Profs always seem so focussed when they lecture. And they have to listen really carefully to students' questions, so they can give them a decent response. Do you really think they even notice attractive faces?
I'll pick the most thoughtful and detailed question as the best.
2006-11-26 12:56:47 · 5 answers · asked by llulu_lemonn 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'd be lying if I said I didn't notice the attractive students in class. When I lecture, I move around the room a lot, make eye contact, and ask (and answer) questions. It's like a long conversation with the group. So even though I may be focused on my material, I can't help but notice my students, attractive or otherwise. But sure, I notice who the attractive ones are.
In the nature of full discloure, though, I'm more likely to notice students who look truly engaged in the class--eyes bright, clearly listening and thinking, nodding now and then. So if you asked me who I notice (and pay attention to) most, it's those students.
2006-11-26 13:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by psych_donkey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are precisely right about the level of focus required to lecture and to answer students' questions.
I can honestly say that I rarely notice whether a student (regardless of gender) is conventionally attractive. I am too busy doing other things.
In large lecture courses, I notice students who are paying attention, or asking good questions, or who, in terms of their facial expressions, seem confused or challenged.
In smaller seminar-type courses, where I get to know my students well, their looks are not the first thing I notice. I notice their level of preparation for class and their interest in the subject matter.
Having said all that, I should note that I *did* notice one exceptionally attractive student last semester. This student always sat in the front row of a huge lecture course, and took notes like crazy. The constant scribbling, with head down, is what first caught my attention. This student, although quite good-looking, and seemingly attentive, was evidently not blessed with brains, and got a D minus in the course. (Perhaps this student was furiously writing about something other than the course material.) :)
My hunch is that male professors probably notice attractive students more than female professors do. (Note the gender of most of the answerers here. Note that I am female.)
2006-11-26 14:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by X 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course I noticed attractive students. I was never disrespectful about it and never gave them special attention or favors that I wouldn't have given to anyone.
There is an old joke about a beautiful undergraduate who went to her professor and said (in a seductive voice) "Professor, I'll to ANYTHING to get an A in this class." The professor looked at her and said "Great! Do the work!" That was my philosophy.
2006-11-26 14:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they look for people who aren't talking to their classmates. They also look for people who eye lids are open.
pay attention
time passes..will you? so dont watch the clock!
2006-11-26 13:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by sleddinginthesnow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They did in the (bad) old days.
2006-11-26 13:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by citipearl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋