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I felt super adult yesterday attending the hearing and it was really strange in a lot of ways. I was sitting there with the Mother of one of my students and the attendance board trying to decide what should be done regarding her future education. I went prepared with my notes and list of suggestions regarding my professional judgement of the (incredibly complex) situation.
Then I went and tried to help another student study for her Bio final. I majored in Bio. I taught Bio 12. Do you think I could remember anything about light dependant and light independant photosynthesis? Heeeeeeeeeell no. Sure had to fake my way through that one.
At the end of the day it made me think about how we’re all just actors, filling these strange rolls loosely scripted by our employers.
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In my experience as a tutor (and every situation is different so I’m not trying to be judgmental, just sayin’) one of the most empowering things for a student can be to hear a mentor/teacher/tutor say “Hmm, haven’t seen this one in a while! Honestly, I can’t quite remember the details of how to do this/what this is/etc., but let’s look through your textbook (or online or in your notes) and figure it out together.”
It teaches to not give up when confronted with a difficult situation, but to be forthright, persistent and creative and find a solution.
Comment by veganrunnerpilot June 28, 2009 @ 8:46 pmtotally good call!
Comment by dallas444 June 30, 2009 @ 4:18 pm