[NIFL-POVRACELIT:205] Re: Importance of Teaching Passion

From: Anne Murr (anne.murr@DRAKE.EDU)
Date: Fri Oct 20 2000 - 19:09:17 EDT


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Stacey Downey wrote:
But I believe  that rapport can be cultivated and improved.  The key 
is in truly
respecting learners and in teachers seeing themselves as partners in the
learning process.
and
>George Demetrion wrote:
>>  I speculate that a teacher does
>>  the best conceivable job when working out of his/her passion . . .
>>  because such engagement calls out
>  > maximum energies and infuses the teaching process with enthusiasm, care...
>
>A hearty YES on both points!  On major reason adults persist in 
>basic education programs because of the relationship they have with 
>their teacher.

One caution:  Our goal is learner independence.  Some adults become 
dependent on their tutors, and that is not a desired outcome.

And YES.  Somewhere in my teacher education I learned that the 
instructional method used is not as crucial as the commitment the 
teacher has for that method.  So teachers must be invested in the 
method.  However, I also stand on my position for instruction for 
persons with real reading disabilities.

Cheers!
Anne

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