The value of appreciation in learning and teaching
Image source: understood.org Anyone who has ever felt forgotten or unvalued knows the struggle of having to keep moving on an empty tank. Regardless of a person’s status, the desire to be appreciated is always present. In learning, being appreciated by one’s teacher motivates them to dig deeper into the skill or knowledge. When teachers are appreciated by their students and colleagues, they are encouraged to do more. Appreciating a student lets them know of their value in the class and the impact they make in a teacher’s life, says Victor Restis . Appreciation acknowledges the efforts of students and encourages them to improve and become more inquisitive. For some, getting into teaching means diving into a thankless job. Teachers produce the leaders of tomorrow; showing appreciation to educators reassures them of the good they do for the society. Image source: gettingsmart.com In both learning and teaching, bad days are inevitable. During times when it’s difficult to...