Nannette,
Students do have opinions. As instructors, our job is to make sure and do all we can to teach them the required material. We often have a game plan to do that, but sometimes we have to be willing to modify or adjust our plans in order to meet the needs of the student. This may due to learning styles, lack of understanding, or interest. Yet, it is still our job. We are student cenetered when approach each student's learning in an individualized fashion.
Barry Westling