HSC Schooling- Dealing with Unmotivated Teachers
Firstly, what do we mean by ‘bad’ teacher? We certainly don’t mean a teacher who is strict and demands highly of his/her class (here, we call that a great teacher!). However a teacher who: may be less than ideal in terms of communication skill, have issues with his/her knowledge of their subject area, sets peculiar exam questions that do not correlate with syllabus requirements, are some examples of someone who could be considered a ‘bad’ teacher. For students aiming for a high ATAR, success in each one of their subjects is essential to achieving this goal, and having even a single teacher at school that is ineffective can have significant negative impact on your learning. Lets go over some ‘what ifs’ and possible things you can do to lessen the negative impacts.
Unfortunately, this is a common scenario faced by many students, and is extremely frustrating to students that are actually aiming to do well in their HSC. There’s no magic way out, you’ll need to make the most out of self-study. Find motivated friends to study / trade notes with. Find a good text book and read ahead. If money and time commitment is not an issue, get tutored for that particular subject, whether on a 1 on 1 basis or at a tuition centre.
Sadly, some teachers feel that their experience gives them the right to set unnecessarily tricky questions that breach the bounds of the syllabus. This is a serious problem since internal assessments determine rank, which is a determinant of your ATAR. If you find yourself losing marks because of unreasonable exam questions, definitely report these to the head teacher. Document the disputed questions and ask the head teacher to justify which part of the syllabus they address.
Conclusion It’s a real achievement being the one of the few students coming from a disadvantaged school that manages to score a high ATAR. Students from these schools face unique adversities, such as having unmotivated teachers, limited resources, or unmotivated and often disruptive peers. However, with a little extra hard work, persistence and initiative (e.g. self study, maintaining a healthy work ethic), your ATAR goal can be attained. And it’s extra rewarding knowing that you achieved your goals despite facing the difficulties you had. Dux College is a Sydney-based HSC Coaching center specializing in HSC subjects including Physics Tutoring, Chemistry Tutoring, Maths tutoring, English & Biology Tutoring. Our HSC tuition programs are intensive and results driven, aimed at giving our students the skills to achieve Band 6, and their highest potential UAI. Disclaimer: Article submitters are solely responsible for the content of their articles. ArtiLib can't be held liable for the contents of the articles. Report Abuse | Browse By Category |
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