Why is it that some teachers WILL NOT take any correction from students... -.-
NOT A TEACHER
Hello, Mr. Tetreau:
If I restrict my remarks to
language, I think that I will be allowed to comment on your question.
1. For many years, a teacher's role has been to be "the
sage on the
stage." That is, a very wise person who
stands in front of the students and
gives the correct answers to be memorized.
2. In recent years, some educational experts have suggested that a teacher's role should be "a
guide on the
side." That is, a person who does not tell you what you should know but a person who is always there to discuss with
you any questions that you may have.
3. Thus, maybe -- as you say -- some teachers have a problem in taking correction from students because they find it
difficult to move from "sage on the stage" (where they are the "stars") to "a guide on the side" (where they are available
to discuss any questions that you may have about what you are studying).
P.S. Because of my old age and my personality, I still prefer "the sage on the stage." For example, I wish someone
would just tell me what the adverb "really" modifies in every single sentence. But I have learned "a guide on the side"
can help me with some ideas, but it is my responsibility to decide what it modifies in a particular sentence.
HAVE A NICE DAY!