MEDMENTORS

Why attend lectures when we have textbooks: Precision   During my 200 level days we had a lecturer who always gave us a brief test on the assignment she gave the last class, I enjoyed it sometimes but like every other student I also complained about the fact that the time given was too short. After giving about three tests like that I was in her office and a student complained about the issue of time and she replied saying ‘’ We know you medical students have read a lot of things and you’re ready to pour them out, but the lecturer is not interested in the stuffs you have, he’s interested in hearing some things he considers basic and important. Besides, he most likely has forgotten most of what you’re talking about, but he can’t forget those things that he considers basic or necessary’’. Mr. A; why do you stab lectures? Mr. B; why do I need to attend lectures when I can read the same thing from my textbook!              This is one of the most common responses many student