Parrott also defended his snack mandate by noting that plenty of research “shows that students learn more if they develop the skills to work in teams, to assume responsibility for projects, and get to know their fellow students.” That’s a lot more difficult to facilitate in large classes, he says. He says when he was a student, lab classes might only have a dozen students, and it was easy for students to develop a personal relationship with each other and with the professor. “Those days are long gone,” he says.
Bring Snacks (or Else): Professor Who Canceled Class Might Be on the Right Track - Education - GOOD
