One of the things I value the most in people it’s their independence and self-determination. I find it thrilling when someone demonstrates they can “do it by themselves”. Conversely, I find it difficult to deal with hopelessness. Yet, it is one of the character traits I encounter in one or a few of my students in each of my classes.
I consistently try to provide them with strategies and resources to achieve the goal of, eventually, not needing me (much or at all) to advance their learning. When I ask them to complete any task, big or small, I demonstrate how their class notes and / or bilingual dictionary can be useful. I also encourage them to ask each other for help and, as a last resort, to use me as a resource.
I consistently try to provide them with strategies and resources to achieve the goal of, eventually, not needing me (much or at all) to advance their learning. When I ask them to complete any task, big or small, I demonstrate how their class notes and / or bilingual dictionary can be useful. I also encourage them to ask each other for help and, as a last resort, to use me as a resource.