I agree that a student is not an empty vessel, and seeing every student as an individual human being. I like the idea about the ‘voyage of discovery’. And not all students are the same. I understand what he was saying about being different and the same. I liked most of what this guy said. Asking questions, creating curiosity, etc.
I think a line has to be drawn because he said something about relaying our morals, values, etc onto the students. That’s fine as long as the teacher has the proper morals and values, but what are the proper morals and values? Universal ones are fine, doing good to others, etc. But nothing like beliefs or religion should be pressed upon a student. When he explained about beating the students down, that was a great point. Everyday we have the chance to shape moral’s, I agree too. I like what he said, I just think that the line needs to be clear. He brought another one up again is the truth, and teaching the truth. The same thing applies here.
I love that he said we don’t know everything, and we shouldn’t think that. I think that overall his ideas are great, but caution needs to be applied.
Having took the test, which someone had taken before me, I was surprised at how different my answers were on this. Unlike before, when my answers were right along with everyone else - now it’s different. “Each student should determine his or her individual curriculum, and teachers should guide and help them.” The person before me disagreed. I strongly agree with this! What gives us the right to dictate what our students become? I think that individualism is one of the key factors in teaching.
Not everyone is the same. So why have the same curriculum for everyone? I’m not saying that if the student thinks they shouldn’t do any work then that’s ok. I’m saying that we should cater to the students skills, if they have an interest then go with it. Make learning fun. Don’t we all do better in the classes we enjoy? Everyone should be involved with this, not just the teachers.
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You are so right about the teacher needing to help and guide children. I think that children lack getting the proper help that they need. I am all about learning be fun and creative. I hated doing a bunch of worksheets when I was in school and I will not do it to my students.
ReplyDeleteYour Right, if the teacher does not have the right morals to start with, I would not want them pushing off the wrong morals onto my children. Great Blog!
ReplyDeleteI agree that we shouldn't act as if we know it all. It is so discouraging and disturbing to be asked your opinion in a class; then when you give it your professor tries to make a fool out of you in class. You asked for my opinion, so you got it. It's not wrong if it is an opinion; it just may not be yours. My little girl tells me things all of the time that I, of course, already know. I don't always let her know that though. I try to act interested, as if she's teaching me something. It makes her feel really smart. She'll say, "I'm getting smart, ain't I Mama?" Her face lights up and I love building that confidence in her.
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