Thanks back at ya, Reid. We learn much from you as well.
In every course, I ask students who among them plans to be a teacher. With many business or IT majors, few if any answer Yes, especially when I taught history at a business school. My reply: "WRONG. You answered a question not posed. I didn't ask who will be a professional educator;…
Thanks back at ya, Reid. We learn much from you as well.
In every course, I ask students who among them plans to be a teacher. With many business or IT majors, few if any answer Yes, especially when I taught history at a business school. My reply: "WRONG. You answered a question not posed. I didn't ask who will be a professional educator; the question is, who will purposely impart information, knowledge and/or wisdom?" Once they realize what's at issue, they understand that we all teach others: children, peers, friends, co-workers, even our bosses. (Among the worst is when we train someone who will take our job. Argh!) This also means that we're all students too, and should be throughout life.
The point: we all act as teachers, whether we know or wish it. And most LFAA readers have something to offer. So, now that we know, seize the opportunity!
Thanks back at ya, Reid. We learn much from you as well.
In every course, I ask students who among them plans to be a teacher. With many business or IT majors, few if any answer Yes, especially when I taught history at a business school. My reply: "WRONG. You answered a question not posed. I didn't ask who will be a professional educator; the question is, who will purposely impart information, knowledge and/or wisdom?" Once they realize what's at issue, they understand that we all teach others: children, peers, friends, co-workers, even our bosses. (Among the worst is when we train someone who will take our job. Argh!) This also means that we're all students too, and should be throughout life.
The point: we all act as teachers, whether we know or wish it. And most LFAA readers have something to offer. So, now that we know, seize the opportunity!