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Suzanne Nanyonge Translation and Journalism @ Buea
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In Education • 2 min read • May 01, 2023 22:08p.m.
Rebellious for a Reason

Students in most universities, professional schools and institutions in Cameroon face a common plague, which is, poor communication between lecturers and students. In every organized system, there is a hierarchy that must be followed in order to ensure proper flow of information. In the educational system, there are course delegates who serve as the link between the student body and the lecturers. These delegates are in charge of informing students on whether the lecturer will be present or not, and are to pass on the instructions of lecturers to students whenever there is a task to perform. Well, that is what is in theory. In most cases, out of fifteen lecturers, only three are courteous enough to inform students through the course delegates about their absence. This is frustrating for the students because many leave from far and wide to attend lectures on the university campus. It is not everyone who can afford a house close to their campus. Hence, having to spend transport money for a class which does not hold is very painful, especially for students who live alone. Others have part time jobs and their schedules sometimes interfere with lectures, so having to sacrifice the job for a class that would not hold weighs a lot on them. They have to handle finances on their own and it is a whole plight for them to do so. That explains why some students miss lectures, among others. Students have complained tirelessly about the lack of communication from their lecturers but it seems nothing changes. This is a cause for concern. Lecturers who witness a change in their schedule need to inform their students of their absence through their delegates, and these students will know how to use that time productively. This will enable the students handle other tasks properly, whether those tasks concern school or not. Such communication can actually improve productivity in students, especially those who handle part time jobs. Students expect their superiors to inform them of possible absences for that day. The few lecturers who do so have not changed in their status of Doctor or Professor. If this could be handled, it would be a problem solved, among the several other problems plaguing the university sphere in Cameroon.

Mwambo Kate

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