Teachers

It’s not uncommon to find student couples in our educational institutions. You know, those two who can’t stop staring into each other’s eyes, holding hands, or kissing in some cases. And while this may not be uncommon, especially at the tertiary level of education, it can sometimes be uncomfortable for teachers. But what do these […]

Lunch breaks are important as it enables students to reset both their minds and bodies. So long as they use their time wisely, they’re able to come back to class with clear minds and relaxed bodies. Despite the allocated times for lunch breaks, students can sometimes be seen openly eating in class. And while some

Zoom meetings have become common in the field of education. Teachers continue to leverage the popular video conferencing tool in content delivery. But with the usage of this tool, comes concerns over whether teachers can unmute students during Zoom classes. Fortunately, teachers and other members on Zoom with host privileges cannot unmute students without their

It’s common to receive an email from your teacher concerning an assignment or project. To make it easier, educational institutions go the distance to include teachers’ respective email addresses on their syllabi, school websites or learning management systems. Students are encouraged to reach out to their teachers with any academic problems they might have and

Like every profession, the teaching profession has its rules. And while some educational institutions have lax regulations governing their teachers’ appearances compared to other professions, there’s a limit to what is tolerated. For instance, teachers are expected to wear business-casual to present a professional image of the profession. Clothes like Jeans are prohibited and only

Social media has become a part of our daily lives in our modern world. We post updates, images, videos, and more on our profiles which are usually visible to our friends and the general public. And with students, parents, and the general public actively patronizing social media platforms, districts, and educational institutions have instituted policies

The fact that teachers are not required to wear uniforms to school is one of the perks that come with the job. Unfortunately, this privilege is sometimes abused leading to debates about what is considered appropriate attire for teachers. From concerns around whether teachers are allowed to wear short dresses or jeans, it seems like

A great letter of recommendation might make the difference between getting into the college or employment of your dreams or not. It can give you an advantage over your competition. With such high stakes, you may be wondering whether your professor may write a bad letter of recommendation. Maybe you may not have been an

Although high school teachers wouldn’t allow students to leave during ongoing lessons, it’s not unusual to see college students leaving the lecture room predominantly without the professor’s permission. It can be extremely unexpected to see students leave class anytime they want to if you’re fresh to college life. But do instructors really care if students

Have you ever wondered what happens to test papers that professors don’t return? While some professors choose to return graded papers to students for various reasons, what happens to the ones that are not returned? Do they keep them? Unreturned student papers are handed in to the appropriate faculties, where they are maintained for at

Most professors have witnessed dozens, if not hundreds, of students, fail courses at some point in their careers as educators. Some students blame the professor for failing them and typecast them as instructors who like failing students. Contrary to what some students may think, professors don’t enjoy failing students as it lowers their GPA, can