Why Do Teachers Do This?
The average teacher I meet teaches me and my classmates while hiding facts that could benefit my learning. For example, I moved schools and i'm learning something I already was taught, yet i'm learning so many things that have no relativity to the subject, yet it seems important.
PS. I made this thread because i was bored.
April 25, 2013
9 Comments • Newest first
In my old school for math the teacher only taught us what was needed for the state exam. :f
Because curriculums are standardized.
[quote=iCanRapAndSing]R U Asian omg[/quote]
Not at all omg
[quote=eean]if you go to public school, lesson plans are becoming increasingly scripted to meet the 'demands' of state testing. one of my friends recently completed her student teaching and I was appalled to see that the language arts lessons (this is for an elementary class) are COMPLETELY scripted, down to every last detail. e.g. say this, then write this on the board, then repeat this exact explanation, etc. almost broke my spirit [/quote]
Things were scripted a long time ago, here in Ontario. I always see my teacher occasionally glancing at a piece of paper to see what to say.
PS. You go on Basil because you are bored.
My science teacher SHOWS all every single detail its so annoying
Everything I've ever learned was taught while some was held back. Generally any topic has an extensive depth the teacher usually knows more of, but going into detail is confusing and time consuming for introductions into the subjects.
When I tutor algebra, I don't emphasize every single trick in the book. When you learn something the first time, it's easier to nail the concept first, then expand on it later. If you just bombard the student with every single detail on a concept in one sitting, it can be overwhelming for some. Nothing wrong with saving a few things for later as long as it's not vital to learn right away.
Depends on the subject, grade, lesson and the student's ability of course, but that ^ is usually what I do.
Is that kinda what you're talking about?
For me, I don't really know at one grade until I learn it at the next.