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Stressed-Out Profs
 The pace of life in academe never seems to slow. State mandates,
cyberspace, larger classes, more demanding and needier students, and fewer
full-time faculty are all raising anxiety levels. In this month's
Thriving in Academe: tips on handling your
hectic worklife.
The Dialogue
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Should we teach students what they wish to
learn instead of what we think they need to learn?
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|  Yes, says
Donna Simmons, the motivation of students to learn is tied to their personal
interests and goals.
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 No, states
Rise Dickson, if left to their own devices, students are unlikely to take all
the courses they need.
Read the full debate
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Poll Results
Should we teach students what they wish to learn instead
of what we think they need to learn?
Yes: 27%
No: 73%
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