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RE: Creative Writing Contest Vol. 15 | Education: What do you think about the number of subjects and content of subjects students study in Cameroon?

in Steem Cameroon3 years ago

I deeply apologise but your analysis is not exactly well founded. You say there are students in class 5 and 6 who don't know how to read and you blame the teachers? No my dear. The teachers are not at fault. There are three types of students; the fast learners, the average students and the slow learners. There is no way that you can expect a teacher to move at the pace of the slow learners. In teaching, a teacher does his or her best to explain the material in the way that everybody in the class grasps something. But you cannot tell me that because of three to five slow learners who might have dyslexia and other problems, a teacher should repeat the same topic a hundred times. Does that make sense to you?

The education of a child does not fall solely on the shoulders of the teachers. Parents equally have a great role to play. As a parent, you should know your child and his capabilities. If you see that your child falls among those who require special attention, get him extra help at home. A teacher will not leave 50 students to solely attend to your child. Developed countries have understood this and that is why they have schools solely for children who have special needs.

Also, you mentioned that Cameroon has terrible teachers. The first correction I will make here is that not everybody who goes to teach in a classroom is a teacher. So before you even say someone is a teacher, ask yourself if they are actually teachers. If everyone could be a teacher, then there would be no use for Teacher Training Colleges. Teaching goes beyond just knowing the subject matter. It involves understanding child psychology, sociology, ethics and so much more. When it comes to teaching, there is a lot to be considered. I can't even start to explain each and every one of these things.

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 3 years ago 

I get your point
But even if the student is a slow learner you have identified that and i think there is a recomendation to that student u can give.
I noticed in my time in school we have those who come to collect but salary
Not withstanding there are good teachers. i celebrate and respect them
But dont judge a fish from his ability to climb a tree
Isaac Newton

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