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Does anyone else out there who is studying for any kind of degree (or has studied for degree) sometimes feel that the lecturer is only in the class merely to fulfil an obligation in order for him/her to continue with their research as opposed to wanting to teach???
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Very few university lecturers are there just for the love of teaching. Along with bad pay, teaching is something you have to do in order to do research. Given that, however, I'd say that the vast majority of lecturers put a great deal of effort into teaching and take it very seriously. It's more than just an obligation.