My students are redefining the word “teacher”. What it means to them is domestic servant, you know, a person who is paid to do your work for you. On a regular basis they say they need help. They can’t find the answer. I pick up their book and in a few seconds I see the answer. I close the book, hand it back and say, “The answer is there. Keep looking.” They go ballistic and claim that I am not a real teacher.
I have no scientific evidence, but I get the feeling that by the time they get to me their pattern of learning has been established. They either copy from each other or try to get the teacher to point out the answer for them. They will go to any length to avoid the engagement of their brain.
Let Jeeves do it.
That is not my definition of teaching.
homo unius libri
Stick to your ways; perhaps some of them will actually learn how to learn.
ReplyDeleteMost people don't get interested in history until they have lived long enough to have some. My hope is that you are right.
DeleteGrace and peace.
I always heard that the purpose of an education was to show us how ignorant we are. Maybe they're just going for the shortcut! - lol
ReplyDeleteThe emphasis today from children's cartoons to graduate studies is to show how ignorant your parents were. They come well prepared to pat themselves on the back.
DeleteGrace and peace.