Submitted by Dan Rogers (not verified) on September 13, 2006 - 19:49.
I have taught for many years with both male and female teachers, the one most evident difference was not gender, but expectations and enthusiasm of the teacher. To a great extent my experience has been with inner city students where no one expects them to achieve anything, much less excel. When students are challenged they usually live up to the expectations of the teacher, because this is the source of the most influence in their lives. I have seen teachers who do not care other than students are to be quiet. That is about all that the students give, silence is a poor teacher. Excited kids spread enthusiasm and it becomes the norm be eager to come to class to learn.
I have taught for many years
Submitted by Dan Rogers (not verified) on September 13, 2006 - 19:49.
I have taught for many years with both male and female teachers, the one most evident difference was not gender, but expectations and enthusiasm of the teacher. To a great extent my experience has been with inner city students where no one expects them to achieve anything, much less excel. When students are challenged they usually live up to the expectations of the teacher, because this is the source of the most influence in their lives. I have seen teachers who do not care other than students are to be quiet. That is about all that the students give, silence is a poor teacher. Excited kids spread enthusiasm and it becomes the norm be eager to come to class to learn.