25/08/2025
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ || When Instructors Disappear But Deadlines Donโt.
In every academic institution, the relationship between the instructor and their students is often built on trust, respect, commitment, and learning. Unfortunately, a growing concern among many students lately is the presence of instructors who barely appear on class yet nonetheless demand high quality outputs from their students.
This specific pattern of behavior raises critical questions on fairness and the quality of education that the instructors offer. How can students be demanded quality outputs when they lack sufficient guidance from their instructors?
Some instructors might say that it is a way to build resilience and self-reliance and also to improve the studentsโ research skills. While this statement is true, it should never replace the meaningful discussions that a proper class provide. The bottomline? โStudents are not merely products to be tested, they are learners hungry for knowledge, seeking support.โ
In addition to that, demanding high standards without enough support leads to unnecessary stress and can potentially widen the gap between students that has additional support outside the school and those who do not. This disparity violates the main objective of education which is to provide equitable opportunities for all.
It is time for our institution to seriously consider evaluating instructorsโ commitment to teaching alongside their assessment expectations. By doing so, the institution will not only help the students to perform better academically but also foster a respectful and supporting learning environment.
At the end of the day, education thrives when effort and support go hand in hand. Everyone should work together to uphold the institution's main goal: โTo produce graduates who are not only academically competitive, but is locally responsive and globally sustained.โ
Words: Christian Benabice
Illustrators: Sheena Angel Barbosa & Kassandra Niรฑa Barreras
Layout: Rogen Dave Flamiano
