Seems I keep asking the same question week after week ... where did all the time go?
There doesn't seem to be much time to pause and think.
I think, despite the criticisms laid on Blog writing, it's benefitted me in some way - it's made me continue to reflect and pen down some thoughts ... at least.
I'm terribly confused really. I'm preparing a mammoth revision package for the kids - an 'all-you-need-to-know to pass GP (and possibly do well)'. It's a point-by-point 'deconstruction' of the General Paper and a point-by-point reconstruction of revision techniques, approaches, and format.
But it's a betrayal of my educational philosophies. The best teachers I've learnt from have always guided me to answers and never given me answers. They mocked at ludicrous questions, they asked me toughed questions, they showed me what I could do ... they never gave me the answers, they never placed the spoon in my mouth. And because of that I learnt and I grew to love learning. Because of what they did, I am what I am today.
Yet if I do not come out with this, the likelihood that some of the kids would struggle to pass is extremely high. Sigh ... where does one draw the line between assisting and providing quick solutions? Sometimes it takes a failure for one to learn, yet I'm unwilling to see those kids fumble and fall. And time is running out ...
Predicaments ...
2 comments:
Hi.. It is always such a dilemma isn't it? Where is the sense of awe and achievement when the answers are easily available? Always remember what you are feeling now... It does make a difference. You will make efforts to overcome it a little at a time. Take care.
Hi. I will remember ... Thank you. But it becomes harder with each passing day.
You take care too.
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