Have you ever caught yourself telling someone that a task is easy when teaching them? 🤔 While it may seem like a good way to boost their confidence, it can actually have the opposite effect.
When we tell people that something is easy, it can make them feel inadequate if they struggle to grasp it. Trust me, I learned this the hard way when I was younger. I thought I was being encouraging, but in reality, it was hindering their learning process.
So, next time you’re teaching someone a new skill, remember to be patient and supportive instead of labeling the task as “easy.” Let’s create a more positive and supportive learning environment together! 💪 #SupportiveLearning #EncouragementTips
What are your thoughts on this teaching approach? Let’s discuss! 🗣️⬇️
yeah, much better to tell them it’s “too difficult for their stupid moron ass” and then laugh at them each time they fail
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That’s what we learned in teacher school. If you say something is easy and a student can’t do it, then they’re likely thinking “I’m so stupid that I can’t even do this easy task.”
This used to wind me up. My friend and were lecturers for some time and we did college and uni together.
When I didn’t get something he would say “it’s easy!” How are you not getting it? And so on. Really upset me.
When I was teaching I’d say if you follow the rules learned. You get answer XYZ
If you are confused. you can then expand the theory around the rules with the question variables and follow it through and see why the answer is XYZ. I’d never just expect them to look at something, remember a rule, apply it and be like yeah easy. Always best to follow it through and notice the pattern.
Thanks, that’s a really good point I’d never considered. I definitely do this at work with the best of intentions, but I can see now how it could backfire.
I usually say things like “it may be easier if you use this method…” after analyzing how they’re doing it. I teach poi, and percussion.