Effort Instructors expect students to dedicate as much effort as it takes to satisfy requirements. Students expect to economize effort and distribute it accross all courses. Study behavior Instructors expect students to read, analyze, and solve problems rationally. Students expect to be able to memorize and cram for exams. Problem solving Instructors expect students to respond to a problem in any way they can, verbally, arithmetically, etc.
Students expect every problem to have a single right numeric answer.
Conflicts of Objectives Understanding Instructors want students to demonstrate both surface and deep understanding of the subject. Students want to pass the course and go on to the next. Thoughtfulness Instructors want students to examine their ideas as a consequence of the course. Students want to complete their requirements and graduate. Instructors believe that their subject is engrossing and rewarding.