Teachers vs Professors
Teachers vs Professors
Most professors have different priorities and expectations than teachers. They expect students to carry the bulk of the load in a class and view themselves as available resources. The table below summarizes those differences.
| High School | College |
|---|---|
| Teachers will remind students of homework assignments and check the homework. | Students are responsible for knowing the material. Often, professors will not check homework. |
| If students are struggling teachers will let them know and often ask student if extra help is required. | Professors expect students to be self-aware about their learning. If extra help is needed, it is expected that the student will schedule time to meet with the professor or teaching assistant. |
| Teachers are usually available to meet when approached by a student | Professors have set office hours or set appointment times to meet with students |
| Teachers often remind students of expectations. | Professors provide students with a syllabus at the beggining of the class and students are responsible for reading it and understanding course requirements and expectations. |
| Teachers are more lenient about assignments due dates, test retakes, etc... | Professors expect assignments to be handed in on the dates specified in the syllabus and rarely accept excuses |
| Teachers will often go at a slower pace and cover less content | Professors tend to cover a broad range of information. They rarely deviate from the syllabus. |
| Teachers usually write notes on the board for students to copy into his or her notebook. | Professors may provide lecture notes, but expect students to take notes on key information. |
Sources: Murray State and Middlesex County college |
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