While it has been rewarding to know that one of my students has received the highest recognition in her academic achievements through my coaching; I received one feedback from another student saying that my teaching approach is harsh.
That has taken me aback as I spent time explaining the question to that student. I had stopped her own version of explanation in time as it was clearly wrong (which is where I believe the parent felt I was harsh). I take pride in my work as an educator committed in my delivery of tutoring but it is just plain sad that the particular student is very sensitive.
If I had indeed been overly easygoing, it might have done the student much harm in her preparation as she would not be able to grasp concepts with her usual self-confusion habit. It was even more sad that it was the tuition agent who contacted me directly. I seriously believe that the agent had not tried to speak for me and accepted the request from the parent for the sake of earning the commission another time.
Verdict: I would be dedicating more time to students who truly appreciate me for my teaching since they have benefitted from it and are getting me to tutor them. My loved ones have advised me to get over it and I guess I would happily do so. I just have to view those clients as fools who fail to appreciate gems. Isn't it clearly so?
That has taken me aback as I spent time explaining the question to that student. I had stopped her own version of explanation in time as it was clearly wrong (which is where I believe the parent felt I was harsh). I take pride in my work as an educator committed in my delivery of tutoring but it is just plain sad that the particular student is very sensitive.
If I had indeed been overly easygoing, it might have done the student much harm in her preparation as she would not be able to grasp concepts with her usual self-confusion habit. It was even more sad that it was the tuition agent who contacted me directly. I seriously believe that the agent had not tried to speak for me and accepted the request from the parent for the sake of earning the commission another time.
Verdict: I would be dedicating more time to students who truly appreciate me for my teaching since they have benefitted from it and are getting me to tutor them. My loved ones have advised me to get over it and I guess I would happily do so. I just have to view those clients as fools who fail to appreciate gems. Isn't it clearly so?
