If you want to use the lamp analogy, as in your question, then students are simply sitting and not illuminating, which they can only do through the acquisition of knowledge. To take it a step further a student who does not take advantage of learning opportunities, may be compared to a lump of coal--great potential, but it has to be ignited.
A student has tremendous potential, but until the switch is turned, or the wick is ignited, the student will remain in a dormant state. Once a source of knowledge is supplied, the student will illuminate and be productive.
I don't agree, in general. Good students already burn brightly with life when they come to the studio or classroom; the teacher may bring additional fuel, clear the chimney, or shelter the flame, all of which may be helpful, but is nurturing rather than generative.
Perhaps there are times when an inspiring teacher can actually, in some sense, light a flame. But I think these are comparatively rare.
I do not disagree, however, I have seen students with knowledge, waiting to be ignited but for social reasons, economic reasons, prejudice, etc, that student is often overlooked. Also, our cookie cutter approach to eduction misses some students.
Perhaps it means that the students are like lamps which are filled with lighting fluid (filled with knowledge). After their flame is lit, then others will see that they are willing to share that knowledge.
Cuz their own flames went out during years of being forced to sit in desks listening passively to teachers, who did not encourage interests and did not ignite or encourage them. Students have flames of joy and interest in life. These flames should be allowed to burn brightly during the formative years.
by Alice Lee Martin 13 years ago
Make a case for why students should wait until they are 25 to begin college.With so many students failing out of the gate it would be nice to let them work a few years and see the value of education. Parents push many students into something they are not ready for.
by EDU 101 13 years ago
How do YOU feel about standardized testing? My main interest is how many parents use the test scores to determine school placement for their child (and how they achieve that placement), but feel free to talk about any aspect of standardized testing.
by Alli Hassan 11 years ago
Why Students dont like Hostel life?Primary to higher educational institutes have own their boarding and hostels, but ,however majority of students prefers home than hostels! Why?
by Live Life Loving 12 years ago
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Should teachers and students be friends on Facebook?
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