Hi, this petition is about the four hour back to back lectures to take place next term. This will mean being in 9am-5pm all day Thursday without a 'break.' If you are against this idea, here is your opportunity to change it. Without your backing it will not change.
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November 20, 2015
The energy behind this movement is building and the administration is starting to take note. Post the petition link on Facebook and text three friends who are also tired of these marathon schedules. Email your department representative today to demand a change to next term.
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You need time after each two hour session to process the information that has been taught. If you miss a week through illness or any other reason you have actually missed two weeks worth of teaching.
How are we supposed to remember what we learnt in the first 4 hours, during the next 4 hours!?
People cannot concentrate for that length of time and it wouldn't be expected of you within a job, therefore it shouldn't be expected of you at uni.
It's a struggle to concentrate in 4 hours worth of lectures! 8 hours is ridiculous for the level of concentration that is required especially for heavily science based subjects
Well I think doing the back to back lesson is ridiculous. We struggle to concentrate on a 4 hour session not even two. How are we going to be able to sit there and concentrate. If this is what is expected then don't be surprised if people don't turn up to the lecture and then the low attendance will be reflected on the lecturers!
I can't think of a single person, be it student or lecturer that thinks that this is going to be a good idea.
I think that the modules should be either alternate or one on a different day.
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Hi, this petition is about the four hour back to back lectures to take place next term. This will mean being in 9am-5pm all day Thursday without a 'break.' If you are against this idea, here is your opportunity to change it. Without your backing it will not change.
Updates
November 20, 2015
The energy behind this movement is building and the administration is starting to take note. Post the petition link on Facebook and text three friends who are also tired of these marathon schedules. Email your department representative today to demand a change to next term.
16 Comments
No one can possibly focus for 8 hours, People will get tired, hungry, un-focused. No one can adjust from doing 3 hour lectures to 8.
You need time after each two hour session to process the information that has been taught. If you miss a week through illness or any other reason you have actually missed two weeks worth of teaching.
How are we supposed to remember what we learnt in the first 4 hours, during the next 4 hours!?
People cannot concentrate for that length of time and it wouldn't be expected of you within a job, therefore it shouldn't be expected of you at uni.
It's a struggle to concentrate in 4 hours worth of lectures! 8 hours is ridiculous for the level of concentration that is required especially for heavily science based subjects
Well I think doing the back to back lesson is ridiculous. We struggle to concentrate on a 4 hour session not even two. How are we going to be able to sit there and concentrate. If this is what is expected then don't be surprised if people don't turn up to the lecture and then the low attendance will be reflected on the lecturers!
I can't think of a single person, be it student or lecturer that thinks that this is going to be a good idea.
I think that the modules should be either alternate or one on a different day.
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No one can possibly focus for 8 hours, People will get tired, hungry, un-focused. No one can adjust from doing 3 hour lectures to 8.