Doug Weaver experienced a significant lack of engagement from college students in St. Louis, often referred to as the 'Gen Z stare.' Students frequently chose to watch online videos instead of participating live in class. Many students, particularly those affected by COVID-19 during their formative years, struggled with in-person interaction. Weaver emphasized the need for mental health services to help address these engagement issues, noting the challenge of fostering interaction and participation during lessons, which he deems crucial for effective teaching.
There were a few years where it was hard just to get students to interact with each other, especially for those who were in their junior or senior year of high school when COVID-19 hit.
After COVID, I did see an increase in the amount that students who just don’t engage, and it makes it a lot harder to get the class going.
If you just don’t participate - I expect that more from middle school and high school students. Those students often don't want to be there, but they have to be.
I just need a little bit of interaction. I need a bit of what your background is, what your name is, and what your interest in art is.
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