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can do in their own so as to open
equal opportunities from simple to
complex depending on students’
capabilities. These are evident the
role of a guide and a sage teacher
are fused. Along with this, bringing
up resource-based learning in
order to unlock the knowledge to
be acquired by the students with
emphasis on student-oriented and
active-learning environment, a
curator teacher stands.
The richness of learning
lies in a student-oriented learning
environment wherein students are
immersed in
life’s reality
as
they
structure
learning
around
their own
experiences, interests and abilities.
In this sense, they learn best from
what they consider most relevant to
their lives. Further, this also invokes
active-learning experiences as
students learn how to solve “realworld” circumstances. We teach
because we want to challenge
students to think critically and
creatively, to be independent, and
to lead in a structured environment
where excellence in every aspect
of academic and non-academic
performance is rewarded and
individual effort is encouraged.
The value of mutual respect
with each other, choosing freely and
happily their own learning styles
and upholding positive traits on the
whole must be emphasized.
THE QUANTUM ACADEMY
A curator teacher’s
vital role is within the sphere of
management and interactions.
Students will learn more the
moment they realize their
ownership over learning.
This adheres to Plato’s idea
that , ‘the philosopher, whose
thoughts constantly
dwell upon the nature
of reality, is difficult
to see because his
region is so bright, for
the eye of the vulgar
soul cannot endure to
keep its gaze fixed on
the divine.” (Hummel,
1994)
As a
true teacher,
the utmost
responsibility
to provide
t r u e
k n ow l e d ge
to students
and never become a hindrance to the
development of their full potentials
as they truly internalize what they
learn reflects on.
References:
Dewey,
J.D.
( 1 9 3 0 ) .
Democracy and
education.
An
introduction
to
the philosophy of
education. USA:
MacMillan.
Hummel,
C.
(1994).
Plato
(428-348
B.C.).
Prospects:
The
quarterly review of
education, 24(1/2): 329-42. Retrieved July 12, 2012 from http://www.ibe.unesco.org/fileadmin/
user_upload /archive/publications/ThinkersPdf/platoe.PDF.
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