Source: http://vholm.blogspot.com/2011/05/week-3-reading-blog-post.html?showComment=1305685547423#c3410738738408125870
Ginny, this is excellent for teachers to remember. We are experts in our respective fields and our students are just learning, so we must endeavor to scaffold and support them without making them feel inferior. As you pointed out, if you make students believe they are inferior or stupid, they will tend to perform up to expectations. If you convince them that they can do it with practice and keep encouraging them, eventually they will become proficient.
I find that good teaching is more like being a good consultant. You help the students over the rough spots and give them encouragement and advice to make the journey forward more rewarding.
Great insights!
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