Can professors make mistakes?

It is up to the administration to correct the error. Of course, the professor should make an appeal, along with the student, for an exception to any rule. So, in giving an evaluation to the professor you can validly complain about the mistake, but not about the rules made by others.

How do you know if you have a bad professor?

10 Warning Signs of a Bad Professor

1. The professor is boring.
2. The professor is bummed out.
3. The professor doesn’t give out a syllabus—or hands out a one-paragraph syllabus that is just the course description from the Web.
4. The professor isn’t clear about the requirements and how much they count.

Do teachers make mistakes while teaching?

Teachers are surprisingly human. We are not perfect. Of course we make mistakes. Whether the mistake was a miscalculation, a spelling error, or something you said that was incorrect, inaccurate, or simply didn’t make sense, it was bound to happen.

Should you argue with a professor?

The most frequent response by senior students is that the professor is always right, and you should never attempt to argue with the professor. Confronting a professor about a misconception could end up being detrimental to the student in the long run.

Can a professor be offended if you point out a mistake?

I can’t think of a professor I’ve ever met who I think would be offended by having a mistake (politely) pointed out, much less retaliate. Accusing anyone flat-out of being wrong, or worse yet, lying, will certainly make them defensive; and if it turns out they were right, it will be more embarrassing for you.

Is it painful for you to not speak up against your professors?

It is painful for me not to speak up, but there is a fear, possibly exaggerated, that this could lead to resentment by the TA, or professor, or even future unfair treatment. The most frequent response by senior students is that the professor is always right, and you should never attempt to argue with the professor.

Is it awkward to speak up to a TA or professor?

These situations tend to be quite awkward for both the student and the TA or professor. It is painful for me not to speak up, but there is a fear, possibly exaggerated, that this could lead to resentment by the TA, or professor, or even future unfair treatment.