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[-] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 132 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Because teaching isn’t about having the smart kid demonstrate that they know the answer, it’s about getting the kid who doesn’t understand the question to engage and learn.

Any of you who may one day have children would do well to understand the above.

[-] ultimitchow@sh.itjust.works 43 points 1 month ago

i can't think of a better way to get shy kids to engage and learn than to figuratively put them on a pedestal in front of the whole class and have them demonstrate that they don't know the answer.

[-] RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Plenty of shy kids don't raise their hand even if they do know or could quickly find the answer with a little engagement.

Yes, it's uncomfortable for them to pick them anyway but it's better than just giving them a bad grade.

[-] Maalus@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

If you see learning as "I always must know all the answers when asked by a teacher" you will never learn.

[-] Johanno@feddit.org 29 points 1 month ago

I understand that but one teacher completely killed my joy in a subject. He at some point never took me to answer a question even when I was the only one raising a hand. So I stopped contributing.

[-] umulu@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago

I am a teacher and can confirm that you're right.

[-] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago

100% I need to know what that kid is thinking, so I can guide them to the answer.

[-] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Maybe try doing that in a way that doesn't publicly shame them.

[-] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Sure, how? Engagement is a tricky thing, and kids "cheat" on homework and look up answers. Hearing from a student in class is the best way for me to see their thought process.

[-] p5yk0t1km1r4ge@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Is there a reason you can't simply keep this child in for a few minutes when everyone is on recess to ask them what they're struggling with?

[-] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Because I don't know their struggling until I hear their thought process. Hell, they usually don't know they're misunderstanding things until they start trying to explain the concepts I'm asking them about. Which is why I want to hear from every student periodically.

-edit- also I teach older kids. No recess.

[-] halykthered@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

Anyone can put out information. Checking comprehension and ensuring understanding is an entirely different thing.

[-] endbringer93@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Yeah, nah. There is nothing "getting to engage and learn" about calling you to the front of the class to solve an equation knowing full well that you won't be able to then proceed to berate you while never explaining dick. Literally only made me skip class.

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip -3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)
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