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1. There are a few things many schools get wrong. The first thing I ensured is that they don’t feel they are in a typical class
2. (a) Students work around tables; not all are facing me. (b) They talk amongst each other, thinking as a team is fine.
3 . So my typical class is noisy. (c) I only address them for a fourth of the class. They are exploring for the remaining time.
4. (d) The problems they have to think about are usually challenging. Usually a solution takes 20 to 30 minutes to discover.
5. In the process, they learn patience. They realise problem solving is not some 30 second activity.
6. They learn to work in teams. This interaction is what adds to the experience of learning.
7. (e) I am usually not satisfied with one way of solving. They learn there is usually more than one way to solve a problem.
8. They also see multiple ideas from their peers, which tells them there is no one correct way.
9. My sessions are for 3 hours. The first time, I asked them if they wanted a break after 90 minutes. They refused saying it is not school!
10. When children enjoy what they are doing, they don’t get tired. I have never asked this question again.
11. The biggest joy is when students tell me that they now look at their school subjects and ask why. They question.
12. They say they ask more questions at their school. Just that extra confidence is the best thing we can provide as teachers.
13. If only we also have parents /teachers who allow children to enjoy learning, we would be a different country.
14. Let me stop here, while reminding that each one of us is a teacher to some way. Happy Teachers’ day!
*in some way :)
