ironically she was 55 and disrespectful to me and my class.
First, the instructor should already "Be" on top of that situation. Bring your concerns to their attention immediately. The Professor should have withdrawal papers with them "ready" for class. Then proceed to stop the student prior to session and talk with her in private. If this person has serious issues, a public display will only excel her actions and disrupt the class. Once the student is removed, so it the topic.
If the issue is not addressed by the next class time, then the subject needs to be audio recorded and the "proof" taken to the Dean of that Department, with all the details and concern about the teacher's actions pertaining to it.
AS for your actions~ We never really know "what a nut job" this person may be. Be patient, go through the proper channels and avoid contact with her as much as possible. I have found that silence and zero reaction often encourages them to leave you alone, its the "rise" they are looking for. No polite or rude behavior on your part will effect this person. Its best to be neutral.
It is both the school and the instructors job to handle this, I would read the school policies and actually photocopy it for the teacher, when you approach them with the request for action.
Don't wait to complain...the longer you wait the worse it gets.
You paid good money for this education and the minum standards are not being met. Request action immediately.
Good luck
2006-09-06 03:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you start by talking to the professor about this. I don't think it's a good idea for you to talk directly to this student about this, have the professor work on solving the issue. There's more chances that that will help.
Does her behavior in class prevent the rest of the class from being able to learn anything? If so, then they (the professor/college staff) must do something to solve the problem. The class being able to progress is a priority.
If she's only annoying but doesn't really prevent the rest of you from learning, you're probably just going to have to get used to her and if you can't, you can always withdraw from this class.
I used to have a classmate who had a lot of problems, ADD being one of them, and he behaved very strange and often disturbed the class, but all of us got used to him eventually and learned to deal with him and he didn't cause much trouble after that. He just needed consideration. Provocation was the worst we could give him. Once he was accepted into the group as an equal and given support he started really trying to behave better. The school also had special sessions with him to help him with school work and after a while it wasn't a problem having him in class anymore.
2006-09-06 09:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by undir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the professor. It seems odd to me the professor did not remove her from the class the first time she started shouting. If the professor can't control her, then go over his head and keep complaining. If you still get no satisfaction, withdraw from the class. Perhaps you can find it at another school or a different professor.
You, and every other student in that class, should be threatening to withdraw if the situation isn't remedied immediately!
2006-09-06 02:50:42 · answer #4 · answered by cricket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the professor. It sounds like the professor is aware of the problem but she's still more likely to listen to someone in authority. She may need to just step out of class when she gets wound up. Your college may have resources that can help her. See if the professor will recommend that she go to a counseling center or talk to an educational specialist.
2006-09-06 02:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by Kuji 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most adults who are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD as children out grow it. I'm assuming she's using her ADD as an excuse to be a nosey, loudmouth know-it-all. If I were you, I'd sit far away from her. Is she always late? If so, when you get there, sit somewhere that's surrounded by other students so there are no empty desks where she could sit.
2006-09-06 12:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the professor, the other students have a right to be in a normal classroom environment. You do not need to cater to her needs.
2006-09-06 02:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds more like Tourettes than ADD! I think you should tell the professor. It's his responsibility to control his own class.
2006-09-06 02:50:57 · answer #8 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have AD/HD. This is something worse than ADD. Talk to the prof. When talking to him/her suggest the prof bring up to young woman on campus counseling and ask if she is on medication and if so what kind.
2006-09-06 08:35:02 · answer #9 · answered by damisaunders@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you really only have two choices. ignore/avoid her, or confront her head on. the professor will say the same.
2006-09-06 03:49:16 · answer #10 · answered by DW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋