Through our teaching experiences, we come across students that have different levels of maturity. Immature students often give us a hard time, but the way forward is that we must perceive immaturity as a characteristic and a potential of growth. In this respect, two major aspects of growth are Dependence: the reliance on somebody’s help to grow and Plasticity: the adaptability and flexibility of an immature creature through the process of growth. In this regard, dependence is crucial as it empowers students through different learning opportunities. I will now focus on philosophical ideas that help me rationalise growth in an education context from different perspectives.
In one of his writings the Émile, Jean-Jacques Rousseau stated that students should be raised and educated with no particular constraints. The teachers’ role is to conserve good will while promoting growth through different skills that are necessary for adulthood. Hence, learning should be a hands-on experience that takes place in line with the students’ main interests, abilities and concerns. First and foremost, teachers need to be sensitive to the needs of the students, they should not enforce their own learning objectives, however, they …show more content…
The fact that he is obsessed with the Science and Art subjects is a clear indication that his creativity will be eventually boosted. As a matter of fact, this student excelled in the Robot creation activity. He was one of the first students that completed the task and the final product was decent to an extent that surprised and impressed his classmates. This student was quick off the mark in creating a Robot, using simple materials and resources such as cardboard, tape, chicken wire and shirt buttons. What I found really interesting were his initial sketches, including also the documentation
In one of his writings the Émile, Jean-Jacques Rousseau stated that students should be raised and educated with no particular constraints. The teachers’ role is to conserve good will while promoting growth through different skills that are necessary for adulthood. Hence, learning should be a hands-on experience that takes place in line with the students’ main interests, abilities and concerns. First and foremost, teachers need to be sensitive to the needs of the students, they should not enforce their own learning objectives, however, they …show more content…
The fact that he is obsessed with the Science and Art subjects is a clear indication that his creativity will be eventually boosted. As a matter of fact, this student excelled in the Robot creation activity. He was one of the first students that completed the task and the final product was decent to an extent that surprised and impressed his classmates. This student was quick off the mark in creating a Robot, using simple materials and resources such as cardboard, tape, chicken wire and shirt buttons. What I found really interesting were his initial sketches, including also the documentation