LivelyLady

I absolutely agree. The classes I have taken, everyone is so good about lending and borrowing. I can't imagine an instructor making it so uncomfortable for a student that they wouldnt want to come back.

ghostrider

The OP never said that a supply list was not available, and if so, whether she even bothered to get one. As for lending items in a class, I certainly wouldn't lend my tools to someone who showed disrespect to their own (rusty pins, abused rotary cutter), even if I knew the person.

Opinions like the OP's, posted for the world to see on the internet, are extremely discouraging to any of us who have ever thought about teaching a class and sharing our accumulated knowledge. :( Tardy, unprepared students with an 'attitude', who keep track of things that they can use against the instructor later? Who needs that! :shock:

lynn_z

I should have been more specific. I couldn't get home in time and it was a rare occasion that I didn't get totally stressed and I did leave a little early so she could go home. I was the only student there so she didn't get paid much for her time so that was probably her problem. I would never say what she said because she might get in trouble...definitely not good for business but she was just being honest, I guess. I appreciated learning what I did but previous teachers have been supportive and I always wanted to go back to them.

SueSew

I've taught adult classes for training and for academic purposes, and I have found that it does not pay for an instructor to bring an ego to class. Any time anyone comes in late or forgets something or didn't do the homework, some instructors take it as a personal slight or a deliberate insult and get an attitude which they proceed to convey to the class. In a group situation this can generate some really bad vibes within the classroom, where hard-working adults are paying money and sometimes risking their own egos and sacrificing their time to better themselves.
I find the best thing to do is move on with the class, and talk with a disruptive person privately after class if warranted. I do not use my position as instructor to belittle or bully class members before their peers.

In this case, where Lynn-z was the only person in the class, it was a great opportunity to make this is personalized one-on-one very special learning event for both of them.DUH!!!
What a shame.

wvdek

I'm afraid as a full time student (at 56), I have experienced many a student coming in late, not having pen/paper/ruler/or worse, book. Very disruptive to the whole class.
You state you were the only student. Around here, class isn't held unless they have a minimum amount of students.
You state you were in a hurry. Did you not do preplanning days before and gather the appropriate supplies? I have a class in October and could walk out the door in 15 minutes today with everything I need if necessary as I have already gathered together everything I need.
Please understand, I was not alway's this way. I had to work at making sure I didn't procrastinate, wasn't late, had the supplies I needed, and not to depend on, interrupt others, inconvenience the teacher, etc. It has been a long journey but I received a wonderful comment from my DH friend the other day. He said I was the most organized women he knew!
Take all the comments on here, weigh them, find where you could make changes, and move forward. Don't dwell on it but change your behavior since you cannot change anyone elses.

TxDiana

I attended a class where I was not told of a supply list.. So I went early and sure enough there was a list.. BUT I had my tote with everything but the kitchen sink just so I would be prepared.... The class cost 25.00 non refundable for 3 hours.... I was SO excited to learn... I sat at the back of the class( only 5 of us) cuz I don't like people looking at me..( I'm A.D.D. )

Jennie and Me

You were the only student there?? Wow, some class. :(
Maybe she is the one who was feeling inadequate.

Maggiem

I'm sorry, this gives a very different impression than your original post. Do I understand properly that you arrived a bit late and left a bit early and were the only student? Was this some sort of scheduled private tuition?

I have taught private students (not quilting, however) and my student and I always try to respect our agreed timeframe and the student brings their material to class, just as they would in a group situation. I'm perplexed here!

TxDiana

Sorry pushed wrong button..... Anyways.. 10 mins late in come a student..and with all the set up everyone kept turning around and trying to tell the person to QUIT it down... The teacher just kept right on teaching.... And I did not hear a word...so moral to the story.... Please be on time.....I also learned. I had the wrong thread. Polyester not cotton, my saftley pins were. 00 not a 2. My backing was wrong....... I'm glad I got my moneys worth. Now my quilts will be made better.... My friend who attended the same class was totally insulted by the teacher. She took it personally on having wrong material..... So no two people see the same situation the same...... I was grateful, she was insulted.... Oh well.... Life gibes on, and on, and on..

sueisallaboutquilts

When I read the original post I thought it was a joke. Then I read your second post and I'm really confused!

It sounds to me like you were expecting the teacher to work a miracle. She can't change your attitude, which I think is the real problem.

I hope things work out b/c quilting is such a joy and relaxation for us.