musicsweetie

I am not sure if I'm the only person to have experienced this, and it probably doesn't constitute as discrimination, since I really have no way to prove that he is discriminating. But here's the story:

Usually, I don't tell teachers I need extended time until I ABSOLUTELY need it (and I attatch a copy of my 504 plan to the back of the assignment).

What I have noticed is that before I told my professor (dual enrollment) that I needed extended time, I got high As on ALL of my papers. Then, we had this really long research paper, and I couldn't get it done by the due date, so I asked for extended time. He approved of it, but I ended up getting a B.

Before that, when I asked to bring a computer to class (I need a computer to type notes), he pretended to not recieve my email and never replied, and was eyeing me weirdly the next day. He usually replies his emails in a day or less, given my past experiences.

On the exam, he also gave me extended time, but gave me a D on the test. I use the word "gave" because he had literally told us answers to about 60% of the test the day before (pure facts we needed to remember). I am 100% positive that I did not fail the rest of the exam.

I'm not a grade hogger, but I can't help but think that something iffy is going on. Maybe I'm just over analyzing things, so your opinions would be greatly appreciated.

poetgrl

YOu'll run into profs like this, which is why it is important to speak to them on the first day of class about your accomodations. At that point, you will be able to see their reaction and have a better idea if you should stay in that class or go into a different section or different class, altogether.

Also, most disability offices will have a list of professors who work well with LD students, and you can check with them, particularly in the case of classes taken for the core and not for your major.

Good luck.

OhioMom3000

Have you seen the test? You need to take a look at it to determine if it's a fair grade. If you don't think so, you can discuss the scoring with him and let him know your objections. It's possible there is backlash, but you cannot know for sure. All you can do is be objective and stick to the facts.

musicsweetie

Poetgrl- thanks for the advice!

OhioMom- No, I have never seen the test, and I want to, but the professor seemed annoyed with me, and my parents just said to let it go, because I didn't fail the class (ended with a B, though, instead of the A I thought I deserved). I guess I'll just take this as a lesson.

OhioMom3000

Wow, you never got it back. Was it the final? If not, you should have gotten it back.

musicsweetie

Yes, it was the final, and that's why my parents told me that it didn't matter. We never had a midterm or any other tests (only 3 papers), so I never got to see what this professor's tests would be like beforehand. Is it normal for people to ask for their finals back?

OhioMom3000

It's been so long it's hard for me to remember about finals. But, I think you could get finals back if you wanted, even if left in a large envelope outside the office door. It may be worth it to take a look at it.

musicsweetie

Yeah, it would probably be a good idea to look at it. However, I just don't really like contacting my professor. The class ended in January, so if I asked him for it now, I think he would think I'm really weird...

crazygirl9999

I do agree with poetgrl, it is very imperative that you speak to your professors in beginning of the semester. Make arrangements to visit them during their office hours and explain to them your learning disability and your accommodations, so that they can be able to help and assist you in any way that they can. Every semester I am that I am enrolled in, I make arrangements with my professors, discuss my learning disability with them, and give them a copy of the disability accommodation form. It is better for them know in the beginning than later.