Before my field study experience, I saw teaching primarily as the transfer of information from teacher to student. I believed that the teacher’s role was to explain concepts clearly, guide students through structured lessons, and ensure that they understood the material well enough to succeed on tests. In this view, the teacher held the authority in the classroom, while students were expected to listen, take notes, and absorb the information. I assumed that learning was mostly about retaining and recalling facts, and I thought that following the curriculum strictly was the best way to achieve academic success. This belief placed a strong emphasis on the teacher’s control over learning, with students seen as passive recipients of knowledge.Teaching also means caring for the individual needs of students their strengths and challenges to support them as best you can. To be patient and be available so that students feel comfortable attempting to make mistakes. Mistakes aren't instead of failing, you Learn From It Failure is the best teacher.
Through field study, my beliefs about teaching and learning have deepened, evolving from a one-way transfer of knowledge to a more interactive, student-centered approach. I now see teaching as a shared journey, where the teacher guides and supports students in discovering their potential. Observing effective teachers in action, I learned that creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment is essential for student engagement. I believe teaching involves encouraging students to ask questions, think critically, and make connections to real-life situations. I’ve come to see learning as an active process where students thrive when they feel heard, valued, and motivated, and where the teacher’s role is to cultivate a space for curiosity, growth, and collaboration.