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>> Have you taught much? When was the last time you were in a classroom? I have spend at least 20 years in classrooms as a student. I think this qualifies me t
by blacksmythe 15y ago
>> Have you taught much? When was the last time you were in a classroom?
I have spend at least 20 years in classrooms as a student. I think this qualifies me to have an opinion on what teaching methods I found effective, and observed to be effective with others.
I don't believe that having been a teacher is a requirement in order to have come to valid conclusions.
- yequalsx 15y agoIt qualifies you to have a worthy opinion about what works for you. Are you sure that what works for you scales well? I don't remember much of day to day activities in elementary school. I did go to elementary school. But I don't think my opinions on elementary school teaching necessarily are accurate even when applied only to myself as a youngster. One doesn't have to be a teacher to come to valid conclusions. I think though that most conclusions that don't include an acknowledgement of the importance of the teacher's personality coupled with students' personalities is most likely not valid.
- blacksmythe 15y ago>> One doesn't have to be a teacher to come to valid conclusions. I apologize if I misunderstood you, but your previous post gave the impression that that is precisely what you thought. >> Have you taught much? When was the last time you were in a classroom?