Less Effort, Higher Grades!
In this week’s Pope Center Clarion Call, Emory University history professor Patrick Allitt discusses the research finding that college students are putting in less and less time on their coursework, yet expect (and mostly get) high grades.
I’m particularly glad to have Professor Allitt comment on this because his 2004 book I’m the Teacher, You’re the Student was such an eye-opener, detailing his difficulties in getting students — at a pretty strong university — to take the work seriously. You can read my review of his book here.
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And in case anyone missed it, have a look as well at Jason Fertig’s recent piece on this very depressing topic. What’s been especially irksome for me is the ho-hum attitude you routinely encounter from administrators, who are perfectly willing to accomodate lazy students.