Cornell Professor Loses His Mind

[Jambo82]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuLaQoQP9oo

 

[JustineMarie]

I was expecting much worse than that was. It is very disrespectful for who ever was yawning to do so so loudly that the professor could hear it and apparently this same person does it often. I don't think I would classify the professor as "losing his mind." I would have been annoyed myself.

 

[Lisa_M]

I was expecting much worse than that was. It is very disrespectful for who ever was yawning to do so so loudly that the professor could hear it and apparently this same person does it often. I don't think I would classify the professor as "losing his mind." I would have been annoyed myself.

I agree completely. Certainly he did not lose his mind. He let the class know that he does not tolerate disrespect. Those students should know better

 

[BlizzardGirl83]

I agree completely. Certainly he did not lose his mind. He let the class know that he does not tolerate disrespect. Those students should know better

Disagree. It's not that big of a deal and the professor completely overreacted. He should have ignored it and moved on with his boring lecture.

 

[Scurvy]

He didn't lose his mind. He was apparently fed up with whoever was yawning loudly and he let them know it wasn't acceptable for them to continue. Having had to sit through a few lectures with "class clowns" who seemed to find things like loud, theatrical yawns to be hilarious, I can understand the professor's frustration.

 

[ChrizJen]

I agree with the others. I think it's sad that a college student doesn't know what's appropriate in class. That professor sounds as if he's addressing a group of middle school or high school students. He shouldn't have to cover basic common decency and respect in a college level lecture hall at Cornell.

 

[Robinrs]

Wow, I wish I had video cams back in my old college days. I've had teachers who were WAY worse!

 

[Jambo82]

Wow, I wish I had video cams back in my old college days. I've had teachers who were WAY worse!

Like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SyOxKsKCa0

 

[pioneer89]

Engineering Economics 205, a required course for all engineering students. The lecture hall had about 100 people in it, and one student, near the back was trying to quietly read the newspaper. The instructor noticed, and walked up to the student, and asked: "Is this class so boring to you that you need to read the newspaper?" Without missing a beat, the student said: "This class is so boring that this is last weeks newspaper."

My roomate swears it happened in his class. I believe it. I never read the newspaper in that class, I used a small paperback novel inside the textbook trick.


I do feel for the professor though. In my freshman year, some of the non-major courses had quite a few people who though they were in the fifth year of high school. For the most part, the teacher would simply ask them to leave, and never come back.

 

[FergieTCat]

Disagree. It's not that big of a deal and the professor completely overreacted. He should have ignored it and moved on with his boring lecture.

Maybe if the student found the lecture that boring, he should switch majors.

It's disrespectful.

 

[Took]

I'm nearly always calm or even humorous with those doing "disrespectful things." I did once lose it with a texter in the front row, but it was nowhere near as "bad" as the professors in the two videos. However, I don't blame the professor in the OP's video. It is really rude to yawn out loud so that it's clear you're bored. My response would have been to "naively" (but firmly) suggest the yawner go get some sleep...now.

 

[Jennasis]

The teacher was fine. A pretty swift reprimand to let them know he was no pushover and the behavior unacceptable.

 

[RunningGirl]

I was expecting a temper tantrum - throwing things, screaming - I certainly don't think he lost his mind. He was firm and set the expectations and I think they all got the message. I really can't believe that even warranted a posting on you tube.

 

[hambirg]

I agree with the others. I think it's sad that a college student doesn't know what's appropriate in class. That professor sounds as if he's addressing a group of middle school or high school students. He shouldn't have to cover basic common decency and respect in a college level lecture hall at Cornell.

This.

I could see if it was a one time thing, but it sounds like it was something on going. I think he was well within his authority to remind them that this isn't high school and if they don't want to be there, then they can stay home. I don't think he should have called the student a "loser" though. I just don't think that was necessary or professional. But I still think it's sad when you have to address a lecture hall full of students at Cornell as if they are in jr. high. Sad.

 

[LiberalPrincess]

I was expecting a temper tantrum - throwing things, screaming - I certainly don't think he lost his mind. He was firm and set the expectations and I think they all got the message. I really can't believe that even warranted a posting on you tube.

I totally agree. What was so outrageous that this was worth posting? Except for the possibility that some snowflakes may never have been called on their rude behavior. I think the professor was completely in the right and didn't go overboard in the least.

 

[4nana]

A man after my own heart !!! IMO, if more professors, teachers, parents, would hold students/children accountable and responsible for their actions, the youth wouldn't have nearly as many of the problems they have today.

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

Good for him

 

[RitaZ.]

That's considered "losing his mind"?

That kind of behavior would never fly in a graduate seminar.

Did any of you read or hear about the cheating incident at UCF? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbzJTTDO9f4 One of the idiots that was interviewed by reporters, which appeared on GMA, said that the professor overreacted and that everyone cheats in the business world.

 

[Jambo82]

That's considered "losing his mind"?

That kind of behavior would never fly in a graduate seminar.

Did any of you read or hear about the cheating incident at UCF? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbzJTTDO9f4 One of the idiots that was interviewed by reporters, which appeared on GMA, said that the professor overreacted and that everyone cheats in the business world.

I think by business world he meant Wall Street and he's probably technically correct.

 

[Buckalew11]

That's "losing one's mind?" Seriously?? I thought he handled it rather calmly. Such disrepect should not be so common.