University classroom is not a site of talk show
At the end of each semester, students are asked to assess their teachers' performance. According to my observation, many students feel classroom teaching is dull and boring. They hope teachers can bring more fun and passion to the classroom. Strict teachers, no matter how well they excel in academic fields, have always received a low evaluation score.
This phenomenon is not unique to my university. China Youth Daily reported on Feb 4 that a respectful Chinese professor from a famous university in Beijing ranked bottom in students' assessment.
Reporters discovered a subtle change in teacher-student relationship in universities. To "court" their students, some teachers choose to cut teaching content and tell humorous stories in class.