“Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and let him know that you trust him.”
- Booker T. Washington (American educator, author, and orator)

What do you think about this quotation?

I think this quotation is very relevant to education.

To truly learn, the student must take some responsibility, and teachers (read “teachers, parents, & tutors” here) must allow the students to do so. 

Trusting students does not mean you think they will make all the right decisions or come to the correct conclusions. Rather, it means you allow students to explore, discover, and make a few mistakes! Surely, you have heard the expression, “We learn from our mistakes.” It’s true!

The excitement of learning includes peaks and valleys. It is a process. Part of this process is in learning that recovering from mistakes can open doors to knowledge and increase retention of learned material as well. 

I always tell my students, “Don’t just be a receptacle – get involved.” Learning is not simply listening and regurgitating. It takes effort and engagement. The thrill of “discovering” a concept or solution for the first time on one’s own cannot be matched. Teachers should be guides and coaches, facilitating the learning process - teaching students how to learn.

Teachers, let your students take on more responsibility.

Students, take on the challenge and you will be rewarded!

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