The hardest part for me for any course is waiting for the marks. I have just finished two courses in my MDE program. Although I know that I am probably at an A level given the marks so far…..I want to know for sure.
I know that the theory is that students should learn for the sake of learning. And I do, I really do. I just also want to know how I did on the scales that are there. I know the scales are not perfect and do not test all of our intelligences, and work better for some people than for others. But for me, it is a factor in my satisfaction. I love learning while I am doing the course – but at the end of the course I want closure.
Being on the other side, I know that often you need to wait until the bureaucratic process makes its way through. So I try to be patient – not working so far.