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This is tremendously useful! I see that I need to be a bit more gentle/patient with these students. It will make a happier experience- including myself. Thank you!!
– usr0192
Commented Sep 5, 2018 at 20:19
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You likely identified the underlying issue. I was very sympathetic with the OP before I read your post, and still am, in a way, but your putting his or her course in context is an important step towards reconciling the two positions (of the lecturer and the students).
– Peter - Reinstate Monica
Commented Sep 6, 2018 at 6:48
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This is the best answer because it gets at the root cause of the problem ... I misalignment of the OPs and the students'/departments' objectives
– WetlabStudent
Commented Sep 9, 2018 at 9:25

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