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Because teaching isn’t about having the smart kid demonstrate that they know the answer, it’s about getting the kid who doesn’t understand the question to engage and learn.
Any of you who may one day have children would do well to understand the above.
i can't think of a better way to get shy kids to engage and learn than to figuratively put them on a pedestal in front of the whole class and have them demonstrate that they don't know the answer.
Plenty of shy kids don't raise their hand even if they do know or could quickly find the answer with a little engagement.
Yes, it's uncomfortable for them to pick them anyway but it's better than just giving them a bad grade.
If you see learning as "I always must know all the answers when asked by a teacher" you will never learn.
I understand that but one teacher completely killed my joy in a subject. He at some point never took me to answer a question even when I was the only one raising a hand. So I stopped contributing.
I am a teacher and can confirm that you're right.
100% I need to know what that kid is thinking, so I can guide them to the answer.
Maybe try doing that in a way that doesn't publicly shame then.
Sure, how? Engagement is a tricky thing, and kids "cheat" on homework and look up answers. Hearing from a student in class is the best way for me to see their thought process.
Anyone can put out information. Checking comprehension and ensuring understanding is an entirely different thing.