When someone else answers a question when they weren't asked

WrinklyNeck

So I was in an adult class recently (about 20 people) and this guy in the front row asked a question. Once the teacher answered it, this guy still didn't really understand. Usually in this type of situation a lot of people would just pretend that they understood the answer for fear of looking stupid.

Anyway after the teacher asnwered, this guy said something like "I'm not quite sure what you mean?". And this of course is fine, but then this other lady class member, who was also in the front row, decided to answer on behalf of the teacher. I don't like this sort of thing because all of a sudden the student is now talking with two people, so it makes it confusing for them. It also makes it more difficult for the person who asked the question to say that they still don't understand after the second person has tried to answered. If I was the student asking the question, I'd have to say "excuse, but I didn't ask you" to the person that butted in. It seemed as if, in her own head, she was doing the teacher a favour by answering the question... which in turn makes that pupil out to be stupid.

Now I'll admit it was the sort of class where a certain amount of interaction was encouraged. But when I had things to add, I'd deliver my point towards the teacher, I wouldn't turn around and face to the person who was initially talking. It's not necessary.

At one point I had a few comments to make and this lady happened to agree with what I was saying. At this point she turned around to look at me and said something like "yeah, you're definitely right there" as she nodded. I nodded back. It felt strange that I was agreeing with someone I didn't like! I thought to myself about "what if everyone in the class acted that way?". I really don't need to know about everything she thinks. The second time she did this with me I made sure to avoid eye contact with her, and instead maintained the interaction I was having with the teacher. I didn't want to be encouraging her!

shocking stuff altogether

WrinklyNeck

Deleted User wrote: »

shocking stuff altogether

You couldn't have read it that read.

killbillvol2

You OK hun?

Plumbthedepths

Tomorrow is Monday be sure to ring Joe OP.

ToddyDoody

An adult class? Sounds saucy.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Sounds like the typical, open interaction you'd expect from a small class of adult students. I see nothing amiss whatsoever. Are they all adults except yourself, as it sounds like you're not used to looking at the 'teacher' beyond a secondary school setting?

WrinklyNeck

Yareli Millions Hairstylist wrote: »

Sounds like the typical, open interaction you'd expect from a small class of adult students. I see nothing amiss whatsoever. Are they all adults except yourself, as it sounds like you're not used to looking at the 'teacher' beyond a secondary school setting?

On the one hand. But on the other I think it's best to just let the teacher deal with it. The example I discussed about her hear was quite harmless. But she got on my wick this one. She kept interruption the teacher to say irrelevant things and she kept laughing at her own jokes.

is_that_so

WrinklyNeck wrote: »

On the one hand. But on the other I think it's best to just let the teacher deal with it. The example I discussed about her hear was quite harmless. But she got on my wick this one. She kept interruption the teacher to say irrelevant things and she kept laughing at her own jokes.

Up to the teacher to control her pupils!:P:cool:

freshpopcorn

Sounds like this class isn't for you especially since you can write an essay over that issue.
My advice is to leave it as once.

mikemac2

Quite normal OP in adult education classes

And you’ll find the same in a college class where there will be at least one middle aged mature student who wants to take over and constantly talk

is_that_so

mikemac2 wrote: »

Quite normal OP in adult education classes

And you’ll find the same in a college class where there will be at least one middle aged mature student who wants to take over and constantly talk

Teacher should just head it off and move on.

WrinklyNeck

mikemac2 wrote: »

Quite normal OP in adult education classes

And you’ll find the same in a college class where there will be at least one middle aged mature student who wants to take over and constantly talk

What makes all the difference is when they start answering others' questions, and turning their head around at anyone else who asks a question.

One eyed Jack

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Sounds like this class isn't for you especially since you can write an essay over that issue.
My advice is to leave it as once.

It’s probably an adult creative writing class and we’re getting a sneak peek at the OP’s assignment so far. I’m subscribing

is_that_so

WrinklyNeck wrote: »

What makes all the difference is when they start answering others' questions, and turning their head around at anyone else who asks a question.

Adult classes are also a chance to socialise and to learn from peers so nothing unusual in that. It's the teacher ultimately who controls that.

ToddyDoody

is_that_so wrote: »

Adult classes are also a chance to socialise and to learn from peers so nothing unusual in that. It's the teacher ultimately who controls that.

Adult films, on the other hand,....

is_that_so

ToddyDoody wrote: »

Adult films, on the other hand,....

:eek:

Quantum Erasure

killbillvol2 wrote: »

You OK hun?

I don't think he is, tbh

killbillvol2

Quantum Erasure wrote: »

I don't think he is, tbh

Yeah. Look at the three threads he's started today.

ToddyDoody

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Yeah. Look at the three threads he's started today.

Yes, the vein in his neck is ready to pop.

How about a nice radox bath with immitation essential oils. You can stay in it for hours or minutes its up to you.

Badly Drunk Boy

WrinklyNeck wrote: »

It seemed as if, in her own head, she was doing the teacher a favour by answering the question... which in turn makes that pupil out to be stupid.

Have you considered that the other student was explaining to help, but also to show the teacher that he or she was getting the point across to some of the students? Or that the person who asked the question was a bit thick, since they couldn't understand after it was explained twice?

WrinklyNeck wrote: »

She kept interruption the teacher to say irrelevant things and she kept laughing at her own jokes.

That can be very annoying. I know one of them, but not exactly in a class setting. I just cringe for the interrupter...