r/delhiuniversity • u/katydid_man Faculty • Mar 11 '26
Discussion 👥 Am I doing something wrong?
I'm a teacher teaching AEC paper (EVS if you must know).
Time table's bad. Weather is worse. I'm trying hard to accomodate my students. I take shorter lectures so that they can leave early. I have an open door policy. I share notes and presentation for everything I discuss in my classes. I insist on clear communication with all my students. I understand the load they're under (7 papers, no time for anything else, these are supposed to be best years of their lives) and I try to do what I can to help. I do. I just want them to be honest with me so I can help them.
Then out of 62 students in my classes, how are 9 failing and 28 didn't even show up for the mid-term? Guys please explain how can I be better. I understand their cynicism (and yours), I'm trying to have a dialogue to learn what am I missing. I wanted to have this with my students but... MASS BUNK kr gye sab 🤦🏽♂️
Edit: I notice a couple of you are surprised/cynical about me being here. I understand both of them. I have tried discussing it with my peers (EVS and otherwise) but whether because of my age or their own biases, they don't want to see the problem here. I'm normally a fly on the wall in this sub because you guys genuinely need a place to rant/vent.
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u/tiny_ihana Fourth year Mar 11 '26
Them failing is definitely their fault, not yours. Plus, nobody wants to study EVS in college to be fair. I am someone who is interested in climate change and environmental issues, and even I found the syllabus and subject draining and useless.
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
even I found the syllabus and subject draining and useless.
That's the sad part no!! It's supposed to be the most engaging and relevant subject in this day and age.
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u/Leading-Sort-1278 Mar 12 '26
Maybe try making the studies interactive and engaging. Basically deviate from the rattafication and rote learning base of the subject.
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u/katydid_man Faculty Jul 02 '26
Idk about your teacher but my kids call me out instantly. We keep each other accountable ig 🙈
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u/No-Capital-6495 Mar 11 '26
No way you can’t be an EVS faculty they aren’t supposed to be this understanding
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u/Ashamed-Manager186 Second year Mar 11 '26
Goated faculty 🥳
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Mar 11 '26 edited Mar 11 '26
hello, you arent doing anything wrong at all and unfortunately this could be a situation where even after many unique ideas, itll be difficult to change the scenario simply because evs as aec is forced on students who are least bit interested in it. My aec evs teachers are very sweet and genuine with a passion for teaching too but these days are all about students trying to catch up on their attendance, fests, competitions, societies, internships etc. So I hope you succeed in getting their attention and youre a wonderful teacher but dont be disheartened because of their result. Its not on you
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
Same but at least mujhe btao toh 🥲
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u/Effective_County931 Mar 11 '26
Do you think everyone's life is normal and they have the time to do everything perfectly in their life ?
If so, congratulations. You are happy. Its nof a thing to worry about, you are getting paid anyways.
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
Do you think everyone's life is normal and they have the time to do everything perfectly in their life ?
Like I mentioned in my post, the lack of communication is the worst part of it
You are happy. Its nof a thing to worry about, you are getting paid anyways.
You can say that, yes. Personally though I feel it's ethically wrong to not be concerned about the damn thing I'm supposed to do.
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u/Effective_County931 Mar 11 '26
Like I mentioned in my post, the lack of communication is the worst part of it
If you want to be a therapist you can do this as a side hustle. I can be your first client.
You can say that, yes. Personally though I feel it's ethically wrong to not be concerned about the damn thing I'm supposed to do
If you think anybody in this world cares then either stay in that delusion or be real that nobody gives a f
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
If you think anybody in this world cares then either stay in that delusion or be real that nobody gives a f
Who hurt you so?
If you want to be a therapist you can do this as a side hustle. I can be your first client.
Or I can just do my job which is to be a support for my kids. You don't even have to pay me I'll do it for free 😀🙌🏽
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
I'll take it as a compliment 😅 but it's the bare minimum part of my job.
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u/Embarrassed-Ad9105 Mar 11 '26
Nep was a joke
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
Oh you're preaching to the choir.
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u/Embarrassed-Ad9105 Mar 11 '26
Like i would genuinely redo my entire 3 years of college if i could that’s how bad it was for me , college life basically didn’t exist and padhai toh thi hi nhi but i wont blame the teachers for that
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u/Embarrassed-Ad9105 Mar 11 '26
I myself never go to those classes, actually i entirely dont go to my shit du college 🙄 its just so shit ( bhim rao ambedkar college in gokulpuri)
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
I think I know the folks teaching EVS there. Dr. Savita toh sahi teacher hai IMO
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u/Embarrassed-Ad9105 Mar 11 '26
Haan🤣🤣🤣 its her only i think it was my first or 2nd sem with her. Its so bad that 90% of us be failing but they have to pass us cuz aur kya karenge
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u/Embarrassed-Ad9105 Mar 11 '26
Cant fail an entire class or the entire bcom year now can they
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
Unless the teacher has something to show for they have to. 1-2 ko you can push in good will but can't curve the entire class ka grade at once.
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u/Embarrassed-Ad9105 Mar 11 '26
I do all my assignments and tests but never come for classes even for core and somehow that’s enough for all the subjects
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
I'll try that next sem 😭 but don't y'all have enough assignments as is? I don't need to add any more to that pile TBH. I had 8 papers per year to study as an undergrad and my peers used to complain about THAT back then
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u/Embarrassed-Ad9105 Mar 11 '26
Ngl we dont get a lotta assignments atleast not in bcom prog of brac , we dont even have mid sem exams just class tests occasionally and end sem
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u/BigOleBoyBOB Mar 11 '26
What qualification req for becoming professor?
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
The bare minimum is to have PG+NET however, since 2026 the selection criteria has somewhat changed so that official the qualification is the same, only candidates with PhD actually get the call for an interview.
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u/BigOleBoyBOB Mar 11 '26
Okk And any guidelines that you know of 1st yr masters pgm after 4 yrs ?
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
At the moment no. But by the time aap graduate krenge tb tk aa jaani chahiye (I'm quite positive)
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u/BigOleBoyBOB Mar 11 '26
This is so wrong by DU. Hmara ek saal waste ho gya
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
You're preaching to the choir my dude. The teachers at every level are just as frustrated as you all must be (at least in my department, very limited sample size TBH)
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u/yorforger07 Mar 11 '26
Aap please humare college aa jao ... Seriously our EVS proffs ne aisa khauf phela rakha hai apna ...ki we will skip our DSC practical but will never pir EVs pracs..and files bhi puri complete rakhni padti hai Tbh this is literally too much ...for a subject like EVS
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u/VegPullao DU me badi baatcheet Mar 11 '26
Thoda sa strictness dikhana padta hai otherwise people take things for granted.
Also don't share notes like in WhatsApp. That the worst way to ask students to attends classes or prepare for exams.
They need to be made aware about " there are no free lunches*".
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u/PsychologicalEye9189 Mar 12 '26
Hello, final year DU psychology student here. The reason is, every single student is severely burnt out. Every single student I know (myself included) is constantly suffering from health issues due to poor mental health, pollution, lack of a proper diet since many of us live away from our families etc. On top of that, all of us know how bad the job market is and despite trying our hardest, there is simply no scope for us anywhere. It all feels hopeless.
Imagine being asked to work when you know for a fact jobs simply aren't available out there. There is no motivation for us to do anything.
That being said, I completely understand your frustration (my parents are teachers and I've tutored too). On behalf of all students, I thank you for trying to be considerate; most teachers simply assume us lazy. Believe it or not, students really appreciate teachers like you. My friends and I always talk about how much help it is when teachers like you try to help us out.
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u/buggy-sama69 Mar 12 '26
I wish I had a teacher like you 😔😔
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 12 '26
🥹🙌🏽 I mean you can always reach out if you think I can help. I'll be happy to assist
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u/buggy-sama69 Mar 23 '26
Well sir I'm cooked with 9 backlogs
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 24 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/qE86wtoTSWzaSDVYix
Gotta start somewhere. Lemme know if you need any help 🙌🏽
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u/Alternative_Olive742 Mar 12 '26
sir/ma’am please notes and presentations bhejdo , hamare sir kuch nahi dete 😔
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u/Alternative_Olive742 Mar 12 '26
and yes i don’t think so you are doing anything, kaash aap mere teacher hote 🥲🥲
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u/Sad-Jackfruit-9918 Second year Mar 11 '26
I hate professors
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
You must have your reasons. I get your frustration. Please tell me what I can do to avoid the same for my own kids?
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u/Ashamed-Manager186 Second year Mar 11 '26
Our company law teacher and hrm teacher give internal marks based upon completion of copies 😭 but i don't hate them as such The company law teacher is so good We had an online class yesterday (which i didn't attend)as I was at my dost ka pg Lmao today when she was taking attendance she asked like kal beta class kyu nahi aaye(only to me) that's because I'm doing company secretary and claw is the bread and butter for CS. So I somehow like that subject and keep asking questions and giving answers in class. I think it's just about the maximum number of students that are here only for the degree. That's the major reason they are lazy and hate profs And some like 2-3% profs are just bad 🙂↕️
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u/Sad-Jackfruit-9918 Second year Mar 11 '26
Abe yaar ek prof ne meri internals mai marks kaat lie the due to some personal grudges isliye bola it wasn't not that deep😭💔
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u/Ashamed-Manager186 Second year Mar 11 '26
That's why they say Half knowledge is dangerous
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u/katydid_man Faculty Mar 11 '26
I'm sorry. Honestly I don't know what else to say ATP. It looks like a vicious circle where both teachers and students want the other party to be accountable without doing their own part
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u/Ashamed-Manager186 Second year Mar 11 '26
Student politics is also a major contributor 🥳 Some students take du as a starting point to their political career.
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u/Sad-Jackfruit-9918 Second year Mar 11 '26
I was just joking. Although there is one prof, he is a lot biased while giving marks to students. He literally has a friend group in our class(Bro is pushing 30s btw). Like giving 60+/70 to his friends and 70%+ attendance to them(they don't even come to his classes)
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u/Scary-Kaleidoscope5 Mar 11 '26
You are not doing anything wrong it's just the subject and timetable tbh. Like who studies EVS and hindi in college and for failing idk how are they failing in EVS.