Everything a person does is done with a reason. Some things are done following someone's orders. We may choose to obey those orders that are generally intended to make us some good, or disobey them with some consequent punishment.
We can also perform some acts because it's a custom in our community or social group. However, as we are part of different social groups inside our community sometimes we may follow several customs.
As far as desires go, we follow them because we "feel like it".
As teachers, it's a good idea to bear in mind that children, teenagers and of course adults may sometimes not feel like doing an exercise or are not in the mood for a class when they have been forced to get out of bed with -3 ºC !! When this happens, teachers need to be ready to handle the situation.
Most children and teenagers feel "forced" to go to school or private lessons, orders they obey from their parents or close family because "it is good" for them... It's the teacher's responsibility to make them feel at ease and enjoy themselves while learning as well.
1 comment:
Turning what have been orders for our learners into their own choices... quite a challenge for us teachers! And yet, I agree with you that's where the greatness of our job lies... Helping people realise how much choice they have (and don't have) and how to make the best of it!
I believe we shouldn't forget adults may also be attending classes because of "orders": their bosses (current or potential) expect them to know English, their friends/partners/children expect them to know English, etc... And sometimes, they feel even worse following orders than kids themselves!
Happy blogging,
Gladys
Post a Comment