And that’s why I’m stocking up on ammo.
In a story out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, a PhD student is at the centre of a controversy about graduation requirements and exam anxiety. The doctoral math candidate was granted a PhD from the University of Manitoba without having to complete comprehensive examinations because of a severe case of exam anxiety.
A professor at the university, Gabor Lukacs, has since taken the matter to court claiming it to be a breach of academic standards. As a result of his actions, Lukacs was suspended by the university for harassment, insubordination and violation of the student’s privacy.
It seems to be a communicable disorder.
A reader emails – “parse the fallout for Dean of Graduate Studies Jay Doring’s name. He’s the guy that needs the biggest kick in the ass.”
Can’t wait until the education specialists get this to trickle down to our air traffic control training programs.
I’ve seen several trainees come through with anxiety issues. Mostly, it involves them wetting themselves when they get in the weeds.
To us, that meant turn in your pass; don’t let the door hit your ass.
Now? Just wait.
Come to think of it, I often had “Going To School” anxiety or GTSA. So I didn’t. But now, I WANT MY DEGREE!
Philanthropist @5:08 – “The ‘education bubble’, elucidated by more than a few smart people lately…”
Hey, I was b*tching about it too.
“And it’s not like mathematical talent requires a degree anyway. If you can do it, do it. Nobody will care about the paper trail, kid.”
In my experience, nobody stood in the way of a good idea more than a credentialed “mathematician.” They could come up with six different reasons why a formula or algorithm wouldn’t work. Funny thing is that when tried in the actual world, the objectionable algorithms did work. I guess it is by magic that they work and continue to produce value, or a long running lucky streak, perhaps.
Not all of them of course. I have one guy working for me with a math degree that would have my job already if he had the first interpersonal skill. I love having a guy who doesn’t have to have things explained to him multiple times and at multiple speeds and with puppets and other visual aids.
How’d he ever get to Piled Higher and Deeper level??? You know….if kids would just write exams in grade school like we did in the day….we wouldn’t have all these pussy excuses….Geez, my palms are sweaty! I can’t hold my pencil!! Let me call the wahmbulance!!
Wait til he gets out into the real world…
rita writes, “Anxiety can be a crippling condition, but it won’t get better if you use it as an excuse to avoid things you find difficult or unpleasant.”
Amen to that.
As a special education teacher, I was required to write a multi-paged document for each of my students, detailing their strengths, their needs, and the specific strategies I’d use to address those needs.
One student never did his homework. When discussing this problem, one principal chirped to me, “Under ‘Strategies’, exempt him.” I didn’t.
This despicable dumbing down is endemic in our educational systems. Poor all of us.
We’re all Phds now!
I am hoping the CBC is very near the end, otherwise we are very near the end, This is crazy shit.
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Valenica, I’d successfully blocked out the bell ringers until you mentioned it. gah!
Please identify the discoloured blob of tissue in this poor dead b@std@rd’s arm with the big huge rusty pin sticking out of it.
Rusty. Pin. Nearly made me barf, oh baby.
My revenge on the evil girls who giggled came at lunch time. Pork ribs were served, I pointed out the costal groove. Good times!
I actually read the rest of the story (the actual hearing) and much to my surprise , it was the right thing to do by giving the degree to the student.
I came close to believing the propaganda from my own team , but discovery of the truth set me free.
As a careful right winger , this is the first time I have defended a left winger. Sounds confusing , but I am not confused. Find the article.