[PhilD]

Originally posted by Norfleet:

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Originally posted by PhilD:
These days, there are lots of people who want to become computer engineers, but are not interested in how a computer works or what programming it means. I know - these are my students.

I feel your pain. I suppose it must take a great deal of restraint to avoid turning the entire class period into an extended rant insulting them and their ancestry. Really, though, it's more than just learning: Ignorance is curable, stupidity is forever. Couple this with a horrible attitude where people are unwilling to take even the most basic steps to figure something about, and it's enough to drive one into a homicidal rage. I'm surprised teachers don't go postal more.

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Honestly, I'm not that negative. Having only students that are really interested in what you're teaching is a blessing; having students that are more interested in the expected good jobs at the end is more common, especially when you're teaching something that does lead to well-paying jobs.