Teacher Dean

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題目：

It's not appropriate that students disagree with an instructor.

● 第一個示範音檔

“It is totally appropriate that students disagree with an instructor, because disagreement often makes discussions more effective.

For example, after explaining something, sometimes an instructor would ask his students, ‘Don't you think so?’ If one of them says no, the instructor would often go on to explain more－maybe like giving them an extra example－so he can convince his students. In the end, that student may be convinced and the whole class also learn more from the instructor.”

● 第二個示範音檔

“It is totally appropriate that students disagree with an instructor.

First, the instructor might in fact be wrong. If a student spots a mistake the instructor has made during class but chooses not to say anything just because students are asked not to disagree with an instructor, his classmates would end up learning something incorrect!

Second, a little challenge often leads to perfect instruction. When an instructor is contradicted by his students, he would usually expend more effort to illuminate and justify the truth. As a result, students get the most out of the instruction.”

● 第三個示範音檔

“It is totally appropriate that students disagree with an instructor, because the instructor might in fact be wrong.

One time when our teacher was discussing logical reasoning questions with us, he said, ‘This preMise is crucial ...’ I raised my hand and said, ‘It's Premise, not preMise, Mr. Helmsley.’ He looked it up on Merriam-Webster.com right away and said, ‘You're right, Dean. I'm so glad you corrected me.’ Truth is, a good teacher thrives on challenges from students. He continues to learn, even from his very own pupils－no wonder I remember Mr. Helmsley as a very outstanding instructor.”