Do you tell him it's not? If so, I'm assuming you should wait until after class...?
2006-12-16 19:42:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes definitely you should tell him. Of course you should have evidence that what he said is not true so you can show him...ie bring the book or article which shows he is in error. College Instructors can learn from students too and I am sure he will appreciate you telling him that what he said he is not true,because conveying knowledge is his business.
2006-12-16 19:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by Albertan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the prof and the size/ nature of the course. I had a US upper level history course where the prof lectured on the trials and tribulations of Abraham Lincoln's wife, Josephine Lincoln. This was the second week of the course, but she lectured for 50 minutes before someone finally asked who the hell Josephine (not Mary Todd) Lincoln was.
She laughed at us and said that confidence and critical thinking were the 2 skills that we should be graduating with. Whenever a student doubts the accuracy of a statement, we should challenge the professor.
This was one of the larger lessons I learned in college. That the professor was able to seemlessly lecture for 50 minutes on a ficticious person was inspiring.
But like I said, it depends on the size and nature of the class. If there is a lot of give and take between the prof and class and the size is small, I think it would be appreciated. Remember, no one has a monopoly on knowledge and my experience has been that most teachers welcome additional insight.
2006-12-17 02:13:56 · answer #2 · answered by Mark P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the nature of the information.
If the information is not crucial to the subject matter of the class and is therefore not important for the other students to know, then there's little reason to bring it up. If it's more important, you could bring it up politely in class or address an e-mail to the professor later. But be sure that you know what you're talking about, and use appropriate politeness when bringing it up.
2006-12-18 05:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dunno!
Perhaps it Depends on the instructor, and your image.
No, seriously,
if the teacher is an egotistical basturd, there's no point in contradicting him, is there? That is, supposing you don't have an important scientific discovery to discuss, that's not yet in the texts. Like, whenever people go through the study material, they'll find out he was wrong.
If the guy supports open discussion and is friendly, I wouldn't mind doin that.
Mind you, this has never happened with me, cos i am hardly the studious type who can knock holes in a teacher's defences, so i am lesslikely tobe taken seriously, as i am more orless the class comedian.
2006-12-16 22:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by shrek 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alot of times institutionalized teachers or highly opinionated feminist teachers will not accept new opinions/facts. You can try, see how it goes. You can try in class if you feel like burning him and have all your proof/ some credible source to throw at him. I have seen one person successfully prove the professor wrong in a class long ago, but all the professor did was move on to another topic and act like it never happened. A few days later he mentioned something like "by the way, that argument the other day had nothing to do with class."
2006-12-16 19:45:41 · answer #5 · answered by Jon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is something that the class may need to know on a test or in their career then yes say something to the instructor. Of course bring it up afte class, and say it in a way that is not disrespectful. Such as, "Could you repeat what you said about ____ during class. I've always understood that ..."
2006-12-16 21:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. Well, it depends on the teacher. If the instructor's not the friendly type or kinda strict, I'd do it after class. If you and him/her are kinda close or something, you can tell him/her during the lecture - but in a neutral tone.
2006-12-16 19:44:01 · answer #7 · answered by crage_ralius 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you don't want to embarrass them in front of the class, that might make them.. less likely to give you a good grade, but if it is something in the text book, you could be like, 'I was curious, I read in the book, page 115, something different.' Don't out right say they're wrong though. Maybe suggest they drew a different conclusion.
In general though, don't bother correcting them, just be content in knowing you know something someone with a PhD doesn't.
2006-12-16 20:57:40 · answer #8 · answered by floormee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I was positive about something that conflicted with what a prof said I would tell them --in class--- "I respectfully disagree--and this is why" that way the whole class will not be misled. Or you can correct them in the form of a question...."I thought it was this way based on my experience with--whatever, am i confusing the issue? that puts it back on the prof and still leaves them in control of the class.
2006-12-16 19:58:42 · answer #9 · answered by cynthia s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wait until the class end.
or if the instructor walks beside me in that moment, I will give him/her a comment, by saying: excusez moi, monseiur...
2006-12-16 19:46:20 · answer #10 · answered by Appel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋