657. The truth is you're still learning




One day teacher of English A said to teacher of English B, “From what you told me this morning let me tell you something. Kids that age naturally are playful and frisky. You told me you’re teaching a short summer camp of English, during their summer vacations. And their ages are from nine to thirteen, and the class has about twelve students. Okay, calm down and think over it. Today’s class was a bit messy.



First, you can tell the student of thirteen to explain something in English to the kid who understood nothing, tell him to explain that something in his own words. Sometimes his own words are more simple than yours, and easier to understand, teacher! And as well you learn something from the older student’s way of speaking.



Next day tell this veteran student that today you saw him sort of frustrated because he felt like all the class was childish, and that you’ve thought of activities and games according to his level and age. Combine easy things with higher-level activities, same class. Today he looked he wouldn’t like to play Simon says and you understood it prefectly, and even you told him to play just if he wanted to. He’s a good kid and didn’t raise any objections to play.



I’d like to tell you a few more points. You’re also learning as a teacher, and you will keep learning all your life.” / Photo from: cam2010 wordpress com. Speed skating

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