I concur with Rhea’s comments.

My 1^st read was also that something difficult is bad.  Or that challenging means too much effort or above their abilities.

Not a good thing when faculty are actively working to challenge their students.

Dr. Jennifer Withington

Asst. Professor of Biology

SUNY Oneonta

116 Science I

Oneonta, NY  13820

607-436-3421

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""Challenging" means an assignment that confusing or random; a frustrating assignment that doesn't make any sense or is inadequately explained.”

Wow- Does this mean we have a generation of students that think something that is difficult is bad? A question that requires they ask questions to clarify is bad? And something where they can come up with the answer right away is good?

If I am reading this correctly this is something to be concerned about.

Best,

Rhea

Rhea Nowak

Associate Professor of Art

SUNY Oneonta

Ravine Parkway

Oneonta, NY 13820

607-436-2827

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Subject: Are Your Assignments "Challenging"?

"Challenging" means an assignment that confusing or random; a frustrating assignment that doesn't make any sense or is inadequately explained.