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RE: The Hidden Curriculum
One reason why I could not point fingers at anyone, neither teacher nor student, is because I stand in line for both identities.
See, I understand that the teacher wields so much power, but then, does it not take two to tango? The factors involved go beyond just those two even.
I have had to tutor kids with different needs and capacities for learning, and I can say with much certainty that every one of them has suffered dissimilar drawbacks. Even I, I had my share of difficulties in handling them until I learned to.
Bear in mind that I was(am) a home educator who had fewer kids than a classroom teacher, and I could bear to take them all up at different hours.
Now, if we factor this into a classroom that has many students with individual needs, how well can teaching and learning sail? Cause that - the many students per one class/one teacher with his/her own pattern - is an issue in itself.
And you will still find that even in classes with negligent teachers and whatnot, some students still excel.
I mean, there are so many factors that would be considered before anyone is blamed.
Something that isn't well taught and encouraged is thinking. Indeed, it can also be challenging to reach each child in a classroom, but perhaps at least showing them how to think and understand how to learn could help. What do you say? And it appears you're passionate about teaching. I'm curious what it means to you.