Reflection 6.2

The way student's learn at my school site seems to differ class to class.  I have observed some classes in which the students respond very well to the teachers style of lecture.  And other students learn better by breaking into individual groups and performing hands on tasks.  The idea that there is on on way to learn and teach is a bit absurd.  Teachers themselves teach in different varieties of ways and so should be the learning aspect of it.  A good observation I have made is that the good teachers have a great balance of discipline and "friendliness".  One in particular disciplines in a great way that does not affect the way in which the students are drawn to her nice and caring personality.  It is a delicate balance.

Finals thoughts...

Just wanted to share with everybody my final thoughts on this class and the theorist I wrote my paper about.  The theorist I had was Carl Rogers.  the basics of his theory are that we are all naturally good people.  As good people, we want to make the best of ourselves and develop a good healthy life.  His client centered theory involved a humanistic approach in which he created a support role to the patient so that the patient could develop their process for recovery.  The patient has all the tools within them to overcome any problem and is to be guided to that solution.  In regards to being a "good" person, it all stems from the experiences that start as young children.

It was a bit confusing at first, but, after reading over it began to make sense.  He also had a very interesting point in that he compared this desire to be the best we can to other biological entities, such as plants and animals.  It was great reading about it all.