Separation Of Jane's Adequate In Class

Jane loved to learn, but had difficulty understanding when instructions were given only in an auditory manner. She believes, however, that since instructions are most often given this way in her classroom, that this is the way she should learn. Jane often feels inadequate in class because she falls short of the expectations she sets for herself, certain that if she concentrates hard enough, she will remember all of the instructions that are given. The stress of failing courses because she is unable to remember all of the instructions are becoming perilously burdensome for her and, even as an adult, she feels like collapsing under the weight. She considers giving up and quitting some of her courses. Quitting is not naturally in Jane’s nature. She always tries her hardest at everything she does. Before making the final decision to quit, she wanders to the school commons to revise her methods for listening in class. Going over her notes, she cannot find anything else to add. She shuts off her phone in class and removes herself from students who talk too much. Distractions are limited and she tries very hard to concentrate on what the instructors say. She has tried taking notes, but the instructors often talk too quickly for her to keep up, and more information ended up being lost than retained on the occasions she attempted this. With a sigh, she consigns she must give up a few classes. …show more content…
She contemplates lying, but finally expresses the truth. She is upset she cannot retain as much as other students, and does not understand why she cannot remember what is being said to her when instructions are given in class. “Other students make it look easy,” she