What do I have to do to get my students to see me?
Question:
On the other hand, I have many students that just don't bother to show up in the first place! I know actually seeing another person face to face is kind of old fashioned, after all there's virtual dating on the internet where people only ruin the romance by actually meeting, but seriously, I feel neglected...
Answer:
Perhaps there is a level of perceived intimidation in the student going to your office...i.e. a lot of people don't like to be psychoanalyzed and perhaps this is how they are perceiving you despite your laid back attitude and great advise, both of which I don't doubt you have.
What about a less "formal" setting? Sort of a gathering place for all the students to meet with you...present a forum where they can discuss certain things with you and then if they have specifics that they prefer to discuss more privately you can schedule this with each of them...might get you a bit further with them. Having some kind of refreshments (so it's very, very informal) might assist as well.
An hour or so of this and you just might break the ice with a lot of the ones who just don't show up normally.
Good luck with this...just know it isn't you I'm sure, it's the assumptions they are having about these more formal appts, I think.
Try emailing them or send them a text message to stop by your office for advice.
Do like some teachers do and have sex with your students that will make them come back. dont take me seriously im just kidding infact you should probably delete this im just a jerk.
i wouldn't be hurt if they don't come in.. that just means you have done your job. but for the ones who do come in reward them by not worrying about the ones who neglect there right to show up. keep focused on the ones who need you. :)
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